Laval sits on Île Jésus, separated from Montreal by the Rivière des Prairies and connected by a handful of bridges that all congest at predictable times. That geography is the single biggest factor in a Laval move: the loading is usually straightforward, and the schedule lives or dies on the crossing.
Most of Laval is postwar and later suburban development — detached and semi-detached homes with driveways, garages and ground-level access. That makes it far kinder to move than a Plateau walk-up. The exception is the condo growth around Chomedey and Centropolis, which brings Montreal-style elevator booking and loading-dock rules to the suburbs.
Areas we serve in Laval
What to know about moving in Laval
The bridges set the schedule
Laval connects to Montreal via the Médéric-Martin (A-15), Papineau-Leblanc (A-19), Pie-IX, Viau and Lachapelle bridges. All of them back up heavily during weekday rush hours, and a loaded truck sitting in traffic is billable time. Montreal–Laval moves are best started early, and mid-morning crossings are usually worth the wait over a 4pm departure.
Driveway access makes most Laval moves faster
Across Vimont, Sainte-Rose, Fabreville and Duvernay, the truck usually parks in or directly beside the driveway with a short, level carry to the door. No borough permit, no staircase negotiation. This is the main reason a Laval house move often costs less in labour hours than a smaller Montreal apartment.
Chomedey and Centropolis towers work like downtown
The newer condo developments around Centropolis and along Le Carrefour have reserved loading bays, service elevators that must be booked, and management offices that require proof of insurance before move-in day. Treat these like a downtown Montreal high-rise, not like a Laval bungalow.
Most Laval moves are family-sized
Laval draws households leaving Montreal for more space, so the typical job is a 3-to-5-bedroom house rather than a one-bedroom apartment — often including a garage, a basement and a shed. Those three add more volume than people estimate, and they are the most common reason a quote comes in low.
Common questions about moving in Laval
How long does a Montreal to Laval move take?
The drive itself is 20 to 45 minutes depending on the bridge and the hour. The move overall is usually a single day; what varies is the loading end, since a Montreal walk-up takes considerably longer to empty than a Laval house takes to fill.
Do I need a parking permit in Laval?
Usually not. Most Laval addresses have private driveway space that fits a moving truck. Permits become relevant for condo buildings with designated loading zones, where the building rather than the city controls access.
Which Laval sectors do you serve?
All of them — Chomedey, Sainte-Rose, Vimont, Duvernay, Laval-des-Rapides, Pont-Viau, Fabreville, Sainte-Dorothée, Auteuil, Laval-Ouest, Saint-François and Saint-Vincent-de-Paul.