A house move is a different job from an apartment move. There are more rooms, more furniture, more stairs and usually a basement, garage, shed or attic full of things that have quietly piled up over the years. There may be a dining set that came from your parents, a home gym in the basement, patio furniture, tools, bikes, children’s toys and an office full of electronics. Moving all of it safely in one day takes more than a truck and a few strong arms. It takes a plan.

Déménagement NST Moving & Storage moves houses of every size across Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, the West Island and the North and South Shores. From a two-storey cottage in Ahuntsic to a split-level in Dollard-des-Ormeaux or a new-build in Mirabel, our house moving service is built around three promises: a guaranteed flat fee locked in before moving day, careful protection of your belongings and your home, and a moving day that runs to schedule.

Every house move is assigned a dedicated move coordinator who reviews your inventory, plans the right crew and truck, and organizes packing, storage or special items. You always know who to call, and you always know what happens next.

In short: NST house movers handle whole-home moves with room-by-room loading, free furniture wrapping, floor and wall protection, optional full packing and storage, and a guaranteed all-inclusive flat fee. Call (514) 458-7786 or request your instant quote.

What our house moving service covers

Your flat fee for a house move includes everything needed to move your household from door to door. There is no hourly meter and no surprise charge for travel or labour.

A crew sized for a house. Larger homes usually need more movers and sometimes more than one truck. We plan crew size around your inventory, stairs and distance so the job is finished efficiently.
Room-by-room loading. We load in a planned order and unload directly into the right rooms, so beds, kitchen essentials and children’s rooms are ready first.
Full furniture protection. Sofas, dressers, tables, headboards and wardrobes are padded with moving blankets and stretch wrap. Mattresses go into protective covers.
Home protection. Floor runners, door-frame guards and banister padding protect both the house you are leaving and the one you are moving into, which matters when you are handing keys to a buyer.
Disassembly and reassembly. Beds, dining tables, desks and similar furniture are taken apart and put back together as part of the move.
Free packing of awkward items. TVs, standard mirrors, lamps, paintings, small sculptures, computers and electronics are protected and boxed at no extra cost.
Appliance handling. Fridges, washers, dryers and freezers are moved with appliance dollies and straps. You simply disconnect them, or ask your coordinator about options.
Garage, basement and shed items. Tools, bikes, patio furniture and seasonal items are loaded safely and kept separate from household boxes.

Need more help? Add full packing, platinum packing with unpacking, plastic bin rental, custom crating for art and antiques, piano moving or secure storage.

Common house moving situations we handle

Selling one house and buying another

The most common house move happens when the closing dates for your sale and purchase do not line up perfectly. If you have to leave your old home before you can enter the new one, we can pick up everything, store it in our climate-controlled facility and deliver it on the day you get your keys. One company, one inventory, one coordinator.

Moving from a house to a condo

Downsizing from a house to a condo means deciding what fits and what does not. We help you plan furniture placement, measure large pieces and arrange storage or removal for items that will not make the trip. We also coordinate elevator reservations and building rules at the condo end.

Moving from an apartment into your first house

First-time buyers often have less furniture than space. We move what you have quickly and affordably and can pick up new furniture purchases or deliver items from family members as part of the same day.

Large or multi-generation households

Homes with several adults, children and sometimes grandparents need extra organization. We label by person and room, coordinate packing schedules and make sure everyone’s essentials arrive first.

Renovation moves

If you are renovating, we can move furniture out to storage, protect what stays behind and bring everything back when the work is finished.

How a house move works with NST

Free quote and inventory. Tell us your addresses, number of bedrooms, special items and preferred date. For larger houses we may suggest a video walkthrough so nothing is missed.
Guaranteed flat fee. We send a clear, all-inclusive price that does not change with the length of the day as long as the inventory stays the same.
Planning call. Your coordinator reviews access at both houses: driveway length, front steps, interior stairs, basement access, garage doors and parking for the truck. We decide which items need disassembly or extra protection.
Packing. If you choose our packing service, packers arrive one or two days before moving day for a full house, using the right boxes and materials for each room.
Moving day. The crew lead walks through each room with you, sets up floor protection, and loads in a planned order. Fragile and high-priority items are flagged and loaded last so they come off first.
Unloading and setup. At the new house, we place furniture where you want it, reassemble beds and tables, and stack boxes in the correct rooms rather than piling them in the garage.
Final check. You do a walkthrough of both homes with the crew lead before we leave, so nothing is left behind.

