Our Services

Local Moves

Moving can be very stressful, but our years of experience and professional staff will make you feel confident and relaxed. Starting with our free quote we will arrange every detail of the move for you. Your household belongings will be handled with the utmost care and respect.

Francis Rush Moving has handled several commercial moves over the years, and we understand that businesses cannot afford much down time. We are well able to move your equipment and furniture efficiently, resulting in a smooth transition from one location to the other.

Move preparation

Fixed items

Take down any item permanently fixed to the wall or ceiling, such as chandeliers, cabinets, light fixtures, etc. (Note: We can arrange for this as extra cost prior to your move date)

Appliances

All appliances must be in move-ready condition when the crew arrives at your home:

Freezers, refrigerators, washers, dishwashers etc. must be defrosted and dried, and ready to move at least 24 hours prior to the crews’ arrival.
Stoves/cookers, washers etc. must be disconnected prior to our arrival (unless speciically arranged).
Blocking and unblocking a front-loading washing machine: It is your responsibility to provide our crew with the custom blocking device supplied by the manufacturer. This device is required to protect against damage during movement as noted in the manufacturer’s instruction manual. If the blocking kit is not provided to our crew, we cannot be held responsible if damage occurs.

Electronics

Read manuals for stereos, electrical items, etc., so that you can prepare them for transportation, i.e. all electrical items must be ready to move before we arrive.
All CDs/tapes and videos should be taken out of the machine (to avoid them being damaged in transit).
Computers must be ready for transport. Ink-jet printers must have the ink cartridges removed. Pack new cartridges only as old ones may leak. We also recommend that you back-up your computer, preferably on media you can carry separately.

Outdoor items

It is your responsibility to offer all goods especially garden furniture, pots, ceramics and similar free from dirt, cobwebs and evidence of infestation.
Mowers and garden equipment/furniture must be clean and ready to move. Mowers and other machinery must be emptied of oil, gas and petrol.
Gas tanks for barbecues cannot be moved even if they are totally empty.

Attics/Lofts

Any attic/loft without a fully boarded floor must have all items removed from it prior to our arrival (this is to save you from any legal liability). Lofts should also be lit and have a secure, stable ladder.

Non-moveable Items

Any bleach, paints, thinners or other lammable or hazardous items cannot be shipped. These must be disposed of prior to our arrival.

Personal Items and Valuables

All valuables must be transported personally with you. These include jewelry (except costume jewelry), cash, stocks and bonds, important documents plus valuable stamp and coin collections.

Final check

On completion of packing you are responsible for checking that everything that should have been moved out has been. Please do this before our team departs your home. Any items found afterwards may well involve additional costs for shipping separately.

Long Distance Moves

We not only handle your moves locally, but we are also an agent of North American Van Lines. This means that your Any moves across the continent or overseas are painlessly handled and arranged by ourselves.

We will provide you with an accurate estimate of your shipment weight, and all applicable charges. Insurance for full coverage of your possessions is available through North American Van Lines.

Carefully Screened Drivers and Crew

The safety of you and your family cannot be taken for granted. As an agent of North American you can know that the backgrounds of everyone on a moving team are checked and required to follow strict procedures to ensure that all drivers and agency personnel, who enter your home have passed rigid screening protocols in advance of moving day.

We keep you informed every step of the way.

Communication is critical in the success of a long distance relocation. We ensure attention to every detail of your move, every step of the way. From advice and guidance on international customs information and restricted or prohibited items, through regular updates and reminders, our system makes sure that every step of the moving process is completed – and communicated – to everyone involved.

International Moves

It is out pleasure to offer our customers services for shipping internationally and overseas! All overseas shipments are packed and wrapped with superior quality materials to ensure safe passage either by air or by sea. Our qualified personnel will assist with every aspect of your move including planning, destination information, customs clearance and insurance coverage.

As an agent for North American Van Lines we will provide you with an accurate estimate of your shipment weight, and all applicable charges. Insurance for full coverage of your possessions is available through North American Van Lines.

Airfreight

Air freight is the fastest option but also the most expensive way to ship goods overseas. The majority of customers choose to ship the majority of their household goods by sea freight and only use an air shipment when some items will be needed to bridge the gap while the ocean shipment arrives. The best items for air freight are items that are dense and of low cubic volume (no furniture)

Items to consider shipping via Air Freight:

Clothing
Necessities for a baby or young children
Necessities for personal use
Toiletries
Computer

Ocean Freight

Ocean freight is the most common and cost-effective option for international moves. Dependent upon the size of your move there are three primary containers used.

Lift Van

The lift-van is the smallest of the options for ocean freight used for a small amount of personal goods and household effects. Lift Vans are consolidated in a shipping container with other Lift Vans going to the same destination. Customers should be aware that the transit time is often extended as a result. Household goods can be shipped in multiple lift vans although a sole use shipping container will be more cost effective for most customers with an average shipment size.

