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Current Home — Origin
Ground floor = 1 · 2nd floor = 2 · etc. Affects stair time.
No elevator adds significant time on 2nd floor and above.
Check all services needed at origin. Basement adds stair time even with elevator.
New Home — Destination
Ground floor = 1 · 2nd floor = 2 · etc.
Shared elevator adds time — booking windows can cause waits.
Assembly = reassembling disassembled pieces at destination. Unpacking = opening boxes and placing contents.
Job Details & Factors
Count all bedrooms including master. Enter 0 for studio.
A 2BR apartment typically needs 40–60 boxes. Use our Box Calculator.
Piano, treadmill, safe, fridge, pool table — each adds ~45 min.
More movers = faster move. 2BR homes: 3 movers recommended.
Driving distance between the two addresses. Ottawa–Kanata ≈ 25 km.
Summer adds ~5% for heat; winter adds ~10% for ice & weather delays.
When in doubt, choose Medium. Heavy includes large sectionals, many bookshelves, gym equipment, or very cluttered spaces.
Total Estimated Time
Hours
Rounded up to the nearest whole hour. Based on your selected crew size and move details.
Estimated Cost Range
Based on $130/hr for a 2-mover crew. Truck charges vary by distance and are not included here. See full rate details →