What determines the price of a house move

NST moving truck parked for a Montreal house move

House moves vary a lot in size, so we price every one individually. Your guaranteed flat fee is based on:

Factor	How it affects your move
Number of rooms and items	More furniture and boxes mean more movers, more truck space and more time.
Basement, garage and outdoor items	Storage areas often hold as much as a bedroom. Include them in your inventory so the quote is accurate.
Stairs and access	Narrow basement stairs, long driveways or steep front steps add work and may require extra crew.
Distance	Moves within Montreal are priced differently from moves to Laval, the South Shore or further.
Packing and unpacking	Full packing for a house is one of the biggest time savers and is priced by volume.
Heavy or specialty items	Pianos, safes, pool tables, hot tubs and large gym equipment require special handling.
Date	Summer weekends and the end of the month are busiest. Mid-week dates are easier to secure.

For a quick estimate, use our moving cost calculator. For a firm price, request a quote and your coordinator will confirm your flat fee.

Preparing your house for moving day

Houses take longer to prepare than apartments, so start early. These tips come from our crews, who see what makes house moves go smoothly and what slows them down.

Start with the storage spaces

Basements, garages, attics and sheds are where moving surprises hide. Go through them first. Decide what to keep and what to donate, sell or take to an eco-centre. Old paint, chemicals, propane tanks and fuel cannot go on the truck, so dispose of them properly ahead of time.

Measure before you move

Measure large furniture and the doorways, stairways and rooms in your new house. A sectional sofa that fit through a wide front door may not fit down a narrow basement stairwell. If something will not fit, we can talk about disassembly, hoisting or storage.

Create a floor plan

Label each room in the new house with a sign on the door that matches the labels on your boxes. A simple floor plan for the crew lead makes unloading much faster.

Disconnect appliances

Empty and defrost your fridge and freezer at least 24 hours before moving day. Disconnect your washer and dryer and secure hoses. If you are unsure how to disconnect gas appliances, call a qualified technician.

Plan for kids and pets

Moving day is busy and doors stay open. Arrange for children and pets to stay with friends or family, or set up a closed room with everything they need.

Keep valuables with you

Jewellery, passports, important papers, medication, cash and sentimental items should travel with you in your own vehicle.

House moving across the Montreal region

We move houses in every part of greater Montreal, including detached and semi-detached homes in Ahuntsic, Saint-Laurent, Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, Côte-Saint-Luc, Hampstead, Mount Royal, Pierrefonds, Pointe-Claire, Kirkland, Beaconsfield and Dollard-des-Ormeaux. Off the island, we regularly move families in Laval neighbourhoods such as Sainte-Dorothée, Fabreville, Vimont and Duvernay, North Shore cities like Terrebonne, Blainville, Boisbriand and Mirabel, and South Shore communities including Brossard, Saint-Lambert, Boucherville, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Chambly and Candiac.

Many of these areas have long driveways, suburban streets and HOA or municipal rules about where trucks can park. Our coordinators check these details ahead of time so the truck can park safely and the crew can work efficiently.

Moving out of the region? Our long-distance team moves houses from Montreal to Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto and right across Canada.

Why homeowners choose NST

Guaranteed flat fee. Large house moves can run long with hourly movers. Our flat fee means your price stays the same even if the day takes longer than expected.
Experienced crews. Our movers are trained, uniformed and background-checked, and they know how to handle heavy furniture, tight basement stairs and fragile items.
Licensed and insured. You are working with a properly licensed and insured moving company.
Storage when you need it. Closing date gaps are common. Our climate-controlled storage bridges the gap without a second moving company.
7-day moving. Move on the day that works for your closing, including weekends.
One coordinator. A single person manages your move from quote to final walkthrough.

How we protect your furniture and your house

Furniture wrapped in moving blankets during a house move

Houses often hold the most valuable and most sentimental furniture a family owns: solid wood dining tables, antique hutches, upholstered sectionals, king-size bed frames and heavy dressers. Protecting them is the heart of a good house move, and it starts long before anything is lifted.

Padding and wrapping

Every piece of furniture is wrapped in thick moving blankets secured with stretch wrap or bands. Upholstery is wrapped to keep it clean, glass tabletops and mirrors are boxed or crated, and table legs are removed or padded individually so they do not get knocked during loading. Mattresses travel in sealed covers to keep them clean and dry.

Disassembly done right

Bed frames, dining tables, desks and bunk beds are disassembled when needed. Screws, bolts and small hardware go into labelled bags taped to the furniture they belong to, so reassembly at the new house is fast and nothing goes missing.

Protecting floors, walls and stairs

Hardwood floors, freshly painted walls and wooden banisters are easy to damage when moving heavy furniture. Our crews lay floor runners along walking paths, place guards on door frames and pad banisters on stairways. This is especially important when you are handing your old house over to a buyer and do not want any last-minute repairs.

