Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Moving Solutions in Victoria
Greaves Moving & Storage has been serving families, individuals, and businesses across Vancouver Island and beyond since 1945. As a locally owned, family-operated business, we pride ourselves on delivering customized, full-service moving solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. Our team of professional, uniformed staff utilizes clean, well-maintained equipment to ensure a smooth, trouble-free moving experience, whether relocating locally, nationally, or internationally. With over 75 years of combined industry expertise, we approach every move with the same care and attention we would apply to our own possessions. Recognized as Victoria's favorite mover through consistent positive feedback, we maintain partnerships with global moving networks like northAmerican Van Lines to uphold the highest standards of service.Our commitment to excellence extends to specialized services such as piano and safe moving, customs bonded shipments, and secure storage solutions. Backed by a BBB-accredited reputation and numerous client accolades, we continue the legacy of trusted service established by the Sweenie Family since 2017. From initial consultation to final delivery, our focus remains on transforming potentially stressful moves into memorable positive experiences.
Services
Packing Services
Residential Moving
Storage Solutions
International Moving
Warehouse Moving
Customs Bonded Shipments
Piano Moving
Safe Moving
Heavy Equipment Transport
Commercial Relocation
Details
- Year established: 1945
Highlights and features
- 75+ years of local moving expertise since 1945
- Locally owned family business with BBB accreditation
- Awarded Mover of the Year by Canadian Association of Movers
- Professional, uniformed staff with clean, well-maintained trucks
- Consistently top-rated through genuine client reviews
Associations and certifications
- northAmerican Van Lines
- BBB
What people say
Fantastic job
Zero damage
Highly recommend
Professional staff
On-time delivery
Services
Packing Services
Our expert packing team ensures secure transportation of valuables using premium materials and customized crating solutions. We handle complete home packouts, electronics protection, and fragile item packaging while maintaining room-specific organization. Clients benefit from reduced damage risk and time savings through our comprehensive packing expertise.
International Moving
Specialized cross-border relocations with customs documentation management and secure container shipping solutions. Our services include border crossing coordination, storage during customs clearance, and complete household goods transportation to destinations worldwide through our northAmerican Van Lines partnership network.
Piano Moving
Dedicated piano relocation specialists with equipment for upright, grand, and digital instruments. We employ protective padding, power liftgates, and crane services when needed to ensure damage-free transport for valuable musical instruments in residential and commercial settings.
Storage Solutions
Climate-controlled short and long-term storage options at Victoria and Courtenay facilities. Our government-certified warehouses offer container storage, 24/7 security monitoring, and flexible access for household and commercial inventory with integrated moving logistics.
Heavy Equipment Transport
Heavy item relocation services for safes, industrial machinery, and oversized furniture. We utilize specialized dollies, forklifts, and high-lift equipment to navigate challenging spaces while maintaining property protection during commercial and residential moves.
Questions
What areas do Greaves Moving serve?
We provide moving services across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Eastern Canada, with international capabilities through our global network partners.
Can Greaves handle international relocations?
Yes, we specialize in international moves with customs documentation support, container shipping solutions, and destination coordination through our northAmerican Van Lines partnership.
Do you offer storage solutions?
We maintain secure, climate-controlled storage facilities in Victoria and Courtenay with flexible short and long-term options for household and commercial inventory.
Are specialty items like pianos moved safely?
Our specialized piano moving service includes protective equipment, experienced crews, and crane access when required to ensure damage-free transport of all instrument types.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept major credit cards, bank transfers, and cash payments for our moving and storage services.
How are heavy items transported?
We use specialized dollies, forklifts, and high-lift equipment to safely move safes, industrial machinery, and oversized furniture while protecting your property.
Reviews (7)
Cindy Snow
May 12, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Thank you Dan and Apryl for making our move stress free! Very friendly staff and professional. Dan was almost dead on with our quote which made us very happy! I would HIGHLY recommend them. We will definitely use them again.
Service:Storage
Thank you Dan and Apryl for making our move stress free! Very friendly staff and professional. Dan was almost dead on with our quote which made us very happy! I would HIGHLY recommend them. We will definitely use them again.
Service:Storage
Dani Metzmeier
Jul 13, 2020
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Amazing experience. Dan the assessor was super polite, professional and accurate! We decided to move a week earlier and Greaves kindly accommodated the change at a moments notice. The four men who showed up were on time, professional and very, very hard working. They took good care of our home by bringing and laying their own runners, disassembling and reassembling furniture and wrapping up fragile or breakable pieces. They put everything in our new home as per our labelled boxes - nothing out of place! They were so nice and so fast!! I highly recommend this team. Thank you Greaves!!
Nuala Power
Jun 15, 2019
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We moved from Chicago to Victoria. Greaves was the receiving agent for our goods. The held our goods until we cleared customs. We were very happy with them. They told us how to clear customs, the let us into our stuff while it was in storage to pull out some clothes. Friendly staff. Would use them again
Dylan Sherlock
Nov 26, 2018
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Great movers! After a terrible experience with another local moving company, we went with Greaves instead. By the hour, slightly more expensive, but you really do get what you pay for when it comes to movers. Very friendly and efficient!
Marnie Scaife
Oct 27, 2018
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The movers showed up early morning, had great positive energy and put me at ease immediately. They took extra care to protect our new floors and furniture. These guys are excellent communicators, super efficient and willing to go the extra mile! I would strongly recommend using Greaves for your move!
Matt Huculak
Oct 09, 2018
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The least stressful moving experience Ive had in Victoria. They provide you with boxes for free and the people super efficient and nice.
Tara Ehrcke
Oct 08, 2018
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Our move and storage with Greaves was disappointing, as a fairly expensive piece of furniture was damaged during the move. They did a repair, but offered no compensation, and I am not very happy with the quality of the repair. I would recommend different movers.
