Planning
Apartment moving guide for Hamilton and Burlington
5 min read
Apartment moves live or die on logistics. The packing is smaller than a house move, but the building rules, elevator windows and parking make timing everything.
Book the building first
- Reserve the service elevator at both buildings — many require two weeks' notice.
- Ask about loading dock hours and whether a certificate of insurance is needed.
- Confirm where the truck can legally park, and how far the walk is.
- Check whether your building restricts move-ins on weekends.
Why bins move faster in a building
Identical, stackable bins load onto a dolly four high and roll straight into the elevator. Mixed cardboard sizes don't stack squarely, tip in transit, and take extra trips. On a timed elevator booking, that difference is real.
Two people with a dolly and stacked bins can clear a 1 bedroom in about three elevator runs.
Need the bins?
Reusable moving bins delivered across Hamilton & Burlington — $5 per bin the first week, $1.50 each extra week, delivery and pickup included.
How many bins for an apartment
- Studio or bachelor: 10 to 15 bins.
- 1 bedroom: around 20 bins.
- 2 bedroom: around 30 to 40 bins.
- Add a few if you have a den, a lot of books, or a well-stocked kitchen.
Delivery and pickup at an apartment
We deliver on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Give us the buzzer code or a spot to leave the bins at your booking, and tell us the same for pickup at your new address. Stack the empties inside your door and request pickup when you're unpacked.
Common questions
How many bins do I need for a 1 bedroom apartment?
Around 20 bins covers a typical 1 bedroom, including the kitchen and closet. A studio usually needs 10 to 15.
Can bins be delivered to an apartment building?
Yes. We deliver to apartments and condos across Hamilton and Burlington on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Just leave buzzer or concierge instructions when you book.
Do I have to be home for delivery or pickup?
Not usually. Most customers leave instructions for a lobby, porch or hallway drop, and stack the empty bins in the same place for pickup.
Book your moving bins
Delivered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays across Hamilton and Burlington. Pack at your own pace, then request pickup when you're done.
Keep reading
Planning
Moving packing checklist: what to do each week
A four-week plan that turns packing from a panic into a routine.
Room by room
How to pack a kitchen for moving
Plates on edge, glasses upright, pantry sealed — the order that prevents breakages.
Technique
How to pack fragile items so nothing breaks
The three-layer rule: cushion the base, isolate each item, fill every gap.