Free Moving Quote in Montreal and Laval — Local from $120/h, Long Distance from $1,500
How Our Quote Process Works
Getting an accurate moving quote requires more than filling out a contact form. The moving industry is built on estimates, and the quality of your estimate depends directly on the quality of the information behind it. Pro Action Transport follows a structured three-step process designed to give you a realistic price before moving day — not a lowball number that inflates once the truck is loaded.
Step 1 — Submit Your Details and Inventory
Start by filling out the quote request form on this page. Provide your origin and destination addresses (or postal codes if you have not finalized your new location), your preferred moving date, apartment size, and access conditions at both locations — elevator, stairs, or ground floor.
For long distance moves, also complete the weight estimator tool further down this page. This tool lets you walk through your home room by room and select every item you plan to move. Each item carries a standard weight value based on industry-standard reference tables used by professional movers across Canada. The tool calculates your total estimated shipment weight in pounds, which is the primary factor in your long distance quote.
For local moves, the inventory helps us estimate the number of hours your move will require and assign the right crew size and truck.
Step 2 — Inventory Verification and Assessment
Once we receive your submission, a Pro Action Transport consultant reviews your details and contacts you within 24 hours. For straightforward local moves, we can often provide a quote based on the information submitted. For long distance moves or complex relocations, we recommend one of two verification methods to ensure accuracy.
A virtual walkthrough is the most convenient option. Using a video call on your phone, you walk through your home while our consultant documents every item, notes special handling needs (fragile antiques, oversized furniture, heavy appliances), and identifies access challenges that may affect the move. This typically takes 15 to 30 minutes and produces the most reliable estimates.
An in-person visit is available for clients in the Greater Montreal area. Our consultant comes to your home, inspects every room, and prepares a detailed inventory on-site. This method is recommended for large homes, moves involving specialty items such as pianos, safes, or gym equipment, or when the origin has complex access conditions.
Both methods serve the same goal: replacing assumptions with facts. A queen bed weighs approximately 60 pounds, a large refrigerator approximately 60 pounds, a 3-seat sofa approximately 50 pounds. These numbers add up quickly, and missing a few items from the inventory can shift your quote by hundreds of dollars on a long distance move.
Step 3 — Your Personalized Quote
After the assessment, we deliver a written quote that breaks down every component of your move. For local moves, this includes the estimated number of hours, crew size, hourly rate based on the season, and any additional services. For long distance moves, the quote details the total weight, rate per pound for your specific route, delivery timeline, and itemized costs for packing, storage, or specialty handling if requested.
Every Pro Action Transport quote discloses all potential costs upfront. There are no hidden fees, no surprise charges on moving day, and no fine print. Your quote remains valid for 30 days, and you can adjust services or timing at any point before confirming your booking.
Request Your Free Moving Quote
Fill out the form below with your move details. For long distance moves, scroll down to the weight estimator to complete your inventory — this is the single most important step for getting an accurate quote.
How to Use the Weight Estimator
The weight estimator tool below is organized by room — living room, dining room, bedroom, nursery, kitchen, appliances, porch and outdoor, office equipment, miscellaneous items, and boxes. Walk through your home and enter the quantity for each item you plan to move. The tool assigns a standard weight in pounds to each item and calculates your total estimated shipment weight automatically.
Take your time with this step. Open closets, check storage areas, and include everything you intend to ship. Items that are commonly overlooked include seasonal decorations, contents of storage lockers, items in the garage or basement, and boxes that have not been unpacked from a previous move.
Once you have completed the inventory, click the "Add my inventory to the quote request" button to attach your weight estimate to your quote submission. This gives our team the detailed information needed to prepare an accurate long distance estimate. If you prefer, you can also use this tool as a reference before your virtual walkthrough — it helps you organize your inventory in advance and ensures nothing is missed during the assessment.
Moving Weight Estimator
Select your items to get an estimated weight for your shipment
Standard Household Inventory
Enter the quantity for each item you are moving. Only selected items will be included in your quote request.
Living Room
Dining Room
Bedroom
Nursery
Kitchen
Appliances
Porch & Outdoor
Office Equipment
Miscellaneous
Boxes & Cartons
Why Accurate Weight Matters for Long Distance Moves
Long distance moves across Canada are priced by weight, not by the hour. This is a fundamental difference from local moves and the reason why the inventory step is so important. The total weight of your shipment, measured in pounds, is multiplied by a rate that reflects the distance to your destination and the current season. Every item you add or forget directly changes the final cost.
