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Movers in Aurora, Ontario

Zero Hour Moving helps Aurora families, downsizers and condo buyers move into and out of this growing York Region town. Most homes here are roomy detached houses, many with four or more bedrooms, and the newer subdivisions on the east side keep closing-day moves busy. We plan each job around the size of the home and the traffic on Yonge and Wellington.

Aurora is part of York Region. Our crews move people across the whole region.

Aurora movers for family homes from Yonge Street to Highway 404

About three in five Aurora homes are detached houses, and nearly half of all homes have four or more bedrooms. In practical terms, the typical move here is a full family house: bedroom suites, a dining set, garage shelving and years of stored belongings, which calls for a larger truck and a full crew. Townhouses are the next most common home type, while condo apartments are a smaller but growing share, with newer buildings west of Leslie Street and more planned along the Yonge Street corridor. Most of the housing went up in recent decades, but the older streets around Aurora Village and the Northeast Old Aurora heritage district can have narrower staircases and front walks, so we bring the right dollies and pad banisters and door frames.

Aurora's east side meets Highway 404, with interchanges at Bloomington and at Wellington, so that is usually how our trucks come and go on longer runs. Inside town, Yonge Street and Wellington Street carry the heaviest traffic, and the area where they cross is the busiest in Aurora. For an address near that corner we check the street ahead of time and choose a loading spot that keeps the truck out of the way. New subdivisions have filled in the east side toward the highway and now run right up to Newmarket, and more homes have gone up west of Leslie Street. New-build moves hinge on closing dates and builder rules, so let us know as soon as yours is confirmed.

Our crews regularly work across the town, including Aurora North, Petchville, Cherry, White Rose and the Hills of St. Andrew. Plenty of local moves are short hops: Newmarket is roughly 7 km away and Richmond Hill roughly 14 km, with King, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Vaughan and Markham close by as well. A good share of residents arrived from elsewhere in Ontario in the last few years, and we handle those moves in both directions, from city condos to suburban houses and back. We also take Aurora households on long-distance moves to other provinces with careful packing and a full inventory. Send us your address, home size and preferred date, and we will put together a clear quote.

At a glance

Moving in Aurora at a glance

What the local housing and moving patterns mean for your move, in plain terms.

HomesMostly detached houses

About 3 in 5 homes in Aurora are single-detached houses. Most moves here are full-house moves with basements, garages and sheds, so we plan for a larger truck and a crew of three.

OwnersMostly homeowners

About 4 in 5 households own their home. Most moves are planned around closing dates, and short-term storage helps when the dates do not line up.

Home ageLots of newer homes

About 1 in 5 homes were built between 2011 and 2021. New subdivisions can have unfinished driveways and changing street layouts, so we confirm access before the truck arrives.

Moving activityAn active moving market

About 2 in 5 residents lived at a different address five years earlier. Weekend and month-end dates fill up first, so reserve your date as soon as it is firm.

CondosAbout 1 in 8 homes is a condo

Condo moves need elevator bookings and a certificate of insurance for property management. We send the certificate and size the crew to finish inside your booking.

Household sizeFamily-sized households

The average household here has 2.9 people, so most moves include several bedrooms of furniture and a full kitchen to pack.

Based on Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Local know-how

How our services work in Aurora

House Movers Aurora

Most Aurora moves involve a full detached house, often with four or more bedrooms. We send a crew and truck sized for the whole home, wrap furniture room by room and load in an order that makes unloading at the new place straightforward.

Furniture Movers Aurora

Moving a sectional, dining set or bedroom suite across town or up to Newmarket? We disassemble, blanket-wrap and reassemble large furniture, and we protect floors and stair rails in both new subdivision homes and older houses near the downtown core.

Office Movers Aurora

Businesses in Aurora's growing employment area between Leslie Street and Highway 404, and along the Yonge Street corridor, can count on planned office moves. We label desks, files and equipment by room and can work evenings or weekends to limit disruption.

Inter Provincial Movers Aurora

Leaving Aurora for another province? We pack for a long trip, keep a detailed inventory and plan the route out via Highway 404. Large family homes here make for big loads, so an early walkthrough helps us choose the right truck.

Piano Movers Aurora

From uprights in townhouses to grands in larger detached homes, we move pianos around Aurora with a piano board, straps and thick padding. We measure every doorway and turn first and protect floors and railings along the path.

Man With A Van Aurora

Not every Aurora move needs a big truck. About one in eight homes here is an apartment, and for a small unit, a few rooms or a single purchase, our van service with one or two movers keeps the job right-sized.

Cleaning Services Aurora

About one in five Aurora households rent, so end-of-lease cleaning comes up often. We can clean the home you are leaving or freshen up your new house before the furniture arrives, covering kitchens, bathrooms and floors.

Single Item Movers Aurora

Need one heavy piece moved, like a dresser bought from a Newmarket seller or a treadmill going to family in Richmond Hill? We handle single items around Aurora with proper padding and enough hands to carry them safely.

Last Minute Movers Aurora

Closings shift and plans change. If you need help in Aurora on short notice, call us with your address and inventory; when a crew is free we will fit you in and bring the boxes and wrap needed to pack and load.

Storage Services Aurora

Gaps between selling a home and closing on a new build are common in Aurora's growing subdivisions. We can collect everything on moving day, hold it in secure storage and bring it over once the new house is yours.

Specialty Movers Aurora

Larger detached homes in Aurora can come with hot tubs, gun safes, artwork or home gym equipment. Tell us the item, its approximate weight and the path out, and we will plan the gear and crew needed to move it safely.

