Furniture Dolly & Equipment Rental in Montreal

Essential Moving Equipment for a DIY Move

At minimum, you need a two-wheel hand truck (dolly) for stacked boxes and a four-wheel furniture dolly for heavy items like dressers and appliances. Add moving straps, furniture pads or blankets, and a set of ratchet straps for securing items in the truck. A shoulder dolly — two-person lifting straps — is a game-changer for heavy items up Montreal walk-up stairs.

Optional but helpful: a mattress bag, a stair-climbing dolly for fridges, and plastic stretch wrap for keeping drawers shut and protecting upholstery. The right equipment turns a gruelling move into a manageable one.

Where to Rent Moving Equipment in Montreal

U-Haul locations across Montreal rent dollies ($10-$15/day), furniture pads ($10/dozen), and appliance dollies ($15-$20/day). Home Depot on Sainte-Catherine or in Marché Central rents similar equipment plus stair-climbing dollies. Lou-Tec, a Quebec chain with locations in Ville Saint-Laurent and on Papineau, offers professional-grade equipment at competitive rates.

If you're already renting a truck from U-Haul or Budget, bundle your equipment rental for a discount. Some locations offer a "mover's package" with dolly, pads, and straps included. Call ahead to confirm availability — on busy weekends and around July 1st, equipment sells out fast.

Buying vs Renting: What Makes Sense

A basic hand truck costs $50-$80 at Canadian Tire or Home Depot and lasts for years. If you move every couple of years — as many Montreal renters do with the July 1st lease cycle — buying pays for itself after two moves. Moving blankets ($8-$15 each) are also worth owning since they double as drop cloths for painting.

Specialty items like appliance dollies and shoulder straps are better rented unless you move frequently. Return everything clean and on time to avoid late fees — most places charge a full extra day if you're even an hour late.