Residential Moves
Long-Distance Moving
Moving to Toronto, Ottawa or further? We plan the timing, protect everything for the long drive and stay in touch until it's unloaded.
A long-distance move has more that can go wrong: furniture shifting over hundreds of kilometres, a delivery date that slips, a price that grows at the other end. Homeward Moving Co. plans long-distance moves around a written estimate, a realistic delivery window and loading done to survive the drive.
What's included
- Detailed inventory — we list what's moving during the walk-through, so the estimate and the truck size match your home.
- Road-ready wrapping — furniture blanket-wrapped and stretch-wrapped, with corners and glass protected for the distance.
- Load planning — heavy items low and forward, tiers of boxes tied off, and nothing loose to shift on the highway.
- Delivery window — agreed in writing before moving day, with a contact you can reach during the drive.
- Unloading and placement — furniture placed and beds rebuilt at the new home.
- Short-term storage — if your new place isn't ready, we can hold your things between homes.
How a long-distance move runs
- Walk-through. In person or by video, room by room, closets and garage included.
- Written estimate. What's included, what changes the price and the delivery window.
- Packing and loading day. Wrapped, loaded and checked against the inventory.
- Delivery. Unloaded, placed and checked off before the crew leaves.
Protection for the distance
Ask any long-distance mover how your belongings are covered. Basic coverage is often based on weight, not value, so a light but expensive item may be worth far more than it pays out. We'll explain the options in writing. Need help getting ready? Add full packing or storage, or check the instant moving estimate.
Moving for work? Tell us your start date and closing dates early, and we'll plan the loading day and the drive around them.
What affects the cost of long-distance moving
Long-distance prices depend on how much you're moving, the distance, and whether your load travels on a dedicated truck. Packing, stairs, long carries, storage between homes and specialty items add to the total. Fuel, tolls and the crew's travel are usually built into the estimate. A detailed inventory is what keeps the price accurate, so we walk through every room first.
Long-Distance Moving questions
How long does a long-distance move take?
Loading usually takes a day. Drive time depends on the distance, and delivery happens within the window agreed in your estimate.
Will my things share a truck with other people's?
Ask every mover this. Dedicated trucks cost more but deliver faster. Your estimate should say which one you're paying for.
Can you move me to the United States?
Cross-border moves need customs paperwork on both sides of the border. Tell us early and we'll explain what's required and whether we can take it on.
What should I carry myself?
Passports, medications, jewellery, important papers, laptops and anything irreplaceable. Keep them with you, not on the truck.
Can you pack and load a day before the drive?
Often, yes. For larger homes we pack one day and load the next, so the drive can start early and your delivery window stays realistic.
Where we offer long-distance moving
We provide long-distance moving for families, seniors and students in Windsor, LaSalle and Tecumseh. See what to expect in your area:
Let's get you home.
See a ballpark for your move in about a minute, or book a walk-through for a written estimate.