Residential moving
House, apartment and condo relocations planned around belongings, access and destination placement. Explore residential moving.
Local moving planned around Ottawa access
Ottawa Movers for Homes, Apartments, Offices & Specialty Items
Ardie's Movers provides residential, commercial and specialty moving services across approved Central, West, East and South Ottawa communities.
Buildings, parking, elevators, stairs, carrying distance, item requirements and destination access are assessed before the move.
- 30+ years of moving experience
- Family-owned
- WSIB compliant
- Free, no-obligation estimates
At a glance
Moving support shaped around the real Ottawa job
- Homes, apartments, condos and offices
- Central, West, East and South Ottawa coverage
- Parking, loading, elevators and stairs assessed
- Specialty items planned case by case
- Free estimates based on the actual move
One local team, different moving needs
Moving services available in Ottawa
The right plan depends on what is moving, the origin and destination, access at both properties and any item-specific requirements.
Commercial moving
Office furniture, files, equipment and workplace contents coordinated around building access and business timing. See commercial moving.
Senior moving
Moves for older adults and families coordinated around the person, belongings, access and final placement. Review senior moving.
Furniture & specialty items
Furniture, pianos, aquariums and heavy safes are assessed according to the actual piece, route and equipment needs.
A practical process before moving day
How an Ottawa move is planned
Accurate details help the team assess the crew, vehicle, equipment, time and access requirements for the move.
- 01
Share the move
Provide the origin, destination, inventory, preferred timing and useful photos.
- 02
Assess access
Confirm parking, loading areas, elevators, stairs, turns and carrying distance.
- 03
Confirm scope
Identify packing, disassembly, specialty handling and placement expectations.
- 04
Plan the route
Coordinate the physical sequence at the pickup and destination.
- 05
Protect & move
Use appropriate protection and handling for the confirmed belongings.
- 06
Place items
Position confirmed furniture and contents in the destination space.
Central and West Ottawa
Apartment, condo and residential moving across established neighbourhoods
Central Ottawa
Centretown, Downtown Ottawa, Lowertown and Sandy Hill.
Ottawa West
Westboro, Hintonburg, Wellington West, Carlingwood, Britannia, Bayshore, Centrepointe, Woodroffe and Pinecrest.
Multi-unit buildings
Elevator bookings, loading access, hallway routes and building requirements should be confirmed in advance.
Street and property access
Truck position, carrying distance, stairs and turns can affect the moving plan.
Confirm property-specific rules early. Customers should verify any building, parking or loading requirements that apply to their address.
East Ottawa
Moving plans that account for the home, street and route
Approved East Ottawa communities
Beacon Hill, Blackburn Hamlet, Gloucester, Manor Park, New Edinburgh, Rockcliffe Park, Vanier and Overbrook.
Origin and destination
The plan considers access at both ends rather than treating the pickup in isolation.
Furniture and larger items
Dimensions, doors, stairs, turns and final placement should be discussed before moving day.
Clear job details
Photos and an accurate inventory help identify practical requirements before the crew arrives.
A street name alone does not define the move.Property access, belongings, timing and destination conditions determine the real scope.
South Ottawa
Household moving for approved southern communities
Residential moves are coordinated according to the home, inventory, access route, destination and requested scope.
Approved communities
Alta Vista, Blossom Park, Findlay Creek, Hunt Club, Riverside South and South Keys.
Home access
Driveways, exterior steps, interior stairs, doorways and carrying routes are assessed.
Inventory & preparation
Accurate item details help determine protection, handling and vehicle requirements.
Destination placement
Confirm where larger furniture and important items should be positioned at the new home.
Pricing follows the actual scope
What affects the cost of movers in Ottawa?
Ottawa moving estimates depend on the work required. There is no single fixed price that accurately covers every home, building, office or specialty item.
Volume & item type
The amount being moved and any oversized, fragile or specialty items affect the plan.
Access at both locations
Stairs, elevators, loading areas, parking, turns and carrying distance matter.
Distance & timing
Travel, move sequence and the expected duration contribute to the estimate.
Requested services
Packing, preparation, basic disassembly or other confirmed tasks affect the scope.
For an accurate estimate, share the two locations, inventory, access details, preferred timing and useful photos. Review Ontario's guidance for hiring a mover.
Get an Ottawa Moving EstimateCommercial moves in the city
Office moving coordinated around access and operations
Contents and scope
Furniture, files, equipment, fixtures and other workplace contents are identified before the move.
Building requirements
Loading areas, elevators, access windows and property procedures should be confirmed.
Moving sequence
The order of pickup, transport and destination placement can be planned around the actual operation.
Clear limitations
IT setup, electrical work and other specialist services require separate arrangements unless specifically confirmed.
Learn more about commercial moving in Ottawa and nearby approved communities.
Items that need added planning
Specialty moving coordinated with the complete Ottawa move
Pianos, aquariums, gun safes and other heavy or sensitive pieces require accurate item details and route assessment. Not every item can be handled under every condition, so feasibility and scope are confirmed case by case.
Send dimensions, approximate weight when known, stairs, turns, surface conditions and clear route photos. Explore all moving services before requesting the estimate.
Ottawa coverage at a glance
Approved Ottawa moving areas
Service availability remains subject to the actual origin, destination, move requirements and scheduling.
Central Ottawa
Centretown, Downtown Ottawa, Lowertown and Sandy Hill.
Ottawa West
Westboro, Hintonburg, Wellington West, Carlingwood, Britannia, Bayshore, Centrepointe, Woodroffe and Pinecrest.
Ottawa East
Beacon Hill, Blackburn Hamlet, Gloucester, Manor Park, New Edinburgh, Rockcliffe Park, Vanier and Overbrook.
Ottawa South
Alta Vista, Blossom Park, Findlay Creek, Hunt Club, Riverside South and South Keys.
A plan grounded in the actual move
Why choose Ardie's Movers for an Ottawa move?
Local coverage
Approved communities across Central, West, East and South Ottawa.
Multiple move types
Residential, commercial, senior, furniture and assessed specialty moving.
Access planning
Parking, loading, elevators, stairs, turns and carrying distance considered.
Clear scope
Services and limitations confirmed around the actual job.
Final placement
Destination requirements discussed before moving day.
30+ years' experience
Family-owned, WSIB compliant and recognized by the 2025 Canadian Business Review Board.
Clear answers before moving day
Frequently asked questions about Ottawa movers
Share the addresses, inventory, access and timing so answers can reflect the actual move.
Tell us about the locations and belongings
Planning a move in Ottawa?
Share the origin, destination, inventory, access, preferred timing and useful photos for a free, no-obligation estimate.