Oakville is one of the most sought-after towns in the GTA, known for its lakefront parks, top schools, historic downtown and beautiful family homes. Many people move here from Toronto for more space and a quieter lifestyle. This guide covers Oakville’s best neighbourhoods and how to plan your move. As trusted Toronto and GTA movers, N&N Brothers Moving moves families and businesses in Oakville every week.
Quick summary: book your movers and any condo elevator 3 to 4 weeks ahead, move early in the day to avoid traffic, declutter before you pack, and choose a licensed, insured residential moving company with clear hourly pricing.
Popular Oakville Neighbourhoods
Downtown and Old Oakville
Old Oakville has historic homes near the lake and the shops of Lakeshore Road, often with antiques, art and pianos.
Bronte
Bronte is a lakeside village with a harbour, older homes and new condos close to the water.
Glen Abbey
Glen Abbey has large family homes on quiet crescents, close to golf, trails and good schools.
River Oaks and West Oak Trails
These family neighbourhoods have detached homes and townhouses near parks and Sixteen Mile Creek.
Joshua Creek and Iroquois Ridge
East Oakville has large executive homes with big basements and heavy furniture.
Tips for Moving in Oakville
Protect valuable furniture
Oakville homes often have fine furniture and art. Ask for extra blankets and shrink wrap.
Plan around the QEW
Early starts avoid the worst QEW and Highway 403 traffic.
Book condo elevators early
Uptown Core and Bronte condos have move-in windows that fill fast.
Move your piano safely
Use professional piano movers with boards, straps and padding.
House Moves vs. Condo Moves in Oakville
House moving services usually take longer because of basements, garages and stairs, so a 3-person crew is often the best value. Condo moves depend on your elevator booking, so our condo movers and packers work fast and stay inside your booked window. For businesses, our commercial moving services in Oakville include evening and weekend moves.
How Much Do Movers Cost in Oakville?
N&N Brothers Moving charges the same clear hourly rates across Toronto and the GTA, with a 3-hour minimum and no hidden fees. Time runs office-to-office from our North York office.
- 2 movers + truck: $140/hour
- 3 movers + truck: $185/hour
- 4 movers + 2 trucks: $280/hour
- Packing & assembly: $120/hour
- Piano moving: from $300
- Junk removal: $250 minimum, plus regular hourly rates
Your Oakville Moving Checklist
- 4 weeks before: book your movers and your building’s elevator, and start decluttering.
- 3 weeks before: set up Canada Post mail forwarding and book junk removal for anything you are not taking.
- 2 weeks before: start packing rooms you use least, or book our packing services in Oakville.
- 1 week before: transfer internet and hydro, and change your address with ServiceOntario.
- Moving day: keep valuables, documents and medication with you, and do a final walk-through.
- After the move: check Halton Region waste and recycling to sort boxes, packing paper and wrap.
Our Moving Services in Oakville
- Residential moving for houses, condos and apartments
- Commercial and office moving
- Packing and unpacking
- Piano moving for upright and grand pianos
- Junk removal
- Long distance moving across Ontario and Canada
See all the details on our Oakville moving services page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do movers cost in Oakville?
Our rates start at $140/hr for 2 movers and a truck, $185/hr for 3 movers and $280/hr for 4 movers with 2 trucks, with a 3-hour minimum. The same rates apply across the GTA.
Can you move me from Toronto to Oakville?
Yes. We move people between Toronto and Oakville often, using the QEW, Highway 403 and Highway 401.
Do you move pianos and antiques in Oakville?
Yes. We move upright and grand pianos, antiques and art using piano boards, straps, padding and shrink wrap.
Book Your Oakville Move With N&N Brothers
Ready to move? Our Oakville movers are licensed, insured and open 7 days a week. Visit our homepage for a free quote, call 647-534-8479 or email nnbrothers.moving@gmail.com.
