Moving tips
Moving Tips for Condo or Apartment Living
By TLC Moving & Storage · Published 17 July 2020
Moving out of or into a condo or apartment building comes with its own moving tips: speak with the building superintendent, reserve the moving room, book the service elevator, and be mindful of the parking situation.
How a building changes your move
The size of your building, and profile of people in your building also need to be factored into your move. If you’re in a low-rise condo with five or less floors, occupied by an older, working demographic, you could decide to pick a moving day and time that is within the nine to five work week.
However, if you’re moving out of or into a busy high rise apartment occupied with many students who are less tied to a structured schedule, then your move will likely need a little more planning.
Book these before moving day:
Speak with the building superintendent
Reserve the building’s “moving room” for your big day
Book out the service elevator
Be mindful of the parking situation
1. Speak with the building superintendent
You’ll want to speak with your building superintendent well in advance of your move to let them know first, that you’re moving out of the building. It’s to your advantage to let them know your exact moving day, to see whether there will be things happening in the building that day, such as other people moving out or into the building, building maintenance or renovations, etc.
You’re best to select a day with fewer things happening so that the elevator us more readily available, and the lobby is clear, etc. If the new unit has no room for everything, storage is an option.
2. What the building’s “moving room” is for
If you’re in a larger building there’ll likely be a space just off to the side of the lobby, which can be used as a party room, lounge, or a “moving room”. If you can, a great moving tip would be to reserve this room for the day of your move.
You can use this room to temporarily place a few of your items as your movers (or friends/family) pack and ready the truck.
3. Book out the service elevator
This moving tip will make your life SO much easier. Is there a service elevator in your building? If yes, then reserve it for the day of your move. Having a dedicated elevator for your move will make your life SO Much easier, and the move will go so much faster than if you had to wait for the regular elevator to become available.
4. Be mindful of the parking situation
Many apartment and condo buildings, particularly the larger building in the downtown core, will have pretty strict regulations when it comes to parking and building accessibility. Remember that you don’t want your move to disrupt your old or new neighbours, so be sure to check with the building manager to see where you can temporarily park your moving truck.
You should also check with the city. The last thing you want on your moving day is a parking ticket or worse, to get towed.
Questions about moving with TLC
When should I talk to my building superintendent about a move?
You’ll want to speak with your building superintendent well in advance of your move to let them know first, that you’re moving out of the building. It’s to your advantage to let them know your exact moving day, to see whether there will be things happening in the building that day, such as other people moving out or into the building, building maintenance or renovations, etc.
Should I book the service elevator for my move?
This moving tip will make your life SO much easier. Is there a service elevator in your building? If yes, then reserve it for the day of your move.
Where can a moving truck park at a condo?
Many apartment and condo buildings, particularly the larger building in the downtown core, will have pretty strict regulations when it comes to parking and building accessibility. Remember that you don’t want your move to disrupt your old or new neighbours, so be sure to check with the building manager to see where you can temporarily park your moving truck.
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