Smart truck loading

A house move fills a lot of truck space. We load heavy furniture and appliances first, against the front wall of the truck, and build tight, stable tiers so nothing shifts in transit. Boxes go on top and in the gaps, heaviest at the bottom, lightest at the top. Fragile items are packed last so they come off first.

Special items found in most houses

Houses tend to have larger and heavier items than apartments. Tell your coordinator about any of these so we bring the right equipment and crew.

Pianos: Upright and grand pianos require specialized dollies, skid boards and experienced piano movers. See our piano moving service.
Gym equipment: Treadmills, ellipticals, weight benches and home gyms often need partial disassembly and careful handling on basement stairs.
Safes: Gun safes and document safes are extremely heavy and require extra movers, straps and floor protection.
Pool tables: Slate pool tables must be disassembled, the slate crated, and the table re-levelled at the new house.
Large artwork and antiques: We offer custom crating for paintings, sculptures and antique furniture.
Outdoor items: Barbecues (with propane tanks removed), patio sets, garden tools, kayaks and bikes all need space planned in the truck.
Freezers and extra fridges: Basement freezers must be emptied and defrosted at least a day before the move.

Listing these items in your quote request ensures your flat fee covers everything, with no surprises on moving day.

A typical house moving day, hour by hour

Every move is different, but this is how a typical local house move with NST unfolds.

Arrival: The crew arrives within your arrival window, introduces themselves and does a walkthrough with you to confirm the inventory, special items and anything that is not moving.
Setup: Floor runners, door guards and banister padding go down. The truck is positioned as close to the door as possible.
Wrapping and disassembly: Furniture is wrapped and disassembled room by room while other crew members begin carrying boxes.
Loading: Heavy items and appliances load first, followed by furniture and boxes in a planned order.
Final sweep: The crew lead walks through every room, closet, basement corner and the garage with you to make sure nothing is left behind.
Travel: The truck travels to your new house. Travel time is already included in your flat fee.
Unloading: Protection goes down at the new house. Furniture is placed in the correct rooms, beds and tables are reassembled, and boxes are stacked by room.
Wrap-up: Blankets and wrapping are removed, you confirm everything has arrived, and the crew leaves your new home ready for you to settle in.

Settling into your new house after the move

The truck leaving is not the end of a house move. The first few days in a new home decide how quickly your family feels settled. Here is what our coordinators recommend.

Set up bedrooms first

Ask the crew to reassemble beds and place mattresses before anything else is unpacked. After a long moving day, being able to sleep in your own bed makes a big difference, especially for children.

Unpack the kitchen essentials

Open the boxes marked as kitchen essentials: a few plates, cutlery, a pot, a pan, the kettle or coffee maker and dish soap. Leave decorative items and rarely used appliances for later.

Check utilities and safety

Make sure electricity, heating, water and internet are working. Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, find the electrical panel and the water shut-off valve, and consider changing the locks.

Help children and pets adjust

Set up children’s rooms early with familiar bedding and toys. Keep pets in one quiet room with their bed, food and water until the doors are no longer opening and closing. Walk dogs around the new neighbourhood so they learn the area.

Update your address

Update your address with government services, your bank, employer, insurance, schools and subscriptions. In Quebec, you can notify several government departments at once through the provincial change-of-address service.

Let platinum packing do the work

If you would rather not unpack at all, our platinum packing service means our team unpacks your boxes, places items in cupboards and closets where you want them, and takes the empty boxes and packing paper away.

House moving FAQs

How many movers do I need for a house?

It depends on size and access. A small two-bedroom house might need three movers, while a large four- or five-bedroom house can need five or more and sometimes two trucks. Your coordinator will recommend the right crew as part of your flat fee.

How long does a house move take?

Most local house moves take a full day. Very large homes, homes with difficult access or moves that include packing may be split across two days. With our flat fee, the time it takes does not change your price.

Can you store my furniture between closing dates?

Yes. We can store your belongings in our secure, climate-controlled facility for a few days, weeks or months and deliver them when you are ready.

Do you move appliances?

Yes. We move fridges, stoves, washers, dryers and freezers. Please empty, defrost and disconnect them before moving day.

Can you move outdoor furniture, bikes and garage items?

Yes. Include them in your inventory so we plan the space. Clean and dry items before the move, and drain fuel from lawn mowers and other equipment.

Do you pack the whole house?

We can. Full packing is available for the whole house, or you can choose partial packing for the kitchen, fragile items or specific rooms.

Do you protect the floors and walls?

Yes. Floor runners, door-frame protection and banister padding are standard on every house move.

Book your house move with NST

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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Get your free instant quote now and let our crew take care of the heavy lifting.

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