To move to Montreal on July 1st, start by confirming two things: the time you must have left your current home and the time you can enter the next one. Then, book the transportation as early as possible by communicating these constraints. The date alone leaves an open question: where will your belongings go if the truck is loaded before you receive the new keys?
Moving on July 1 in Montreal: what to confirm first?
Ask the person who will give you the keys if the accommodation will be available at the same time. You might have access to the lobby or be able to enter for a visit while the previous occupant’s furniture is still in the rooms. Specify the time when the unloading can actually begin and keep the contact details of the person who can open the door for you.
At the departure address, check what «freeing the accommodation» means in your situation. If you need to hand over the keys at an agreed time, plan for the time of the last round of belongings after loading. Also consider the storage room in the basement, the balcony, and the belongings stored in a garage. Note the time of the key handover next to the transport time so that you can assess both together.
As soon as you know your dates, give NordTrans the two addresses, the floors, the approximate volume and the access constraints. During peak periods, NordTrans requests a deposit for the reservation. Confirm the terms that apply to your move and keep the booking information along with the contact details of the property managers.
As soon as the addresses are known, arrange for access
For each building, find out about the entrance to use, the place where the truck can stop and the possibility of booking an elevator. Specify the starting time. and the end time of the reservation. If other occupants move in on the same day, ask who coordinates the use of the entrance. You will know who to notify of a change the morning of the move.
In a building without an elevator, note the path of heavy furniture. Photograph the turns and steps that concern you while you can still move freely. If you visited the new home without measuring the door or the staircase, ask for the missing dimensions before closing your transport file.
For one Residential move, Also specify the intermediate stops planned. If you need to pick up a sofa at a third address, add the coordinates, access points, and the available time for that stop. On the day of the move, the person who is keeping the sofa will need to be able to open it when the truck arrives.
Before the last week, choose a solution between the two accommodations
Compare your schedules once both properties have confirmed them. Consider a mandatory departure in the morning and access to the new accommodation only at the end of the day. Present this timeframe to the company before making a final reservation. Clarify how transportation could be arranged and what fees would apply depending on the solution chosen.
If the two dates fall on different days, a visit to a warehouse can make it possible to empty the first storage unit in time. At NordTrans, the first month of storage is free, even for a few days. Collection and delivery are two transport steps that must be invoiced. For this option, prepare the desired dates and the list of what will go to the’warehouse in Montreal.
Keep the keys, documents, medications, and other items you’ll need with you between the two addresses. If you plan to sleep elsewhere, add the necessary clothing and items for that period. Clearly identify this luggage before the team arrives so that it remains accessible after the truck leaves.
The day before and the morning of, check what might have changed
The day before, read through the departure, transportation, access to the new home, and key-handover times in order. Confirm who will be present at each address. If the same person is to leave the old home, travel across town and open the new one, check that the sequence is possible. A second person authorized to open the door can make the arrival easier.
Clear the boxes and keep the aisles clear until the door. Set aside the items that remain in the accommodation and those that will travel with you. The animals accompany the family. Plan for their travel before the entrances are occupied by the load and keep their necessary belongings with yours.
On the same morning, if the key handover is delayed or the reserved elevator is unavailable, report the information to the team as soon as you receive it. Tell what has changed, who can confirm the new schedule, and which access points remain usable. A precise reminder time helps more than a succession of messages without any new information.
Frequently asked questions
When should I book my July 1 move?
As soon as your dates are known, please provide the hours of access that have already been confirmed and those that you are still waiting for.
What should I do if I have to return my keys before receiving the new ones?
Communicate both schedules before booking. Have the possibility of adjusting the transport or arranging temporary storage evaluated, depending on the duration of the interval.
Does the handing over of the keys guarantee that I can start unloading?
Please check separately that the accommodation will be available and that the entrance or elevator will be accessible to the truck and the team at the agreed time.
