FAQ
Moving questions, answered by a Burlington mover
Real questions people search before they book, answered by the team that has moved Burlington, Oakville and Hamilton since 1986.
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Choosing a mover
How do I choose a moving company?
Check four things: a real local address you can visit, insurance, a written price, and recent reviews from people who moved in your area. Appleby has been at 5035 North Service Road in Burlington since 1986 and holds a BBB A+ rating.
How do I choose between two similar movers?
Ask each one how they build the price and whether they’ll see the house first. A mover who walks through a full house before quoting is less likely to surprise you on moving day. Also ask who you’ll call on the day and whether that person works for the company.
Are you licensed and insured?
We’re fully insured on every move, and you can add extra coverage for $90 to $150 depending on the job.
What we can and can't move
What items won't movers take?
We move pianos, but not large safes. We also don’t move paint, propane tanks, or anything explosive or under pressure, like aerosol cans or gas cylinders. Ask when you book if you’re unsure about something.
Can movers move opened laundry detergent and other liquids?
Seal the caps with tape and pack them upright in a plastic tote. Paint is the exception: we don’t move it, along with propane tanks and anything explosive or under pressure.
Before you move
When should I set up utilities for a new house?
About two to three weeks before your closing date, call your electricity provider, Enbridge Gas and your internet company to start service on the day you get the keys. Book the disconnection at your old place for the day after you move out.
Can I set up gas and electricity before moving in?
Yes. Most providers let you book the start date ahead of time. Ask for service to begin on your closing day so the lights and heat are on when the truck arrives.
Commercial moves
What does a commercial moving company do?
Plans the move date, packs and labels, moves furniture, files and equipment, and sets up at the new space. We also store items if the new space isn’t ready.
Can you move a growing business in stages?
Yes. We can move one floor or department at a time and hold the rest in storage.
Do you move retail stores?
Yes. We move shops and small businesses in Burlington, Oakville and Hamilton, planned around your reopening date.
Long-distance moves
How do long-distance movers keep in touch during the move?
Before the truck leaves you get a delivery window and our office number, 905-336-1173. Call it for an update from someone who works here.
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Serving Burlington, Oakville and Hamilton. Call 905-336-1173.