Moving into or out of a condo is very different from moving a house or a walk-up apartment. Condo buildings have rules. There are elevator reservations, set moving hours, loading dock schedules, security desks, padding requirements, deposits and often a request for a certificate of insurance from your moving company. Break one rule and you could face a fine from the syndicate, lose your elevator slot or have the move stopped halfway.

Déménagement NST Moving & Storage moves condo owners and tenants in buildings across Montreal every week, from the towers of Downtown, Griffintown and Old Montreal to new developments in Saint-Laurent, Laval, Brossard and the West Island. We know how condo buildings work, and we plan every move around your building’s rules so your move day is calm, efficient and fully compliant.

Your move comes with a guaranteed flat fee locked in before moving day, so your price will not change if the elevator is slow or another resident is using the loading dock. You also get a dedicated move coordinator who helps you gather the information your building needs and makes sure the crew arrives prepared.

In short: NST condo movers coordinate with your building, protect elevators and common areas, work within your reserved time slot and deliver your belongings safely for a guaranteed flat fee. Call (514) 458-7786 or get an instant quote.

What our condo moving service includes

Building coordination support: We help you understand what your syndicate or property manager needs and provide our company information for building approval when requested.
Certificate of insurance: Many condo buildings ask movers for proof of insurance before move day. Let us know your building’s requirements and we will arrange the paperwork.
Elevator and common-area protection: Elevator pads, floor runners in corridors and lobbies, and door-frame guards to prevent scuffs and scratches.
Efficient crew and truck: Sized to finish within your reserved elevator window wherever possible.
Furniture wrapping and disassembly: Every piece padded and wrapped, with beds, tables and desks disassembled and reassembled.
Free packing of TVs, mirrors, lamps, art and electronics.
Travel and labour included in your flat fee.

Add full packing, unpacking, plastic bins, custom crating for art and glass, or storage if your closing dates do not line up.

Condo building rules we plan around

Every condo building is different, but these are the rules we see most often. Check your building’s declaration of co-ownership or ask your manager which ones apply to you.

Elevator reservations

Most buildings require you to book the service elevator for a specific window, often two to four hours. Some buildings allow only one move per day or per floor. Book as early as possible, especially at the end of the month and in summer.

Moving hours

Many buildings limit moves to weekdays or to daytime hours, and some do not allow moves on Sundays or holidays. Your moving date must fit these rules.

Loading dock and parking

Some towers have an indoor loading dock with height limits; others require the truck to park on the street. We confirm clearance heights and parking options ahead of time.

Deposits and inspections

Buildings may require a damage deposit and inspect the elevator and corridors before and after the move. Our protection materials help you get your deposit back.

Certificate of insurance

Your building may ask for a certificate of insurance naming the syndicate or management company. Send us the exact wording they need well before your move date.

How your condo move works

Quote and inventory: Tell us about your condo, your belongings and both buildings. We provide a guaranteed flat fee.
Building paperwork: You book the elevator and share your building’s requirements. We provide insurance documents if needed.
Timing plan: Your coordinator schedules the crew arrival to match your elevator windows at both buildings, allowing for travel time.
Pre-move packing: If you choose packing services, our packers prepare everything before moving day so the crew can start loading immediately.
Protection setup: On arrival, the crew checks in with security or the concierge, installs elevator pads and lays runners in corridors.
Efficient loading: Items are staged near the door and moved in full elevator loads to make the most of your reserved time.
Delivery and setup: At your new building, the same process happens in reverse. Furniture is placed and reassembled, boxes are delivered to the right rooms.
Clean-up: Protection is removed, corridors are left clean and the building can inspect common areas.

Condo moving costs and what affects them

Factor	Why it matters
Condo size and inventory	Determines crew size, truck size and number of elevator trips.
Elevator access	A dedicated service elevator is faster than sharing a passenger elevator with residents.
Distance from truck to elevator	Long walks from the street or loading dock to the elevator add time.
Time windows	Tight windows may require a larger crew to finish on time.
Packing services	Full packing reduces moving day time but adds packing labour and materials.
Date	End-of-month and summer dates are busiest for both movers and building elevators.

Because NST charges a guaranteed flat fee, waiting for an elevator or dealing with a slow loading dock will not change your price. Use our moving cost calculator for a ballpark figure.

Moving from a house to a condo

Many of our condo customers are downsizing from a house. It is an exciting change, but it comes with real decisions about what to keep. A three-bedroom house with a basement and garage simply holds more than most condos.

