Moving Montreal-Magog

Since October 9, 2002, the township of Magog, the village of Somerville and the town of Magog have been combined to form the new Town of Magog.

The City, which now has 26,560 citizens, has a balanced and diversified economy. There are dynamic and prestigious companies working at the industrial, commercial, technological and tourist levels, many of which shine on the national and international stages.

In 2012, the City of Magog carried out a strategic plan exercise that enabled it to establish its vision and the directions it wishes to take by 2030.

While you have taken the first steps for your move from Montreal to Magog, it is high time to tackle the most crucial: choosing a mover!

• Choose your moving company:

Compare prices and services of movers can quickly become complicated: difficult to navigate between the different prices offered, sometimes for different services and the many options included or not. Besides, unlike restaurants or hotels, it is sometimes difficult to find reliable customers on companies to move. It is not very easy to have an accurate idea of ​​the quality-price ratio you will find with each provider.

Moving from Montreal to Magog, Moving Downtown wishes to simplify your life: with a single guaranteed volume calculation, we offer you several quotes from professional movers and completely transparent prices. The prices and options offered are indicated, to the nearest box, to allow you to choose quickly, assisted by an advisor dedicated to you.

To ensure their professionalism, each partner moving company must present us with the administrative documents that attest to their seriousness and legality.

The opinion of former customers is also visible so that you can be assured before this great event!

Do not hesitate to contact Moving Downtown approximately two months before your moving date to compare quotes and book with the mover of your choice. Warning! If you move into high season, that is to say between June and August, and it is advisable to make this process at least three months in advance due to high demand.

• Sort through your belongings:

Before your mover calculates the volume of your move, it can be very interesting to sort through your belongings! Indeed, if you want to get rid of furniture or objects that you no longer use, this will reduce your volume and, therefore, the price of your estimate. You will also waste less time putting everything in your new home. To get rid of your cellar or your attic, several solutions are available: donations to your relatives or associations, sale at fairs to everything or on the Internet…

• Moving planning: 1 month before moving?

Only a few weeks left before the move! Even if you start to crumble under the boxes, don’t forget to finish with some important steps:

• The parking request:

Sometimes the moving truck cannot park in front of your house. You must then have a parking request. It is to be carried out at least fifteen days in advance, at the town hall or the police station of your municipality. While its price may vary depending on the City, it is often free.

The good news is that by entrusting the organization of your move from Montreal to Magog, our team of Moving Downtown will manage this request for you!

• Make changes of address:

Do not forget to communicate your new address to the various administrative services essential to your daily life: your bank, your Internet provider, etc.

Perhaps you are already overloading the administrative procedures to be done in addition to your move? Please don’t panic, and our partner will take care of everything for you, free of charge! Talk to your Moving Downtown advisor.

• Ensure your new home:

Contact the insurance of your choice for your new accommodation. This step is required by law and very important. As with the moving quotes, do not hesitate to compare those of the different insurers in Magog.

• Unplug the fridge:

Remember to start using the food stored in your freezer. Because you will soon have to unplug it, as well as your fridge, at least 24 or even 48 hours before your move. Indeed, these will not be plugged into the truck. And if they are not defrosted upstream, all your boxes will risk being soaked during the journey! It is unnecessary to unplug these devices a month in advance. Two or three days will be more than enough.

What to do on moving day?

It’s the big day, the moving day when you move from Montreal to Magog! You waited impatiently and maybe with a little stress! This is the last stretch before taking possession of your new home. There are still a few things to do!

Read your meters: water, gas, electricity

Don’t forget to read your meters before leaving. This will allow you to open the new meters at your arrival address confidently by calling your energy supplier.

• Do a little cleaning:

Once your accommodation is empty, do not hesitate to do a little cleaning. After the mess caused by the move, a little vacuuming and household products will arrive the new occupants more pleasant and the eventual owner satisfied! You might as well leave with a good impression, especially in the case of an inventory and a deposit to be recovered!

• Guide the movers:

It seems obvious, but it is nevertheless very important! Movers don’t know your furniture and how you organize it. On departure and arrival, let them know the planned locations for each of your goods. They will install them as closely as possible to your expectations, to avoid additional work after their departure. Do not hesitate to offer them water, a snack or a snack: these little touches are always much appreciated!