Domestic Container Service



When you move with Hoyt's Moving & Storage Ltd., you have the choice of shipping your household by van or container service. In 1974, United introduced domestic container service to the Canadian industry. Today, with nearly 1,000 containers we continue to be the leader in domestic container moving.

Twenty-five years of experience go into every container we build. Constructing them ourselves is another way we ensure they provide the security and service you expect.

Containers offer some unique benefits and you and our moving consultant may decide that container service is best suited to your move.

Exclusive use: your own personal moving vault with your possessions separate from other shipments in your own Sanitized container.
Flexible delivery: expedited or delayed delivery, you choose the delivery that suits you best. Less handling: perfect for short-term storage situations because we store your shipment right in the container in which it was loaded. No extra unloading and loading, less handling, less risk of accidental damage.

Custom Crating

Sometimes, specialized crating is required for the safe protection of large, fragile breakables such as stained-glass windows, marble tabletops, and chandeliers. These items need the special care and attention that can only be provided by custom crating. Wooden crates are constructed by our crews to the exact specifications required to protect your delicate valuables.

Be sure to point these items out to our moving consultant and ask for details about having them crated.

Clean, Secure Storage

Hoyt's Moving & Storage Ltd. has the warehouse facilities to safely store your household goods in a clean, safe environment. Storage can be arranged on a short-term basis, or for longer periods, depending on your requirements.

Shipments in storage are palletized to keep them secure and separate from one another. We can also arrange for you to have access to your stored goods anytime that's convenient for you.

Protective Wrapping

When you move with Hoyt's Moving & Storage Ltd., each piece of furniture is wrapped in clean quilted pads before it is loaded into the van or container. It will travel with this protective padding and will not be unwrapped until it is safely delivered inside your new home.

For additional protection, upholstered furniture is first covered in a layer of plastic before it is padded. This extra layer protects furniture from soiling and dampness.

Sanitize Protection

United care means we'll look after the physical well-being of your possessions. But it means more than that. We know that it is just as important to protect your property from the hazards you can't always see. That's why we treat all of our vans and containers, as well as our furniture pads, with the Sanitize™ process.

Sanitize is the trademark for a clean, fresh environment for your belongings: no mildew, mold, insects or unpleasant odors. Licensed exclusively to United Van Lines in the moving industry, Sanitize ensures your possessions receive the best of care.

Packing & Unpacking

Proper packing and preparation of your household possessions is vital to ensure a successful move. You have invested a lot of care and money in your belongings. When you move them, you want to be certain they will arrive safely. The best way to do that is to ensure they are packed properly, using the best available materials.

A trained and experienced packing team from Hoyt's Moving & Storage Ltd. brings to your home the materials that provide the finest protection. They also bring the skills and techniques developed over many years in the business, reinforced with regular training.

If you choose to do your own packing, please be aware that, if any damage occurs, responsibility will be difficult to establish especially where there is no visible damage to the outside of the carton. To properly prepare yourself, why not order a copy of our Do-it-Yourself Packing Guide.

Our unpacking services are designed to provide the right kind of help, when you want it. Once you've arrived at your new home, you don't want a crew of movers fussing with the placement of dishes and linens. You want them to move you in, and then leave you to get yourself settled.

So we'll unpack the cartons and place their contents on a table or countertop near their final resting place. This allows you to clean shelves and get things organized before you put them away. You tell us where things will go, and we'll unpack and place them nearby.

And after unpacking is complete, we'll remove all the cartons and packing materials so you won't have to worry about disposing of them.

Office Relocation

The key to every office relocation is efficiency, with a minimum of disruption to the operation of the office.

The key to every successful office relocation is efficiency with minimum disruption. Hoyt's Moving & Storage Ltd. is fully capable of managing office moves, locally or long-distance. Our moving consultant will work in partnership with your office staff to plan and organize the entire process.

Our crews are fully trained in all traditional aspects of office moving, and we have specialists on staff to handle even the most complex office situations.

Through our Specialty Service Division, we handle preparation, transportation, reinstallation and diagnostic testing of most electronic office machines such as photocopiers, fax machines, etc.

Should your office contain modular furniture, we have many staff members trained in dismantling and reassembling most of the major brands.

Records Management, Warehousing and Distribution

Hoyt's Moving & Storage Ltd. offers records management services for the secure storage, retrieval, transportation and computerized control of your most sensitive documents. Secure warehouse with stringent security standards on-line tracking and inventory control complete confidentiality fully bonded personnel.

Added Value Services

In addition to being experts in the physical handling of your move, Hoyt's Moving & Storage Ltd. specialize in the support services that help make your move smoother and more relaxed. We have developed a series of added-value services to lighten the load of relocating.
Before the move, we help you get ready. Our Moving Guide and Pocket Guide to Moving take you through a step-by-step method of planning and organizing your move. We also offer an exclusive Neighborhoods package full of helpful information to acquaint you with your new community before you move. Why not order a free copy of our Moving Guide and Pocket Guide to Moving?

During the busy time of moving, we help you stay organized with the most comprehensive library of moving tips in the industry today.

After the relocation, our New Horizons package will help you personalize your new home with discounts and special offers on a range of goods and services. We also help you get settled with an at-home visit by a Welcome Wagon hostess.

Why not order a free copy of our New Horizons Package?

To order any of the above mentioned materials simply click here.

United member companies are the only movers in Canada who can offer you free AIR MILES® reward miles.
Click here for a full description of Hoyt's AIR MILES reward miles offer.

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