Len Wrays Moving & Storage Ltd.
1052 Gibsons Way Suite 101 V0N 1V7 Gibsons, BC, Canada

What? No, that should simply read Whistling Brit but he IS a powerhouse! Michael Hollings will be leaving us to solely concentrate on his Smart Home business. He enjoys the challenge of keeping up with the ever-changing technology of today and specializes in home security, home audio and entertainment, internet, wireless and Bluetooth connectivity and more! If you were lucky enough to have Mike as a Van Foreman on your job, you would’ve likely found him singing and whistlin...g while working and overall having a great time! Hence, why we’ve nicknamed him the Whistling Brit. His daily humor, loyalty, hard work and genuine self will be missed. He’s always willing to stay behind in the office/warehouse to offer his help and create a break in the day with great conversation & laughter. It has been such an amazing 3+ years having him as a part of the Len Wrays team. You will be missed by so many people Mikooooollll xo

BECAUSE LIFE COSTS MORE, WE HAVE INCREASED OUR PAY RATES! SWAMPERS $25/HR DRIVERS $30/HR DOE.... WE are a family atmosphere - A great crew of positive, hard working folks WE supply work uniforms WE supply training EVERY day is different WE are members of United Van Lines WE are fully insured WE have been around since 1967 YOU have good customer service skills YOU take pride in your performance YOU have a positive attitude YOU must be able to comfortably lift 50LBS YOU are willing to learn YOU get exercise while you work YOU get paid for travel time YOU are willing to do overnight travel trips. Drop off your resume Monday - Friday 8AM-4PM

Project Waterbox Wrap-up! Recognize anyone here? Wow. We could have made a movie about this project... you are AMAZING! Once again, the power of working togeth...er shines. Dozens of businesses and neighbours jumped in to get water up and down the Coast to save your farms and backyard carrots and squash! We... delivered over 60 waterboxes delivered over 120,000 litres of water from Langdale to Halfmoon Bay! juggled 28 volunteers who drove 1100 km delivering waterboxes and water! coordinated 12 businesses who provided totes, funds, wells, gear and trucks, delivered water to 87 different farms and homes - some already had storage containers met over 80% of requests for water (overwhelming numbers of people signed up!) Our bumps were a few leaky totes (swaps coming), global supply chain issues making finding hoses, pumps and totes tough, a lack of totes in the province when we needed them, a labour crisis that made it hard to find tanker drivers, and forest fires that pulled our biggest tanker off duty for fire standby. This meant that one farm and about a dozen home gardens didn't end up receiving water. But 87 others DID get water! What a pleasure it has been to get to know you, and to be a part of the positive energy that drives the Sunshine Coast vibe. There has been applause as totes are dropped off, jars of jam gifted to the drivers, and many new connections made between neighbours as we matched people with pickups and nearby farms and gardens. WATERBOXES to prep for next year... we finally have enough on the Coast ready for pickup or delivery! Please click here for details or to purchase: https://forms.gle/yequA5zuw9SzA9Jq5 ----------------------------------- Please make sure you give these fine folks your good vibes... Sunshine Coast Credit Union and Persephone Brewing for stepping into a crisis and supporting us to make this happen. ... Michael at Len Wrays Moving, Tao at Bonniebrook Industries, Julian and Matt at @Fiedler Bros Contracting, Ray and Cinamon at Western Craft Contracting.Ltd, Aaron at Coastwide Spray Foam, David at 101 Brewery, Patrick at Sunday Cider, Matt at Banditry Cider, Bricker Cider, Sunshine Coast Regional District for access to the Langdale well, Sarah at Mise en Place Equestrian, dispatcher Evie, and Raquel, Mark, Debra, Chris, Toby, Kalan, Ryan, Jim, and a few more who want to remain nameless heroes of the drought!

Times are a-changing! Our Casie has resigned from her position as Office Manager after 5 years. She felt it was time to move on to a new future and new goals. She will be missed by our Len Wrays family, but we are excited for her to find a new opportunity in the community. Wherever she lands, they will be extremely fortunate to have her join their team. This also allows Angie to take over the many responsibilities of this role. She has been with Len Wrays Moving & Storage for... just over 4 months now and is doing a fantastic job! Good luck to Casie!

When the big boss lets you bring your pup to the office so he gets a break from the heat wave and enjoys some air conditioning #smalltownliving #smallbusiness #suchagraciousboss

We are excited to launch our new e-commerce store on our website!! You can now go to www.lenwrays.com and order all of your packing materials online. We are currently only doing pay when you pick up by debit, Visa, Mastercard, cash, check, or e-transfer. Visit our site today for all your packing material needs! #movers #smallbusiness #supportlocal #packingorders

A few packing tips for dishes: 1) Start with the heaviest items at the bottom and lighter items at the top of the box ; 2) Lay down a layer of clean newsprint that has been balled/crunched up at the bottom of the box, between each layer of dishes, and at the top once the box is full; 3) Load your plates vertically and do not stack them horizontally on top of each other ; 4) Use extra crunched up paper to fill any empty spaces in your box. Happy Packing!

