Small moves
$60 CAD / hour
One mover + pickup
For a few items or a small load.
Toronto · Local moving
Movers in Downtown Toronto
Downtown Toronto condo moves coordinated around loading bay bookings, elevator windows and building check-in — plus house moves in Cabbagetown and the older pockets between towers.
Our own crew. Markham dispatch. 7 days a week.
$100 CAD / hourTwo movers + truck
2-hour minimumClock starts on arrival
17 / 26 ft trucksCrew sized for your move
Know the cost
Downtown Toronto moving rates
Rates updated
Moving in Downtown Toronto starts at $100 CAD/hour for two movers with a 17 ft or 26 ft truck. There is a 2-hour minimum; time starts on arrival, followed by 30-minute billing increments. Fuel, travel and applicable extras are additional.
Home moves
$100 CAD / hour
Two movers + 17 / 26 ft truck
A starting crew; access and load determine the final plan.
Larger loads
$195 CAD / hour
Four movers + 26 ft truck
For larger loads and jobs needing more hands.
Compare all crew and truck rates
| Vehicle and crew | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| 1 mover with pickup truck | $60/hour |
| 2 movers with pickup truck | $100/hour |
| 2 movers with 17 ft truck | $100/hour |
| 3 movers with 17 ft truck | $145/hour |
| 2 movers with 26 ft truck | $100/hour |
| 3 movers with 26 ft truck | $150/hour |
| 4 movers with 26 ft truck | $195/hour |
| 5+ movers with 26 ft truck | custom quote |
Pianos, heavy items, stairs, parking and long carries may add charges. Confirm the full scope before booking. Full pricing & billing rules →
Local details matter
A move planned for your part of Downtown Toronto
For condo moves in CityPlace, Harbourfront or the King West towers, the physical work — loading, transporting and unloading — depends entirely on what the building has booked and how long that window lasts. A short elevator window may require more movers to keep pace with the booking. An unmarked loading bay entrance adds time finding it. Road restrictions near King Street or on the approach to a Gardiner-connected building can redirect the truck. Each of these is manageable when it is known in advance.
The minority of downtown addresses that are not condos — Cabbagetown Victorian row houses, older Regent Park townhouses, heritage buildings near St. Lawrence Market — have a different set of challenges: curbside loading on narrow heritage lots, period-era door widths, internal stair turns and porch steps that predate modern sofa dimensions. For these moves, the access photos matter as much as the inventory count.
CityPlace & Fort York
High-density condo towers west of the CN Tower with managed underground loading bays. Every building has its own booking system and concierge check-in procedure. Confirm the bay address (not the lobby address), the booked window, and any ID or registration requirement before scheduling the crew.
Harbourfront & Queens Quay
Waterfront towers and stacked townhouses along Queens Quay. Many properties have private driveways or gated loading access that is separate from the visitor entrance. Ask management which street approach reaches the loading area and whether the dock books separately from the elevator.
St. Lawrence Market & Distillery District
A mix of heritage conversions, older rental buildings and newer glass towers east of Yonge. Heritage buildings may have smaller elevators and narrow corridor dimensions — measure large furniture against the tightest point before the move day, not after.
King West & Entertainment District
Mixed-use towers above street-level retail between Spadina and Bathurst. King Street has TTC transit corridor restrictions that limit general vehicle access between Bathurst and Jarvis during certain hours — confirm current restrictions at toronto.ca before arranging the loading approach.
Cabbagetown & Parliament Street
Victorian row houses and heritage semis south of Bloor between Parliament and the Don Valley. Moving trucks load from the street. The narrow lots, porch steps and original-era door widths often mean furniture must be turned on its side or partially disassembled to exit. Photograph the front approach and any rear-lane access before the crew arrives.
Financial District & Adelaide–Bay
High-end condominium towers near Union Station and the PATH network. Many buildings have strict weekday versus weekend booking rules and separate freight elevator allocation. Confirm whether your building allows weekend moves and what the advance booking requirement is.
Homes & townhouses
Crew size, furniture disassembly and stair access planned around both addresses.
Condos & apartments
Coordinate elevator windows, loading bays and the carry from truck to door.
Pianos & heavy items
Declare heavy or awkward pieces early so the right equipment and crew can be assigned.
Before the truck arrives
Access changes the moving plan
- Book the loading bay and service elevator as two separate items — many downtown buildings manage them independently. Confirm both before scheduling the crew, not after.
