Born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario, I've been working in the moving industry for over 13 years. Being an expert in the field, I decided it was time to branch off and start my own company and become my own boss. McKinstry Moving officially launched in September, 2021.
I love what I do and take pride in a job well done. To me, there is nothing better than leaving a move, knowing our customer is happy with the service we've provided. For those who don't do it often, moving is stressful, for me it's my everyday. It's nice to know that I can turn a stressful situation into a positive experience for people. Such a big, life changing event should have good memories associated with it, and we at McKinstry Moving are here to make sure of it.
The company has come a long way – and logged a lot of kilometres – since 2010. The Mckinstry Moving® system continues to pave the way for future growth and innovation while remaining rooted in the core principles of exceeding customers' expectations.
Contact Us'McKinstry moving is courteous, professional, punctual and flawless. I will definitely be calling Jeff again for my next move! Highly recommended.'
Mason Baker
Ontario
'Highly recommended 👌. Very professional 👏. Jeff and his team deserve more than 5 stars. I have done my move with them two times sofar. They are very organized, ontime, super careful with furniture, floor and walls, and very fast. Moving will be way less stressful when Jeff is taking care of it. Thanks alot, Jeff for the wonderful service :)'
Maryam Razavipour
Cleopatra, Nepean
'McKinstry Moving moved me through a blizzard and they were great!! They took extra care to make sure all of my items were transported from point A to point B in pristine condition, and took so much of the hassle of moving out of the actual moving day! They were a real joy to work with and I would highly recommend hiring them for your next job. They were very communicative throughout the day as well and when anything needed to change or plans needed to deviate with the weather (outside of our control obviously), they were very calm and were always very professional. Any move can be stressful, especially a longer-distance move...but do yourself a favour and hire McKinstry Moving and it will be much less stressful for you next time :)'
Chrissy Keown
Windermere Ave, Toronto
'Very nice and very professional, protect the stuff and furnature so well and no any scratch or damage. Would like to recommand to my friends!'
Dreams Mem
Merivale, Nepean
'Excellent quality service. They were punctual, worked well together, and my furniture was carefully wrapped for moving. The team also assisted with some assembly and other things at the new house. Thank you Jeff and team :)'
Nora McNichol
Strandherd Dr, Ottawa
'Jeff and his team were recommended to us by a friend, as we downsized our home from three floors to one. From our first meeting, Jeff earned my confidence and trust. He and his team of professional movers were awesome. Not one problem arose from beginning to end. Efficient, strong, professional, polite, good-natured, timely and accommodating. They provided wonderful value and service beyond our expectations. Jeff's team at McKinstry Moving has our categorical endorsement and recommendation. Thank you!'
Mike Lupiano
Wellington St. W, Ottawa
'Great experience working with McKinstry Moving. From start to finish, the movers were super professional and efficient. All of our stuff was handled like it was their own, and despite having to lug furniture up a steep hill, they didn't miss a beat. They turned what could've been a tough day, into a surprisingly enjoyable one. Big thanks to the team and their hard work!'
Annie Lafontaine
Preston St, Ottawa
'Jeff and his crew did an amazing job of clearing things out of our parents' home! They were kind, professional and very flexible. We would highly recommend them and will definitely call on them again in the future.'
Beth Caskie
Robertson Rd, Ottawa
'Moved three times during last 3 years. Jeff and his team are our best mover that I have ever had. Very professional, very skillful, and made our moving smoothly on time. Thank you! Jane and I would recommend the team to our friends!'
Hanming Wang
Rue de Bécancour porte 5, Gatineau
'McKinstry movers did a fantastic job with my move. The handled all my possessions with care and helped me get set up in my new home. I would gladly recommend them to anyone needing to move.'
