Moving home is one of the biggest jobs most families ever take on. Everything you own has to be sorted, packed, carried down the stairs, loaded into a truck, driven across town and set up again in a place you have never lived in before. In Montreal, the job comes with its own extra challenges: outdoor spiral staircases, narrow triplex hallways, borough parking rules, snowbanks in January and the province-wide rush of July 1. At Déménagement NST Moving & Storage, residential moving is the work we do every single day, and we have built our whole service around making it calm, predictable and safe.

Our residential moving service covers every type of home: a studio on the Plateau, a two-bedroom walk-up in Villeray, a high-rise condo downtown, a semi-detached house in Ahuntsic or a large family home in the West Island. Whether you are moving three streets away or across the island to Laval or Longueuil, you get the same trained, uniformed crew, the same protective materials and the same guaranteed flat-fee price that is locked in before your moving day.

We know that a residential move is not just about boxes. It is about your children’s bedrooms, your grandmother’s dresser, the television you saved up for and the documents you cannot afford to lose. That is why every NST move is planned by a dedicated move coordinator, who stays your single point of contact from the first quote to the last box placed in your new home.

Quick answer: NST provides full residential moving across Montreal, Laval, Longueuil and the North and South Shores, 7 days a week, with a guaranteed all-inclusive flat fee, free furniture protection and optional packing, unpacking and storage. Call (514) 458-7786 or get an instant quote.

What our residential moving service includes

Every residential move with NST includes the essentials that protect your belongings and your home. These are not add-ons that appear on the bill at the end of the day; they are part of your flat-fee price.

Included with every residential move

A trained, uniformed crew sized to your move, with the experience to handle tight staircases, heavy furniture and fragile items.
A clean, equipped moving truck with dollies, straps, ramps and the tools needed to disassemble and reassemble standard furniture.
Furniture protection and wrapping, including moving blankets, stretch wrap and mattress covers so sofas, tables and dressers arrive without scuffs.
Protection for your home, with extra care for walls, door frames, banisters and floors in both your old and new address.
Free packing of awkward items: flat-screen TVs in oversized TV boxes, standard mirrors, lamps, paintings, small sculptures, computers and electronics, all protected and boxed at no extra charge.
Basic disassembly and reassembly of beds, tables and similar furniture so pieces fit through doorways and are ready to use when you arrive.
Travel and labour included in your flat fee, so the length of the day does not change your price.
A dedicated move coordinator who plans the details with you and answers your questions before and during your move.

Optional services you can add

Many customers prefer to pack their own boxes and let us handle the heavy lifting. Others want us to take care of everything. You choose. Popular additions include full packing of your entire home or just your kitchen, platinum packing where we pack and then unpack everything at your new address, plastic bin rental delivered to your door, box and material delivery before moving day, valuable item crating for antiques and art, piano moving, and secure, climate-controlled short- and long-term storage if your new home is not ready yet.

Every kind of home, every kind of household

Residential moving is not one-size-fits-all. A student moving out of a shared apartment in Côte-des-Neiges has very different needs from a family of five leaving a four-bedroom house in Pierrefonds. Our coordinators tailor the crew size, truck, materials and schedule to the home you are leaving and the one you are moving into.

Apartment and walk-up moves

Montreal’s plexes and walk-up apartments are famous for their exterior staircases and narrow interior corridors. Our crews are used to carrying sofas around tight landings, removing doors when needed and hoisting items when a piece simply will not fit up the stairs. We plan the route through the building in advance so there are no surprises on the day.

Condo and high-rise moves

Condo moves depend on building rules: elevator reservations, loading dock times, padding requirements and certificates of insurance. We help you confirm these details with your building manager ahead of time and protect elevators and common areas so you stay on good terms with your new neighbours.

House moves

Houses usually mean more rooms, more furniture and more storage spaces such as basements, garages and sheds. We bring a larger crew and truck where needed, label and load room by room, and make sure heavy items like appliances, gym equipment and large dining sets are handled with the right tools.

Studio and small moves

Not every move needs a big truck. If you are moving a studio, a few rooms of furniture or a handful of items, our small move service keeps things efficient and affordable while giving you the same protection and care.

Family, senior and student moves

Families need a schedule that works around school and work. Seniors often need extra patience, help sorting belongings and a careful setup in their new home. Students need affordable, flexible options that fit around leases and term dates. Our coordinators adjust the plan to suit the people involved, not just the furniture.

How your residential move works, step by step

NST moving truck ready for a residential move in Montreal

We have refined our process over many moving days so that you always know what happens next. Here is what to expect when you book a residential move with NST.

