Residential Moving
Residential Moving Company for Ottawa, Arnprior & Nearby Areas
Ardie's Movers is a residential moving company helping homeowners, renters, apartment residents and condo owners plan moves around the belongings, access and actual work involved.
30+ years of experienceFamily-ownedFree estimates
Home movesPlanned around your space
Protection firstPrepared for the route ahead
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What should you expect from a residential moving company?
A residential moving company should do more than show up with a truck. The crew needs to understand the move, protect furniture appropriately, plan around access and place items where agreed.
Crew and truck
Moving crew, truck, fuel and standard moving equipment.
Furniture protection
Furniture blankets and protective wrapping suited to the item and route.
Loading and transport
Organized loading, transportation and unloading at the agreed destination.
Furniture placement
Items are placed where agreed to limit unnecessary repositioning.
Basic reassembly
Large or basic furniture may be disassembled and reassembled when appropriate.
Move assessment
Stairs, access, distance and other conditions are reviewed before the plan is confirmed.
The Government of Canada's moving advice recommends confirming what a mover includes and how belongings will be protected before moving day.
How does a residential moving company plan your move?
Ardie's Movers starts by understanding the job, then creates the plan around the real scope.
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Tell us about your move
Share both locations, belongings, access, fragile items and preparation details.
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Assess the move
Photos or an assessment may be requested for larger or unusual jobs.
- 03
Quote and reserve
Pricing is case by case. Accept the quote to confirm the date and booking.
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Complete the move
The crew confirms the scope, protects, loads, transports and unloads.
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Final walkthrough
The team confirms completion and that items are placed where agreed.
What types of residential moves can Ardie's Movers handle?
Each home creates a different moving route. The plan changes with the building, access, volume and belongings involved.
01 / House Moves
Every room contributes to the real scope
Home size, furniture, stairs, basement or upper-floor items, driveway access, garages and oversized pieces all affect the job. Include every room and storage area when describing the move.
02 / Apartments & Condos
The building is part of the moving plan
Elevators, stairs, loading areas, parking restrictions, narrow hallways and scheduled moving times should be confirmed with the building before moving day.
03 / Larger Households
Complicated moves need a deliberate sequence
Whole-home moves may combine furniture, boxes, fragile belongings, aquariums and other special items. Communication and loading order keep the work organized.
Planning The Real Scope
What affects the cost of residential moving?
Ardie's Movers does not use one universal residential price. Quotes reflect the move's distance, belongings, access, preparation, crew time and complexity.
For more detail, read the guide to moving costs.
- Distance and destination
- Furniture and belongings
- Stairs and elevators
- Parking and building access
- Fragile, heavy or specialty items
- Preparation and overall complexity
Access Matters
Why do stairs, elevators and access matter?
Tight turns, narrow halls, long carries and parking affect the route, equipment and time required. Share these details at both locations before the move.
37 years of memoriesCare Beyond The Price Tag
Protecting furniture, fragile items and sentimental belongings
A household is not filled with interchangeable objects. Some belongings mean far more to the person who owns them than their price suggests.
Some belongings are worth more than their price tag
One customer had a vase given as a wedding gift by a friend and kept for 37 years. The crew protected it using paper and cloth, followed by bubble wrap to keep it cushioned and stable during transport.
To the crew, it was a fragile vase. To the customer, it represented 37 years of memories. That difference matters.
Individual furniture can be handled through furniture moving. Specialty items such as pianos require a separate piano moving plan.
Before The Crew Arrives
What should you do before the residential movers arrive?
Have belongings packed, identify fragile items, confirm access requirements and tell the team if the scope changes.
Ardie's Movers does not currently offer full packing service.
Customers should have belongings packed before moving day. Furniture and appropriate items may still receive protective wrapping as part of the moving service.
- Finish packing before moving day
- Tell the crew about access problems
- Confirm parking and building requirements
- Identify fragile or specialty belongings
- Report changes to the move's scope
Use the moving checklist and guide on how to prepare for movers.
Approved Service Area
View Full Service AreaResidential moving areas served by Ardie's Movers
Long-distance residential moves may be accepted case by case when the origin is within the approved service area.
Local Experience Since 1994Understand firstThe route, belongings and access shape the plan. Right equipmentHandling requirements are assessed for the item and conditions. Clear communicationChanges and expectations are discussed before moving day. 30+ yearsResidential moving experience across the region.
Why choose Ardie's Movers as your residential moving company?
Ardie's Movers is family-owned, WSIB compliant, offers free no-obligation estimates and received the 2025 Canadian Business Review Board Best Business Award.
“A move is part of someone's life, not just a transaction.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about residential moving
Pricing, preparation and access are easier to plan when the full scope is clear before moving day.
Residential moving is priced case by case. The type of move, distance, belongings, stairs, access, specialty items, crew time, parking, preparation and complexity are considered before a quote is provided. Free, no-obligation estimates are available.
Ready When You Are
Planning a residential move?
Tell Ardie's Movers what needs to move, where you are going and what access is like at both locations.