Question 1

How does Boxly find movers near me?

Accepted Answer

Boxly maintains a verified directory of moving companies across Canada — currently 2,905 active and visible movers. Pick your city from the cards below to see every verified mover in your area, ranked by the Boxly Score (a single 0-100 number combining Google rating, review volume, response time, customer satisfaction, and service breadth). No login, no waiting — quotes typically arrive in under two hours.

Question 2

What does "verified" mean on Boxly?

Accepted Answer

Every mover on Boxly has a verified provincial business registration, current commercial liability insurance, an active Google Business Profile with at least 10 reviews, and a working phone number we test on listing day. We re-check insurance and business status quarterly. Movers with lapsed insurance or unresolved BBB complaints under 12 months old are flipped inactive and disappear from search results within 24 hours.

Question 3

Are nearby movers always cheaper than long-distance ones?

Accepted Answer

Local movers (within ~50 km) are almost always cheaper for local moves because they don't bill travel time. The exception is if you're moving to or from a remote area: a long-distance mover with a return-trip route through your origin city sometimes beats a local mover's premium for awkward routes. Compare both — the calculator on the homepage shows you which model wins for your specific move.

Question 4

How fast do nearby movers respond to quote requests?

Accepted Answer

Median response time across Boxly's 2,905 listed movers is under 2 hours during business hours (Mon-Sat 8am-6pm). Movers with the "Verified" badge respond in under 30 minutes on average. After-hours requests are answered the next morning. Each mover's typical response time is shown on their profile so you can prioritize speed if your move date is tight.

Question 5

What is the Boxly Score and why does it matter?

Accepted Answer

The Boxly Score is a single 0-100 number combining Google rating (40%), review volume (20%), response time to quote requests (20%), Boxly customer satisfaction (10%), and service breadth (10%). It's recalculated nightly so it reflects this week's performance — not what a company looked like five years ago. A score above 75 means the mover ranks in their city's top quartile across all five dimensions, not just one.

Question 6

Can I get an instant moving estimate without picking a mover?

Accepted Answer

Yes — use the calculator on the Boxly homepage. Enter your home size, pickup and dropoff addresses, special items (piano, gun safe, hot tub), and move date. You'll see a price band ($X-$Y based on your local market) within 30 seconds, plus the top 5 movers ranked by Boxly Score for that move profile. Then request a real quote from any of them.

Question 7

Do nearby movers handle long-distance moves too?

Accepted Answer

Most do — about 60% of Boxly-listed movers handle interprovincial routes. Filter by "Long distance" on any city marketplace to see only the qualified ones. Long-distance moves are usually quoted by weight ($0.40-$0.85 per pound) plus a delivery window (1-4 weeks for cross-Canada). Get 3+ binding quotes — long-distance pricing varies more than local.

Question 8

How do I avoid moving company scams?

Accepted Answer

Three red flags: (1) any quote without seeing your home (in-person or video survey) is a guess and may double on move day, (2) cash-only payment with no contract is a scam pattern, (3) a deposit over 50% of the total quote is illegal in Quebec and unusual elsewhere. Boxly only lists movers with verified business addresses, current insurance, and a complaint-resolution path — but always read recent reviews mentioning your specific situation (condo move, long distance, etc.).

Question 9

What does a typical local move cost in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Median full-service local move costs vary by city: Toronto $1,000-$1,600 for a 2-bedroom; Vancouver $1,000-$1,600; Calgary $900-$1,500; Montreal $850-$1,400; Edmonton $1,000-$1,600. Add $200-$500 for elevator-bookable condos, $300-$700 for full packing, $200-$500 for stairs and long carry. Pick your city below for the deeper analysis with hourly rates.

Question 10

Should I tip movers in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Tipping is appreciated but not expected. Common practice: $10-$20 per mover for a half-day local move; $20-$40 per mover for a full-day move; $40+ per mover for a heavy or all-day complex move. Cash is preferred over adding to credit-card payment. If you're happy with the service, a tip is meaningful — these are physically demanding jobs and the workers see less of the bill than you'd expect.

Question 11

What payment methods do nearby movers usually accept?

Accepted Answer

Most accept credit card (Visa/Mastercard, often with a 2-3% surcharge), e-Transfer (no fee), and debit on move day. Some still accept cash; a few require certified cheque for moves over $5,000. Boxly handles no payments — you pay the mover directly, and the price on the quote is the price you pay (Boxly never adds platform fees).

Question 12

When is the cheapest time to move?

Accepted Answer

Mid-week (Tuesday-Thursday), mid-month (7th-22nd) dates are 15-25% cheaper than weekends and end-of-month. Cheapest months across Canada: January, February, and early March (winter weekday rates). Most expensive: end of June (Toronto/Vancouver lease turnover), July 1 in Quebec (Moving Day — book 60+ days out or expect surge pricing), August 1, and September 1 (student-housing rush).

Question 13

Does Boxly charge me a fee?

Accepted Answer

No. Movers pay Boxly a subscription to be listed; consumers pay nothing to compare or book. The price on the quote is the price you pay the mover — Boxly never adds a markup. We enforce a price-parity rule preventing paid-tier movers from inflating quotes to cover their subscription.

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