Parliament Hill and Ottawa River — Foosun Moving Ottawa movers
Ottawa & Gatineau · Serving the National Capital Region Since 2008

Ottawa Movers
You Can Trust

Moving in Ottawa takes a team that knows the city — its neighbourhoods, its parking rules, its winters. Foosun Moving has been handling residential and commercial relocations across Ottawa and Gatineau since 2008, building a reputation on care, punctuality, and honest pricing.

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Why Ottawa Trusts Foosun Moving

Local Knowledge You Can Count On

We’re locally owned and operated, which means practical knowledge that national franchises don’t have. Our crews know the difference between parking on a Centretown street on a weekday morning versus a Barrhaven cul-de-sac on a Saturday — and plan accordingly.

We handle the City of Ottawa temporary parking permits, know which downtown buildings require elevator pre-booking, and understand the access quirks of older neighbourhoods like Sandy Hill and Hintonburg as well as newer developments in Kanata and Orléans. That local familiarity shows up in punctuality, fewer surprises on moving day, and moves that run closer to the estimated time.

4.9★
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18+
Years in Ottawa
500+
Families served
$2M
Liability coverage
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Complete Moving Services

Every Type of Move — Handled Right

From apartments to offices, we handle every type of move with professional care and attention to detail.

Ottawa residential moving

Residential Moving

Houses, townhouses, and detached homes. Full-service packing available. Furniture protection and disassembly included.

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Ottawa condo and apartment movers

Condo & Apartment Moves

Elevator specialists, COI for condo boards, narrow hallway expertise, and parking coordination included.

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Ottawa office movers

Office & Commercial Moving

After-hours and weekend moves. IT and server relocation. Disassembly included. Zero-downtime goal.

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Ottawa senior movers

Senior Moving

Compassionate and patient crew. Downsizing assistance, donation coordination, and full setup in new home.

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Ottawa student moving

Student Moving

Budget-friendly rates for uOttawa, Carleton, and Algonquin. Dorm and apartment moves. Last-minute bookings welcome.

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Ottawa long distance moving

Long Distance Moving

Ottawa to Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, and all provinces. Written flat-rate estimates, direct crew contact throughout.

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Ottawa piano movers

Piano Moving

Upright, grand, and baby grand. Piano-specific equipment. Standalone job or part of a full move.

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Ottawa packing services

Packing Services

Professional-grade materials. Fragile item specialists. Label and inventory system. Full or partial packing available.

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Ottawa specialty item moving

Specialty Item Moving

Antiques, fine art, safes, gym equipment. Items that need more than standard technique and equipment.

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Ottawa internal movers

Internal Moves

Room-to-room rearranging, heavy furniture shifting, renovation staging, and U-Haul loading/unloading.

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Ottawa moving storage services

Storage Solutions

Short and long-term secure storage. Load and unload storage containers and PODs on-site. Direct truck access.

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Ottawa emergency same-day movers

Emergency & Same-Day

1-hour callback guarantee. Same-day dispatch 8AM–6PM daily. Standard rates — no surge pricing.

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Service Areas

Ottawa, Gatineau & the National Capital Region

All Ottawa neighbourhoods, Gatineau cross-river moves, and extended areas including Kanata, Barrhaven, Orléans, Nepean, Gloucester, Stittsville, and Manotick.

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Our Team

The Foosun Moving Crew

Every job is completed by trained, background-checked professionals — not day labour. The same crew quality on a same-day emergency as on a planned long-distance move.

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Ottawa Moving Tips

What Ottawa Movers Know — That You Should Too

Start Packing Three Weeks Out

Room by room, not all at once. Tackle storage areas and basement first — they always take longer than expected. Label every box on two sides with the room name and brief contents.

Pack Smart — Weight and Fragility

Small boxes for books and heavy items; large boxes for pillows and linens. Wrap dishes vertically in paper — flat stacking is how they break. Photograph electronics before you unplug anything.

Book Early — Ottawa’s Calendar Is Predictable

Summer Saturdays in Ottawa fill up 4–6 weeks out. May 1, September 1, and end-of-month dates fill fastest. Mid-week and October–March dates are typically easier to book.

Know Your Building’s Rules

Most Ottawa condo buildings require elevator reservations 48–72 hours in advance. Older downtown neighbourhoods may need temporary parking permits for the moving truck — arrange these before move day.

Same-Day Closing? Plan for Key Timing

Ottawa lawyers typically release keys after funds clear — often 2–4 PM. If movers load at 8 AM, you need a staging plan. Negotiate an early close time or have a storage option ready.

Pack a Day-One Bag

Phone charger, toiletries, a change of clothes, medications, and snacks. Keep it with you — not on the truck. You’ll want it before the boxes are unpacked.

Quick Planning Tool

How Many Movers Do I Need?

Best value-performance ratio in Ottawa

Answer three questions — get an instant crew recommendation.

Home size
Elevator access at both locations?
Heavy or specialty items?

This is a general guide. Final crew size is confirmed at booking based on full move details.

Client Reviews

What Ottawa Clients Say

★★★★★

“Foosun moving company Ottawa moved my apartment and showed perfect professionalism and care for my property. It was a last minute booking because my closing date was kept changing. And they still made it done perfectly and properly. Thanks a lot as their client.”

