🚚 Moving dorms, condos, houses - which type of vehicle should you choose?
When it’s time to move your dorm, condo, or house, choosing the right moving truck for the amount of stuff and the location is very important because it will help save money, reduce running times, and reduce damage to your belongings.
🔹 Evaluate the quantity before choosing a vehicle.
Before booking a moving truck, you should start by clearly estimating the amount of stuff you need to move, because each type of truck has a different size and capacity. If you choose the wrong one, you may not be able to move all your stuff in one go or spend more than necessary.
✅ Things to consider:
Number of personal items
Such as boxes of clothes, books, miscellaneous items, and home decorations.
Quantity and size of furniture
Such as bed (3.5 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet), wardrobe, desk, sofa.
Electrical appliances
such as refrigerators, TVs, washing machines, fansNumber of floors or stairs in the building
Is there an elevator? How many flights of stairs do you have to carry things up?
💡 Simple evaluation example:
Few things, moving dorm → Pickup truck
Evidence: Moving a condo with furniture → Pickup truck with a closed container + 2 workers
Lots of stuff, moving house → Six-wheeled truck + full set of lifting team
📝 Advance assessment helps you choose the most suitable size vehicle, save costs, and finish the transport in one go.
If you are not sure how much stuff you have, we recommend taking pictures of all the stuff and sending them to the service provider for assessment. 📷
🔹 Pickup trucks are suitable for moving to small dorms or condos.
If you are moving a small amount of stuff, such as moving a dorm, condo or small apartment, using a pickup truck is the most economical and convenient option.
✅ Highlights of pickup trucks:
🚙 Easy access to narrow alleys or limited parking spaces
📦 Save money, suitable for those who don’t have a lot of stuff.
💨 Move quickly, no need to waste time waiting for large vehicles.
🔧 Some services offer the option of an open bed, a canvas-covered bed, or a closed box to protect from the sun and rain.
🎯 Who is it suitable for?
Students/working people who move to a small dormitory or condo
No more than 10–15 boxes of household items + small furniture such as a single bed, small table, fan
No large furniture or lots of items
👷 Supplemented by lifting labor:
Pickup trucks can usually hire 1–2 additional workers.
Suitable for those who do not have someone to help carry their belongings up and down from their room.
💡 Pickup trucks are a cost-effective, flexible and sufficient solution for moving small dorms or condos without unnecessary expenses and are also convenient for use in the city or in limited parking spaces.
🔹 Six-wheeled truck, suitable for moving a lot of stuff.
When you have a lot of items or have many large pieces of furniture, such as a 6-foot bed, wardrobe, sofa, dining table, etc., choosing a six-wheel truck to transport goods is the best choice because it can transport a lot of items in one go, reducing transport time and reducing the risk of making multiple trips.
✅ Highlights of the six-wheeled vehicle:
🚛 The loading area is wide and high, allowing you to comfortably transport large or large items.
📦 Ideal for moving an entire house or for families with belongings in multiple rooms.
💪 Supports multiple workers, such as 2-4 people, to help load and unload goods.
🔒 Some cars have a completely enclosed cabinet to protect from the sun, rain, and damage to your belongings.
🎯 Who is it suitable for?
Those who are moving to a single-family home, townhouse, or large house
Customers with large furniture and many electrical appliances
For those who want to move their belongings in one go, without wasting time and money on multiple moves.
📌 Things to consider:
Check the entrance to the house/parking area to see if it can accommodate a six-wheeled vehicle.
If it is a narrow alley or a condo in the city, you may need to consider using a pickup truck instead.
Notify the service provider in advance to accurately assess the size and route.
💡 Six-wheel trucks are the best solution for moving houses with lots of stuff or large items. They help you move quickly, safely, and cost-effectively in one go. They are ideal for those who don’t want to waste time making multiple trips or organizing their stuff multiple times.
🔹 Moving things across provinces requires a large vehicle and a professional team.
Moving house or transporting goods across provinces is no small matter. It requires a long journey, takes several hours, and there is a risk that goods will be damaged along the way if they are not properly taken care of. Therefore, choosing a large vehicle with a professional team is the safest, most convenient, and most cost-effective option.
✅ Why do you need to use a “big vehicle” when moving across provinces?
