Here begins your newfound life in Oshawa.

So here we are, welcoming you to Oshawa! You are on the verge of moving to one of Ontario’s most thrilling and fastest-growing cities. There is something brewing in Oshawa with all the ingredients: rich history, an emerging economy, and an almost comforting small-town atmosphere. There are new homes to go with newfound opportunities, not to mention a thrilling prospect of discovery of your new neighborhood—doesn’t that just sound idyllic?

Be real: Moving may be a bit of an overwhelming storm. Packing your entire life and hauling it somewhere new? If anything, such excitement would sometimes turn into sheer exhaustion.

And here we come in.

This guide does not merely serve as a welcome kit-it is basically your personal roadmap to a smooth glaze-over-an-eye stress-free move. We will explain to you why having Oshawa movers do the job for you might be one of the best decisions ever made. From learning about the city and its neighborhoods to planning your move timeline, we’ve got it all. You just need to sit back and enjoy yourself, while we’ll take the beating from the rough times so that you really do focus on what matters-the new adventure awaiting you in Oshawa.

Unique features that would lure anyone to select Oshawa: Looking more closely at the environment behind the city’s appeal

But first, before you tape that very first box, let us take a moment to talk about why Oshawa is most definitely the smarter choice. There is, for sure, this nice feeling of momentum—the place is growing, creating opportunities, and lifestyle benefits to make you feel welcome.

A Diversified Economy That Thrives: Yes, Oshawa has been the automotive capital of Canada forever, but have you seen who else is making a stir here? The economy here is booming with health sciences (oh, hey, Lakeridge Health!), tech, logistics, and advanced manufacturing. More jobs than you can shake a stick at.
This city takes education BIG: World-Class Education Ontario Tech University universities up to date programs that prepare for real jobs. And Durham College? One of the top research colleges in Canada. After all this maraud of learning goes on, it basically pulls in some real brainy folks from all over.
Rockstar lifestyle and costs-Oshawa’s gonna feel like winning the lottery if GTA housing prices made your jaw drop. Living costs and real estate prices here are a bargain compared with the rest of Ontario; hence, you can actually afford that dream home and still have money left for the fun.
The best connections land: Location, location, location! Oshawa’s very well positioned on the eastern side of the GTA. You can take the GO Train right to downtown Toronto, or zip it along Highways 401 and 407. Whether you commute every day or just love weekend getaways, it’s perfect.
A tapestry of parks and open space: Oshawa nails that urban-meets-nature balance. There’s all those parks, conservation areas, and gorgeous Oshawa Creek Trail system. And then there’s our Lake Ontario waterfront: the site where families set up picnics on sunny afternoons, where morning joggers go for an energizing zen, and where evening strolls/travels come to be a matter of routine.

What are relocation services in Oshawa? Here is a full list of the services they offer.

Most individuals undoubtedly think that moving services are only about transporting boxes from one place to another. But the truth is that it is a lot more than that. It’s a professionally run service that handles every part of your move. Our Oshawa moving services give you a professional hand to help you with your move, which will make it easier for you to go on with your life.

Offer with full service:

Planning and Managing Moves Strategically

Do you know what makes a move work? A good plan. That’s why our moving experts go to work right away. We’ll meet with you, figure out exactly what you need, make a complete list of all your things, and plan out all the details. Then we’ll set a timeline that works for you. The best part? We take care of all the planning, scheduling, and other annoying issues that come up along the route. You only have to deal with the best parts of your new start.

Services for packing and unpacking by professionals

Packing is perhaps the most hated part of moving. Fortunately, there are expert packers that live for this kind of work. They will handle everything like it belongs to them, utilising high-quality materials like reinforced boxes, packing paper, bubble wrap, and specific containers for your fragile items to keep everything safe. Need to pack up a whole house? Not an issue. Want only that kitchen packed? No problem. When you come to your new house, we’ll also unpack everything and set items precisely where you want them. We’ll also take away all the empty boxes and paper. You will fit in immediately and easily.

The safest way to load, move, and unload

Our team of movers? They are practically experts at Tetris. They know just how to pack our clean, well-maintained vehicles so that they use every inch of space while keeping your things safe. There are no exceptions to the rule that every piece of furniture gets wrapped in protective padding. When we get to your new house in Oshawa, we’ll gently take everything out of the car and put it where you instruct us to. We’ll put your couch in the living room and boxes marked “bedroom” upstairs. You name it, we’ll put everything there.

