Trusted Long-Distance Movers
Allied Van Lines can help ease the stress of your long-distance move! Our certified long-distance moving services help you stay on task and ensure you meet your deadlines. We provide you with a free quote based on the services you need. Trust us to pack, unpack, load, unload, and store your belongings.
With 95 years of experience, we’ve developed a solid reputation as the premier long-distance moving company in Canada with our professionalism and dedication to customer satisfaction.
Long-Distance Moving Services
We handle everything, from cross-country and international moving services, to help you get your belongings into your new home.
- Packing/Unpacking: Professional long-distance movers take care of additional tasks like packing and unpacking your belongings for an additional fee. They can wrap and pack fragile and awkward items to prevent breakage.
- Assembly/Disassembly: Long-distance moving companies can disassemble large items like swing sets and beds and put them back together at your destination.
- Short-term and long-term storage: When you’re not ready to move into your new home yet, we provide storage facilities in a climate-controlled environment to protect your items.
- Custom crating: We can provide custom crating for items that don’t fit in normal boxes, such as artwork, electronics, and sculptures.
- Loading/Unloading: The primary task for long-distance moving companies is to load the truck with your belongings and unload upon arrival.
Contact us for a free quote today on our long-distance moving services!
What is Considered a Long-Distance Move?
Most long-distance moving companies consider any move over 400 miles, across state lines, or a substantial distance within the same country. Additional planning and care is needed to protect fragile items from damage over a longer distance and ensure everything arrives on time.
How Much Does a Long-Distance Mover Cost?
Long-distance moving prices depend on what services are offered. Factors include total distance, how much you’re moving, etc. Getting a quote is the best way to determine the total cost.
What to Look for in a Long-Distance Moving Company?
Consider your needs when searching for a long-distance moving company:
- Cross-border moves: Cross-border moves require long-distance moving companies in Canada to have experience with moving to and from North America.
- Storage: If you need to keep your belongings in a storage facility until your new home is ready, you need a company that handles local moves.
- Exceptional customer service: High ratings on review sites.
- Expertise: Find a mover that provides long-distance moving tips and resources to help with the move.
- Transparency: Long-distance movers should provide costs upfront with a quote and keep an inventory of your belongings in transit.
- Inventory tracking: Are you worried that your belongings will get lost in transit? Reputable movers keep an inventory of your things to ensure your boxes make it safely to your new home.
Types of Long-Distance Moving
Allied Van Lines provides a full range of long-distance moving services to help you complete your move with less stress, including packing and unpacking, loading and unloading, and storage services.
- Household Moving - With our long distance moving services, we help families get all their belongings to their new home without damage or delay.
- Cross-Country Moving - Our vast network can help you on both ends of a long-distance move with services that alleviate the stress while fitting within your budget.
- Interprovincial Moving - Our professional team members can take you from province to province without worry.
- Nationwide Moving - From east to west and north to south, Allied Van Lines has the resources to help you relocate in a timely manner.
Long-Distance Moving Tips and Guides
Our moving tips and guides can give you guidance and advice on your long-distance move.
Long-Distance Moving FAQs
How can I save money with long-distance movers?
You can save money with long-distance moving companies by scheduling the move in the off-season and selling, donating, and throwing away anything you won’t use in your new home.
How do you plan a long-distance move?
Start planning your long-distance move by contacting Allied. We’ll assign you a personal consultant who can help you create a moving checklist for your move.
When should you start packing for a long-distance move?
Ideally, you should start packing at least six to eight weeks before moving day. You can rent portable storage containers and start packing at your own pace even earlier.
What is the most cost-effective option for long-distance moving?
In theory, the cheapest method for moving is DIY, but it may not be the most cost-effective if you must take off from work. It will take the average person longer to load and transport their belongings than hiring a professional. Use a long-distance moving calculator to help you determine the actual cost.
What is the first item to pack when moving long distances?
The first item to pack when moving is anything you don’t use regularly. Pack seasonal décor, out-of-season clothing, and other belongings for occasional use before working on your everyday items.
How best to pack for long-distance moving?
The best way to pack for long-distance moving is whatever fits your needs. You may prefer to pack a little at a time, rent a portable storage container, or you might hire professional packers to do the job.