Moving Company in Burnaby
As an experienced full-service moving provider in BC, we help individuals, families, and businesses experience a stress-free move into, out of, or within Burnaby.
Moving in Burnaby, BC: Metro Vancouver Precision & Full-Service Logistics
Burnaby sits at the geographic centre of Metro Vancouver, bordered by Vancouver to the west, New Westminster to the south, and Coquitlam to the east. With a population exceeding 250,000, it is one of Canada’s most densely populated municipalities and one of BC’s most significant business and technology hubs. Home to SFU’s Burnaby Mountain campus, BCIT, a major BC Hydro campus, and the regional headquarters of dozens of national and multinational corporations, Burnaby is an important city.
For movers, Burnaby presents a uniquely demanding set of challenges. The city’s topography ranges from steep hillside neighbourhoods on Burnaby Mountain and Capitol Hill to the flat, densely built corridors of Metrotown and Brentwood. High-rise towers are everywhere, which means elevator bookings, loading bay restrictions, complex strata rules, and the kind of urban density that can make parking a truck a logistical puzzle. Our teams have navigated every building type and neighbourhood Burnaby has to offer, and we bring that experience to every move.
Residential Moving in Burnaby, BC
Burnaby’s residential market has transformed dramatically over the past decade. The Metrotown, Brentwood, and Lougheed corridors have seen wave after wave of high-rise development, while established single-family neighbourhoods in South Burnaby, Buckingham Heights, and the slopes of Burnaby Mountain continue to attract families looking for more space. Each area demands a different approach.
High-Rise Condominiums & Towers
Burnaby has some of the tallest and most densely concentrated residential towers in Metro Vancouver, particularly in the Metrotown and Brentwood Town Centre areas. Moving in or out of a high-rise requires advance coordination with building management: elevator padding and booking, move-in time slots (often restricted to business hours or specific weekday windows), loading zone permits, and proof of liability insurance. Our team handles all of this pre-move coordination so you don’t lose a precious time slot over a missed form. We arrive with proper moving pads, floor protection, and corner guards to meet the building’s requirements and protect your home.
Burnaby Mountain & Capitol Hill
The steep residential streets of Burnaby Mountain, particularly around SFU and the UniverCity community, present real logistical challenges. Narrow roads, switchbacks, and limited turnaround space mean that large moving trucks cannot always reach the front door. Our team assesses access routes in advance and uses appropriately sized vehicles where necessary, sometimes staging loads from a main road and shuttling to the home with smaller trucks. Capitol Hill and the streets above Hastings similarly require careful vehicle and crew planning.
Established South Burnaby Neighbourhoods
Areas like Buckingham Heights, Deer Lake Park, and South Slope offer larger single-family homes on quiet streets — but mature trees, narrow lots, and tight driveways can still present challenges for truck access and furniture manoeuvring. Our crews are experienced in protecting landscaping while managing large moves from multi-storey family homes.
Commercial Moving in Burnaby, BC
Burnaby is one of Metro Vancouver’s most important commercial real estate markets. Metrotown and Brentwood are major retail and mixed-use centres, while the Burnaby Lake and Still Creek business parks are home to numerous technology companies, media firms, and professional services offices. The city is also a significant industrial zone, with warehousing and manufacturing operations in the Boundary Road and Norland Avenue corridors.
Our commercial moving teams in Burnaby specialize in office relocations and commercial furniture installation. We understand that a commercial move isn’t just about moving boxes — it’s about minimizing the disruption to your team and your clients. We offer weekend and after-hours moves, phased relocation planning, and dedicated project managers for large-scale transitions.
Long-Distance Moves to & from Burnaby
Burnaby’s central location in Metro Vancouver makes it both an origin and destination for a significant volume of long-distance moves. Families relocating from the Interior, Okanagan, or other provinces frequently land in Burnaby for its transit connections, employment density, and school options. Others leave Burnaby for more affordable regions of BC or for opportunities elsewhere in Canada.
As a member of United Van Lines, we coordinate long-distance moves from Burnaby to any destination across Canada and the United States. Our services include professional packing and crating, sealed container options, climate-controlled storage, and full customs documentation for cross-border moves. Our Burnaby-area operations are backed by our network of BC locations, ensuring your move is handled by familiar, trusted crews from door to door.
Why Choose Us as Your Burnaby Moving Company?
Burnaby demands movers who know the difference between a Metrotown high-rise and a Capitol Hill heritage home, and who have the processes in place to handle both on the same day. Our depth of experience in Metro Vancouver means we’re never encountering Burnaby for the first time.
120+ Years of Experience, Locally Owned & Operated
As Western Canada’s largest mover, we bring a large fleet, experienced crews, and five BC locations to every job. Our Burnaby-area teams know the buildings, the traffic, the strata rules, and the seasonal challenges, from summer moving season congestion to the ice and standing water that can affect hillside streets in winter.
Full Range of Packing and Moving Services
Packing & Unpacking
Our professional packing crews handle everything from a full household pack to specialty items like artwork, wine collections, and electronics. We use quality materials and proven packing methods to protect your belongings at every stage.
Furniture Assembly & Disassembly
From flat-pack furniture to complex modular office setups, we handle all disassembly and reassembly with the right tools and trained crews.
Long-Term Warehouse Storage
For clients in between properties or managing estate transitions, our temperature-controlled warehouse storage keeps your belongings safe for as long as you need.
Free In-Home or Video Estimates
We offer free, no-obligation estimates — in person or by video — to assess your move accurately before the day arrives. Knowing the scope in advance means the right crew size, the right vehicles, and no surprises on your bill.
Book Your Burnaby Move Today
Whether you’re moving into a Metrotown tower or out of a Burnaby Mountain family home, our team is ready to handle every detail. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation quote.