Our offices are operated and maintained by our Office Manager, Casie Spears and her Office Assistant, Angie Boutin. Fun facts: 1) Casie is originally from Texas in the USA ; 2) Angie is a cat lover who has 5 fur babies at home; 3) Casie has 24 years of experience in the Transportation Industry ; 4) Angie has over 30 years of Customer Service experience; 5) Casie loves cooking southern recipes she learned as a girl, including Fried Chicken ;... 6) Angie enjoys creating driftwood art discovered throughout the Sunshine Coast. That’s a little about the women you speak with when contacting Len Wrays! #smallbusiness #supportlocal

Do you know what to ask when you are choosing your mover? The Canadian Association of Movers (CAM) is a great resource when it comes to researching for your upcoming move. Here are a few things to consider when you are thinking of moving, looking for an estimate, or booking a move... 1) Reputable movers will NOT demand cash or any large deposit before moving you. You generally pay upon delivery. If you pay up front, you have zero control over when you’ll see your belongings again. When you do pay, use a credit card that will help you fight any fraudulent activity. 2) If you are moving to or from the Sunshine Coast, or moving locally from a home that is more than 2,000 square feet, you need an on site survey done. A mover who doesn’t insist on an on-site inspection of your household goods is giving you a sight-unseen estimate and those are usually too good to be true. These are the prices that usually increase by the time your delivery occurs. Homeowners typically have considerably more belongings than they think they do, and good estimators aren’t looking at specific items as much as guesstimating their bulk and weight. (A queen-size bed with no headboard or footboard weighs far less than one with an ornate, heavy wood frame.) Moving prices are based not only on mileage, but on multiple factors including ferries, fuel, the estimated weight of your belongings, and the amount of room your goods take up in the truck. 3) Make sure your moving company has a base of operation. The moving company you choose should have an office that you can physically visit. Victims regularly report that after the goods are loaded, the original moving company is difficult to reach and often simply stop answering calls. 4) Check your moving companies memberships. Are they a member of BBB, or CAM, or a Van Lines? These memberships come with requirements on how moving companies operate ethically and legally in order to maintain membership. It also allows you an objective 3rd party view into the performance of your mover. As we are now diving into the busy season of the year and the housing market is exploding, be careful of your moving plans and do your research to ensure your home and goods are treated with the respect they deserve!

We have been re opened now for almost a month and business is slowly and steadily increasing! We are very grateful to all of our customers who are trusting us with their personal belongings during these changing times. A few updates on some changes we have made to ensure we have the appropriate safety precautions in place for our staff as well as the community we serve: - Our standard crew size is now 4 men to ensure we can practice social distancing as much as possible dur...ing all moves - As our crews are in and out of many homes, ferries, and areas of BC, we want to ensure we limit exposure as much as possible, our retail office will remain closed and locked to all members of the public for the foreseeable future. -All pack material orders can either be emailed to [email protected] or called into 604-886-2664. The office staff will present you with your total amount due once orders are placed and request payment over the phone or through e transfer. Once payment is secured, all packing materials and receipts will be placed outside our front door for pick up. -We have stocked our trucks and equipped our movers with plenty of hand sanitizer, gloves, other necessary items, and training to ensure health and safety on each move -We have suspended piano moves at this time We wish you and your families continued health as we all navigate the summer in this new normal Len Wrays Moving & Storage

LEN WRAYS MOVING & STORAGE WILL REOPEN ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 20TH AT 8AM! To our valued customers, vendors, partners and the Sunshine Coast community: There is no doubt that our world has been changed by the current pandemic. As we watched countries suffer massive losses, businesses deciding whether to stay open or close, and as we ourselves walked through the fear and uncertainty in our own personal lives, each of us here at Len Wrays Moving & Storage understands wholeheartedly... the impact our closure had on you all. Our owners did their absolute best to communicate updates, reschedule moves, and to notify as many customers as possible of our closure. We apologize from the bottom of our hearts to anyone that we were unable to help during these last 8 weeks. Len Wrays Moving & Storage will be reopening for business starting on May 20, 2020. We will be taking calls, online quote inquiries, and email requests to book local and long-distance moves. We will also be taking newstorage customers. We have suspended our piano moving services until further notice. Our retail offices will continue to be physically closed to the public until further notice.Packing materials can be ordered through emailing us at [email protected] or calling us at 604-886-2664.Once materials have been purchased, they will be placed outside our front doors for pick up. We are working diligently to ensure our reopening plan has the appropriate safety precautions in place for our staff as well as the community we serve. Thank you and stay safe! Len Wrays Moving & Storage

