Move from Chinatown → Leslieville (Toronto)

Townhouse move involving a narrow staircase mid-landing and fragile porcelain items — completed safely and without damage.

Moving Date: December 11, 2025
Move Type: Townhouse move
Neighbourhoods: Chinatown → Leslieville
Crew Size: 2 movers
Time: ~2.5 hours
Key Items: Tall wardrobe, porcelain dessert plates
Services: Packing, stair protection, careful furniture handling

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Protective stair runners used during a townhouse move in Toronto.

What this move involved

This move involved relocating a townhouse from Chinatown to Leslieville, with a primary focus on safely moving a tall wardrobe from the upper floor down a staircase with a narrow mid-landing. The layout required careful planning to prevent contact with railings, walls, or stair edges during the descent.

The home also included fragile porcelain dessert plates with hand-painted rims, which required individual packing and secure handling throughout the short Toronto relocation. Stair protection, controlled movement, and item-specific packing were essential to keeping the move smooth and damage-free.

The challenges

Narrow staircase mid-landing

The staircase included a tight mid-landing that limited turning space, making it difficult to guide tall furniture downward without scraping walls or railings.

Fragile porcelain plates

The dessert plates featured delicate hand-painted rims that required individual protection to avoid pressure damage or chipping.

Multi-level carry path

Moving items between floors required surface protection and controlled movement to maintain clean staircases and hallways.

How we handled it

To safely manage the staircase descent and fragile items, our crew followed a controlled, step-by-step approach tailored to the townhouse layout.

Protection & packing

Wardrobe protection The wardrobe was fully wrapped and reinforced with corner padding to shield edges during rotation and descent.
Individual dish cushioning Each porcelain dessert plate was wrapped in padded sleeves to protect the hand-painted rims from pressure or contact.
Upright crate packing Fragile plates were packed upright inside reinforced divider crates to prevent shifting during transport.

Moving Method

Planned staircase rotation Planned staircase rotation
Stair surface protection Stair-protecting runners were installed to prevent scuffs, marks, or surface damage.
Steady carry-down execution The wardrobe was moved with slow, controlled handling from the upper floor to the truck to maintain balance and safety.

Services used on this move

The following services were used to complete this Chinatown to Leslieville relocation:

Packing & Unpacking

Delicate porcelain dessert plates were individually wrapped and packed upright to ensure stability and prevent damage during transport.

Furniture Handling & Protection

The tall wardrobe was carefully wrapped, rotated, and positioned to clear the staircase mid-landing without contact.

Townhouse & Staircase Moving

Our crew managed a multi-level move with narrow stair access, using protection and controlled movement throughout.

Photos From This Move

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