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Movers in Essex County, Ontario

Our crews help households and businesses move throughout Essex County, from Lakeshore and LaSalle to Leamington, Amherstburg and the farm country in between. Nearly every move here starts at a detached family house, and the weather is the other thing to plan around: hot, humid summers with thunderstorms, and winters that swing between snow, freezing rain and fog.

Your Essex County move, from Lakeshore and LaSalle to Leamington

About four in five homes in Essex County are detached houses, and most have three or more bedrooms, so the standard job is a full family home with a garage, a basement and a big furniture load. People here tend to stay put: only about one resident in twelve moved in the previous year, so many of the households we help are leaving a house they have lived in for a long stretch, with full closets, garages and storage rooms to work through. That is where packing help and a sort before the move pay off. Renters and condo owners are a small group, and most apartment buildings are low-rise, so elevator moves are uncommon. The county also has a small share of mobile homes; we move the contents and plan around their narrower doors and compact hallways.

Most of the county is flat, open farmland, so access is less about hills and more about farm lanes, distance and weather. Summer here is hot and sticky, among the warmest anywhere in Canada, and spring and summer bring more thunderstorms, so we like to load early, keep the crew hydrated and carry plastic covers for mattresses and upholstery. Winter is a mixed bag of rain, snow, freezing rain, sleet and fog that can change quickly, although the county sits outside the snowbelt. For a winter move, salted steps and a clear path to the truck make the biggest difference. Students from the county head to the University of Windsor, St. Clair College or Collège Boréal, and their smaller moves suit a van and a two-person crew.

We move families within and between Lakeshore, LaSalle, Leamington and Amherstburg, and through communities such as Belle River, Stoney Point, Harrow and St. Clair Beach. Windsor, the nearest large centre, is roughly 23 km away, and we handle moves in both directions across the city line. Further afield, we take households to Lambton County, roughly 102 km away, and on to Middlesex County, and we plan long-distance moves for families leaving Ontario for another province. Request a quote with your addresses and preferred timing, and we will map out the move with you.

At a glance

Moving in Essex County at a glance

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

HomesMostly detached houses

About 4 in 5 homes in Essex County 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 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.

Home agePlenty of older homes

About half of all homes were built before 1981. Older homes often have narrower stairs and doorways, so we plan disassembly and wall protection before moving day.

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.

Based on Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population. Figures combine the cities and towns within Essex County.

Local know-how

How our services work in Essex County

House Movers Essex

Essex County is detached-house country, and most homes have three bedrooms or more. A full house move here means clearing the garage and basement as well as the bedrooms, so we quote enough movers and truck space for the entire home.

Furniture Movers Essex

Large dining sets, recliners and heirloom pieces from a long-time family home need care. We blanket-wrap each piece, shrink-wrap upholstery against the summer humidity and reassemble beds and tables at the new address.

Office Movers Essex

From a LaSalle professional practice to the office of a greenhouse operation near Leamington, we pack desks, files and computers, tag each item for its spot and place it where your new floor plan shows.

Inter Provincial Movers Essex

Leaving Ontario from Essex County means covering a lot of ground. We inventory and wrap every item, load the truck for the distance and keep in touch with you until your belongings arrive in your new province.

Piano Movers Essex

Many Essex homes were built before 1981, and their pianos often sit in living rooms with a few steps at the front door. We move uprights and grands with a board, straps and padding, and keep them out of the sun while loading.

Man With A Van Essex

About one in five Essex households is one person, and their moves are often small: an apartment in Leamington, a room of furniture or a student heading to Windsor. A van and two movers handle those loads without a big truck.

Cleaning Services Essex

Selling a long-time family house in Amherstburg or Harrow? Our move-out cleaning takes care of kitchens, bathrooms and floors after the furniture goes, so the buyers walk into a clean home on closing.

Single Item Movers Essex

Bought a patio set in Lakeshore or a dresser from a seller in Harrow? We move single items across the county, padded and strapped, and set them exactly where you want them.

Last Minute Movers Essex

Closing dates and rental move-outs in Essex County can change on short notice. Call us as soon as your plans shift; we will check crew openings and give you an honest answer about what we can fit in.

Storage Services Essex

Between selling in LaSalle and buying in Harrow, or while you renovate an older Essex house, we can store your furniture and boxes and bring them back when the new place is ready.

Specialty Movers Essex

Moving a backyard hot tub, a heavy safe or workshop machinery from a rural Essex property? We look at the item and the path to the truck, bring the right equipment and protect lawns and driveways along the way.

Pool Table Movers Essex

A pool table in an Essex basement or games room has to be dismantled, with the slate wrapped and carried separately. We reassemble it at the new house, re-stretch the felt where needed and level it on your new floor.

Condo Movers Essex

Condos are uncommon in Essex County, about one home in twenty-five. When you are moving into or out of one, we arrange elevator or stair access with the building, confirm truck parking and follow the move-in rules.

Packing & Unpacking Services Essex

After a long stay in one house, packing is usually the biggest job. Our packers can do the whole home or just the kitchen and breakables, using dish packs and wardrobe boxes so nothing rattles on the drive.

Good to know

Local moving tips for Essex County

Beat the summer heatEssex summers are hot and humid, with frequent thunderstorms. Morning starts, plenty of water for the crew and plastic covers for soft furniture keep the move on track.
Freezing rain and fogWinter weather here can switch from rain to sleet to freezing rain. Salt your steps and walkway before we arrive, and we will lay floor runners to keep slush off your floors.
Long-time homes, full garagesFew Essex residents move in any given year, so many moves clear out a house that has been home for a long stretch. Book packing help or plan a clear-out before the truck comes.
Mobile home contentsA small share of county homes are mobile homes. We move what is inside them and plan around narrower doors, compact hallways and the steps up to the entry.
Cities & towns

Cities and towns in Essex County we serve

Choose your city, town or township for local moving details, or call us for a move anywhere in Essex County.

Areas we serve in Essex County

Our crews work across Essex County, including:

  • Belle River
  • Stoney Point
  • Saint-Joachim
  • Harrow
  • St. Clair Beach
  • Maidstone

Nearby places we serve

Moving between Essex County and a neighbouring region? 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 Essex County

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 Essex County

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

Can you move us between Windsor and the county?

Yes. Windsor sits roughly 23 km from the heart of the county, and we move households in both directions, from apartments and condos in the city to detached houses in places like LaSalle, Lakeshore and Belle River. Send us both addresses and the size of your home, and we will quote the move.

How do you handle moves in the Essex summer heat?

Summers here are hot and humid, and thunderstorms are more frequent in spring and summer. We start early when we can, keep water on the truck, wrap mattresses and upholstery in plastic and keep an eye on the forecast. Ask about a morning start when you book, especially for a large house.

Do you move farm properties outside the towns?

Yes. Most of Essex County is flat farmland, and plenty of homes sit on rural lots with long lanes, sheds and workshops. Let us know what is in the outbuildings and whether a large truck can turn around near the house, and we will plan the crew and equipment to suit.

How much do movers cost in Essex County?

Local moves in Essex County 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 Essex County to another province?

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

Do you offer packing and storage in Essex County?

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

Are your Essex County 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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