Plan for winter
Clear and salt your walks and steps the day before. Leave room by the door for snow boots. Ask your mover how things get covered in snow. Winter moving tips →
Free moving quotes. Easy booking. · Winnipeg and surrounding area
Choose Your Next Move Wisely. Quotes from partner movers, side by side.
One request. Quotes from up to 6 partner movers (fewer if fewer partners serve your area and date), side by side. You pick.
Take the 1-minute moving check
- Free quotes
- One form, up to 6 quotes
- You pick the mover
Moves you can get quotes for
Residential moves
Houses, apartments and condos. From the old place to the new one. Apartment & condo moves →
Small & local moves
A few rooms or a few big items across town. Small jobs welcome in the request. Small moves →
Loading & unloading
Got your own truck or container? Ask for quotes on loading or unloading help.
Furniture moving
Couches, beds, dressers and more. List big pieces so movers can quote accurately.
Packing help
Want a hand with boxes? Ask for packing in your quote request. Packing help →
Why Checkmate
- One formFill it out once. We send it to up to 6 partner movers (fewer if fewer partners serve your area and date), so you don’t have to call around.
- LocalBased in Winnipeg, for moves in Winnipeg and surrounding area.
- Free quotesQuotes are free. Compare them side by side, with no pressure to book.
- Simple booking feeQuotes are free. If you book, you pay Checkmate a booking fee of 12% of the quote (minimum $50), by card. Your mover takes the same amount off your move total.
How it works
- Reach outFill out the quote form below. It takes a couple of minutes.
- Compare quotesTell us what's moving and where. We send your request to up to 6 partner movers and you see their quotes side by side.
- Book your pickPay the booking fee by card to lock it in. Your mover does the move and collects the rest on moving day.
What to expect on move day
- Your mover arrivesYour mover confirms the plan with you. Walk them through what's going.
- Ask about protectionAsk your mover how furniture is wrapped and covered, especially in rain or snow.
- Load upPoint out fragile boxes and heavy pieces before loading starts.
- Unload and checkLabel boxes by room so things land where you want them. Check everything over before your mover leaves.
Have questions about getting quotes? Add them in the notes on the quote form.
Get free quotes
Fill this out once and we send your request to up to 6 partner movers. The more you tell us, the more accurate the quotes.
Rather email? Send your move details to quotes@checkmatemoving.ca and we will get back to you.
- Free quotes, no pressure to book
- Up to 6 quotes, side by side
- Winnipeg & surrounding area
Winnipeg moving tips
Short, practical stuff that makes move day go smoother.
Book the elevator early
Condos and apartments often need the service elevator booked. Do it at both ends as soon as you have a date. Ask about move-in hours and padding rules.
Measure doorways
Measure doors, halls, and stairwells at the new place. Then measure your biggest pieces. It saves a lot of guesswork on the day.
Label every box
Write the room and what's inside on the side, not just the top. Mark fragile boxes clearly. Keep one "open first" box per room.
Sort out truck parking
Save a spot close to the door at both ends. Check for street parking bans, snow routes, and any building rules on loading zones.
Watch month-end
Lots of leases turn over at the end of the month. If you can be flexible on dates, ask about a mid-month move.
Transfer your utilities
Set up hydro, gas, internet, and water at the new place before move day. A warm, lit house is a lot easier to move into in January.
Pack an essentials bag
Meds, chargers, documents, keys, a change of clothes, toilet paper, and snacks. Keep it with you, not on the truck.
Common questions
How much will my move cost?
It depends on how much you're moving, the distance, stairs, and how long it takes. Quotes are free. Partner movers quote based on what you tell us, so more detail means more accurate quotes.
Are quotes really free?
Yes. Asking for quotes costs nothing and there's no pressure to book. If you book, the booking fee is 12% of the quote (minimum $50), paid by card.
What areas do you cover?
Winnipeg and surrounding area. Not sure your spot is covered? Send a quote request and ask in the notes.
How far ahead should I book?
As early as you can, especially for month-end and summer dates. If your move is coming up fast, still reach out. Send your request early so partner movers can quote on your date.
What about rain or snow?
Moves go ahead in Winnipeg weather. Ask the movers quoting your move how they protect furniture in rain or snow.
Can I get quotes for a small move?
Yes. A few rooms or a few big pieces, just say so in your request.
Service area
Quotes for moves in Winnipeg and surrounding area. Not sure your spot is covered? Just ask.
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