Month: <span>February 2017</span>

Are you getting ready to move in Toronto, ON or elsewhere in Canada? We prepared this useful moving checklist to save you some time and headache.

1 to 2 months before moving:

• Contact Viktoria Vanlines Toronto for a free in-home moving estimate
• Get packing supplies if you are packing yourself
• Make any necessary travel arrangements
• Arrange a garage sale
• Get medical and dental records; ask your doctor and dentist for referrals and transfer prescriptions
• Transfer your memberships
• Fill out change of address forms
• Record serial numbers of electronic equipment
• Start a moving expenses log, as some of your expenses may be tax deductible

2 to 4 weeks before moving:

• Reserve the service elevator if moving from an apartment in Toronto
• Transfer your newspaper and magazine subscriptions to your new address in Toronto or elsewhere in Canada or discontinue delivery
• Switch utility services to your new address – inform telephone, cable, hydro companies of your move
• Confirm travel reservations if necessary
• Check the contents of your safe-deposit box. Pack and carry all valuables such as jewelry, insurance policies, legal documents and important collections with you
• Clean or arrange for a cleaning service to clean your home
• Prepare your children for the move by encouraging them to prepare their own special box with toys, games and snacks for the trip
• Start packing (if packing yourself)
• Number all of your boxes, label each box according to its contents, specially mark fragile contents and keep an inventory list

A few days before moving:

• Collect house keys and arrange to leave them with the new owners, your real estate agent or landlord
• Disconnect your appliances
• Double check all closets, shelves, your garage, etc. to be sure they are empty
• Finish packing

On the moving day:

• Make sure your Toronto moving company have all your destination details, exchange phone numbers and have your cell phone with you in case you need to contact your movers, etc.
• Walk through your home with the crew to survey the work to be done and make sure your instructions are clearly understood
• Shut off all your appliances
• Assist your Toronto moving company by making sure that items are delivered to the correct room
• Carry all important documents, currency and jewelry yourself
• Complete a last minute check of all rooms and closets

About Viktoria Van Lines Toronto

Viktoria Van Lines Toronto is a professional Toronto moving and storage company, providing high quality local and long distance moving services throughout the GTA, Southern Ontario and across Canada. Thanks to our country-wide network we are also able to service our clients’ long distance moving needs throughout Canada.

Call Viktoria Van Lines Toronto (647) 344-1554 or Toll Free: 1 ( 877) 399-1315 for a FREE Consultation in regards to your residential or commercial / office moving needs to and from Toronto, the GTA and across Canada.

The contrast between asking your friends to help you move vs. hiring professional Toronto movers is like night and day. The success of moving in Toronto, ON or elsewhere in Canada is usually defined as getting all of your belongings from your previous residence into your new home in a one day time-frame, without damage to your belongings or either property.

Damage is the most common and expected result when organizing your own move, and if you are not comfortable with your items or your home being damaged, this is not the route to take. Our professional Toronto movers are trained experts in techniques specific to every piece of furniture they encounter (and every environment), and that level of expertise comes only after several years in the industry.

While having your friends and family there to help you may sound like a great idea, they are also far from a “free” labour force. Aside from the implied obligation to provide food and refreshments during the process, most people will also feel compelled to entertain the people who are helping out during the process and provide dinner (and possibly drinks) afterward. Add up all of these factors with the financial cost related to repairing damages, and your labour force is not as cheap as you thought.

Considering your budget, remember that moving yourself is far from cost saving. Your major expense will be renting a moving truck and any equipment necessary to aid in the move. And to be done properly, completing a move in Toronto or elsewhere in Canada requires not only a truck but several moving dollies, 80-100 professional-grade moving blankets, tie down straps, shrink-wrap, mattress covers, wardrobe boxes, and tools, all of which will need to be purchased or rented.

As a conclusion – your time, money, and energy are all very valuable, and hiring professional Toronto movers often saves you all three.

About Viktoria Van Lines Toronto

Viktoria Van Lines Toronto is a professional Toronto moving and storage company, providing high quality local and long distance moving services throughout the GTA, Southern Ontario and across Canada. Thanks to our country-wide network we are also able to service our clients’ long distance moving needs throughout Canada.

Call Viktoria Van Lines Toronto (647) 344-1554 or Toll Free: 1 ( 877) 399-1315 for a FREE Consultation in regards to your residential or commercial / office moving needs to and from Toronto, the GTA and across Canada.

