Condo and Apartment Movers Who Handle the Building, Not Just the Boxes
Condo moves are won or lost before the truck shows up. If the elevator isn't booked, the certificate of insurance isn't on file, or the loading dock window gets missed, the move slows down and the clock keeps running. MD Moving treats the building's requirements as part of the job, not an afterthought.
Elevator booking, done before move day
Most towers require the freight or service elevator to be booked through property management or the concierge, often with padding installed and a fixed window you can't run past. Either you or MD Moving can book it, but it has to be locked in ahead of time. Tell us your building's process and we'll confirm the window lines up with when the crew actually arrives.
Certificate of insurance for your property manager
Almost every condo and apartment building asks for a certificate of insurance naming the building or property management company as certificate holder before they'll release the elevator or loading dock. MD Moving supplies this in advance so it's already on file at the front desk - not something you're scrambling to request the morning of your move.
Loading dock windows and tight service corridors
Buildings that share a loading dock between multiple movers and deliveries run on tight time slots, and running past yours can mean waiting behind the next booking. We plan load order and truck positioning around whatever window the building assigns, and we're realistic with you about how much that window needs to cover.
- Service corridors and freight elevators are often narrower than a house doorway - large furniture may need to come apart to fit.
- Elevator interiors and hallway floors get protective padding before anything moves through them.
- Guest parking or a designated loading spot is confirmed ahead of time so the truck isn't circling the block.
What it costs to move a condo or apartment
The rate is the same as any residential move: a crew of 2 movers at $165 per hour, with a 3 hour minimum, and an extra mover available at $55 per hour. A studio or one-bedroom condo often has less to move than a house, but building logistics - elevator waits, dock windows, longer walks from the unit to the truck - can add time a house move wouldn't need.
Booking checklist for a condo or apartment move
- Confirm your building's elevator booking process and lead time.
- Get the certificate of insurance requirement from your property manager, if any.
- Check the loading dock hours and whether it's shared with other bookings.
- Measure doorways and hallway width for any oversized furniture.
- Confirm visitor or loading zone parking for the truck.
Good to know
Who books the elevator for a condo move?
Either you or MD Moving can book it, but it has to be arranged in advance with the property manager or concierge. Tell us your building's booking process and we'll confirm the window works with your crew's arrival time.
What is a certificate of insurance and do I need one?
Most condo buildings require a certificate of insurance naming the building as certificate holder before they'll release the elevator or loading dock. MD Moving provides this in advance so it's on file before move day.
What if the loading dock is shared with other movers or deliveries that day?
We work within whatever time window the building assigns. If the dock is tightly scheduled, we plan the load order and truck positioning around it so we don't run past our slot.
Will you protect the elevator interior and hallway floors?
Yes. Elevator pads and floor protection are part of a condo move - narrow service corridors and finished lobbies don't leave room for shortcuts.
Ready to book your move?
Tell us your building and elevator window, and get an estimate before you book the freight elevator.