We are a full service moving and storage company, based out of Gibsons, BC that has been in operation since June 1, 1967. Our employees are expertly trained in the areas of packing, loading, unloading, warehouse storage, and long distance moving of household goods. The daily jobs of our employees are diverse, fast paced, and each job is different. We have a small staff with a very positive and high energy vibe. We are like a small family and go out of our way to help each oth...er be the best we can each be. The right candidate for this job is someone who takes pride in their performance and works well in a team environment daily. This role is perfect for someone who wants to learn new things, work hard, takes pride in a job well done, happy and energetic, travel BC on road trips, and get paid for travel time and expenses! We are currently looking for full-time, long term movers to join our team immediately. We offer: Full training on the job Company provided uniforms Above industry standard wages. Starting rates between $18.00 and $20.00 depending on experience and the ability to operate 5-ton, manual transmission trucks Movers must have: Reliable means of transportation to get to work each day A positive attitude and willingness to jump into on the job training Employment references Flexible availability (including weekends) Be physically fit (be able to lift up to 120 lbs, 50 lbs repetitively) Resumes and References can be submitted by dropping them off at 1052 Gibsons Way in Gibsons, BC or by email to: [email protected] **Applicants must be willing to undergo and pass a criminal background check as well as provide a Driver’s Abstract

MAY 2, 2020 UPDATE--To all our valued customers, Len Wrays Moving & Storage will remain closed through late May 2020 due to COVID-19. Please contact your landlords or Real Estate agents to discuss the possibility of delaying move dates, closing dates, occupancy dates, and/or alternatives to moving your items in the event Len Wrays is unable to meet your scheduled move date.... We wish you and your family health during this difficult time. Sincerely, Len Wrays Moving & Storage

Effective March 25, 2020All moves for Len Wrays Moving & Storage customers have been suspended through at least April 6, 2020 To all our valued customers, Len Wrays Moving & Storage has made the difficult decision to cease any and all moves starting today. ... We are hoping to target April 6th to resume our operations. Please be aware that this is very tentative and will be subject to the status of COVID-19, health and government advice, and the health of our staff and community. We will keep you updated. Our doors are now closed and our entire staff is no longer working. We are unable to field calls or emails at this time. We are also unable to reschedule or advise any customers of new move dates at this time. Again, we are asking you to contact your landlords or Real Estate agents to begin discussing the possibility of delaying move dates, closing dates, occupancy dates, and/or alternatives to moving your items in the event Len Wrays is unable to meet your scheduled move date. It is extremely important for Len Wrays Moving & Storage to live up to our part in flattening the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic and to support our local community. We understand how stressful and difficult this is for so many of you. This was a very tough, but critical decision that was made in the best interest of our community. We wish you and your family health during this difficult time. Sincerely, Len Wrays Moving & Storage

COVID-19 impact and possible service interruptions for Len Wrays Moving & Storage customers To all our valued customers, In the coming days, Len Wrays Moving & Storage is faced with the difficult decision as to whether we can continue moving with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We hope to have a final decision by Tuesday, March 24th and will notify you definitively at that time.... We are asking you to contact your landlords or Real Estate agents to begin discussing the possibility of delaying move dates, closing dates, occupancy dates, and/or alternatives to moving your items in the event Len Wrays is unable to meet your scheduled move date. We have all been working as hard as we can to continue providing our services. Brian and Casie have both been in touch with multiple Real Estate agents, nationwide moving companies, and the Canadian Association of Movers, to help continue making the best decisions. One of Brian's priorities is the physical and mental health of his staff. At this time we have staff self isolating to protect their own health, the health of their families, and your health. We are facing a critical staffing shortage necessary to keep moving. It is extremely important for Len Wrays Moving & Storage to live up to our part in flattening the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic and to support our local community. We understand how stressful and difficult this will be to many of you. We have all been working tirelessly to keep going as long as possible. This is a painful and difficult decision to have to face and it is not coming lightly. We wish you and your family health during this difficult time. Our owners will be contacting all customers on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 to notify you of the final decision made. Sincerely, Len Wrays Moving & Storage

LEN WRAYS MOVING & STORAGE--UPDATED COVID-19 PANDEMIC ACTION PLAN-- In a continued response to the ongoing public health warnings regarding the recently announced COVID-19 Pandemic,Len Wrays continues to take all reasonable precautions to ensure the ongoing health and safety of our employees, customers, and the Sunshine Coast community. Our office manager has been on continuous conference calls with United Van Lines, the Canadian Association of Movers, and moving companies al...Continue reading