Stephen Schmidt
Trainyards Dr, Ottawa
'The best moving company hands down. No hidden fees! They're super nice and accommodating. They made moving super easy and stress free. Highly recommend them 😁'
Carlos Gama
Rue Victor-Hugo, Gatineau
'Do not look any further for your moving needs as Jeff McKinstry and the team at McKinstry Moving is your one and only stop for small, medium and large moves. Jeff came highly recommended from a close friend and professional colleague of mine and the outcome exceeded my expectations. As any move can be highly stressful, Jeff and his team (Rory, Patrick and Liam) were calm, professional, caring, patient and attentive to my every obsessive compulsive request on placement, care and attention to the furniture and items at my home. Hands down the GOAT of the moving industry. Reach out to Jeff if you want a stress-free, outcome-focused moving experience. All action, no talk.'
Craig Vinet
Merivale Rd, Ottawa
'By far the best moving experience I’ve ever had and I’ve moved a lot. The team was very responsive to emails and took great care of my belongings. They were on time, courteous, well priced for the service, and honestly just great people. It was a disgustingly hot day and I have a lot of stairs at my new place and I didn’t hear a single grumble or negative word. I’ve moved many times qnd this was far and away the best experience I’ve ever had. I cannot say enough good things about this team. Hire them. You will be so relieved to not have to worry about anything.'
Irene Doucette
Carling Ave, Ottawa
'Movers were very friendly and communicative. Great care was taken to ensure things were wrapped to avoid damage. The entire move was about an hour quicker than anticipated, and everything was placed in exactly the spots that were requested. I would definitely suggest these guys if you’re in the market for honest, hard working movers.'
Matt Said
Blair Towers Pl, Gloucester
'I cannot say enough good things about this company. They are friendly, quick, efficient and very respectful of the people and items they are moving. Do not hesitate to book with McKinstry moving. I will be using them for any future move.'
Courtenay Perl
Preston St, Ottawa
'Jeff and Pat did a great job ensuring our move went smoothly in all respects. They worked fast and efficiently and were very careful moving our furniture and personal belongings. They were also happy to assist with disassembling and reassembling furniture. All and all, they were professional, nice, hard working guys that made our moving experience great! Thanks Jeff and team!'
Fulvia bublies
Hornepayne, Ontario
'Jeff packed up my shipping container with my Pilates Studio (business) equipment, and my household goods to go from Ottawa, ON to Victoria, BC. He was methodical, careful, and extremely efficient. He managed to fit everything in the container beautifully, and with care. For items that were disassembled in order to make more space, he was available over the phone to help me reassemble equipment and furniture on the other end if needed. All of my items arrived safely and in excellent condition. I simply cannot give enough high praise for Jeff and his crew. I am so grateful for the work they did, and I highly recommend them for any type of move.'
Julie Anderton
Davida Ave, Victoria
'Jeff has moved our family three times in two years, and we wouldn't go with anyone else. He and his team have always been on time, efficient, super friendly and flexible - picking up items for us last minute from storage lockers and basements of our relatives. They've gone the extra mile multiple times to get our unreasonably large couch through some tiny spaces. He has a sixth sense for assessing the dimensions of a space and determining what will fit and exactly how to get the job done. Truly can't recommend McKinstry Moving enough!'
Meaghan Kelly
Novalea Dr, Halifax
'We recently moved to a new city using McKinstry Moving and were very pleased with our experience. Jeff arrived on time the day before the move and helped us disassemble some items such as the treadmill and carefully wrapped large items of furniture. His team arrived on time on moving day and every member was polite, courteous and treated our belongings with competence and care. We appreciated there were no surprise charges at the end of the day. We would not hesitate to recommend McKinstry Moving for your next move!'
Rod Martin
McKendry Rd, Glenburnie
'A great experience! We had an excellent move. Jeff, Josh and Pat were calm, quick and precise. They took great care with our move and were very helpful and informative. Thank you so much! Highly recommend.'
Alexandra Keys
Denzil Doyle, Kanata
'Great experience. Professional, efficient. Most importantly take very close care of our things with nothing damaged. Careful attention to detail which was very important to us!'
Kevin Stuckless
Gatineau, Quebec
'Great service, it was our pleasure hiring the team to complete our move.'
Diana Kortelainen
Ottawa, Canada