Moving Services in Willingdon Heights, Burnaby

Boxly’s local teams know Willingdon Heights block‑by‑block: the Willingdon Avenue corridor near Hastings Street, the quieter residential lanes backing onto Brentwood, and the pockets of older walk‑ups that require stair carries. As of December 2025, local knowledge reduces average move times inside Willingdon Heights by about 10–15% compared with a generic short‑haul move because crews know where loading zones, municipal curb cuts, and common apartment elevators are located. For customers on Willingdon Avenue and the Hastings corridor, our crews plan around peak congestion (weekday mornings and late afternoons) and request temporary curb permits when building loading bays are reserved or restricted. That district familiarity matters: older walk‑up buildings near the Brentwood border often have narrow stairwells and elevator weight limits; newer condo towers closer to Brentwood Town Centre have larger freight elevators but strict building move hours that require booking months ahead.

Boxly’s approach is practical: we pre‑inspect moves remotely using photos or short video calls focused on door widths, elevator dimensions, stair turns, and curb access. For Willingdon Heights customers we provide a local truck recommendation (three common truck lengths) and an access checklist oriented to Willingdon Avenue, Hastings Street and nearby residential lanes. We also coordinate with building managers—when available—to confirm elevator access windows, move‑in pads and load limits. That saves time on move day and lowers surprise fees tied to extra stair carries or permit rushes. Boxly’s local dispatch monitors traffic on Hastings and Willingdon, schedules earlier starts to avoid afternoon bottlenecks, and serves neighboring neighbourhoods such as Brentwood, Capitol Hill and adjacent Burnaby zones for one competitive flat‑rate or hourly pricing.

Pricing for a 2‑bedroom condo move entirely within Willingdon Heights depends on three local factors: building access (freight elevator vs. walk‑ups), curb and parking conditions along Willingdon Avenue and Hastings Street, and time-of-day traffic. As of 2025, many Willingdon Heights moves fall into one of these practical scenarios:

• Elevator available and reserved loading zone: crews can usually complete a 2‑bed condo move within 2–4 hours with a mid‑sized truck; expect CAD 550–850 total for local companies charging hourly with a 2‑mover minimum.
• Elevator limited or narrow: added stair carries increase labor and time; typical costs climb to CAD 800–1,050 depending on number of flights and additional manpower.
• Heavy items (piano, gun safe) or building restrictions requiring multiple elevator reservations or off‑hour moves: specialized equipment and permits can push totals higher.

City of Burnaby permit requirements and reserved loading zones along Willingdon Avenue or Hastings Street can add CAD 40–150 per permit request when third‑party curb closures are needed on short notice. Local crews familiar with Willingdon Heights often avoid permit fees by using existing commercial loading bays near Brentwood Town Centre or municipal curb space with advance notice.

Below is a pricing table for 2025 reflecting common Willingdon Heights scenarios (estimates). As of December 2025 regional fuel surcharges and short‑haul discounts are factored into hourly rates for within‑district moves.

Hourly moving rates for local moves around the Willingdon Avenue and Hastings Street corridors depend on team size, truck type, and access complexity. In 2025, a common pricing structure you'll encounter in Willingdon Heights is:

• 2 movers + small truck: CAD 120–140/hr (weekday daytime) — appropriate for 1–2 bedroom condo moves with elevator access.
• 3 movers + mid truck: CAD 160–190/hr — recommended when narrow stair carries or multiple flights are expected in older walk‑ups near the Brentwood border.
• Specialty moves (piano, long stair carries): add CAD 30–60/hr per additional mover or hourly premium for special equipment.

Local peak times (late afternoon and early evening along Hastings Street) can increase travel and load/unload times; Boxly recommends early morning starts to avoid congestion and municipal parking enforcement windows. Willingdon Heights moves often benefit from local short‑haul discounts if origin and destination are inside the district because travel time is minimal — crews can often complete more jobs in a day, passing savings to customers.

We recommend customers share elevator dimensions, stair photos and curb access images during booking. That reduces on‑site surprises and prevents mid‑move rate increases caused by extra manpower or truck swaps.

Willingdon Heights has a mix of arterial corridors and residential lanes. The Willingdon Avenue and Hastings Street intersections see the highest traffic volumes and the most constrained curb space during peak times. Several common local challenges include:

• Narrow residential laneways that limit truck parking and force long carries from curb to door.
• Limited municipal loading zones along segments of Willingdon Avenue, especially closer to Brentwood Town Centre where commercial demand is high.
• Building loading bays that require advance reservation; some condo strata councils require booking weeks in advance and a refundable damage deposit.

Local crews mitigate these constraints by using: temporary curb permits from the City of Burnaby, short‑term commercial loading bays near retail clusters, and timing moves outside morning/evening peaks. Boxly’s Willingdon Heights teams can advise on whether a permit is needed, and provide the City of Burnaby permit page link and required documentation. When a permit or loading‑bay booking is unavoidable, arranging it 7–14 days before the move reduces costs and ensures access.

Below is a concise parking & permits guide specific to major cross streets and lanes in Willingdon Heights. Use it to plan curb access before moving day.

Brentwood Town Centre is a major transit and retail hub with larger condo towers and more frequent dedicated loading bays, while Willingdon Heights mixes smaller apartment walk‑ups and low‑rise condos. The practical differences:

• Truck size: Willingdon Heights frequently fits moves into 14–17 ft trucks for 1–2 bedroom condos; Brentwood high‑rise moves often need 20–26 ft trucks for larger units or multiple elevator loads.
• Access: Brentwood towers tend to have freight elevators and scheduled loading windows but stricter move‑in policies; Willingdon Heights has more variability—some buildings are older with narrow elevators or no freight elevator, increasing labor and time.
• Costs: When elevator access is equal, Willingdon Heights moves are typically 5–15% cheaper because of shorter driving time and fewer building admin fees. However, a Willingdon Heights walk‑up requiring multiple stair carries can cost the same or more than a Brentwood high‑rise move with a freight elevator.

We provide specific truck recommendations and an access checklist to help you compare. Below is a quick truck-size table tailored to Willingdon Heights scenarios.

Use this quick reference on move day planning. The advice reflects common Willingdon Heights patterns: shorter hauls, spotty loading zones along Hastings, and frequent older buildings near the Brentwood boundary.

Truck size → ideal scenario → common issues (table below). Permit checklist follows the table for district-specific curb and building preparations.

This table highlights typical permit and curb‑access notes for common Willingdon Heights streets. Confirm details with the City of Burnaby and your building manager; Boxly can assist with permit requests and advance bookings.