How Much Do Movers Cost in Surrey, BC?
Local moves in Surrey are billed by the hour, so your total depends on how many movers you need and how long the job takes. Here are our rates, what a typical move costs and what changes the price.
Our rates start at $135 per hour for 2 movers and a 16 ft truck. Rates for 3-mover or 4-mover crews range from $160 to $230+ per hour.
Surrey Movers hourly rates
2 movers and a 16 ft truck
From $135/hr
Studios, one-bedroom apartments and small condos.
3 or 4 movers
$160 to $230+/hr
Two-bedroom homes, townhouses and larger houses. Your rate depends on the crew size and truck size you get.
How billing works
Hourly billing
You pay for the time the job takes, so a prepared home costs less than a cluttered one. Your hourly rate depends on the crew size and truck size you get.
3-hour minimum
Local moves usually carry a 3-hour minimum, so the smallest move starts at three hours of the hourly rate.
Travel time
Time driving between your locations is added to the hourly total.
5% GST
GST is added to the final total.
How many movers does your Surrey move need?
| Home size | Typical crew | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| Studio or 1 bedroom | 2 movers | 3 to 4 hours |
| 2 bedrooms | 3 movers | 3 to 5 hours |
| 3 bedroom house | 3 to 4 movers | 5 to 8 hours |
| 4+ bedroom house | 4 movers | 7 to 10+ hours |
Typical crew size and time for a local move. Your hourly rate depends on the crew size and truck size your move needs, and your written quote will confirm the numbers for your inventory.
What the hourly rate includes
- A professional moving crew
- A moving truck
- Furniture protection
- Loading and unloading
Packing and unpacking, piano moving, storage and other add-ons are quoted individually and in writing before you book, so there are no surprises on moving day.
What changes the price of your move
Crew size and truck
A bigger home needs more movers and a larger truck, which raises the hourly rate but usually shortens the job.
Inventory
More furniture and boxes mean more loading and unloading time.
Stairs, elevators and carries
Walk-ups, long carries, narrow hallways and shared elevators add handling time.
Preparation
Boxes that are packed, sealed and labelled load far faster than loose items.
Distance between addresses
Travel time between your locations is added to the total.
Disassembly
Beds, desks and shelving that need to be taken apart and rebuilt add time.
How to lower your moving cost
- Pack, seal and label every box before the crew arrives.
- Donate or sell what you do not need before moving day, so you do not pay to move it.
- Book the strata elevator or loading zone early so the crew never waits.
- Make sure the truck can park close to your door at both addresses.
- Disassemble what you can ahead of time, or tell us so we can plan the time.
- Book early. Month-end and weekends fill up first.
Our moving checklist for Surrey, BC walks through what to do and when, and if you live in a condo, read how to book your strata move-in before you pick a date.
Pricing for our other services
Local moves use the hourly rates above. Each service page explains how that service is priced.
Local moving
Apartments, condos and houses across Surrey and the Lower Mainland.
Packing services
Full or partial packing with proper boxes, wrap and labelling.
Storage services
Move your belongings into storage between homes and have them delivered later.
Piano moving
Upright and grand pianos moved with care across Surrey and the Lower Mainland.
See all moving services, or check the areas we serve.
Get your exact Surrey moving price
Tell us where you are moving and when. We reply with a written quote, not a ballpark. Prefer to talk? Call (604) 674-7874.