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Montreal is a city of apartments. Duplexes, triplexes, walk-ups, converted lofts and high-rise towers make up a huge share of the city’s homes, and most residents will move between them several times in their lives. Apartment moves look simple on paper, but anyone who has carried a sofa up a winding outdoor staircase in Rosemont or squeezed a box spring around a landing in the Plateau knows they are anything but.
Déménagement NST Moving & Storage specializes in apartment moves across Montreal, Laval, Longueuil and the surrounding suburbs. Our crews move one-bedroom, two-bedroom, three-bedroom and larger apartments every day, and they know exactly how to handle the narrow corridors, steep exterior stairs, tight turns and limited parking that come with apartment life in this city.
You get a guaranteed flat fee before your moving day, so you never have to watch the clock while the crew works around a tricky landing. Your price includes the crew, the truck, furniture wrapping, protection for walls and floors, free packing of TVs, mirrors, lamps and electronics, and basic disassembly and reassembly of your furniture.

Optional extras include full or partial packing, unpacking, plastic bin rental, box delivery, furniture hoisting for items that cannot use the stairs, and secure storage if your lease dates do not line up.
The classic Montreal duplex and triplex often has an exterior staircase, sometimes curved, leading to the upper units, followed by a narrow interior hallway. Our movers use carrying straps, team lifts and careful pivoting to get sofas, dressers and box springs up and down safely. If a piece will not make it, we can disassemble it or arrange hoisting through a window or balcony.
Basement units come with low ceilings, tight stairwells and small doors. We measure large items ahead of time and plan disassembly where needed.
Lofts in Griffintown, Saint-Henri, Mile End and the Old Port often have freight elevators, loading docks and building rules. We coordinate elevator times and use protection in shared spaces.
Downtown and Côte-des-Neiges towers usually require an elevator reservation and set moving hours. We protect elevator walls with pads and work efficiently to respect your time slot.
When roommates move out to different addresses, we can split one move into multiple drop-offs and label belongings by person to keep everything organized.

Stairs are the number one challenge in Montreal apartment moves. Here is how our crews approach them safely.
In winter, exterior stairs can be icy. Please make sure stairs and balconies are cleared of snow and ice before your move. Our crews also use floor runners to keep salt and slush off your floors.
Your apartment move is priced as a guaranteed flat fee, calculated from these factors:
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Apartment size | A one-bedroom with minimal furniture is very different from a fully furnished three-bedroom. |
| Floors and stairs | Third-floor walk-ups and long exterior staircases require more crew time than ground-floor units or elevator buildings. |
| Distance between apartments | Moving within the same neighbourhood or across the island to Laval or the South Shore. |
| Packing | Whether you pack yourself, need partial packing or want full packing and unpacking. |
| Large or special items | Pianos, large sectional sofas, heavy dressers or items that need hoisting. |
| Date | End-of-month dates, weekends and the July 1 period are busiest. |
Try our moving cost calculator for a quick estimate, then request your guaranteed quote.
Quebec’s moving day is famous across Canada. Because so many leases end on June 30, a large share of Montreal apartments change hands in the days around July 1. Trucks, crews, boxes and even parking spaces are in short supply.
If your lease ends on June 30, here is how to make the most of it:
Confirm moving hours, elevator reservations, key pickup times and any rules about protecting common areas at both buildings.
Measure large pieces and compare them with the doorways, stair widths and rooms at your new place. This tells you early if anything needs to be disassembled, hoisted or left behind.
Apartment storage space is precious. Sell, donate or recycle what you no longer use before you pack. Fewer items means a faster, cheaper move.
Books, dishes and tools should go into small boxes so they can be carried safely on stairs. Save large boxes for light items like linens and pillows.
Write the destination room and a short list of contents on each box. Put the most important boxes, such as kitchen and bathroom essentials, near the door so they are loaded last and unloaded first.
Many leases require the apartment to be left clean. Clean each room as it is emptied so you are not scrubbing everything at the end of a long day.
Take photos of your old apartment after it is empty and your new apartment before you move in. This helps with any questions about your security deposit or existing damage.

