Top 5 Moving Companies
in Halifax
We compared 5 Moving Companies serving Halifax, Nova Scotia using publicly available business information, including customer reputation, local presence and documented services. Across the businesses featured here, documented specialties include Local home moving, Business moving, and Long-distance moving.
≈ Halifax’s featured moving companies have a FiveBest Score in line with the Nova Scotia benchmark.
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Panda Moving provides local home and business moving in Halifax, alongside long-distance, labour-only, packing and unpacking options. Documented move inclusions include furniture disassembly and reassembly, furniture pads, mattress protection and up to seven days of temporary climate-controlled storage.
Local home moving · Business moving · Long-distance moving
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Two Men and a Truck Moving and Storage handles local home, business and long-distance moves throughout Halifax and HRM. Its Halifax operation also provides packing, onsite climate-controlled storage and moving support for apartments and condos, including planning around elevator reservations, parking and building access.
Local home moving · Business moving · Packing and unpacking
JPD Movers & Packers documents local and long-haul moving from Dartmouth for the Halifax area. Its services include apartment and household moves, full-service packing and storage; it also lists flat-rate house moves and provides moving equipment.
Local and long-haul moves · Apartment and household moves · Full-service packing
Moving Together Inc. documents local and long-distance moving services for the Halifax area, covering studios, apartments, houses, offices and commercial moves. Its moving support can include packing and loading, furniture disassembly and reassembly, and short- or long-term storage for items not moving immediately.
Local moving · Long-distance moving · Packing and loading
Halifax moving companies are in line with the Nova Scotia benchmark
Featured moving companies in Halifax have a median FiveBest Score™ of 79/100, compared with 77/100 for featured moving companies across Nova Scotia.
Comparison based on profiles currently featured by FiveBest in this category with an available FiveBest Score™.
How we researched Moving Companies in Halifax
FiveBest reviews publicly available information for Moving Companies serving Halifax.
- Google rating and review history
- Documented services
- Years in business when available
- Halifax and surrounding service coverage
- Business website and online presence
- Independent reputation signals when available
Research last updated: September 2026
Typical Moving Service Price Ranges
Moving costs vary according to distance, property size, number of movers, access, packing requirements, specialty items, travel time, storage needs and the moving date.
- Two movers + truck $120–$180/hr
- Three movers + truck $170–$260/hr
- Local apartment move $500–$1,500
- House move $1,200–$4,000+
- Packing services $80–$150/hr
Common Services
- Local moving in Halifax
- Residential moving in Halifax
- Apartment and condo moving in Halifax
- Packing and unpacking services in Halifax
- Furniture moving in Halifax
- Office and commercial moving in Halifax
How to Choose a moving company in Halifax
Compare moving companies in Halifax for local residential moves, apartment and condo moves, packing and unpacking, furniture handling, office relocations, specialty or heavy items, short-term storage and other moving needs. FiveBest helps users compare selected movers serving Halifax.
Compare moving companies in Halifax for local moves, apartment and house moves, packing, furniture handling, office moves, specialty items and storage.
Confirm the mover’s insurance and the valuation coverage available for your belongings.
Look for recent patterns involving punctuality, damage, fees and customer service.
Check whether the quote is binding or estimated and exactly what is included.
Ask whether travel time, stairs, heavy items or packing materials cost extra.
Choose a mover suited to local, long-distance, packing or specialty-item needs.
Confirm availability for your moving date and the expected arrival window.
What Affects Moving Costs
- Distance
- Home/apartment size
- Number of movers required
- Stairs/elevator access
- Packing services
- Specialty/heavy items
- Travel time
- Storage requirements
- Moving date / peak season
Questions to Ask a Mover
- Is the quote binding or estimated?
- Is travel time included?
- Is there a minimum number of hours?
- Are stairs or heavy-item fees extra?
- What insurance or valuation coverage is included?
- Are packing materials included?
- What happens if something is damaged?
Frequently Asked Questions
Moving costs depend on the size of the move, distance, number of movers, access, travel time, packing, heavy or specialty items, storage requirements and the moving date. Ask for a written quote that explains minimum charges and extra fees.
The appropriate crew size depends on the amount of furniture and boxes, property size, stairs or elevators, walking distance to the truck and the time available for the move.
Many movers offer full or partial packing, unpacking and packing materials. Confirm what is included, how materials are charged and whether fragile or specialty items require additional preparation.
Ask the moving company what business insurance and valuation or loss-and-damage coverage applies to your move, what exclusions exist and how claims are handled.
Some movers charge for travel time, minimum hours, stairs, long carries, elevators, heavy items, packing materials or other conditions. Confirm all potential fees in writing before booking.
Compare recent reviews, documented services, pricing method, minimum hours, travel fees, insurance and valuation coverage, equipment, crew size, cancellation terms and damage-claim procedures.