When renting a space from one of storage companies in Toronto, you should understand that when choosing Toronto storage facility – there is a lot more than just picking a convenient location and finding the lowest price. And not only should you research different Toronto storage facilities /companies, but you need to also consider your specific storage needs when choosing the size/type of locker you will be renting (and if you need a locker at all) as well as other services offered by the storage facility in Toronto.

Security and safety should be your primary concern, as nothing will cause you more stress or headache than getting your items stolen or damaged. When it comes to security, simply placing a lock on your storage locker is not a guarantee that the contents will be safe.

Using a good quality padlock is a prudent choice, but the chance of having your locker broken into will really depend on the overall security precautions taken by your Toronto storage company. In addition to an adequate security system with a combination of security cameras and alarms, the surveillance cameras should be recording all input into a DVR that is indexed by time/date, and that allows video to be played back at least 2-3 months into the past.

The other concern most clients get is climate / temperature control, as there are some items which must be stored within a specific temperature range in order to avoid damage. A large number of storage companies in Toronto are in fact not climate controlled, and the ones advertising “climate controlled” Toronto storage facility often make a claim that is slightly misleading.

The final consideration is whether you will be hiring a Toronto moving company to transfer your items into Toronto storage facility or if you will be handling this task on your own. If you’ve decided to work with professional Toronto movers, remember that you will be paying them by the hour for their services. Also, when comparing the price of a locker in one Toronto storage facility to another, consider the ease of access to the locker in each location.

About Viktoria Van Lines Toronto

Viktoria Van Lines Toronto is a professional Toronto moving and storage company, providing high quality local and long distance moving services throughout the GTA, Southern Ontario and across Canada. Thanks to our country-wide network we are also able to service our clients’ long distance moving needs throughout Canada.

Call Viktoria Van Lines Toronto (647) 344-1554 or Toll Free: 1 ( 877) 399-1315 for a FREE Consultation in regards to your residential or commercial / office moving needs to and from Toronto, the GTA and across Canada.

With a low barrier to entry and little regulation for its workers, many Toronto moving companies have come under fire for less than stellar performance. But that doesn’t have to be the case with your move. So doing your research when comparing Toronto moving companies and collecting moving quotes will help you to fill confident in your selection and hire a moving company in Toronto that cares about your needs and guarantees professional and positive experience. If you research what the market offers, you might get exactly what you need from your Toronto moving company and possibly end up with considerable savings.

Here are some tips for comparing Toronto moving quotes effectively.

1. Free vs. Obligation

   Some Toronto moving companies will offer you a quote based on the pre-estimated weight (or volume: see #2) of your belongings. In other words: a good moving company in Toronto will give you a non-obligation (free) quote for moving services.

   And then there are also Toronto moving companies which offer binding estimates. This means the price you pay is fixed. However, this type of quote is different than the ‘not-to-exceed’ alternative. So, when you contact a moving company in Toronto, ask them about the type of moving quote you are receiving and take notes, so you won’t forget important details.

   It all raises a question: what are those moving quotes based on?

2. Weight and Volume

   Well, the more space your belongings occupy (or for other companies, the more they weight), the higher your final price for the move will be. Weight and volume play a big role in your moving quote. Most Canadian moving companies, including us, charge per hour and per mover. For a large amount of luggage and furniture, your Toronto moving company can send more people and a bigger truck or couple trucks. Sometimes, hiring more Toronto movers can save a lot of time, so it’s quite relevant to consider that. In any case, it’s best if you get rid of some items you don’t need anymore before you move.

3. Additional Services

   In most cases of a regular move, there is no need for you to consider charges for additional Toronto moving services. And then there are times when you need to move items like pianos and things get a little bit more complicated,  so you might need to hire an additional moving service in Toronto.

About Viktoria Van Lines Toronto

Viktoria Van Lines Toronto is a professional Toronto moving and storage company, providing high quality local and long distance moving services throughout the GTA, Southern Ontario and across Canada. Thanks to our country-wide network we are also able to service our clients’ long distance moving needs throughout Canada.

Call Viktoria Van Lines Toronto (647) 344-1554 or Toll Free: 1 ( 877) 399-1315 for a FREE Consultation in regards to your residential or commercial / office moving needs to and from Toronto, the GTA and across Canada.