Effective March 18, 2020, Len Wrays Moving & Storage's offices will be closed to the general public. In response to the ongoing public health warnings regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic, Len Wrays Moving & Storage continues to take all reasonable precautions to ensure the ongoing health and safety of our employees, customers, and the general public. Effective March 18, 2020 our offices located at 1052 Gibsons Way in Gibsons, BC will be closed to the general public. We ask that... all customers phone our offices at 604-886-2664 to discuss all current, future, and potential moves. We will also not be opening our retail offices to the public. We ask that all customers looking to buy boxes, tape, wrapping paper, and other packing materials visit our website for a list of what we offer and pricing. Once customers know what supplies they needs, please phone the office at 604-886-2664. We will take your order over the phone as well as your Visa or Master Card information for payment. You may also pay by e-Transfer. We will not be accepting cash at this time. Once we process your payment, your packing supplies with receipt will be placed outside of our offices for you to pick up. Len Wrays Moving & Storage is working closely with the Canadian Association of Movers as well as United Van Lines to monitor the ongoing Pandemic. We will be receiving more information in the next few days regarding the next suggested steps in the moving industry. Once we have this updated information, Len Wrays will make the next right decisions for our company, staff, and community. We will keep the Sunshine Coast updated as we make changes. Please stay safe and contact us if you have any moving questions or concerns

How is the Moving Industry and Len Wrays Moving & Storage responding to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)? It is important that all of our customers know that Len Wrays Moving & Storage is working closely with both the Canadian Associations of Movers and United Van Lines to monitor COVID-19 and the response from health agencies in Canada around the world as they provide updates on the latest developments with respect to the virus. We are checking the official public health and gover...nment agencies for any announcements and risk assessment. If these advisories change, we will adjust our response accordingly. We recommend people visit the websites for the following Agencies and Organizations to receive the latest information on the Coronavirus: World Health Organization (WHO) The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) The Centre for Disease Control (CDC) Currently the public health risk in Canada is considered low. We want to ensure the Sunshine Coast residents that we are well aware of the situation and the anxiety this new pandemic outbreak brings. We are equally concerned about protecting our staff and our customers. We are also mindful of the vulnerable sector in our community- the elderly and those with health deficiencies that make them more susceptible to viruses. Len Wrays has already begun closely monitoring the risk factors faced by our moving crews and staff whether it be in our Gibsons office, in public areas such as BC Ferries, in our trucks, or at a customer's home. As of March 13,2020, our priorities are: -Practicing appropriate hygiene everywhere including the office, washroom, warehouse, moving truck and customer's homes -Frequently washing hands with soap and hot water -Avoiding touching mouths, eyes, and nose areas on our faces -Coughing or sneezing into our elbows and not into our hands -Being sensitive to greeting customers. We will avoid shaking hands and use verbal greetings -Make every effort we can to maintain a 2-metre distance between ourselves and others -Ask customers to sign documents using their own pens -Monitor the health of all of our employees and take immediate and appropriate precautions when necessary -It is not always practical for movers to wear masks and gloves. There is simply not enough to go around. We will take all other precautions that we can. We recommend all our current and potential customers call us if they have any concerns or questions. The health and safety of our staff and our community is our priority.

Thank you to our crews who braved the snow and bitter cold temperatures yesterday to come to work. Our guys completed their moves successfully in this challenging weather. We are grateful for our crew members as well as all other professions that require workers to brave the weather to provide services to the Sunshine Coast. Thank you all!!!

Please note that we will not be monitoring phones or emails during our office closures. Have a safe and happy Holiday!

It is bittersweet to share that Krista Tarlit's last day as Office Assistant with us is today. Krista has been a crucial part to Len Wrays continued success and top quality customer service. Her always positive attitude and radiant smile added a vibrancy to our business that will be truly missed. We all loved having Krista as a part of our second family here. Krista is on to the next new and exciting chapter of her life as she and her husband are preparing to welcome their ...first child in early March of 2020. We wish Krista all of the best. For all future Len Wrays Moving & Storage inquiries and questions, please reach out to [email protected] or call 604-886-2664. Casie Spears will continue to handle all day to day office functions

Gary Hardy driving the Allied mini-truck back in the day... Thanks to Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives for the photo and Harold Pratt for the information!

Throwback to warm summer days

The fleet back in '97!

Orange is such an eye catching colour!

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Many, many hours of work went in to building our warehouse back in the day!

Things looked a little different back in '94...

We were rocking the colour orange in the 80s!

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We are so pleased that John and Marie had a successful move to Kelowna! Wishing them all the best in their new home.