Cost of Moving in Surrey by Home Size: Studio to 4-Bedroom House
A local move in Surrey typically costs about $405 to $600 for a studio or one-bedroom, $510 to $945 for a two-bedroom and $845 to $2,040 for a three-bedroom house, before travel time and 5% GST. Larger houses can reach $2,550 or more. These are estimates built from hourly rates, not a quote.
Updated November 5, 2026
What does a local move cost in Surrey by home size?
Local moves are billed by the hour, so your total is the hourly rate for your crew and truck multiplied by the hours the job takes. Our hourly rates run from $135 to $255 an hour depending on crew and truck size, with usually a 3-hour minimum, plus travel time and 5% GST.
The estimates below use the typical crew and hours for each home size and our published hourly rates. They are rounded, and they leave out travel time and GST.
Studio or 1 bedroom
2 movers and a 16 ft truck for 3 to 4 hours. About $405 to $600 at $135 to $150 an hour.
2 bedrooms
3 movers and an 18 ft truck for 3 to 5 hours. About $510 to $945 at $169 to $189 an hour.
3 bedroom house
3 to 4 movers for 5 to 8 hours. About $845 to $2,040, depending on crew and truck size.
4+ bedroom house
4 movers and a 27 ft truck for 7 to 10 hours or more. About $1,645 to $2,550 or more at $235 to $255 an hour.
A worked example: a two-bedroom condo
Say you are moving a two-bedroom condo with three movers at $169 an hour and the job takes 4 hours. That is 4 x $169 = $676. If the drive between your two addresses adds 30 minutes, that is another $84.50, for $760.50. Add about $38 of GST and the total comes to about $799.
The 3-hour minimum matters most on small moves. A studio that is loaded and unloaded in 2 hours is still billed for 3, so 3 x $135 = $405 before travel and GST.
What pushes the total up or down?
Stairs and long carries
Walk-ups, narrow hallways and a truck parked far from the door add handling time on both ends.
How ready you are
Boxes that are packed, sealed and labelled load far faster than loose items. Cluttered rooms cost more hours.
Waiting time
Time spent waiting for an elevator or a parking spot counts toward the hourly total. See the [strata move-in guide](/guides/strata-move-in-booking-surrey) for how to book access early.
Distance between addresses
Travel time between your locations is added to the hourly total, so a Surrey to Burnaby move costs more than one across Newton.
Furniture to take apart
Beds, desks and shelving that need disassembly and reassembly add time.
Special items
A [piano](/services/piano-moving) or other specialty item is quoted individually, so it is not in these estimates.
How to keep the total down
- Pack, seal and label every box before the crew arrives.
- Sell or donate what you do not need, so you do not pay to move it.
- Book the elevator or loading zone early so the crew never waits.
- Make sure the truck can park close to the door at both addresses.
- Take apart beds and desks ahead of time, or tell us so we can plan the time.
- Send photos and a room list with your quote request so the crew size is right the first time.
What is not in these numbers
Packing materials and packing services, unpacking, storage and specialty items are quoted individually and in writing before you book. Long distance moves are quoted for the route rather than billed by the hour.
For the full rate table and billing terms, see the pricing page. To see how crew size and hours are chosen, read how many movers you need and how long a move takes.
Plan your Surrey move with us
Local moving
Apartments, condos and houses across Surrey and the Lower Mainland.
Apartment moving
Rentals, walk-ups and high-rise apartments, with small crews and clear hourly rates.
Packing services
Full or partial packing with proper boxes, wrap and labelling.
Moving prices
How much do movers cost in Surrey? Hourly rates and typical totals.
More moving guides
How Many Movers Do You Need and How Long Does a Move Take?
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How to Choose a Moving Company in BC
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Moving Checklist for Surrey, BC
A week-by-week checklist from booking movers to settling in, with BC-specific steps.
Common questions
How much does it cost to move a one-bedroom apartment in Surrey?
A typical one-bedroom move uses 2 movers for 3 to 4 hours, which works out to about $405 to $600 at $135 to $150 an hour, before travel time and 5% GST.
How much does it cost to move a three-bedroom house in Surrey?
A three-bedroom house usually takes 3 to 4 movers 5 to 8 hours. That is roughly $845 to $2,040 before travel time and GST, depending on crew size, truck size and how long the job takes.
Is there a minimum charge for a local move?
Local moves usually carry a 3-hour minimum, so the smallest job starts at three hours of the hourly rate.
Is travel time included in the estimates?
No. Travel time between your locations is added to the hourly total, and 5% GST is added to the final amount.
Are these prices a quote?
No. They are estimates from our hourly rates and typical hours. A free written quote confirms the crew, truck, rate and terms for your inventory.
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Tell us where you are moving and when. We reply with a written quote, not a ballpark. Prefer to talk? Call (604) 674-7874.