Start by measuring your new condo and drawing a floor plan. Decide which large pieces will go where, and be honest about what will not fit. Sort the rest of your belongings into keep, sell, donate, give to family and store. Our storage service is a good option for items you are not ready to part with, such as seasonal decorations, heirlooms or furniture you may need later.

Remember that condos rarely have space for garage and basement items like lawn mowers, snow blowers, workbenches and large tool collections. Plan to sell or give these away before moving day. If you are unsure what will fit, your coordinator can help you plan.

Moving from a condo to a house

Growing families and remote workers often move from a condo to a house. In this case, you will probably have more space than furniture, and your move will be simpler at the destination end. The challenges are usually at the condo: booking the elevator, following building rules and leaving common areas in perfect shape.

If you are buying new furniture for the house, ask the store to deliver after your move date so the crew has room to work. NST can also help with furniture pickup and delivery, and our furniture assembly service can put together new pieces in your new home.

Tips for a stress-free condo move

Book the elevator first. Before you confirm your moving date with us, make sure the elevator is available at both buildings.
Ask for the rules in writing. Request moving rules, hours, deposit amounts and insurance requirements from both buildings.
Tell the concierge. Let security or the concierge know the truck’s arrival time and the crew size.
Stage your boxes. Keep boxes near the door so the crew can fill each elevator load quickly.
Reserve visitor parking or street space. Check where the truck can legally park, especially downtown.
Measure the elevator. Large sofas, box springs and tall wardrobes may not fit in the elevator. Measure the elevator’s height, width and depth, and ask whether a ceiling hatch or stairwell route is available.
Plan pets and children. Corridors and elevators are busy on move day. Keep pets and young children safely out of the way.

Condo moving in Montreal neighbourhoods

We move condos throughout Montreal, including Downtown, the Quartier des Spectacles, the Quartier International, Old Montreal, Griffintown, Saint-Henri, the Old Port, Verdun’s waterfront, Westmount, Côte-des-Neiges, Saint-Laurent’s Bois-Franc, Ahuntsic, Rosemont and the many new developments in Laval, Brossard, Longueuil and the West Island.

Downtown and Griffintown buildings tend to have strict elevator windows and limited street parking, so careful timing is essential. Newer suburban condo buildings often have more parking but may still require insurance documents and elevator protection. We adapt our plan to each building.

Protecting high-value condo furniture and finishes

Flat-fee condo moving price guarantee from NST

Condos often feature high-end finishes: engineered hardwood, quartz counters, glass railings and modern, sometimes delicate furniture. We take extra care with these.

Glass and stone tabletops are removed from their bases, wrapped and moved on edge, often in custom crates.
Designer and modular sofas are separated into sections and wrapped individually.
Large wall art and mirrors are boxed or crated at no extra charge for standard-sized pieces.
Floors inside your unit are protected with runners along the walking path.
Corners and walls in narrow condo corridors are padded where furniture must turn.

Why condo owners choose NST

Building-friendly: We respect building rules, protect common areas and help you keep your deposit.
Insurance paperwork: Certificates of insurance arranged when your building asks for them.
On-time arrivals: We plan around your elevator window, not the other way around.
Flat fee: No extra charges if the elevator is slow or the dock is busy.
7 days a week: Weekday, weekend and holiday moves, subject to your building’s rules.

A sample condo moving day timeline

To show how much planning goes into a condo move, here is an example of a typical move from a two-bedroom condo in Griffintown to a two-bedroom condo in Saint-Laurent, with a morning elevator window at the first building and an afternoon window at the second.

Before 8:00: The coordinator confirms the elevator booking at both buildings and sends the crew lead the concierge contact details and loading dock instructions.
8:00: The crew arrives, checks in with security, parks at the loading dock and installs elevator pads and corridor runners.
8:15 to 8:45: The crew lead walks through the condo with you, confirms the inventory and identifies fragile items, while other movers begin wrapping furniture and disassembling the bed and dining table.
8:45 to 11:30: Boxes and furniture are staged near the door and moved down in full elevator loads. The truck is loaded in a planned order.
11:30 to 12:00: Protection is removed, corridors are checked and the building inspects the elevator. You do a final walkthrough of the empty condo.
12:00 to 13:00: The truck travels to Saint-Laurent, timed to arrive at the start of your afternoon window.
13:00 to 16:00: Protection goes up at the new building, items are unloaded and moved upstairs, furniture is placed and reassembled and boxes are delivered to each room.
16:00: The crew removes protection, collects blankets and wrapping, and you confirm everything has arrived safely.

