Guardian Transfer and Storage

Guardian Transfer & Storage is a transportation company which is locally owned and operated in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Our experienced professionals have been providing quality service for local, long distance and international moves since the 1970’s. Guardian is an exclusive agent for North American Van Lines servicing the greater Halifax area and mainland Nova Scotia.

Guardian is able to provide you with the optimal moving experience through their association with North American northAmerican Van Lines as they have a worldwide network of more than 1,100 agents. As an agent for the largest mover in North America along with our extensive experience in residential relocation, we can ensure that your local, long distance or international move is of high quality that exceeds your expectations every time.

Are you planning a local move, maybe just across town or to another location within mainland Nova Scotia? Our experienced moving consultants can help take the stress out of over such an overwhelming task. We start with a personal consultation to identify your needs including any specialty items that may require extra attention, and provide you with a free no-obligation estimate right in your home.

Estimates may vary depending on the size, complexity and distance of your move. We will most certainly answer any questions or concerns you may have to ensure that your move is a successful one.

Our residential movers offer:

Complete or partial packing and/or unpacking
Crating for fragile items such as glass table tops and artwork
Appliance servicing
Disassembly and reassembly for furniture
Moving pianos and specialty items
Short and long term storage
Increased carrier liability
All of our trucks are fully equipped with the essential items, including moving blankets, floor runners and door padding to ensure that your property is protected at all times. We also have specially designed boxes for valuable items like glassware to ensure optimal protection. If you choose to pack your own belongings, we designed a detailed list of packing tips for your convenience.

Whether you’re moving to Nova Scotia from somewhere in Canada, or moving away from Nova Scotia, start with a free no-obligation in home estimate from our long distance moving experts. This estimate will provide you with an accurate quote of the cost of your move, including any special moving requirements like crating or appliance servicing. Long distance moving prices are generally based on the estimated weight of the shipment as well as the distance covered. Our moving consultants will also answer any questions or concerns you may have about your move to ensure you have a quality moving experience.
We offer assistance with these long distance moving services:

Complete or partial packing and/or unpacking
Crating for fragile items such as glass table tops and artwork
Appliance servicing
Disassembly and reassembly for furniture
Moving pianos and specialty items
Short and long term storage
Increased carrier liability
Preparing a detailed inventory of your household goods
Labeling each carton and piece of furniture with coded stickers
Loading your properly packed and inventoried items into the van
Providing a Bill of Lading (a shipping contract) authorizing transport of your goods
Our highly-trained packers use only the highest-quality boxes, padding and packing material in order to fully protect your goods. Fragile items, such as valuable glassware and china, is carefully packed in special boxes designed for optimum protection. If you prefer to pack your own items, please refer to our packing tips.

There are many logistical challenges to be faced when making an international or overseas move, especially overseas. Our experienced professionals know how to overcome these challenges and can help to keep your international move on track. We will take charge of ensuring that all of the necessary documentation is in place from insurance to customs to shipping. We can provide you with updates regarding the status of your shipment at any time and we will serve as your single point of contact throughout the entire move. Whether your belongings are being moved by land, air or water, all of your possessions are professionally wrapped with specialized material to ensure optimal protection.

International Moving Consultants
Guardian’s experienced international moving consultants will provide you with a free, no-obligation in home estimate and address any questions or concerns you may have regarding your international move. At this time, our professional consultants will be able to determine whether special moving equipment is required for your overseas move such as crating or appliance servicing. Call us for your international move to or from Halifax, Nova Scotia and we will make sure your belongings arrive safely.