🚛 Transport goods in one go, no need to run multiple times, saving both time and fuel costs.
📦 Supports a lot of large furniture such as a 6-foot bed, refrigerator, sofa.
🔐 A covered van or a large six-wheeled vehicle helps protect your belongings from rain, wind or strong sunlight during the journey.
🛣 Suitable for long distance travel of hundreds of kilometers.
👷 Why a “professional team”?
💪 Help organize things in the car neatly, without falling or getting damaged.
🔧 Complete furniture disassembly and assembly
🛡 Have experience in handling fragile items such as glass and electrical appliances.
⏱ Work faster, save time and plan your trips accurately.
📌 Things to check before moving across provinces:
📍 Is there a large vehicle entrance at the origin and destination?
📸 Take a photo of the item for the service provider to assess first.
📦 Pack or wrap in bubble wrap in advance (or have the team do it for you).
📄 Check the insurance during the move
💡 Moving across provinces is not just about cars, but also requires a team of experts to ensure that your items reach their destination safely, completing the job in one go, without wasting time, losing items, and without regret.
🔹 Consider the condition of the work area before choosing the vehicle size.
Moving house does not only depend on “how much stuff”, but also on “the work site area” to see what size vehicle it can accommodate. Even if there is not much stuff, if the work site is narrow or difficult to access, it may not be possible for large vehicles to enter and will waste a lot of time moving.
✅ Examples of common problems:
🚫 The alley is narrow and six-wheeled trucks cannot enter.
🚫 There is no parking space in front of the house or condo. You have to park far away.
🚫 The tall building does not have an elevator. You have to carry things up the stairs.
🚫 Limited time parking. Do not park for more than xx minutes.
📌 Guidelines to follow before booking a car:
📏 Check the width of the alley/road in front of the house or building.
🚧 See if the work site has a U-turn area or parking.
🏢 If you live in a condo/apartment, please ask the juristic person in advance about the time and rules for moving.
📷 Taking photos or sending videos of the actual area to the service provider will help them make an accurate assessment.
🧳 Tell us the location (on which floor, is there an elevator?)
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Select vehicle size
| Type of work area | Recommended vehicle types |
|---|---|
| Narrow alley with no place to turn around | Small pickup truck / closed van |
| The houses in the village have parking space. | Six-wheeled vehicles can enter easily. |
| High-rise building with freight elevator | Any size of vehicle, choose according to the amount |
| Condo without elevator / no long parking | Pickup truck + fast delivery workers |
💡 Evaluating the work area will help you choose the right size of vehicle, transport goods quickly, and avoid the risk of the vehicle not being able to enter or wasting time changing vehicles on site, which can cause costs to spiral out of control and unnecessary delays in transport.
🔹 Consult your service provider for the most suitable assessment.
Before deciding to hire a moving service, whether it is moving a house, moving a condo, or moving things to another province, customers should have basic information and check some details completely to avoid problems and unnecessary expenses.
✅ 1. Check reviews and credibility of the service provider
Search for the store or company name on Google or Facebook.
See real customer reviews in terms of service, punctuality, and safety.
Select an experienced team and include photos of their work.
✅ 2. Provide clear job details
Please state the type of items to be transported, such as beds, cabinets, sofas, and boxes.
Specify the number of workers required
Tell the building floor, parking location and loading point.
Help service providers to assess prices accurately and without overspending.
✅ 3. Ask for prices in advance, including items included in the service.
Ask what is included in the price, such as transportation, people, and furniture assembly costs.
Check if there are any hidden fees, such as long distance travel fees or empty transportation fees.
If there are additional services such as disassembly, assembly, and packaging, they must be clearly specified.
✅ 4. Check damage insurance
Ask if there is a warranty for damaged goods.
If not, you should prepare bubble wrap or pack fragile items yourself.
Important for valuables such as TVs, refrigerators, and audio equipment.
✅ 5. Make an appointment in advance, especially at the end of the month or on holidays.
At the end of the month and holidays, the queues tend to fill up quickly. You should book in advance.
Please inform us of the pick-up and delivery times accurately so that you can plan easily.
If there are any changes, please notify the team in advance so that they can adjust the schedule.
✅ 6. Take photos of the items before moving (for evidence)
Especially large items or valuables that may be damaged.
Helps to check the condition in case any problems occur later.
