Condo & apartment movers and building rules

A condo move costs about $650–$900 for a 1-bedroom and $900–$1,400 for a 2-bedroom, before tax. Book the elevator first: buildings usually need a reservation, a certificate of insurance from the mover and sometimes a damage deposit.

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What will your condo move cost?

Pick your unit. A local move, before tax.

Your unit

1 bedroom$650–$9002 movers 2 bedrooms$900–$1,4003 movers 3 bedrooms$1,250–$1,8003 movers

Waiting for a shared elevator and long hallways add time. Book the service elevator and loading dock early.

1 bedroom

$650–$900

What it covers: 2 movers
How it’s priced: About 3.5–5 hours plus travel

Before tax. Your written quote depends on your things, the access at both ends and the date.

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Moving in or out of a condo

The move itself is priced like any local move. What changes is the building: elevators, loading docks, insurance papers and deposits.

What condo buildings may ask for
Building rule	What to expect
Elevator booking	48–72 hours ahead in Ottawa; 1–2 weeks in Metro Vancouver
Damage deposit	$200–$500 in Ottawa; $500–$1,000 for Vancouver stratas (refundable)
Certificate of insurance	From the mover, sent to management before move day
Move window	A fixed time slot; in Ottawa, many buildings allow weekday moves only

Book the elevator first

In Ottawa, most condo buildings want the elevator reserved 48–72 hours ahead; in Metro Vancouver, a move-in or move-out slot often has to be booked through management one to two weeks ahead.

Certificate of insurance

Buildings often ask the mover for a certificate of insurance before move day. Ask for it when you book and send it to management.

Deposits

Some buildings hold a refundable damage deposit while you move: $200–$500 is common in Ottawa, and Vancouver stratas may ask $500–$1,000.

Time slots

Your move has to fit the slot you booked, and slots can get shortened when the elevator is needed elsewhere. Ask management about the loading dock, truck parking and building access hours as well.