Services for taking apart and putting back together furniture

Have you ever tried to move a king-size bed frame or a massive entertainment centre? No fun. That’s where we come in. Our staff has all the proper tools and experience to securely take apart your furniture and put it back together perfectly in your new home. You won’t have to spend your first night in your new house fighting with instruction manuals and missing screws anymore.

Storage options that are both flexible and safe

Things can go awry sometimes. You might need to move, but you want to keep your extra furniture safe. You might have to wait longer than expected to move into your new residence. We are convinced that our clean storage spaces will meet that need. The buildings are also climate-controlled, which keeps all of your things in good shape. Need to store something for a few weeks? Great. Are you looking for something that will last longer? That also works. Your things will be safe and ready when you want them back.

Inside Even Oshawa’s Best Neighbourhoods for Your New Move

Knowing Oshawa neighbourhoods is second nature to us because we work with families on a daily basis. Finding the right match is half the struggle because each neighbourhood has its personality. So let us kick off with tips if you are moving to one of the favoured neighbourhoods in Oshawa.

North Oshawa (A Modern Family Haven)

The Vibe: Think new homes, wide streets, and the feel of a new neighbourhood. There are plenty of young families in that area, and everything that one could possibly need is within reach.
Best For: Growing families and the professionals who want a feeling of the new house but without the hassle.
Major attractors in the area are Ontario Tech U, Durham College, and the shopping centre RioCan Windfields. And what about those schools and parks? Those are what every parent has to praise about.
Mover’s Insight: Have you seen all the new stuff happening in Kedron and Windfields? These were built for the big boys with wide streets and great access. But just to let you know, there is a lot of construction happening there right now. We always do our homework on the route on moving day to avoid surprises from road closures.

Downtown Oshawa City Centre

The Vibe: It’s buzzing down here. Block-style historic buildings sit next door to sleek new condos, making for an interesting juxtaposition.
Best For: Young professionals, students, and anyone else who wants to be where the action is.
Key Places: See a Generals game at the Tribute Communities Centre, catch a show at the historic Regent Theatre, and find eateries and shops with no chains in sight.
Moving to a condo in the city? Things get very interesting now. We have mastered the art of getting service elevator bookings, cultivating good relations with building managers, and driving our trucks along those narrow downtown streets.

Lakeview—Your By-the-Water Retreat

The Vibe: Quiet, aging, and totally beautiful. Picture enormous trees, historic homes chock-full of personality, and neighbours who would stop and share a chat with you.
Best For: The nature-loving retiree types or anyone who’d rather be stirred awake by chirping birds than honking horns.
Key Landmarks: Lakefront Park West, GM Wetlands, Pumphouse Marsh, and that gorgeous Waterfront Trail that’ll make for those unforgettable early morning walks.
Mover’s Insight: What I really want to stress about Lakeview is that the streets are quite small, owing to the gorgeous old trees. But don’t worry, our drivers are now pros at gliding through these tree-lined streets without even so much as grazing a branch or lawn ornament.

Donevan (A Classic in the Neighbourhood)

The Vibe: Done up very well, rather suburban. Large houses, large lots, and slow neighbours who wave at you while you pass them by. Fun and functional without being boring.
Excellent for families, first-time buyers, or anyone wanting to feel they truly live in a neighbourhood where they get everything.
Oshawa Centre, or OC as we call it, is the true food-and-shopping hub of the Durham area.
Mover’s Insight: One tremendous perk of Donevan’s location near the 401 is that it makes things easy for our guys to get in. And, those driveways are the perfect size to bring us right to your front door so we can serve you within mere minutes.

Your Ultimate Relocation Timeline to Oshawa: A Step-by-step Program

Let’s face it; when everything is organized, the moving becomes successful. Here, you have your detailed timeline for everything to go well.

8 Weeks before Moving Day: The Research & Planning Stage

Get that moving date in your diary!
Start collecting quotations from reliable Oshawa relocating services. You want companies that will wow you with local reviews, as well as prices that actually make sense.
Create a ‘Moving Binder’ or digital folder-don’t trust me; you’ll just be grateful later when you have all of the quotes, receipts, and important papers in one place.
Book your movers now! Summer’s especially crazy, so don’t wait.

2 Weeks before Moving Day: Decluttering & Sorting

Time to tackle every room, closet, and that storage space you’ve been avoiding. Be tough on yourself here.
Here are three piles: Keep, Donate/Sell, and Toss.
Here’s your chance for a clean slate! Why are you going to pay to move things you no longer care about?
You got space filled with broken things? Call the junk removal pros to handle them responsibly before your move.

