Unexpected date change
When a confirmed possession or departure date changes with little notice.
SHORT NOTICE
Last-Minute Moving
An urgent request assessed against the date, volume, access and actual availability.
A short-notice request is first evaluated for availability and feasibility. The essential information is the date, addresses, access, volume and any item that changes the handling plan.
DTHV does not promise universal last-minute availability. A service exists only when the scope and written terms have been confirmed directly with the customer.
FOR YOUR PROJECT
When this service may be useful
A few practical situations to identify when you submit your request.
Cancellation by another provider
When a customer needs to check whether a replacement option is available.
Small urgent project
When the inventory is limited and can be described accurately right away.
What should you have ready for an urgent enquiry?
Prepare a short summary: requested date and time window, addresses, inventory, floors and the main known access issue. Be clear about whether boxes are ready or packing help is also needed. This gives the discussion a concrete scope rather than only an urgent deadline.
If another mover cancelled, describe the work you need. Include your preferred date, addresses, inventory and access details so DTHV can assess your request and confirm the available options.
PREPARATION
Prepare the project before moving day
Accurate information supports a realistic scope adapted to the actual access.
- 1Prepare exact addresses and the earliest and latest acceptable timing.
- 2Send a concise inventory, including photos or dimensions when requested.
- 3Separate documents, valuables, medication and immediate essentials.
- 4Do not assume availability until DTHV confirms the request in writing.
PROCESS
A clear step-by-step approach
Availability check
The requested date and service area are checked first.
Scope confirmation
Volume, access and special items are reviewed without skipping essential details.
Written proposal
If feasible, the applicable terms are presented for acceptance.
Priority preparation
The customer focuses on access, packing and a complete inventory before arrival.
If the date cannot be confirmed immediately
Identify the constraints that are genuinely fixed, such as handing over keys, access to the new home or a building's time slot. Explain where you have flexibility. Any alternative remains a proposal to discuss and accept, not an implied promise.
Keep contact details for the people authorizing access available. Even under time pressure, clarify the service and conditions before treating the booking as concluded.
USEFUL RESOURCES
Service areas related to this project
Montreal→Laval→South Shore→North Shore→Requests in Mirabel→Moving in Terrebonne→Guides and tools
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Information you can check yourself
Identity and insurance information
Déménagement et transport haute vitesse inc. — NEQ 1181912776. Find the registry link and information about requesting proof of insurance.
Check trust and compliance information →A member of the CCEM
DTHV is a member of the Chambre de commerce de l'Est de Montréal. View our listing in its directory.
Read the member listing (French, external site) ↗Read customer reviews
Consider what customers describe, then discuss the details that matter for your own move.
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Frequently asked questions about this service
These answers are general; the written quote confirms the scope that applies to your project.
Can DTHV always accept a last-minute move?+
No. Availability and feasibility depend on the date, route, volume, access and available resources.
What should I provide first?+
Send the exact addresses, date, property type, floors, access constraints, approximate inventory and phone number.
Is packing automatically included?+
No. Packing is a separate service and must be discussed. With limited time, customers should secure their own packing plan unless assistance is confirmed.
Does submitting the form reserve a crew?+
No. A reservation exists only after DTHV confirms the service and the customer accepts the applicable terms.
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