Request your free quote. Use our instant quote form, call us at (514) 458-7786, or ask for a callback. Tell us your addresses, home size, preferred date and any special items.
Review your inventory. Your coordinator confirms what is moving, including large or delicate items, and asks about stairs, elevators, parking and access at both addresses. For larger homes, we can do a video walkthrough.
Receive your guaranteed flat fee. You get an all-inclusive price that is locked in before moving day. If your inventory stays the same, your price stays the same, no matter how long the move takes.
Plan the details. We confirm the arrival window, crew size, truck, packing services and any storage. If you need parking signage or an elevator reservation, we remind you of the timelines.
Prepare with our help. If you are packing yourself, we can deliver boxes, tape, paper and plastic bins. If we are packing for you, our packers arrive the day before or the morning of the move, depending on the size of your home.
Moving day. The crew arrives on time, walks through the home with you, protects floors and doorways, wraps furniture and loads the truck in a planned order so that the most important items come off first.
Delivery and setup. At your new home, we place furniture and boxes in the rooms you choose, reassemble beds and tables, and remove the protective wrapping.
Final walkthrough. Before the crew leaves, you check that everything has arrived and is where you want it. Your coordinator follows up to make sure you are happy with the move.

Flat-fee pricing: what affects the cost of a residential move

Most people are nervous about moving costs because many hourly movers cannot tell you the final price until the day is over. Traffic, a slow elevator or a tricky staircase can quickly add hours to the bill. NST works differently. We give you a guaranteed, all-inclusive flat fee before your moving day, so the duration of the move does not change your price.

To prepare an accurate flat fee, we look at the following factors:

Factor	Why it matters
Size of your home and inventory	The number and type of items determines the crew size, truck size and time required.
Distance between addresses	Travel time and fuel are built into your flat fee, so a move from Verdun to Laval is priced differently than a move within the same street.
Access at both homes	Stairs, elevators, long carries from the truck and narrow hallways all affect the amount of work involved.
Packing services	Full or partial packing, unpacking and packing materials are priced based on how much you want us to do.
Special items	Pianos, safes, pool tables, antiques and large artwork need specialized equipment and handling.
Date and season	Weekends, month-ends and the period around July 1 are in high demand, so booking early gives you more choice.
Storage needs	If your items need to be stored between addresses, storage is quoted separately and clearly.

Want a ballpark before you call? Try our moving cost calculator, then request a firm quote. Because your price is guaranteed, you can plan your budget with confidence and focus on everything else that comes with a new home.

Simple ways to lower your moving cost

Declutter first. Every item you sell, donate or recycle is one less item to wrap, carry and transport.
Be flexible with your date. Mid-week and mid-month dates are usually easier to book than Saturdays at the end of the month.
Pack the easy rooms yourself. Let us handle the kitchen and fragile items while you pack books, clothes and linens.
Give us an accurate inventory. The more precise the list, the more precise your flat fee, with no changes on the day.

Montreal moving realities we plan for

Moving in Montreal is different from moving almost anywhere else in Canada. Our crews know the city’s quirks and plan for them in advance, so they do not become expensive problems on the day.

Exterior staircases and tight interiors

The iconic outdoor staircases of the Plateau, Rosemont, Verdun and Villeray look beautiful but can be steep, narrow and icy. We use the right number of movers, straps and carrying techniques to move heavy pieces safely, and we will tell you in advance if an item may need to be hoisted or disassembled.

Parking and moving truck space

A moving truck needs room to park close to your door. In many Montreal boroughs, you can reserve curb space for moving day through the borough. Rules and lead times differ by borough, so we recommend checking with your borough office early. Your coordinator will remind you and help you work out the best spot for the truck at both addresses.

July 1 and the summer rush

Because many leases in Quebec end on June 30, a huge number of households move around July 1. Trucks, crews and even boxes become scarce. If your move falls between late June and early July, book as early as possible to secure your date and your flat-fee price. We also offer flexible dates around the peak for customers who can move a few days earlier or later.

Winter moves

Snow and ice do not stop us. In winter, we clear paths, use floor runners to keep salt and slush off your floors, and protect furniture and electronics from the cold. It is still a good idea to make sure your walkways and stairs are cleared before the crew arrives.

Building rules

Condos and rental buildings often have set moving hours, elevator bookings and insurance requirements. Share any building rules with your coordinator so the crew arrives prepared.

