Top 5 Moving Companies
in Barrie
We compared 5 Moving Companies serving Barrie, Ontario using publicly available business information, including customer reputation, local presence and documented services. Across the businesses featured here, documented specialties include Residential moving, Packing and unpacking, and Commercial moving.
★ Barrie’s featured moving companies have the highest score among the nearby FiveBest markets compared.
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Shark Moving lists Barrie among its Ontario service locations and maintains a dedicated Barrie moving page. Its documented moving services include house, apartment and condo relocations, office and commercial moves, packing and unpacking, plus last-minute moving. Its quote process also describes furniture wrapping, disassembly and reassembly.
Residential moving · Office and commercial moving · Packing and unpacking
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Barrie & Central Ontario provides local residential and commercial moving in Barrie, alongside packing, unpacking and on-site climate-controlled storage. Its location page also documents apartment and condo moves, senior transitions, internal furniture moving and long-distance relocations.
Local residential moving · Commercial moving · Packing and unpacking
Zeus Moving operates from 13 Round Leaf Ct in Barrie and documents house, office, furniture, piano and pool-table moves, along with packing and storage. Its Barrie service page also describes home transitions, workspace relocations, packing and unwanted-item clearing; the company states that it provides 24/7 service.
Residential moving · Office relocation · Packing and unpacking
Vital Movers Barrie provides residential, commercial and long-distance moving, plus packing, for moves to or from Barrie. Its local residential service specifically covers apartment and condominium relocations and describes using furniture pads and stretch wrap to protect furniture during transport.
Residential moving · Commercial moving · Long-distance moving
AMJ’s Barrie branch at 230 Bayview Drive handles local and long-distance home moves, office relocations, packing and storage. Its location page also documents U.S. and international moving support, plus custom crating for fragile, valuable or unusually sized items when a standard household move needs added handling.
Local and long-distance home moving · Office relocations · Packing and protection services
Barrie moving companies lead nearby FiveBest markets
Featured moving companies in Barrie have a median FiveBest Score™ of 80/100, compared with 81/100 for featured moving companies across Ontario.
Among nearby FiveBest markets, those in Newmarket (79/100) and Aurora (74/100) score below Barrie.
Comparison based on profiles currently featured by FiveBest in this category with an available FiveBest Score™.
How we researched Moving Companies in Barrie
FiveBest reviews publicly available information for Moving Companies serving Barrie.
- Google rating and review history
- Documented services
- Years in business when available
- Barrie 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 Barrie
- Residential moving in Barrie
- Apartment and condo moving in Barrie
- Packing and unpacking services in Barrie
- Furniture moving in Barrie
- Office and commercial moving in Barrie
How to Choose a moving company in Barrie
Compare moving companies in Barrie 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 Barrie.
Compare moving companies in Barrie 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.
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