Ottawa Moving Company
Local Ottawa Movers Serving Ontario
Bi-Weekly Trips to Toronto & the GTA
Surcharges for moving high risk items or performing high risk services.
| Pianos | ||
| Apartment-size piano (Spinet) | 36″-38″ tall; 300-350 Lbs | $75 |
| Upright regular piano (Console) | 39″-44″ tall; 350-400 Lbs | $125 |
| Upright tall piano (Studio) | 45″-47″ tall; 400-500 Lbs | $175 |
| Upright full piano (Professional) | 48″-52″ tall; 500-600 Lbs | $250 |
| Victorian or Player | 53″-60″ tall; 600-800 Lbs | $350 |
| Hot Tubs, Pool Tables, & Aquariums | ||
| Charges are figured on a case-by-case basis. | ||
| Hoisting | ||
| Furniture & Appliances | under 100 Lbs | $75 per item per story |
| Furniture & Appliances | 101 to 200 Lbs | $150 per item per story |
| Furniture & Appliances | 201 to 300 Lbs | $250 per item per story |
| Furniture & Appliances | 301 to 400 Lbs | $350 per item per story |
| Furniture & Appliances | 401 to 600 Lbs | $500 per item per story |
*These figures are examples of our typical surcharges for moving high risk items and hoisting furniture. As many variables can affect the moving and hoisting processes, these figures may vary depending on individual circumstances and difficulty of access. Surcharges are in addition to hourly rates for the crew. If hoisting is the only service required, a flat rate can be arranged.
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