Many customers underestimate the total weight of their belongings. A typical studio or 1 1/2 apartment contains between 1,500 and 2,500 pounds of furniture and personal items. A 3 1/2 apartment ranges from 3,000 to 5,000 pounds. A 4 1/2 reaches 4,000 to 6,000 pounds. A family house can weigh anywhere from 6,000 to 12,000 pounds or more depending on the number of rooms, appliances, and stored items. These figures are based on industry-standard weight reference tables used by professional moving companies across Canada, where each household item has a standard weight value established through decades of shipment data.
The most common items that customers forget to include in their inventory are boxes of books (a standard book box weighs approximately 50 pounds when full), stored items in closets and basements, outdoor equipment and patio furniture, garage contents including tools and workbenches, and small appliances that add up quickly — a microwave weighs 6 pounds, a vacuum cleaner 5 pounds, a sewing machine 15 pounds. Individually these seem minor, but across an entire household they can represent 500 to 1,000 pounds of unaccounted weight.
This is exactly why Pro Action Transport provides the weight estimator tool below and recommends a virtual walkthrough or in-person visit for every long distance move. The goal is simple: your estimate should match your final invoice as closely as possible.
Typical shipment weights by apartment size:
Studio / 1 1/2: 1,500 to 2,500 lbs — 3 1/2: 3,000 to 5,000 lbs — 4 1/2: 4,000 to 6,000 lbs — 5 1/2 and larger: 5,000 to 8,000 lbs — Family house: 6,000 to 12,000+ lbs
Based on industry-standard weight reference tables. Actual weights vary based on furnishing level and personal items.
What Every Quote Includes
Every Pro Action Transport moving quote covers loading at your origin, transportation to your destination, and unloading upon arrival. Your belongings are protected with professional-grade furniture blankets, stretch wrap, and secure strapping throughout transit.
For long distance relocations across Canada, Pro Action Transport operates as a certified agent of Great Canadian Van Lines, which maintains a 4.98 out of 5 rating with the Better Business Bureau. This partnership provides access to GCVL's national network of partner offices in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and Prince Edward Island, ensuring professional handling at every stage of your interprovincial move.
Additional services are available and quoted separately based on your needs: professional packing and unpacking (full service or fragile items only), furniture disassembly and reassembly, specialty item handling for pianos, safes, and gym equipment, short-term and long-term secure storage, and vehicle transport coordination for cross-country relocations. Each of these services is itemized in your quote so you can see exactly what you are paying for.
Pricing Reference by Route and Season
The following rates are published for reference so you can begin budgeting your move before receiving a formal quote. Local moves are priced by the hour; long distance moves are priced by weight and route. Actual costs are confirmed after your inventory assessment. For detailed pricing on any specific route, visit the corresponding destination page.
| Service / Route | Pricing Basis | Starting Rate | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local (off-season, Oct–Apr) | Hourly | $120 – $160/h | Same day |
| Local (peak, May–Sep) | Hourly | $145 – $245/h | Same day |
| Montreal to Ottawa | Weight (200 km) | From $1,500 | Same day – 24h |
| Montreal to Toronto | Weight (540 km) | From $2,500 | 24 – 72h |
| Montreal to Halifax | Weight (1,250 km) | From $2,800 | 2 – 4 days |
| Montreal to Winnipeg | Weight (2,400 km) | From $2,500 | 3 – 5 days |
| Montreal to Calgary | Weight (3,700 km) | From $2,300 | 3 – 5 days |
| Montreal to Edmonton | Weight (3,600 km) | From $2,900 | 5 – 14 days |
| Montreal to Vancouver | Weight (4,800 km) | From $3,000 | 5 – 12 days |
| Montreal to Victoria | Weight (4,900 km) | From $3,200 | 5 – 14 days |
Moving to Montreal from another province? Pro Action Transport also handles inbound moves from Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver through our Great Canadian Van Lines partner network.
Our Moving Services
Pro Action Transport offers a complete range of moving and delivery services for residential and commercial clients throughout Quebec and across Canada. Select a service below to learn more about the process and what to expect.
