First Rate Movers Inc.

Moving & Storage
Ottawa ON K2P
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First Rate Movers Inc.
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Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Kemptville, ON
10/10

Exceptional & very professional service

I was moving from a bungalow in Kemptville to a condo in Toronto. Jesse and Aaron were so organized, fast and professional. They emptied the house and had the truck packed in under 3 hours. When we got to Toronto the next day, there was an issue with the loading dock and elevators so it made things a bit more difficult for them, however they were real pros and still managed to get everything unloaded and put together in within the time that was originally estimated.

I would not hesitate to use First Rate Movers again and highly recommend them.

Approximate cost of services:
$5,000.00
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Thanks for the great review Sophia. We are very happy you were impressed with our service and hope to work with you again in the future.

NH097265
NH097265
1 review Ottawa, ON
10/10

Fantastic service, would use again

Fantastic service! I was stressed about how they would manage in the very small and finicky elevator of my old apartment building but it was no issue at all. My furniture was wrapped with care and moved efficiently. The staff across the board was friendly and professional. Have already recommended to my friends and I would 100% use this company again in my next move! Worth every dollar.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,000.00
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Company Response

Thanks Nicole. It was our pleasure to assist with your move. All the best in your new place.

Kait
Kait
1 review Ottawa, ON
10/10

First rate movers are first rate!

I was hesitant to hire movers after a bad experience, but after many reviews and quotes, I was impressed with the company and I'm so glad I did! Matt was very easy to communicate and coordinate with for my move. The crew was early, called to give me a heads up that they were on their way and when theyd arrive, and were nothing but personable, kind and very well organized. The move itself went extremely smooth and much quicker than I anticipated, my furniture and belongings were wrapped and handled with care, and I didnt have to worry about a thing! Ill happily hire them again for the next move!

Approximate cost of services:
$800.00
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Company Response

Thanks for the awesome review Kate. We are very happy you were impressed with our service. We look forward to assisting you with your next move.

G.G.
G.G.
1 review Gloucester, ON
10/10

Office Move

We closed our office and hired First Rate Movers to assist us in moving the office furniture to three different locations. The 2-man crew were very efficient and completed the move well within the scheduled time. They also had to rebuild the work stations at the new locations and they did so without any difficulty. I would definitely hire the company again.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,350.00
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Company Response

Thanks for the compliments Gordon. It was our pleasure to assist with your move and we look forward to working with you again in the future.

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Ottawa, ON
10/10

Move of furniture and belongings

I hihly recommend First Rate Movers to anyone seeking to move their household belongings. The cost was reasonable and in fact lower than the original quote. We were extremelly happy with everything.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,400.00
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Company Response

Thanks for the recommendation. We are happy to hear you were impressed with our service. hope you enjoy your new place.

Sean in Toronto
Sean in Toronto
0 reviews Kemptville, ON
10/10

SIMPLY SPECTACULAR.

Having moved seven times in roughly fourteen years, I can attest to the quality and expertise First Rate Movers brings to the table - especially when compared to other companies we've dealt with. In our experience with them, there's only ever been one hitch, and they made a point of rectifying the issue immediately and to our complete satisfactionone of the benefits of working with a fully insured, honest, and ethical company.

Furthermore, not only have their estimates been bang on for the three last moves we had with them, but their level of organization and attention to detail cannot be beaten. And all of that at market-competitive rates. What more could you ask for?

Simply put, First Rate Movers not only live up to their name, but in my opinion, they are without equal. They are the only option for us, and I don't see that ever changing.

Do you want pros? Look no further. Do you want a great price and exceptional overall value? They're your guys. And lastly, if anything does go sideways, do you want a company that will take care of you? You bet. Rest assured, they will make it righton the spot without delay.

Positively fantastic.
Cheers to you, guys.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,200.00
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Company Response

Thanks for the awesome review Sean. We are happy you were impressed with our service and look forward to leaving a similar impression on anyone you refer to us.

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Gloucester, ON
10/10

Excellent service

First Rate Movers were excellent. They paid attention and care to our belongings and did a great job of taking things apart and ensuring all the little pieces made it to the new home safely. The team lead during the move was professional and explained everything up front and was happy to answer any questions. They also have a fantastic insurance policy that is built into their rate which is competitive. I'd highly recommend to anyone looking to move a large home and stay within the minimum time use their services. All in all, a wonderful experience. This was my third move with them and I wasn't disappointed!

Approximate cost of services:
$1,900.00
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Company Response

Thanks for the awesome review. We are happy to hear you were impressed with our service. All the best in the new year.

Shravan
Shravan
1 review Nepean, ON
10/10

Professional and Customer Centric

Matt and his team were great, they always had our best interest in mind. They were the only movers we could find who could hoist the sofa over the balcony and there was an extra surcharge for the same. But Matt's team tried their best (and succeeded) to avoid the hoisting fee and move the sofa using the narrow stariway. They were great and really quick and managed to stick to the minimum time agreed even though we went over the number of boxes quoted. I would highly recommend them.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,200.00
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Company Response

Thanks for the compliments Shravan. It was our pleasure to assist with your move.

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Ottawa, ON
10/10

Moving

We were very fortunate to find 'First Rate Movers Inc' for our move within Ottawa.
With help of Matt, the owner of the company, and his team our move went very smooth. They were very professional, punctual, careful with our belongings and hardworking. Without hesitations, I will hire them again, and definitely recommend this company for family and friends.
Thank you for your precious time and hard work guys! We really appreciate it.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,600.00
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Company Response

Thanks you for great review. It was our pleasure to assist with your relocation and we look forward to impressing any friends/family you refer our way.

Denise
Denise
0 reviews Ottawa, ON
10/10

Moving services extraordinaire

Fourth time using First Rate Movers and I highly recommend them. Every time, I have had a fantastic experience. One move in between these four I hired a different company and realized how different it can be (and not in a good way!). Made me realize that First Rate Movers have expertise that not all movers do. I think it helps that the owner, Matt, does a pro job at estimating job size and ensures the right number of people and time allocation. And that his staff seem to be well paid and/or well-treated because they work for him for long periods of time, unusual in the industry, I think. One outcome is that the training and experience of the movers really shows.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,500.00
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Company Response

Thanks for the glowing review Denise. As always, it was our pleasure to assist with your relocation and we hope to work with you again in the future.

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More about First Rate Movers Inc.

Ottawa movers moving Ottawa since 2003. We are respected as one of the best moving companies in Ottawa due to our professionalism, attention to detail, concern for customers’ belongings and property, and ability to do the job right. Uniformed First Rate Movers arrive on time, alert, properly equipped and ready ...
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