Pool Table Movers Aurora

A pool table in an Aurora house has to come apart before it moves. We remove the rails and pockets, pad and carry the slate in sections, then reassemble and level the table in its new room.

Condo Movers Aurora

Condos make up about one in eight Aurora homes, with newer buildings west of Leslie Street and more planned on Yonge Street. We work with your elevator booking, protect hallways and follow each building's moving rules.

Packing & Unpacking Services Aurora

A four-bedroom home takes a lot of packing. We supply boxes and materials, wrap fragile items and label by room, and we can unpack too, in Aurora or at an out-of-town destination.

Good to know

Local moving tips for Aurora

Four-bedroom homes are commonNearly half of Aurora homes have four or more bedrooms. Walk us through every room, the garage and any storage space so the truck and crew are sized right from the start.
Plan around Yonge and WellingtonThe blocks around Yonge Street and Wellington Street see the most traffic in town. For addresses there, we pick a loading spot in advance and keep the truck clear of the main flow where we can.
New-build closing datesAbout one in five Aurora homes was built in the last decade, and building continues near Leslie Street. Book once your closing is firm and pass along any occupancy rules from your builder.
Heritage streets need careOlder houses in Northeast Old Aurora and around the original village core can have narrower stairs and doorways. We pad railings and trim and take large pieces apart when they will not fit as they are.

Areas we serve in Aurora

Our crews work across Aurora, including:

  • Aurora Village
  • Northeast Old Aurora
  • Aurora North
  • Hills of St. Andrew
  • Cherry
  • Petchville
  • White Rose

Nearby places we serve

Moving between Aurora and a neighbouring town? These are the closest areas our crews cover.

8000+Moves completed
20+Movers and packers
10+Trucks and vans
How it works

Four easy steps to your move in Aurora

01

Get a quote

Share your addresses, date and home size and receive a free written estimate.

02

Plan the move

Your coordinator confirms the schedule, truck and crew, plus parking and elevator bookings.

03

Safe loading

Furniture, boxes and valuables are wrapped, loaded in a planned order and secured.

04

Delivery and set-up

Unloaded room by room, furniture rebuilt and a walkthrough before we leave.

FAQs

Questions about moving in Aurora

Straight answers about booking, pricing and what happens on moving day in Aurora.

Can you move us from Aurora to Toronto or elsewhere in the GTA?

Yes. Toronto is roughly 39 km south of Aurora, and we regularly move households between York Region and the city, as well as to Richmond Hill, Vaughan and Markham. We plan loading and parking at both ends, including condo elevator bookings in Toronto, and give you a written quote based on your inventory.

Do you move people into new subdivisions in Aurora?

Yes. Much of Aurora's recent growth has been new detached homes, townhouses and condo buildings, especially near Leslie Street and on the east side toward Highway 404. Builders sometimes set rules about access and occupancy, so share your closing date and any builder instructions when you book and we will plan the crew and truck around them.

How do condo moves work in Aurora?

Most condo buildings ask residents to reserve the service elevator and loading area for moving day. Book that with management as soon as you have a date, then pass the details to us. We bring floor and wall protection, keep hallways clear and follow the building's rules from the first load to the last.

How much do movers cost in Aurora?

Local moves in Aurora are billed by the hour for the crew and truck plus a flat travel fee. The total depends on the size of your home, the access at both ends, the date and any packing or specialty items. Long-distance moves are quoted as a fixed price. Every quote is free and written.

Can you move me from Aurora to another province?

Yes. We run scheduled long-distance routes from Ontario to British Columbia, Alberta, the Prairies, Quebec and the Maritimes. Moves from Aurora are quoted as a fixed price with a confirmed delivery window.

Do you offer packing and storage in Aurora?

Yes. Professional packing with all materials included, and secure storage with pickup and redelivery, can be added to any move in Aurora.

Are your Aurora movers insured?

Yes. Every move includes basic liability coverage, and full replacement-value protection can be added. We send certificates of insurance to condo and apartment buildings on request.

Testimonials

What customers say about our movers

5-star rated on Google
This was my first big move and I was nervous, but Zero Hour Moving made it painless. Booking was quick, the crew showed up on time, and nothing was scratched. Five stars from me!
SOPHIA M.
Three-bedroom house move. The team was friendly, straight to the point and did not waste a minute. Everything arrived safely and right on schedule. We would use them again.
TODD
My inter-provincial move went smoothly thanks to Zero Hour Moving. The communication was excellent from the first call to delivery, so I have already booked them a second time.
SAMA
Fantastic service from start to finish. The crew was punctual, polite and treated my belongings like their own. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a reliable moving company.
JORDAN P.
Outstanding moving experience. Every item was wrapped, loaded and delivered without a single mark on it. Clear pricing and no surprises on the invoice.
DANIEL
A great decision to move with Zero Hour Moving. Well-trained movers and packers who clearly know what they are doing. Best moving company we have used in Toronto.
SOPHIA
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What you get with every move

  • A written quote before you bookCrew size, truck and travel fee spelled out; the invoice matches the quote.
  • Trained, full-time crewsMovers who wrap, carry and rebuild furniture every day, not day labour.
  • Protection as standardBlankets, stretch film, mattress bags, corner guards and floor runners on every job.
  • One coordinator, start to finishThe person who quotes your move is the person you call on moving day.
  • Insured, with claims handled quicklyCommercial liability and cargo coverage on every move.
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