Every move is different, but this kind of timing plan is exactly what your coordinator prepares for you before moving day.

Packing tips specific to condo moves

Condo moves reward good packing more than almost any other kind of move, because every elevator trip counts. Well-packed, uniform boxes stack neatly on dollies and make the most of each elevator load. Here is how to pack for a condo move.

Use standard box sizes

Uniform boxes stack safely on dollies and fill elevator space efficiently. Mixing odd-sized boxes, bags and loose items slows everything down. If you want an easy option, our plastic bin rental gives you sturdy, stackable bins delivered to your door.

Avoid loose items and garbage bags

Garbage bags tear and loose items require extra trips. Put everything in boxes or bins, including shoes, pillows and small decor.

Pack the storage locker early

Most condos have a storage locker in the basement or parking level. Empty it first and bring the contents up to your unit, or stage them by the locker if the building allows, so the crew can collect them without searching.

Mark fragile and essential boxes

Clearly mark fragile boxes so they ride on top of the dolly and in protected spots in the truck. Mark essential boxes so they come off first at your new condo.

Leave the hard items to us

We pack TVs, mirrors, lamps, art, computers and electronics for free as part of your flat fee. Glass tabletops and large art can be crated for extra protection.

Moving into a new-construction condo

New condo buildings bring their own considerations. Your building may be partially occupied, with other owners moving in on the same days, ongoing finishing work in common areas and a management company that is still setting up procedures.

Before your move, ask the developer or manager about elevator availability, move-in schedules, parking for trucks and whether the service elevator is fully operational. In some new buildings, construction crews still have priority for the elevator during the day. Confirm whether you need a certificate of insurance and who it should name.

Inspect your unit carefully before the move and note any deficiencies, because once furniture is in place they can be harder to spot and document. We will protect the new floors and fresh paint as we work, but having your own photos of the unit before move-in is always wise.

If your occupancy date changes, which is common with new construction, our storage service can hold your belongings until your unit is ready. We simply pick up from your current home, store your items securely and deliver them when you get your keys.

Selling, renting out or leaving your condo

When you move out of a condo, you are usually doing one of three things: handing it over to a buyer, preparing it for a tenant or returning it to a landlord. Each one has its own checklist, and a careful move helps with all of them.

Handing over to a buyer

Your purchase agreement will usually state the condition the unit must be in on the date of occupancy. Floors, walls and fixtures should not be damaged during the move, and the unit should be left clean and empty except for any items included in the sale. Our floor runners and door-frame protection reduce the risk of last-minute damage, and our final walkthrough ensures nothing is left behind in closets, the storage locker or the parking space.

Preparing for a tenant

If you are keeping your condo as a rental, you may be leaving some furniture behind. Make a clear list of what stays and what goes so the crew knows exactly what to load. Pack any personal items you are storing in the unit into a locked closet or move them to storage.

Returning a rented condo

As with any rental, take photos of the empty unit, return all keys, fobs and parking remotes, and confirm the move-out inspection time with the owner or manager.

Do not forget the extras

Condo owners often forget the storage locker, the bike room, the parking space and items left in the building’s common areas. Make a list and check each one before the truck leaves.

Cancel or transfer building services

Notify the building management of your departure, return access fobs, update your mailing address and transfer or cancel electricity, internet and insurance. If you are moving to another condo, give the new management your contact information and vehicle details for parking.

A well-planned condo move protects your investment, keeps you on good terms with the syndicate and lets you start fresh in your new home without loose ends.

Condo moving FAQs

Do I need a certificate of insurance from my mover?

Many Montreal condo buildings require one. Ask your building manager for the exact requirements and send them to your coordinator as early as possible.

What if my move takes longer than my elevator reservation?

We size the crew to fit your window wherever possible. If you are worried about a tight window, ask about adding movers or booking a longer slot.

Can you move a sofa that does not fit in the elevator?

Sometimes a sofa can be moved through the stairwell, partially disassembled or hoisted. Measure the elevator and let us know about oversized items in advance.

Do you protect the elevator?

Yes. We install protective pads and use floor runners in corridors and lobbies.

Can you store my belongings between condo closings?

Yes. Our climate-controlled storage can hold your belongings until your new condo is ready.

Do you move on weekends?

Yes, if your building allows weekend moves. We move 7 days a week.

Book your condo move with NST

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