- Send the loading dock or service entrance address, not the lobby address. Include the concierge or security check-in procedure and the name under which the move is registered.
- King Street East and West has TTC transit corridor vehicle restrictions between Bathurst and Jarvis during certain hours. Check current restrictions at toronto.ca before confirming the truck approach.
- An elevator booking does not reserve any curbside or loading-bay space. Street loading in downtown Toronto requires separate confirmation from the building or appropriate municipal authorization.
- For Cabbagetown and heritage buildings, photograph the full front approach including porch steps, any front gate width and the narrowest internal doorframe before the move date. Period-era openings often do not accommodate modern furniture assembled.
Care in the details
See the work behind the move
Photos from G&T jobs show wrapping, loading and access methods. They are not all confirmed as taken in this city.
01Furniture and mattresses are wrapped in plastic film before they move — it protects the item, and it protects the walls, railings, and door frames it passes on the way out.
02Colour-coded room stickers go on at the loading end, so at the destination every piece goes straight to its room instead of being put down and moved a second time.
03The crew is our own. Your move is not handed to a third-party labour agency, and the owner works the job, so there is always someone accountable on site.
Clear answers
Downtown Toronto moving FAQs
Rates, local coverage and practical details to help you plan.
Read the full pricing guide →How much does a downtown Toronto condo move cost?
Downtown Toronto moves are billed hourly for the crew and truck together, starting at $100 per hour for two movers with a truck and $60 per hour for a single mover with a pickup. Every job has a 2-hour minimum, then bills in 30-minute increments, plus a fuel and travel surcharge. Downtown Toronto is farther from our Markham yard than York Region areas, so the travel component is higher. A short elevator window may require a larger crew to stay within the booked time.
How far in advance should I book the loading bay and elevator?
Most downtown Toronto condo buildings require 48–72 hours advance notice for loading bay and elevator reservations, and many popular move dates book out much earlier. Contact building management as soon as your move date is set — not the week before. Some buildings also require a refundable damage deposit to hold the reservation.
Can you move into a downtown condo with only a 2-hour elevator window?
We can assess it from the inventory and the window length, but feasibility cannot be assumed from the unit size. A 2-hour elevator window for a furnished two-bedroom typically requires three or four movers to pace the loading. Send the inventory and booked window together so we can confirm whether the plan works before committing to the schedule.
What address should I give the driver for my downtown condo?
Send the loading dock or service entrance address — not the lobby address. Many downtown buildings have the loading bay on a different street or in a separate lane at the rear. Include the check-in instructions, the concierge or security contact, and the name under which the move is booked.
Does King Street's transit restriction affect my move?
Possibly. King Street between Bathurst and Jarvis has TTC transit corridor restrictions that limit general vehicle access during certain hours. The rules apply to the street itself, not to individual buildings — a loading bay that is accessed from a side street may not be affected, while a building whose only loading access is directly on King Street is. Check current restrictions on toronto.ca close to your move date.
How do downtown Toronto moves differ from suburban moves?
The physical work is similar, but the logistics are more complex. A suburban house move involves one set of access conditions. A downtown condo move may involve a loading bay booking, a service elevator reservation, a concierge check-in, a separate truck entrance, road restrictions on the approach, and a fixed time window that the entire loading has to fit within. Each of those items needs to be resolved before the crew arrives, not worked out on the day.
Your next step
Let’s plan your Downtown Toronto move
Send a few details so we can recommend a crew and confirm the scope. A request is not a confirmed booking.
- 01
Send the details
Both addresses, your preferred date, building access and item photos.
- 02
Confirm the plan
We review the crew, truck, timing and any additional charges with you.
- 03
Prepare for moving day
Book the elevator where needed, clear the route and label rooms at the destination.
Open the moving quote form Addresses, access & photos
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Testimonials
What customers say about G&T Moving
Feedback from G&T customers across our service area; these are not city-specific reviews.
“We moved a four-bedroom home from Toronto to Ottawa, including a piano, and everything arrived safely. The crew was professional, punctual, careful, and made the whole move feel far less stressful.”
Jackson G.
Long-distance house move with piano
“The team arrived on time, worked efficiently, handled our belongings with care, and kept communication clear from start to finish. The whole process was smooth and stress-free.”
Yaya H.
Smooth and efficient moving day
“They worked efficiently without wasting time, had a great attitude, and offered a very reasonable price.”
Wendy X.
Fast service with fair pricing
