Moving Tips

Planning to move soon? Aside from all of the boxes, taping, organising, disassembling and reassembling involved, there are other important things to consider. To help you plan, we rounded up the best moving tips and tricks that will help make your move seamless!

Hiring Movers

Do some research or ask for recommendations from friends who’ve recently moved, and make sure you check reviews.
Make a list of all your big items and how many rooms full of stuff you have to move. Share that list and relevant photos with the movers so they can provide you an estimate/quote. Ideally, you want quotes from 3+ licensed moving companies.

1 Month Before Moving Date

Fill out a change-of-address form with Canada Post.
Change your address with Revenue Canada and Canada Pension Plan.
Change your address with ICBC and your driver’s license/BC Services Card.
Change your address with your employer, healthcare providers (including your veterinarian), banks/credit unions, credit card companies, insurance companies, schools, daycares, subscription services etc.
Move over your utilities, including phone, internet, BC Hydro and FortisBC, and schedule any necessary in-home set up appointments.
Transfer or set up your home insurance.
Confirm key details with JC Liquidators, including arrival times, parking access, and elevator access.
Book the elevator if you’re moving to or from a building.
Confirm where the pets will go (if you have any) as moving day can be stressful for them as well.
Schedule a cleaning company.
Place important documents (passports, home purchase/sale papers) in a safe box and label “Do not move”, so you can transport them yourself during the move.
Prepare an “open first” box with essentials you’ll need in your new home, like towels, bedding, basic kitchen and bathroom supplies, toys for the kids, paper towels, tools, TV remotes, and cables. Basically, anything you will need right away at your new home.

Moving Tips for the Big Day

Take a deep breath, relax, and let us handle the rest! Celebrate the memories you made in your home and get ready to start a new chapter in your life. Onward and upward!

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JC Liquidators Average Rating

5.0

5.0 out of 5 stars (based on 90 reviews)

Fantastic service start to finish

May 3, 2025

This is Dan Coulombe. The gentlemen with the truck and my contents delivered everything yesterday afternoon from Maple Ridge to Regina Saskatchewan, They worked tirelessly and got things into the house quickly and professionally.

We want to thank you, and your crew, very much for a job well done. You were all very professional from beginning to end. We appreciate the great service you provided. If I ever have an opportunity to recommend your service, I definitely will.

Once again, thank you so much, Jason.

You take care,

Dan Coulombe

Dan

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March 18, 2025

In 2023 I used JC liquidators services to move my stuff from Abbotsford to Surrey and they were amazing. Last week I used their services again to move my family from Surrey to Chilliwack and my sisters household from Vancouver Chilliwack because we bought a house together. JC liquidators are very good at their job, their prices are reasonable, they communicate efficiently and accurately with us and all their other clients. I kept our conversation on Facebook Messenger so that I can easily find them and recommend them to other people. I truly recommend them to anyone that wants to move or throw away stuff from their house. They are the best in the lower mainland and beyond.

Jessica

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December 17, 2024

As perfect, convenient, and professional as it gets! I called the company for a furniture delivery, and they had it done within a couple of hours. Clear communication and maximum efficiency all around. The movers were friendly and very considerate. FIVE STARS+++

David

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December 11, 2024

This is the 2nd time I have moved with JC Liquidators.

This was a different team (Andrew, Anthony and Mathew) and they were just as awesome as the ones for my previous move!

They arrived on time, were super efficient and so pleasant to deal with.

They disassembled and reassembled a very large wall unit and moved a custom couch and made it all look so easy!

They were so careful with everything, nothing damaged and all of it done so quietly the neighbors barely knew I was moving in!

By far the BEST and the only mover I will ever use for any future moves. You can relax, these guys really care and are both professional and affordable!

Cindy