Why I Still Get Nervous Every Time Someone Asks Me for Moving Advice
I’ve been in the moving business for over twelve years now, and honestly? I still feel that little knot in my stomach when friends or family call and say, “Hey, we’re Toronto Moving Company—who should we hire?”
Because I’ve seen it all: the guy who showed up with a rented U-Haul and two random helpers from the parking lot, the company that quoted $800 and charged $2,400 on the day, the crew that left an entire bedroom’s worth of stuff on the sidewalk in the rain.
That’s why I’m writing this the way I’d actually talk to my sister if she was moving next month. No fluff, no sales pitch—just the straight goods on how to pick a Toronto moving company that won’t ruin your life.
The GTA Isn’t One City—It’s Four Different Headaches
Markham Moves – New Houses, New Rules
Half my Markham jobs are brand-new builds in Cornell or Berczy Village. Gorgeous homes, but the builders just finished yesterday and the floors still smell like polyurethane. One scratch and the homeowner loses their mind (understandably). Good movers Markham bring clean blankets, booties, and floor runners before they even ring the doorbell.
North York Moves – Condos, Condos, Everywhere
Try getting a 28-foot truck into a Yonge-and-Sheppard loading dock at 10 a.m. on a weekday. Exactly. A real moving service North York has the super’s cell number on speed dial and books the service elevator two weeks early.
Mississauga Moves – Highway Heroes
If you live five minutes from the 401, you want a crew that knows every ramp between you and your new place. The best moving company Mississauga can save you two hours just by taking the right collector lanes.
Downtown Toronto – Pure Chaos, Pure Skill
Construction on King, film shoot on Queen, random street festival on Dundas—welcome to my Tuesday. Only a seasoned Toronto moving company survives a core move without losing years off their life.
How to Spot the Real Deal (From Someone Who’s Seen the Fakes)
- They actually answer the phone like a human being
- They insist on seeing your stuff before quoting (phone quotes = red flag)
- Their Google reviews go back years and sound like real people wrote them
- They don’t freak out when you say “grand piano” or “500 sq ft storage unit”
- They can spell “WSIB” and email you the certificate in two minutes
Questions I Tell Everyone to Ask (Because I Wish More People Did)
- “Are the guys coming to my house the same ones in your photos, or random guys you call that morning?”
- “If something breaks, how fast do you actually pay claims?” (Ask for the last three examples)
- “What happens if my building suddenly cancels the elevator?”
- “Do you charge extra if the truck gets stuck in Toronto traffic?” (Some do!)
The Stuff People Forget Until Moving Day (Don’t Be That Person)
- Change your address with Canada Post two weeks early. Trust me.
- Defrost the fridge the night before unless you want a swimming pool in the kitchen.
- Keep a bag with phone chargers, meds, and kids’ stuff—never let it leave your car.
- Tip the crew. Seriously. $20–$40 each in cash makes them treat your grandma’s china like it’s the Stanley Cup.
Why My Own Family Calls 4uJworks (Yes, Even Me)
Full disclosure—4uJworks is the company I helped start back in 2019. My brother still runs the day-to-day, and my mom answers the phones when we’re slammed (true story). We’re not the biggest, we’re not the flashiest, but we show up on time, we don’t break stuff, and we don’t play games with pricing.
If you’re moving anywhere in Toronto, Markham, North York, or Mississauga this year, do yourself a favour: get a quote from us and one or two others. Then pick whoever makes you feel like they actually give a damn.
Because at the end of the day, moving sucks enough without wondering if your movers are going to disappear with your TV.You deserve better than that. Give us a call or fill the form—talk to a real person, not a chatbot. We’ll treat your move like it’s our own family packing the truck.Safe travels to your new home.
