Pickering is a growing Durham Region city on the shore of Lake Ontario, just east of Scarborough. It offers waterfront parks, family neighbourhoods, new communities in Seaton and a quick GO Train ride to downtown Toronto. Here is our guide to Pickering neighbourhoods and how to plan your move. As trusted Toronto and GTA movers, N&N Brothers Moving moves families and businesses in Pickering 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 Pickering Neighbourhoods
Bay Ridges and West Shore
These lakeside areas have older homes close to Frenchman’s Bay and the waterfront trail.
Pickering City Centre
The City Centre is growing fast, with new condos near Pickering Town Centre and the GO station.
Amberlea and Liverpool
These family neighbourhoods have detached homes, parks and good schools.
Duffin Heights
Duffin Heights has newer townhomes and detached homes in north Pickering.
Seaton
Seaton is a large new community with many new builds and growing families.
Tips for Moving in Pickering
Plan for closing day
New builds in Seaton and Duffin Heights have builder rules and key release times. Check them before booking.
Avoid Highway 401 rush hour
Early morning moves save time between Toronto and Pickering.
Book condo elevators early
New City Centre condos have strict move-in windows.
Declutter first
Book junk removal before you move to save space and time.
House Moves vs. Condo Moves in Pickering
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 Pickering include evening and weekend moves.
How Much Do Movers Cost in Pickering?
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 Pickering 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 Pickering.
- 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 Durham Region waste and recycling to sort boxes, packing paper and wrap.
Our Moving Services in Pickering
- 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 Pickering moving services page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do movers cost in Pickering?
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 Pickering?
Yes. We move people between Toronto, Scarborough and Pickering often, using Highway 401.
Do you move new homes in Seaton?
Yes. We move families into new builds across Pickering and work around closing-day timing.
Book Your Pickering Move With N&N Brothers
Ready to move? Our Pickering 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.
