Owner-operated since 2005 · Call (416) 843-00002131 McCowan Rd, Scarborough, ON M1S 3Y6
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Pallet storage, container unloading and moving across the GTA

Owner-operated from our Scarborough warehouse since 2005. We store skids by the month, sell and store empty skids, unload containers at our dock, and move homes and offices across the GTA and within Canada.

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Routes from our Scarborough warehouseA map of Canada. Routes run from the warehouse at 2131 McCowan Rd in Scarborough to Ottawa, Montréal, Québec City, Thunder Bay, Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. A closer view shows routes across the Greater Toronto Area.MarkhamNorth YorkTorontoPickeringMississaugaRichmond HillAjaxVaughanBramptonOakvilleBurlingtonOur warehouseOttawaMontréalQuébec CityThunder BayWinnipegReginaSaskatoonCalgaryEdmontonVancouverScarborough

Service area: Scarborough, Toronto, North York, Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Pickering, Ajax, Brampton, Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington, plus long-distance moves and freight within Canada, from Québec to Vancouver. Routes are illustrative.

24pallet positions
2truckloads
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Standard 48 × 40 in pallets. Space and price are confirmed in your quote.

Pallets stacked high along a wide aisle in our Scarborough warehouse

Pallet storage

Out of room for stock? We store skids in our warehouse, on racks or on the floor, for a month or for as long as you need. Our crew takes them in, puts them away, and gets them out or delivers them when you call. Need empty skids, or somewhere to keep them? We sell them and store them too.

  • Pallets48 × 40 in, up to 72 in tall
  • TermShort or long term
  • OutPicked up, or delivered by our trucks
  • Empty skidsFor sale, and stored here
About pallet storage
Forklift moving a crated shipment into storage in our warehouse

Container unloading

Your container or trailer comes to our dock and our crew unloads it, floor-loaded or on pallets. Loose cartons go onto skids and get wrapped. Then we store them here or deliver them.

  • Sizes20 ft, 40 ft, 40 ft high cube, trailers
  • LoadingFloor-loaded or palletized
  • ThenStored here or delivered across the GTA
About container unloading
One of our moving trucks with the liftgate down, ready to load

Home and office moving

Moving a house, condo or office? Our own crew and trucks do the whole job: packing, heavy items like pianos, and taking furniture apart and putting it back together. Moving between closing dates? We store your things in the meantime.

  • EstimatesFree. Flat rate for the agreed time, hourly after that
  • OfficesAfter hours and weekends
  • AlsoPacking supplies and junk removal
  • CareWhite-glove: wrapped, padded and strapped. See how
About moving

How a container unload works

From the day you book it to the day your goods go out.

  1. Send the details

    Container or trailer number, arrival date and what's inside.

  2. We unload

    Our crew unloads it. Loose cartons go onto pallets and get wrapped.

  3. We check it in

    We count and label every pallet as it comes off, so you know exactly what's here.

  4. Stored or delivered

    Stored in our warehouse, or delivered by our trucks when you need it.

Our work

Every job is done by our own crew and trucks, out of our Scarborough warehouse. The same small team answers your call, unloads your container, looks after your skids and moves your home.

Pallets stacked high along a wide aisle in our Scarborough warehouse

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What customers say

4.8 on Google · Read all reviews on Google

  • Excellent and professional movers. My appointment was at 9:00 AM, and the movers arrived a few minutes early. They then inspected the items and explained that they would wrap some items to prevent breakage and use tape to repack certain things. They handled everything very carefully. I am truly appreciative and highly recommend this moving company.

    Lisa · Google review

  • I can’t recommend them enough! It was my first time moving and I forgot to book the elevator. Luckily they have many years of experience dealing with situations like this so I felt reassured as we figured out a solution together. They also moved my stuff with a lot of care and made sure that nothing got scratched. I’ll definitely be looking for them if I move again.

    George · Google review

  • Preferred Moving made our move stress-free and seamless. The team was professional, efficient, and handled everything with great care. Highly recommend them for a smooth and reliable moving experience!

    Chubert · Google review

  • Extremely professional and fast. They don’t waste time and are extremely courteous and careful with your belongings. Highly recommend

    Gregory · Google review

  • Highly recommended! Punctual. Very careful with our furniture and fast. Finished the job in time. Very happy with them!

    Carola · Google review

  • Great moving company! Very efficient and fast. Took very good care all our furniture and made sure everything was moved to its property location. Highly recommend!

    Harry · Google review

  • Finished a condo move in less than 2 hours. We packed all the large furniture. 20 minutes to help us move things down, an hour drive to the new location, and 20 minutes to move everything up.

    Peilu · Google review

  • Moved the entire home from a townhouse to a temporary living house. Very satisfied service: quickly, safely and friendly. Highly recommend!

    Limin · Google review

  • Phenomenal service! 🤩 I highly recommend these guys for your moving needs. Professional Detail oriented Trustworthy Honest Punctual Good rates Very good manners 👏

    Tiny Tail Waggers · Google review

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Tell us what you're storing, unloading or moving. We call you back to go over the details and give you a price.

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