20 Ft. Container

A 20 ft container is the most common shipment method for an international move. The container has the capacity to hold 1100 cu ft internally and is roughly the size of a single car garage. A 20 ft container will accommodate all sizes of furniture and personal effects. If the container is not full, the shipment will be secured with a bulkhead – a plywood wall – which is used to brace the shipment to prevent any shifting of the items while in transit

40 Ft. Container

A 40 ft container is one of the largest capacity containers for ocean freight shipments. With a capacity of roughly 2200 cu ft, this container is roughly the size of a full 2-car garage. This is ideal for larger homes.

Office Relocation

If you’re looking for office relocation on PEI then Francis Rush Moving is your best choice! We know your top priority is a quick transition from one office space to the other, and to do that you need the timely, coordinated and undamaged delivery of your important equipment, furniture, and documents.

Moving your business is our business

We have a long history of successful commercial moves, and experience is key for the organization of an outstanding move. Some of our notable office and commercial moves include:

PEI Provincial Government
Dept. National Defence
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Grant Thornton
PEI Newcomer’s Association
Study Abroad Diocese of Charlottetown
Main Street Family Resource Centre
Red Crow Studios – Electronic Arts
Ceridian Canada ltd

Not only have we done a lot of moves over the years, but we have done these moves very well! An example that still holds true today is our move of two hospitals to the new Queen Elizabeth Hospital. It was the largest move carried out on PEI at the time.

The QEH move required not only the movement of sensitive diagnostic quipment, labratory equipment, and furnishings, but it also required the co-ordination of the patient’s move to the move of their beds and other equipment related to their specific care, ensuring that these things arrived seamlessly with the patient. There were a total of 352 beds moved to the QEH.

We can supply a free quote for your move including complete or partial packing of your office!

Packing Services

We offer complete or partial packing services performed by our experienced personnel. You decide how much you want us to do and how much you would like to do yourself. We use the latest packing methods as well as the time tested techniques that have served us well over the years. Because of this we have very few incidents of damage to belongings or to the home.

Full service packing: Our trained packers do it all. Leave all items right where they are in your home, and we’ll take it from there.
Partial or fragile-only packing: You get the full pack service but only for the items that you designate. We recommend that you pack everything that is not breakable and you leave fragile items to ourselves!
Do-it-yourself packing: You do the whole thing, and we provide packing materials at reasonable prices.
Custom Crates: The best way to transfer many fragile, awkwardly shaped items is to build custom crates for those items. Antiques and Valuables will arrive safe and sound when we expertly create your moving crates!

Packing Materials

You have a lot of possessions, all with unique shapes and weights. That’s why we have a wide variety of specialty packing materials.

Standard Boxes – Available from 1.5 to 6 cubic feet.
Wardrobe Boxes – The easiest way to move clothes.
Mirror Boxes – Extra protection for mirrors, pictures or glass tabletops
Mattress Boxes – Available in all sizes.
Stretch Wrap – Protects furniture from snags, tears and dirt.
Dishpack Barrel – Extra sturdy carriers for your special china and dishware, with dividers for extra protection.
Padding – All non-packed or crated items will be padded using the highest quality materials available on the market today.

Loading and Unloading

Disassembly/Assembly From entertainment centers to beds to swing sets, just tell us what needs to be disassembled and moved with you. We’ll even put it back together for you at your destination.

Residence Protection Pads – Protect the railings, tight corners and doors.
Carpet Covers – Keep high traffic areas clean.
Systematic Loading – Boxes are labeled and inventoried based on rooms and your needs upon arrival.
Systematic Unloading – We put your belongings in the rooms you want them in. Just point the way.

Whichever combination of services you choose, when you move with us, we’ll take every precaution with your belongings and protect them while they’re in our care. What’s important to you is important to us. Contact us for information on prices of new and gently used packing materials.

Heated Self Storage

Are you unsure of your moving destination at this time, but yet still need a home for your possetions in the meantime? We can help with that as well! We offer short and long term storage in our bonded warehouse. Each unit is heated and climate controlled and the containers range in size from 6’ x 8’ to 10’ x 17’.

Whether you are unsure of your moving destination, or you are in a period of transition in your life, you can rest assured your possessions are safe with us!

Self-storage is available, and the units are accessible from Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Requests may be made for after hours and week-end access.

Specialty Moves

We know some moves take extra care and consideration, and we have the knowledge and equipment to get it done carefully and safely.

Pianos – come in all shapes and sizes (upright, baby grands, organs, etc..), so they must be packed considering it’s type, how delicate the construction is, how far it must move, and so on.
Vehicles & Motorcycles – driving your car or motorcycle to your moving destination isn’t always an option for everyone. We can get it to your new home so you don’t have to worry!
Safes and Heavy Equipment – can be thousands of pounds, and special equipment is the only way to move them correctly!
Wine Collections – do not need to be used up before the big move! If packed and transported properly they will arrive at their new cellar safe and sound.
Fine Art & Antiques – may not be heavy but they require special equipment nonetheless. It may require that a special crate is built to encase the item so that the valuable inside arrive completely undamaged.

We are no stranger to moving sensitive equipment and items, our long resume includes moving all equipment of QEH hospital, moving for the PEI Government, the Department of National Defense and so much more!

If you have an unusual, or difficult-to-move item please contact us!

Get A Quote

Use our form below to quote your move! All quotes are free, including any on-site quotes and evaluations. If you are moving internationally, please Contact Us!