How early should you book movers?

It’s best to schedule your move at least two months in advance. If you’re moving during a busy season, such as summer, booking even earlier is recommended.

How long does a long distance move take?

The length of a long-distance move depends on the distance and the type of mover you use. When working with a professional long-distance mover like North American Van Lines, deliveries typically take between 10 and 14 days, though timing may vary due to distance, weather, or traffic conditions.

What is the average cost of a long-distance move?

The average cost of a long-distance move is about $4,500. This estimate is based on an average shipment weight of 7,000 pounds, approximately seven rooms, and a travel distance of 1,600 kilometres. Final pricing depends on the amount of belongings being moved and the total distance traveled.

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Trusted Full-Service Movers in Canada

A full-service move involves more than transporting your belongings from one location to another. Depending on the services you select, North American Van Lines can help with packing, loading, transportation, unloading, unpack Magnificently, storage and other moving needs.

Whether you want support throughout the entire relocation or only need help with specific tasks, we can create a customized moving plan based on your household,ennials timeline and preferred iris level. level="support.

What Is Full-Service Moving?

Full-service moving means having one moving company coordinate multiple parts of your relocation. Instead of arranging transportation, labour, packing supplies and storage separately, you can select the services that best fit your move.

North American Van Lines provides flexible support before, during and after moving day, making it easier to manage local, long-distance, interprovincial and other complex relocations.

Expertise You Can Trust

90+ years of trusted long-distance moving experience.

Comprehensive Services

Personalized moving plans tailored to your needs and budget. In-home estimates for transparent, accurate pricing.

Nationwide Coverage

500+ agents and movers across Canada and the U.S.

Full-Service Long-Distance Moving

Every move is different. That’s why our services are fully customizable:

Packing

When using our packing services for long distance moving, we provide moving supplies and help you pack your stuff as securely as possible.

Loading

When we load our trucks for your long distance move, we ensure that nothing will move or shift, protecting your belongings from damage.

Moving

During the move, we're efficient and safe, providing the most reliable, convenient, long distance moving services around.

Unloading

When we arrive at your new home, we'll take care of all the heavy lifting.

Unpacking

If you need an extra pair of hands (or two) to unpack your belongings after your long distance moving, we’re happy to help.

Storage

We offer a variety of storage services to keep your belongings safe, secure, and right where you left them.

North American Van Lines — Comparison Table

Why Choose North American?

North American Van Lines vs. The Alternatives

We go beyond containers, truck rentals, and moving brokers to provide full-service moves with professional movers, personalized care, and transparent pricing.

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Features		Moving Brokers	Moving Containers	Truck Rentals	DIY / Other Methods
Type of Service	Full-service moving & logistics	Middleman or subcontracts movers	Self-load, container transport	Self-move	Self-planned
Professional Movers		Varies by subcontractor	—	—	—
Packing & Unpacking		May cost extra or vary	—	—	—
Furniture Disassembly / Reassembly		Inconsistent	—	—	—
Loading & Unloading		Depends on mover assigned	—	—	—
Cost Transparency	Transparent pricing. No hidden fees.	Often estimates only	Base price plus add-ons	Mileage, fuel, extras	Unpredictable
Risk of Price Changes	Low	High	Medium	Medium	High
Valuation / Protection Options		Limited or unclear	Limited	—	—
Shipment Tracking		—	Limited	—	—
Storage Options		Varies	Limited	—	—
International Moving	Available in 130+ countries	Limited	—	—	—
Customer Support	Dedicated move coordinator	Broker only	Limited	—	—
Time & Physical Effort Required	Minimal	Medium	High	Very High	Very High
Best For	Stress-free, large, long-distance, or complex moves	Price-driven shoppers (note: price may increase after initial estimate)	Small, flexible moves	Short, local moves	Very small moves only

How It Works - Your Moving Journey with Us

Request a Quote

Fill out our online form or contact us for a personalized estimate

Plan Your Move

Our specialists create a customized plan based on your timeline and budget

Sit Back and Relax

Let our team handle the heavy lifting while you focus on settling into your new home

Moving professional providing an in-home estimate

How a Full-Service Move Works

Request a quote: Share your origin, destination, timeline and household needs.
Customize your services: Select packing, storage, vehicle transportation or specialty-item handling based on your move.
Prepare for moving day: Finalize your moving plan and complete any downsizing or self-packing you have chosen to handle.
Complete the move: Your moving team provides the packing, loading and transportation services included in your plan.
Delivery and setup: Your belongings are unloaded, placed, unpacked or reassembled according to your selected services.

