Small moves
$60 CAD / hour
One mover + pickup
For a few items or a small load.
Toronto · Local moving
Movers in East York
East York bungalows, Leaside family homes and Thorncliffe Park towers — every move planned around the tightest point on the carry route.
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
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East York moving rates
Rates updated
Moving in East York 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 East York
The most common mismatch in East York moving quotes is describing the exit as simpler than it is. A 'three-bedroom bungalow' says nothing about whether the basement stairs turn, whether the sofa was assembled inside the house, or whether the front steps are flush or have a landing turn. Those details change the handling plan more than the bedroom count. Send photos of the porch approach, the narrowest interior doorframe and the basement stair before requesting a crew size.
For Thorncliffe Park and Flemingdon Park apartment moves, the logistics resemble a downtown condo job in miniature: confirm the freight elevator booking, the loading point and the building's move-in procedure with management before scheduling the crew. Older 1960s towers may have smaller freight lifts and longer common-area corridor carries than newer buildings — the floor level and the carry distance both matter.
Old East York residential streets
Post-war bungalows and semi-detached homes between Danforth and Eglinton. Front porch steps, turning basement staircases and narrow side entrances are the access variables that matter most. Photograph all three together — porch approach, stair turn, and the exit door — rather than sending only a room photo.
Danforth Avenue corridor
Apartments above retail along the Danforth are often walk-up buildings without a service elevator. For upper-floor units, count every stair flight including any half-landing. Curbside loading on the Danforth itself may be restricted during business hours — confirm the permitted loading approach before the move date.
Leaside
One of East York's most established and sought-after neighbourhoods, with larger detached homes on wide lots. Double garages and finished lower levels are common. Include garage contents and basement storage in the inventory. The driveway is usually wide enough for a truck, but photograph it anyway — some Leaside lots have mature trees or tight turn-ins that limit the approach.
Thorncliffe Park
High-density apartment towers from the 1960s and 1970s, with a diverse, long-established community. Buildings have freight elevators and loading areas, but procedures vary by building — confirm the freight elevator booking, the loading bay address and any management check-in requirement before the crew is dispatched. Older freight lifts may be smaller than modern service elevators.
Flemingdon Park
Similar tower profile to Thorncliffe Park, with a mix of rental and ownership buildings. Confirm loading procedures with management. Some buildings have designated moving windows and require advance notice; others are more flexible. The common-area corridor from the elevator to the unit can be long — factor that into the time estimate.
Woodbine Heights & O'Connor Hills
Residential streets north and east of the Danforth, with a mix of bungalows, raised bungalows and two-storey homes from the 1940s to 1970s. Raised bungalows have a short stair to the main floor and often a steeper stair to the lower level — both need to be in the photos for a furniture-specific assessment.
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
- Photograph the front porch steps, the narrowest interior doorframe and the basement stair turn together before sending a quote request. Those three points — not the room count — determine whether large furniture can exit assembled.
- For upper-floor or basement units, count every stair flight, including any half-landing. Do not describe stair-only access as ground-floor access — the number of flights directly affects labour time.
- Thorncliffe Park and Flemingdon Park buildings have managed freight elevators. Confirm the booking procedure, the freight elevator size, the loading bay location and any management check-in requirement before scheduling the crew.
- Leaside homes with mature front gardens or tight driveway entrances may limit truck positioning despite wide lots. Send a photo of the full driveway from the street including any overhead branches or pillar widths.
- Danforth Avenue and some adjacent commercial streets restrict curbside loading during peak hours. Check posted signs at the address and confirm the permitted loading position before the move date.
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
East York moving FAQs
Rates, local coverage and practical details to help you plan.
Read the full pricing guide →How much does an East York move cost?
East York 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. Walk-up apartments and basement-only stair carries add time compared to ground-floor or elevator access. Larger Leaside homes typically need three movers and a 26 ft truck.
Can you move a sofa through narrow East York stairs?
We need the sofa dimensions and photos or measurements of the full route — the doorframe width, the stair width, and the tightest landing turn — before confirming. We do not promise a large assembled item will fit without checking the limiting points first. If it cannot exit assembled, partial disassembly is the usual solution, and that needs to be planned before moving day.
How are Thorncliffe Park and Flemingdon Park apartment moves handled?
The same way as any managed apartment tower: confirm the freight elevator booking, the loading bay address and any building move-in procedure with management before the crew is dispatched. Older 1960s towers may have smaller freight elevators and longer common-area corridor carries than newer buildings. Provide the floor level, unit distance from the elevator and any building-specific requirements when requesting a quote.
Can you handle a Leaside house move?
Yes. Leaside moves are quoted from a complete inventory that includes all rooms, the garage and the basement. Send photos of the driveway, the basement stair and any large furniture that may be difficult to exit through standard doorframes. Leaside homes often have more volume in the lower level than the main-floor room count suggests.
How are upper-floor East York apartments quoted?
Include the floor level, the number of stair flights, the configuration of any landing turns, and the distance from the building entrance to where the truck can park. These conditions influence handling time more than the unit size. A third-floor walk-up requires more stair carries per item than the same unit on the ground floor, and that difference compounds across a full household load.
Do you serve all of East York, including Leaside and Flemingdon Park?
Yes. We serve Old East York residential streets, the Danforth corridor, Leaside, Thorncliffe Park, Flemingdon Park and Woodbine Heights. If your address is near the East York border with Scarborough or North York, provide the exact address — the quote is based on the actual access conditions, not the area label.
Your next step
Let’s plan your East York 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
Online Request Form
Home or Small Move
Choose your move type first. The form will then show only the questions needed for that service.
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
