A quote only locks in your price if it is a binding flat rate. When a moving company Toronto renters and homeowners call gives you a non-binding hourly estimate, that number is a best guess that can rise on move day based on actual hours, stairs, or delays. A flat-rate quote locks the price before move day, with toll, gas, and mileage included, so a slow elevator in a Yorkville tower or a parking holdup on King West does not inflate your bill. Always confirm in writing whether your quote is binding, what is included, and what costs extra.