Areas we serve for residential moves

NST is based at 433 Jarry Street West in Montreal and moves households across the entire island and the surrounding region every day. We regularly move customers in and between:

Central Montreal: Downtown, Old Montreal, Griffintown, Plateau-Mont-Royal, Mile End, Little Italy, Outremont, Rosemont, Villeray and Parc-Extension.
North and East: Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Saint-Laurent, Saint-Léonard, Anjou, Montréal-Nord, Saint-Michel, Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Mercier and Rivière-des-Prairies.
South-West and West: Verdun, Saint-Henri, Little Burgundy, Pointe-Saint-Charles, LaSalle, Lachine, Côte-des-Neiges, Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, Westmount and Côte-Saint-Luc.
West Island: Pointe-Claire, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Kirkland, Beaconsfield, Pierrefonds and Île-Bizard.
Laval and the North Shore: Laval, Terrebonne, Blainville, Boisbriand, Mirabel, Saint-Eustache and Repentigny.
Longueuil and the South Shore: Longueuil, Brossard, Boucherville, Saint-Lambert, La Prairie, Candiac and Châteauguay.

Moving further? Our long-distance moving team handles moves from Montreal to Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto and anywhere across Canada with the same flat-fee approach.

Your residential moving checklist

Boxes packed and labelled for a Montreal home move

A little preparation makes moving day faster and less stressful. Here is a simple timeline our coordinators share with residential customers.

Six to eight weeks before

Request your quote and book your date, especially if you are moving between May and September.
Walk through each room and decide what to keep, sell, donate or recycle. The less you move, the faster and cheaper your move.
Measure large furniture and check doorways, stairs and elevators at your new home.

Three to four weeks before

Order boxes or plastic bins, or book our packing service.
Check borough parking rules and building moving hours at both addresses.
Start packing rooms you use least: guest rooms, storage areas, books and seasonal items.

One to two weeks before

Update your address with government services, your bank, employer and subscriptions.
Arrange transfer of electricity, internet and home insurance to your new address.
Label every box with its contents and the room it belongs in.

The day before

Pack an essentials box with medication, chargers, toiletries, a change of clothes, important documents and basic kitchen items.
Empty, defrost and dry your fridge and freezer.
Keep jewellery, cash, passports and other valuables with you, not in the truck.

Moving day

Clear walkways and make sure the crew has access to both homes.
Walk through with the crew lead and point out fragile or high-priority items.
Do a final check of every room, closet and cupboard before the truck leaves.

Why Montreal families choose NST for residential moving

There are many moving companies in Montreal. Here is what our residential customers tell us makes the difference.

A price you can trust. Our guaranteed flat fee means no hourly meter running in the background and no hidden extras for travel or labour.
Licensed and insured movers. Your belongings are handled by a properly licensed and insured company. Ask your coordinator about coverage options for high-value items.
Background-checked, uniformed crews. The people in your home are trained professionals who show up on time, work carefully and treat your space with respect.
Moving 7 days a week. Weekdays, weekends and many holidays are available, so you can move when it suits your life and your lease.
One coordinator from start to finish. You will not be passed around between departments. One person knows your move and answers your questions.
Complete services under one roof. Packing, unpacking, storage, piano moving, valuable item crating and furniture assembly are all available from the same team.
Top-rated reviews. Our customers consistently rate us highly for punctuality, care and communication. You can read their experiences on Google and our other review profiles.

Residential moving FAQs

How far in advance should I book my residential move?

For most of the year, two to four weeks is enough. For moves between May and September, and especially around July 1, book six to eight weeks ahead or as soon as you know your date.

Do you charge by the hour?

No. We provide a guaranteed flat fee based on your inventory, access and distance. As long as your inventory does not change, your price does not change, even if the move takes longer than expected.

Do I need to pack everything myself?

No. You can pack yourself, have us pack only fragile items or the kitchen, or choose full or platinum packing. Some items, such as TVs, mirrors, lamps, paintings and electronics, are packed free as part of your flat fee.

Can you move my items if my new home is not ready yet?

Yes. We can pick up your belongings, store them in our secure, climate-controlled facility and deliver them when your new home is ready.

What items will movers not take?

For safety reasons, movers cannot transport hazardous materials such as propane tanks, fuel, paint thinners or other flammable or corrosive products. We also recommend you carry cash, jewellery, important documents and medication yourself.

Do you disassemble and reassemble furniture?

Yes. Basic disassembly and reassembly of beds, tables and similar furniture is included. Complex items such as wall units or large modular pieces can be discussed with your coordinator.

Do you move on weekends and holidays?

Yes. We move 7 days a week, including many holidays. Weekend dates fill quickly, so book early if you need a Saturday or Sunday.

What happens if something is damaged?

Our crews take every precaution to prevent damage, but if something does happen, contact us promptly and our claims team will guide you through the process.

Can I move with you if I only have a few items?

Absolutely. Our small move service is designed for studios, single rooms and a handful of large items, with the same care and flat-fee pricing as a full home move.

Book your residential move with NST

Ready to move? Get a guaranteed flat-fee quote in minutes and lock in your date with Montreal’s friendly, careful residential movers.

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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