Ready to Get Your Free Quote?
Use the form above to submit your details and inventory, or call us now for an immediate consultation. Our team responds to all quote requests within 24 hours.
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions About Moving Quotes
How does Pro Action Transport calculate a moving quote?
Local moves are quoted by the hour based on apartment size and access conditions. Long distance moves across Canada are priced by weight. Pro Action Transport uses a detailed inventory assessment — through a virtual walkthrough, in-person visit, or the online weight estimator — to calculate the total shipment weight in pounds. The quote then factors in distance to destination, time of year, and any additional services such as packing or storage. This weight-based approach ensures you only pay for what you actually ship.
Why is the weight inventory so important for long distance moves?
Long distance moving costs across Canada are determined by the weight of your shipment. An inaccurate inventory leads to an inaccurate quote, which can result in unexpected charges on moving day. By completing a detailed weight inventory before your move — either using the online weight estimator tool, a virtual walkthrough, or an in-person assessment — you get a realistic estimate that matches the final cost. Pro Action Transport uses industry-standard weight reference tables for calculations, where each household item has a standard weight value based on decades of professional moving data.
How do I use the online weight estimator for my move?
The weight estimator on this page lists standard household items organized by room — living room, bedroom, kitchen, appliances, office, and more. Enter the quantity of each item you plan to move, and the tool calculates your estimated shipment weight in pounds. Once complete, click "Add my inventory to the quote request" to attach it to your quote submission. This gives Pro Action Transport the detailed information needed to provide an accurate long distance moving estimate.
How quickly will I receive my free moving quote?
Most quotes are provided within 24 hours of your request. For urgent moves, call Pro Action Transport directly at 514-266-1239 for same-day estimates. Virtual walkthrough assessments can typically be scheduled within 48 hours for the most accurate pricing.
What is included in Pro Action Transport's moving quote?
Every quote includes loading at origin, transportation, unloading at destination, standard furniture protection with blankets, padding, and straps, and $5,000,000 in liability insurance coverage. Additional services such as professional packing, disassembly and reassembly, temporary storage, and specialty item handling are itemized separately with transparent pricing.
What is the difference between a local and long distance moving quote?
Local moves in the Montreal and Laval area are quoted by the hour. Rates range from $120 to $160 per hour off-season (October to April) and $145 to $245 per hour peak season (May to September), including 2 to 3 movers and a fully equipped truck. Long distance interprovincial moves are quoted by weight and distance. The weight of your shipment is the primary cost factor, which is why completing an accurate inventory is critical for long distance estimates.
Does Pro Action Transport offer storage if my new home is not ready?
Yes. Pro Action Transport provides both short-term and long-term secure storage through partner warehouses across Canada via the Great Canadian Van Lines network. If your destination address is not confirmed at the time of your move, your belongings can be held safely until you are ready for delivery. Storage is quoted separately based on volume and duration.
What areas does Pro Action Transport serve?
For local moves, Pro Action Transport serves the Greater Montreal area including Laval, Montreal, Rive-Nord (Blainville, Terrebonne, Boisbriand), Lanaudiere (Repentigny, Mascouche), and Laurentides (Saint-Jerome, Sainte-Adele). For long distance moves, Pro Action Transport serves all Canadian provinces as a certified Great Canadian Van Lines agent, with regular routes to Ottawa, Toronto, Halifax, Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, and Victoria.
Have more questions? Visit our complete FAQ page for detailed answers about the moving process, insurance, packing tips, and more.
About Pro Action Transport
Pro Action Transport was founded in 2017 in Laval, Quebec, by Simon Mayer, a logistics professional with over 20 years of experience in transportation and operations management. The company has grown to complete over 1,200 residential and commercial moves, earning a 4.6 out of 5 Google rating and becoming the only certified Great Canadian Van Lines agent serving the Montreal region.
The company operates from its headquarters at 2009 Francis-Hughes Avenue in Laval, QC H7S 2G2, and serves clients throughout the Greater Montreal area and across all Canadian provinces. All moves are performed with CTQ-licensed and permitted vehicles, $5,000,000 in liability insurance through Northbridge Insurance, and crews trained in safe handling techniques for residential and commercial relocations.
Learn more about our team and history on our About Us page, or read what our clients say on our Testimonials page.