Autumn Crockett
Autumn Crockett. Business Manager · Ottawa apartment → townhouse move (last minute booking)
★★★★★

“The Foosun Moving team did an exceptional job. We moved two households from two different locations — two living rooms, multiple bedrooms, various appliances, loads of boxes — all picked up and moved between Ottawa and Cantley, Quebec. The team were efficient and organized, on time and courteous. Definitely recommend.”

Kevin Robertson
Kevin Robertson IT Manager · Ottawa ↔ Cantley, QC
★★★★★

“Foosun Moving handled the local part of my move from Vancouver to Ottawa. They were great to work with. The team arrived on time very professional and handled a dozen heavy boxes of books with no issues at all. They even took the time to protect my floors with carpets. Definitely recommend them if you want a smooth, stress-free move like I had.”

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Wendy Zheng Accountant · Vancouver to Ottawa (local part)
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Get Your Free Ottawa Moving Quote

Tell us where you’re moving, when, and what’s involved — and we’ll come back with a transparent, itemized estimate. No obligation, no pressure, usually within a few hours.

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  • Transparent hourly pricing — no hidden fees
  • Disassembly & reassembly included
  • 50 moving blankets per truck, standard
  • Licensed & insured — $2M liability coverage
  • Same-day availability when we can fit you in
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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on four things: home size, floor access, elevator availability, and whether you have specialty items like a piano or safe. As a general rule, bachelor to 2-bedroom moves work well with a 2-person crew. Three bedrooms and up — or any move involving stairs only, no elevator — almost always benefits from a 3-person crew. The difference isn’t just speed; it’s physical sustainability over a long day and safer handling of heavy furniture. Use our crew size calculator on this page to get an instant recommendation based on your specific situation, then call us to confirm.
Yes. If you have a written quote from another licensed, insured Ottawa moving company for a comparable move — same crew size, same services, same date — we’ll match it. The competing quote needs to be itemized so we’re comparing apples to apples: a lowball number with no truck fee listed isn’t comparable to our all-in rate. Bring the quote when you call and we’ll go through it line by line. We’d rather earn your business on transparency than lose it on a number that doesn’t hold up on moving day. See our price match guarantee page for full details.
Ottawa’s established older neighbourhoods — The Glebe, Sandy Hill, Westboro, Hintonburg, Old Ottawa South, Vanier — have character and quirks that newer suburban areas do not. Street access and parking: most are narrow with permit parking and no designated loading zones. We apply for a temporary no-parking permit from the City of Ottawa, but this must be arranged a few days in advance. Older staircases in Sandy Hill and Lowertown are often steep and narrow with tight landings — very different from newer Barrhaven or Kanata builds. If you have large furniture like sectional sofas or king bed frames, measure the staircase width before moving day and let us know. Some pieces need disassembly, and in rare cases can be lifted through a window — something we’ve done before and can plan for in advance.
Same-day closing and move-in is one of the most common scenarios we handle in Ottawa. The key risk is key release timing. Lawyers typically transfer keys once funds clear, which in Ontario usually happens between 2:00 and 4:00 PM. If movers are loading at 8:00 AM, you need somewhere for the truck to go in the meantime. Options: book a short-term storage unit in advance, or arrange for the truck to stage nearby and wait. The cleanest approach is to negotiate a flexible close time with your lawyer and realtor, ideally noon or earlier. Communicate your expected closing time to us when you book — not the morning of.
Most mid-rise and high-rise condos in Ottawa require you to book the service elevator through the property management office — sometimes days in advance, sometimes weeks. This is separate from your move booking and must be arranged on your side. Most Ottawa condos allow a 3–4 hour elevator window. Tell us your window when you book so we can plan the right crew size. Some buildings also require a Certificate of Insurance (COI) naming the building — we provide this on request, typically within one business day.
Included in every move at no extra charge: the full crew, the truck, 50 moving blankets, dollies, straps, floor runners for hardwood and carpet protection, and standard furniture disassembly and reassembly (bed frames, IKEA pieces, desks). Not included: packing materials if you want us to supply boxes and tape (quoted separately), long-distance moves which are flat-rate quoted, and specialty item handling for things like grand pianos or pool tables which carry an additional charge confirmed at booking. No hidden fees — if it isn’t listed on your quote, you don’t pay it.
For summer dates (May–September) and end-of-month bookings, 4–6 weeks is ideal. Peak Ottawa moving dates — last weekend of April, first weekend of September, and May 1 — fill earliest. Mid-week dates and October through March are typically bookable with 1–2 weeks notice. For same-day and emergency bookings, call us directly at (613) 981-1126 — we maintain same-day capacity and offer a 1-hour callback guarantee.
Yes — we’re licensed to operate in both Ontario and Quebec and handle Gatineau moves (Hull, Aylmer, Gatineau sector) regularly. Cross-river moves between Ottawa and Gatineau are not more complicated or significantly more expensive than a comparable Ottawa-to-Ottawa move. There’s no border, no customs, no paperwork — just a bridge. The only practical difference is that Gatineau streets and building access can differ from Ottawa, which our crews already know from experience.
Foosun Moving carries $2 million in general liability coverage. If something is damaged during your move, report it to the crew lead before they leave — not days later — so it can be documented on the spot. We’ll follow up directly to resolve the claim. In practice, damage is rare: every piece of furniture is wrapped in moving blankets and shrink-wrapped where needed, and our crews are trained employees, not day labour, who treat your belongings the way they’d treat their own. But coverage is there if you need it.
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