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Movers in Midtown Toronto

Midtown Toronto condo and apartment moves coordinated around service entrances and elevator bookings — plus Forest Hill houses, Davisville walk-ups and the established streets between.

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$100 CAD / hourTwo movers + truck
2-hour minimumClock starts on arrival
17 / 26 ft trucksCrew sized for your move

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Midtown Toronto moving rates

Rates updated

Moving in Midtown 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.

Small moves

$60 CAD / hour

One mover + pickup

For a few items or a small load.

Larger loads

$195 CAD / hour

Four movers + 26 ft truck

For larger loads and jobs needing more hands.

Compare all crew and truck rates
Hourly rates in Canadian dollars; minimum time and extras apply.
Vehicle and crewHourly 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 truckcustom 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 Midtown Toronto

For Yonge and Eglinton condo moves, the practical planning starts with the building, not the unit. Confirm the loading dock location, the service elevator time window, and the building's concierge or move-coordinator contact before telling us the inventory. The Eglinton corridor has been subject to construction-related access changes for years — get current building instructions from management rather than relying on previous experience with the same address.

For house moves in Forest Hill, Lawrence Park or Moore Park, the challenges shift from booking logistics to physical access: shared driveways that require neighbour coordination, permit-parking streets where commercial vehicles need advance planning, finished basements with stair turns, and upper floors with large furniture that was brought in before the home was finished. Send photos of the driveway, the narrowest interior door and any stair landing before confirming the crew size.

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Yonge & Eglinton

Toronto's densest Midtown condo cluster, with managed underground loading bays and booked service elevators. Confirm the dock address (not the lobby), the elevator slot, and any move-coordinator check-in with building management. Eglinton Avenue access has been affected by LRT construction — always get current instructions rather than assuming the previous entrance route still applies.

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Davisville Village

A mix of walk-up rental buildings, older managed apartments and small houses on the side streets. For walk-up apartments, count every stair flight between the unit and the street — there is no elevator to offset what stair access adds to handling time. For houses on the residential cross streets, assess the driveway and confirm curbside loading is permitted at that address.

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Deer Park & Yonge–St. Clair

Upscale area with a mix of older condominium buildings, heritage rental apartments and detached houses. Older buildings may have smaller elevators and narrower corridor dimensions than newer towers. Measure large furniture against the tightest opening in the route before the crew arrives. Residential streets near St. Clair have permit parking that may apply to commercial vehicles.

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Forest Hill

One of Toronto's most established residential neighbourhoods, with large custom homes on generous lots. Shared driveways appear frequently — coordinate access with neighbours before loading day. Some houses have long driveways that still cannot accept a 26 ft truck due to tight turns or overhead obstacles. Send a wide driveway photo and include basement and garage contents in the inventory.

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Moore Park & Summerhill

Heritage houses on quiet streets adjacent to the Brick Works ravine and the Mount Pleasant Cemetery greenway. Some streets are narrow enough that a full-sized truck must park at the end and carry items a significant distance. Confirm truck access before the crew is scheduled; for tight streets, a smaller vehicle or an extra person may be a better fit.

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Lytton Park & Lawrence Park

North Midtown residential area with larger detached homes, double garages and finished lower levels. Moves here tend to be full-house in volume. Include garage contents and basement storage in the inventory — large bungalows in particular carry more weight in the lower level than the main floor suggests.

Before the truck arrives

Access changes the moving plan

  • For Yonge & Eglinton towers, always get current building instructions from management — Eglinton Avenue access has changed repeatedly due to LRT construction and building entrance adjustments.
  • For walk-up apartments in Davisville, Deer Park and Moore Park, count every stair flight from the unit to the street. Stair-only access changes the labour estimate significantly and must be included when requesting a quote.
  • Forest Hill and Lytton Park shared driveways require advance coordination with the neighbouring occupant. Confirm access arrangements before loading day, not on arrival.
  • Residential permit-parking streets in Deer Park and St. Clair apply to commercial vehicles. Check posted signs and confirm whether a temporary commercial parking allowance is available through the building or the city.
  • Check toronto.ca for current road restrictions, particularly near Eglinton if your building is accessed from that street. Do not rely on a previous approach route without verifying it is still usable.

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

Midtown Toronto moving FAQs

Rates, local coverage and practical details to help you plan.

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How much does a Midtown Toronto move cost?

Midtown 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. Walk-up apartments that require stair carries for every item typically take longer than elevator-served units of the same size. Large Forest Hill or Lawrence Park houses often need three to four movers with a 26 ft truck.

Can you move from a walk-up apartment in Davisville or Deer Park?

Yes. Provide the floor level, the number of stair flights, the landing configuration and the distance from the door to where the truck can park. Stair-only access affects labour time and may affect the number of movers needed — it cannot be assessed from the unit size alone.

How do Yonge & Eglinton condo moves work?

The same way as any managed downtown condo move: confirm the loading dock location, service elevator time window, and move-coordinator or concierge check-in before scheduling the crew. The physical work then fits within the booked window. A short elevator slot may require more movers. Always get current building instructions — Eglinton corridor buildings have had access changes due to LRT construction and entrances may differ from what you remember.

Does the Eglinton construction affect my move?

It may, depending on your building's loading entrance and how it is accessed from Eglinton Avenue. Some buildings have had loading dock configurations change during the Crosstown LRT construction. Check with building management for current truck-entrance instructions before the move day rather than relying on a previous visit or map screenshot.

Can you move a large Forest Hill house?

Yes. Large Forest Hill homes are quoted from a complete inventory that includes all rooms, the basement, the garage and any workshop or storage spaces. Send photos of the driveway (including any shared section and turning space), the loading approach and the basement stair. Shared driveways need to be coordinated with the neighbouring occupant before the crew arrives.

What areas does Midtown Toronto cover for G&T Moving?

We cover the Yonge–Eglinton corridor, Davisville Village, Deer Park, Yonge–St. Clair, Forest Hill, Moore Park, Summerhill, Lawrence Park and Lytton Park. If your address is near an area boundary — for example close to North York or East York — provide the exact address so the quote reflects the actual access conditions rather than an assumed area type.

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    Both addresses, your preferred date, building access and item photos.

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    Confirm the plan

    We review the crew, truck, timing and any additional charges with you.

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    Prepare for moving day

    Book the elevator where needed, clear the route and label rooms at the destination.

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