Movers in Oshawa, Ontario
MD Moving sends crews east from Richmond Hill into Oshawa for student moves near Ontario Tech University and Durham College, new-build homes in north Oshawa, and older properties near the downtown core. The hourly rate is published on this page whether you're moving a dorm room or a four-bedroom house.
Student moves near Ontario Tech and Durham College
September and late April are the crunch weeks around Ontario Tech and Durham College - everyone tries to move on the same handful of days, and crews book up fast. If you know your lease end date or your semester start date, book early. A dorm room or a shared student house is usually a short, low-volume job that fits close to the 3 hour minimum, so it's an affordable way to get a professional crew instead of relying on friends and a rented van during the busiest week of the year.
$165 per hour, 2-person crew. We do not guarantee same-day availability during peak student-move weeks - the honest advice is to book as soon as your move date is confirmed, not the week before.
North Oshawa new builds vs. downtown homes
North Oshawa has newer subdivisions with wide driveways and straightforward truck access. Downtown Oshawa has older homes - narrower lots, sometimes street parking only, and houses that were built before modern staircases and doorways were standard. Both are priced the same hourly way, because the honest answer is that the house determines the hours, not the neighbourhood's reputation.
- New-build north Oshawa moves are usually faster - clear driveway access helps
- Downtown homes sometimes need street parking arranged in advance
- Student moves benefit from booking two to three weeks ahead of peak semester dates
Adding a mover for a bigger house
A four-bedroom north Oshawa home moves faster with a third crew member. That's an extra $55 per hour, added only if you want it - we don't upsell it by default. A studio or single-room student move almost never needs it.
The drive east from Richmond Hill
We're based at 10330 Yonge St, Unit 1 in Richmond Hill. Oshawa is the furthest of our four regular Durham stops, and we're upfront about that in scheduling rather than pretending it's a short hop. The only charge beyond the hourly rate is for heavy items over 250 lbs - a piano, a safe, a pool table, oversized furniture - and that's confirmed with you before booking.
Good to know
Do you move students near Ontario Tech and Durham College?
Yes. Dorm rooms and shared student houses are common jobs for us, especially in September and late April. We recommend booking as early as your move date is known, since those weeks get busy.
Can I get same-day movers in Oshawa during the September rush?
We don't guarantee same-day availability, especially during peak student-move weeks. Booking a few weeks ahead is the honest way to make sure a crew is available for your date.
Do you move new-build homes in north Oshawa?
Yes, priced the same hourly way as any other home in Oshawa. New-build driveway access often makes these moves faster.
Is a downtown Oshawa heritage home more expensive to move?
The hourly rate is the same everywhere. Older downtown homes can take longer because of narrower stairs or limited street parking, which shows up as more hours, not a different rate.
Ready to book your move?
Get an hourly estimate for your Oshawa student, north-end or downtown move before you book.