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Movers in Pickering, Ontario

Pickering moves come in every shape: big family houses in the suburban south end, brand-new homes in Seaton, condo units in the towers going up downtown, and rural properties in the northern hamlets. Most homes here are large and owner-occupied, so moves tend to be big, and the City's rules on street parking and moving containers are worth knowing before you book.

Pickering is part of Durham Region. Our crews move people across the whole region.

Pickering movers for family homes, Seaton builds and condos

Pickering is a city of big, owner-occupied homes. Most are single-detached houses, and nearly half have four or more bedrooms, which means most moves involve whole family households and the trucks and crews to match. With so few renters, closing dates drive the moving calendar here. The city is also adding condo towers, especially around Pickering Town Centre and the GO station, so elevator and loading-dock bookings are becoming a bigger part of the job.

Highway 401 skirts the south end and the 407 ETR cuts across the middle of Pickering, with Durham regional roads linking them, so most routes in and out are simple. The north is a different job: Claremont, Brougham, Whitevale and Greenwood sit in farm country, where we check access and turning room before sending a large truck, and Seaton is still being built, so expect construction around new streets. On City streets, parking carries a time limit unless signs say otherwise, overnight parking is banned from December through March, and nobody may park during snow clearing. Commercial and oversize vehicles are not eligible for parking consideration, and a moving container or storage bin on the road or boulevard needs a road occupancy permit. Check pickering.ca before moving day.

We work in all of Pickering's neighbourhoods, from Bay Ridges, West Shore and Rosebank to Amberlea, Highbush, Brock Ridge and Duffin Heights, and out to Claremont and Whitevale. Ajax is right next door at roughly 5 km, Whitby and Markham are each roughly 15 km away, and we regularly move families to Oshawa and Toronto as well. Newcomers from across Ontario make up a good share of residents, and if your next move leaves the province, we can plan that long haul too. Tell us where you are headed and we will build a quote around your home.

At a glance

Moving in Pickering at a glance

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

HomesA mix of houses and apartments

About 3 in 5 homes are detached houses, about 1 in 5 are townhouses or semis, about 1 in 5 are apartments. We match the crew and truck to your type of home rather than sending a one-size-fits-all team.

OwnersMostly homeowners

About 6 in 7 households own their home. Most moves are planned around closing dates, and short-term storage helps when the dates do not line up.

Moving activityAn active moving market

About 1 in 3 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 6 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 3 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 Pickering

House Movers Pickering

Pickering houses are big: most are detached and nearly half have four or more bedrooms. Expect a large truck and a full crew, and we check where the truck can legally park, since oversize vehicles cannot get parking consideration.

Furniture Movers Pickering

Large Pickering family homes mean large furniture: sectionals, bedroom suites, dining sets and home office desks. We take apart what needs it, wrap every piece and reassemble it in the right room at your new home.

Office Movers Pickering

Pickering is a major employment centre in Durham Region, with manufacturers and head offices alongside smaller businesses. We plan office moves around your schedule, label every workstation and move IT equipment with care.

Inter Provincial Movers Pickering

Only a small share of Pickering residents arrived from another province, but moves out of Ontario still come up. We plan them fully, with an inventory, careful wrapping, loading for a long haul and coordination at both ends.

Piano Movers Pickering

A piano in a large Pickering family home may need to travel through a front hall, down steps and across a driveway. We plan that path, cover the floors along it and roll the piano out on a padded board, strapped tight.

Man With A Van Pickering

Most Pickering moves are full houses, but smaller jobs come up: a room in a shared home, a downtown condo unit or a few pieces going to family in Ajax. For those, our van service is the practical choice.

Cleaning Services Pickering

Most Pickering moves involve a sale and a purchase, which means two homes to get ready. We can clean the house you are leaving once it is empty and have the new one fresh for move-in.

Single Item Movers Pickering

Need a sideboard moved from Ajax, or a new sectional carried into a condo near Pickering Town Centre? We handle single large items, wrapped and strapped, with elevator bookings arranged where needed.

Last Minute Movers Pickering

Closings sometimes move up with little warning. The moment your Pickering dates change, get in touch, and we will look at our schedule and tell you what is possible and how to prepare.

Storage Services Pickering

A new Seaton home that is not quite ready, or a sale that closes before your purchase, can leave you between homes. We store your belongings and bring them over when the new place is ready.

Specialty Movers Pickering

Hot tubs, safes and home gym equipment need a plan, especially in large homes with long carries through basements and backyards. We look at the route in advance and arrive with dollies, straps and extra hands.

Pool Table Movers Pickering

Rec-room pool tables in Pickering's family homes come apart into legs, rails and heavy slate. Each section is wrapped and carried out on its own, and the table is levelled again in its new room.

Condo Movers Pickering

New towers around Pickering Town Centre and the GO station are adding to a condo stock that already makes up about one in six homes. We book the elevator and loading area, protect common spaces and follow your building's move rules.

Packing & Unpacking Services Pickering

Packing a four-bedroom Pickering home takes serious planning, especially while you are also selling. We can pack room by room around showings and closing, then unpack at the new house.

Good to know

Local moving tips for Pickering

Large items on garbage dayDurham Region picks up furniture and large items, mattresses included, on Pickering's regular biweekly garbage day without an appointment, with a limit per pickup. Metal goods and electronics need a booking, so check durham.ca first.
Seaton construction accessSeaton is still filling in, with thousands of planned homes not yet built. Expect active construction nearby, and tell us about any blocked or unfinished streets so we can plan the truck's approach.
Closing-date coordinationMost Pickering households own their homes, so moves usually hinge on a closing date. If your sale and purchase do not line up, ask about storage to bridge the gap.
Rural hamlets up northNorthern Pickering is mostly farmland dotted with hamlets such as Claremont, Brougham and Whitevale. Send us details on driveway access and turning space before moving day.

Areas we serve in Pickering

Our crews work across Pickering, including:

  • Bay Ridges
  • West Shore
  • Rosebank
  • Rougemount
  • Woodlands
  • Dunbarton
  • Amberlea
  • Highbush
  • Brock Ridge
  • Duffin Heights
  • Seaton
  • Claremont
  • Brougham
  • Whitevale
  • Greenwood

Nearby places we serve

Moving between Pickering 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 Pickering

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 Pickering

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

Is there a permit for a moving truck or container in Pickering?

Commercial and oversize vehicles cannot get the City's parking consideration, City streets have a parking time limit unless posted, and overnight street parking is banned from December through March. If you plan to put a moving container or storage bin on the road or boulevard, you need a road occupancy permit. Check pickering.ca for current rules.

Do you move people into new homes in Seaton?

Yes. Seaton is one of the main growth areas in Pickering, and parts of it are still under construction. Share your possession date and any access issues on the new street so we can match the truck and crew to the site. If the house is not ready on time, we can store your things until it is.

Which nearby cities do you move Pickering families to?

All of them. Ajax is roughly 5 km away, Whitby and Markham are each roughly 15 km, and Oshawa, Toronto, Richmond Hill and Uxbridge are regular destinations too. Highway 401 and the 407 ETR make most of these trips straightforward, and we can add packing, storage or cleaning as needed.

How much do movers cost in Pickering?

Local moves in Pickering 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 Pickering to another province?

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

Do you offer packing and storage in Pickering?

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

Are your Pickering 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

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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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