Build a Moving Plan Around Your Needs

Every move is different. North American Van Lines allows you to select the level of professional support that works for your household, timeline and budget.

Full-service or fragile-only packing
Professional loading and unloading
Short- or long-term storage
Furniture disassembly and reassembly
Specialty-item handling and custom crating
Vehicle transportation

You can combine multiple services into one customized moving plan or select help only for the stages where you need it most.

Professional mover carrying boxes from a home

Full-Service vs. DIY Moving

Choosing between full-service moving and handling a move yourself depends on your timeline, budget and how much work you want to manage. Use this table to compare the two options:

Comparison of full-service and DIY moving
Factor	Full-Service Moving	DIY Moving
Packing and Loading	Professional help is available for all or selected stages	You handle most or all packing and loading
Time and Labour	Less physical work and coordination may be required from you	Requires more hands-on time and physical effort
Customization	Services can be selected based on your moving needs	You control the process but must arrange services separately
Transportation	Coordinated through the moving company	You rent, drive or arrange transportation
Cost	Higher service cost with professional labour and support	May have a lower upfront cost, but rentals, fuel, supplies and personal time add to the total
Best Fit	Complex, long-distance, time-sensitive or high-touch moves	Smaller moves or customers who prefer to handle most tasks themselves

Who Should Consider Full-Service Moving?

Full-service moving may be a good fit for customers looking for a more hands-off moving experience. Busy professionals, families, seniors, relocating employees and customers with fragile or valuable belongings may benefit from combining packing, specialty handling, storage and move coordination into one personalized plan.

Full-service moving may be particularly helpful if:

You are moving a large household or travelling a long distance.
You have limited time available for packing and moving preparation.
You need assistance with heavy, fragile or specialty items.
You are coordinating an interprovincial or cross-country relocation.
You need temporary storage between your pickup and delivery dates.
You prefer to have one company coordinate multiple stages of your move.

Because the meaning of full-service moving can vary between companies, review your written estimate carefully to understand exactly which services are included in your moving plan.

How Much Does Full-Service Moving Cost?

The cost of a full-service move depends on several factors, including the moving distance, shipment size, moving date, property access and selected services. Packing, storage, specialty-item handling and vehicle transportation can all affect the final price.

Factors that may influence the cost of your full-service move include:

The distance between your current home and destination
The size and weight of your shipment
The packing and unpacking services selected
Short- or long-term storage requirements
Furniture disassembly and reassembly needs
Specialty items requiring custom crating or additional handling
Vehicle transportation
Stairs, elevators, parking restrictions or other access conditions
Your preferred moving date and season

A moving cost calculator can provide a general estimate. However, a personalized quote is the best way to understand your potential moving costs based on the details of your relocation.

Why Choose North American Van Lines?

For more than 90 years, North American Van Lines has helped individuals, families and businesses relocate throughout Canada and beyond. Our moving solutions can be customized around your household, timeline and preferred level of support.

Benefits of choosing North American Van Lines for your full-service move include:

More than 90 years of moving experience
Customized moving plans
Professional packing and unpacking options
Long-distance and interprovincial moving experience
Short- and long-term storage solutions
Vehicle transportation and specialty-item handling options
Support throughout the moving process

From packing and storage to long-distance, interprovincial and cross-country moves, North American Van Lines can help make your relocation easier to manage.

Get a Free Full-Service Moving Quote

Every move has different requirements. Tell us about your origin, destination, household and preferred services to receive a personalized moving estimate.

Whether you need help with the entire relocation or only specific stages of the process, North American Van Lines can create a moving plan around your needs.

Request a Free Moving Quote

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a full-service moving company do?

A full-service moving company coordinates transportation and additional services such as packing, loading, unloading, unpacking, storage and specialty handling based on the customer’s selected plan.