We move apartments in every Montreal neighbourhood, including the Plateau-Mont-Royal, Mile End, Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, Villeray, Saint-Michel, Parc-Extension, Ahuntsic, Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Verdun, Saint-Henri, Little Burgundy, Pointe-Saint-Charles, Côte-des-Neiges, Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, Downtown, Old Montreal, Griffintown, Saint-Laurent and LaSalle. We also move apartments in Laval, Longueuil, Brossard, Terrebonne, Repentigny and across the North and South Shores.
Each neighbourhood has its own character. The Plateau and Rosemont are full of plexes with exterior stairs. Downtown and Côte-des-Neiges have more high-rises with elevator rules. Griffintown and the Old Port have modern condos and lofts with loading docks. Our crews adapt to each building, so your move runs smoothly wherever you are going.
Apartments may be smaller than houses, but they are often packed tightly, with every closet and cupboard in use. A room-by-room plan keeps the job manageable.
The kitchen takes the longest to pack. Wrap plates individually in packing paper and stand them on edge in small, sturdy boxes. Wrap glasses and stemware with paper inside and out, and fill gaps so nothing moves. Pack small appliances in their original boxes if you still have them. Keep a separate box of everyday essentials for your first night: a few dishes, cutlery, a pot, a pan, dish soap and a towel.
Books go into small boxes because they are heavy. Remove light bulbs and shades from lamps. Our crew will pack your TV, mirrors, lamps, paintings and electronics for free, so you can leave those for us. Photograph the back of your TV and media equipment before unplugging cables so you can reconnect everything quickly.
Wardrobe boxes let you move hanging clothes without folding them. Folded clothes can stay in dresser drawers if the drawers are not too heavy; otherwise, use suitcases and boxes. Strip beds and pack linens in clearly marked boxes so you can make the bed as soon as you arrive.
Tighten caps on liquids and place them in sealed plastic bags. Keep medication, toiletries and a change of clothes in your personal bag rather than in the truck.
Do not forget the balcony, shed or basement locker. Clean and dry outdoor furniture, plants and bikes before moving day, and let your coordinator know they are coming.
Your move-out day matters for your security deposit, your relationship with your landlord and your neighbours. A few simple steps make a good impression and help you avoid disputes.
Our crews help by protecting walls and floors as they work and by doing a final walkthrough with you to make sure nothing is left behind.
The first day in a new apartment sets the tone for the weeks that follow. Before the truck arrives, or as soon as it does, go through this quick checklist.
Montreal apartments come in all shapes, and furniture that worked perfectly in one may not suit the next. Before moving day, think about how your furniture will fit and flow in the new space.
Measure each room and sketch a simple floor plan. Mark radiators, windows, doors and closets, because these often limit where a bed or sofa can go. If a large piece will not fit, you have options: sell it before the move, place it in storage while you decide, or ask about disassembly if the issue is only the doorway or stairs.
Multi-purpose furniture such as storage beds, extendable tables and wall-mounted shelving can make a smaller apartment feel much bigger. If you are buying new furniture for your new apartment, schedule delivery after your move so the crew has room to work. Our furniture assembly service can also put together new flat-pack furniture once you are moved in.
Roommate and couple moves bring their own complications. Two or three people may be moving into one apartment from different addresses, or one shared apartment may be splitting into separate homes. With some planning, these moves can be just as smooth as any other.
Before packing, walk through the apartment together and agree on which furniture and household items belong to whom. Shared purchases such as a couch, TV or kitchen table are often the cause of last-minute stress, so decide early.
Give each person a different colour of tape or marker. Each box gets that person’s colour plus the destination room. Our crew can then load and unload by colour, which avoids mix-ups.
We can pick up from several addresses and deliver to one, or pick up from one apartment and deliver to several. Tell your coordinator about every stop so it is included in your flat fee and the route is planned efficiently.
Because our price is a guaranteed flat fee, it is easy for roommates to divide the cost fairly before moving day without waiting to see how long the job takes.
Make sure someone with keys and authority is present at each address when the crew arrives, and confirm elevator bookings or parking at each building.
If you are moving into an apartment where a roommate already lives, coordinate with them on space for your furniture, parking for the truck and the time the crew will arrive. A little communication goes a long way toward starting your new living arrangement on the right foot.
The cost depends on the size of your apartment, the number of stairs, the distance and the services you choose. We give every customer a guaranteed flat fee before moving day, so you know the full cost in advance.
A small one-bedroom move within Montreal can take a few hours, while a large three-bedroom walk-up can take most of a day. With our flat fee, the time does not change your price.
Often yes. We can remove legs, doors or cushions, use different carrying angles, or hoist the sofa through a window or balcony if needed.
In most high-rises, yes. Contact your building manager as early as possible and share the reservation time with your coordinator.
We do move on July 1, but dates fill very quickly. Book as soon as you know your moving date.
Yes. We can deliver boxes, tape, packing paper and plastic bins to your door before moving day.
We can store your belongings in our secure, climate-controlled facility and deliver them when your new apartment is ready.
Get a guaranteed flat-fee quote in minutes and lock in your date with Montreal movers who plan every detail and handle your belongings with care.
Call: (514) 458-7786
Visit: 433 Jarry St W #201, Montreal, QC H3N 1E7
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