4 Weeks Prior Moving Day- The Administrative Phase

Packing yourself? Start with stuff you won’t miss (think winter coats in summer, books, that decorative vase).
Notify Canada Post as well about your move.
The fun part – updating your address everywhere: the bank, credit cards, subscriptions, not forgetting CRA, and ServiceOntario.
Get school and medical records moved with the family.

Two Weeks prior to Moving Day: The Final Preparation Phase

Check with your movers one more time – time they’re arriving, how many people, any special requests.
Book disconnections (hydro, gas, internet) for the unit the day after you leave, and connections at your new Oshawa place for move-in day.
It’s time to eat through that freezer-no reason to move frozen peas!

The Week of the Move: The Execution Phase

Pack up all those boxes and put a big bold label on each one stating what’s inside and the room they’re going to.
Pack an essentials box to unpack on your first day. Think toothbrushes, meds, fresh clothes for everyone, chargers, basic tools, paper towels, and snacks. This will travel with you, not on the truck!
Don’t forget to defrost refrigerator and freezer.

Moving Day: The Big Day!

Lay down some protection for your floors and carpets.
Stick around to answer the crew’s questions.
This is why you hired pros-let them handle the heavy stuff!
Walk through your old place one last time. You’d be surprised what people forget.
At the new place, guide the movers on where everything goes.

Specialized relocation: Residential versus Business services.

Every move is different from the other, and whatever you want we are here to help you with it.

Home Relocation to Oshawa

Moving homes is personal. We understand that. We are not simply moving boxes but moving memories and what matter most to you. Our residential team knows how to treat you and your space with care. Be it a warm little apartment or an expansive family home, we’ll be sure that what you love will arrive safe and sound into your new home address in Oshawa.

Commercial Relocation Services in Oshawa

Business moves? This is a different ballgame. It’s all time and getting back to work ASAP. Our commercial crew knows all about an office move. We plan every little detail to keep your downtime to a minimum doing the moving-from the desks to servers, right through to those file documents everyone knows to be confidential; we handle everything with the care and professionalism your business deserves.

On The Move Difference, Oshawa: The Moving Company that Could be Counted On

They just keep coming back to On The Move whenever people want help in moving to Oshawa. Why? Because these people here know that we are the ones who will lend them a hand.

We live right next door to you in Oshawa; we not only work with you during business hours but also use the same streets, roads, and highways as you. We know all the little routes to save you time, such as the hidden loading dock behind the plaza and which street to take when the highway is busy. Are they from the area? This makes moving a lot easier.
No hidden charges, no bad surprises-just clear definitions of prices. We’ll give you a quote that covers everything. When we say all-inclusive, we really do mean all-inclusive when we say it. Mysterious moving day costs? Not here. You can rest and plan ahead as you will know exactly how much you are paying.
We promise we won’t stop until you’re completely satisfied. From the first call to the last box into your new home, we are here for you. We want to give you the easiest move possible.
The dull paperwork? Legal, licences, and insurance? Genre complete. You hired a real firm that takes care of your things as they were their own.

Factors to Consider While Moving to Oshawa

Q: What will it cost to move?
A: Well, it really depends on several factors like how much stuff you have, how far we’re going, how many movers we need and any extras for example packing services. Oh, and do you have a piano? That’s going to have to be added on too.

Q: To what extent am I protected?
A: We have a real insurance policy that fulfills all the requirements, but it may not be sufficient. Are you looking for more? We can provide options for you. Let’s chat about what might work for you.

Q: What products do you actually not move?
A: Safety is paramount! Propane tanks, gas cans, paint thinners, fireworks, and ammunition are all dangerous products that cannot be transferred. Call us for the complete list!

Q: What do I need to do to prepare my appliances?
A: Another great question! When we arrive, we need the dishwasher, washing machine, refrigerator, and freezer to be unplugged, drained, and completely dry. No one wants to deal with mold or water damage after moving into a new home, right?

Q: Do I have to be present the entire time?
A: You do not! You do not have to keep your eye on every single box, but you should have a trusted person at both ends for sure. Someone who can tell us where things go, answer our questions, and give approval at the end.

Ready to make the move to Oshawa minus the associated stress?

Oshawa is calling and life starts fresh for you! Everything tough is handled by the On The Move Staff in terms of work and planning! Bringing with us strength, knowledge and peace of mind; bringing the excitement for what lies ahead

A Comprehensive Guide to Moving to Oshawa