Calgary SE · 30 minutes from central Calgary
Moving Company in Auburn Bay, Calgary
Among moving companies in Auburn Bay, Calgary, we are the one with published rates. apartment, condo, residential, commercial and senior moves, as well as packing, piano and long-distance. Auburn Bay is developed from the mid-2000s. The housing here is two-storey family homes around the lake, plus apartment and townhouse blocks near the hospital. So we are here every week.
Auburn Bay Calgary movers
Moving services in Auburn Bay, Calgary
Most moving companies in Auburn Bay quote after a call. Ours, however, are the same published rates on every page.
Apartment & Condo Moving in Auburn Bay
Elevator booked and insurance sent to your Auburn Bay building first; then the lobby protected before we start.
Most booked here →Residential Moving in Auburn Bay
Houses and townhomes in Auburn Bay: packed and protected first, then beds rebuilt the same day.
See what's included →Packing Services in Auburn Bay
Professional packing in Auburn Bay: dish barrels and wardrobe boxes, then every box labelled by room.
See what's included →Commercial & Office Moving in Auburn Bay
Retail, office and warehouse moves in Auburn Bay, with a certificate of insurance for your landlord too.
See what's included →Senior Moving in Auburn Bay
Senior and retirement moves in Auburn Bay, set up at the new place before we leave.
See what's included →Piano & Specialty Moving in Auburn Bay
Single heavy items in Auburn Bay at the two-hour minimum, so nothing gets padded out.
See what's included →Long-Distance Moving in Auburn Bay
Long-distance moves out of Auburn Bay, quoted in writing before you book.
See what's included →Local Moving in Auburn Bay
Local moves from Auburn Bay with no fuel, stair or equipment fees whatsoever.
See what's included →Transparent pricing
How much do movers cost in Auburn Bay, Calgary?
Published rates, because you should not have to phone three companies to find out whether you can afford to move.
2 movers + truck
$130/hr
Apartments, condos, 1-2 bedroom homes
3 movers + truck
$170/hr
3 bedroom homes, most house moves
4 movers + truck
$230/hr
Large homes, offices, tight timelines
Rates are per hour, plus a one-hour truck fee, with a two-hour minimum of work. In addition, the rate includes blankets, dollies, straps, shrink wrap and basic disassembly. So there is no fuel surcharge and no equipment charge.
Typical all-in totals
| Home size | Crew | Work | Estimated total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom apartment | 2 movers | 3-4 hrs | $520 - $650 |
| 2 bedroom apartment or condo | 2-3 movers | 4-6 hrs | $650 - $910 |
| 3 bedroom house | 3 movers | 6-9 hrs | $1,190 - $1,700 |
| 4+ bedroom house | 4 movers | 8-12 hrs | $2,070 - $2,990 |
Totals include the one-hour truck fee, and they also assume you have boxed everything before we arrive. However, stairs, long carries and packing services move a job toward the upper end.
Moving in Auburn Bay
Hiring a moving company in Auburn Bay, Calgary: what to expect
In short, here is what makes moves in Auburn Bay go smoothly. The apartment blocks by the South Health Campus have shared loading bays that also serve hospital staff parking - we book the bay in advance to guarantee a slot.
Healthcare shift workers make up a lot of our Auburn Bay bookings, which is part of why we run crews evenings and overnight.
Your address is 30 minutes from central Calgary, so that drive sits inside the single truck hour on the quote. As a result, you never pay it twice, and never at the hourly rate in both directions.
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Moving in Auburn Bay, Calgary: the details that matter
Streets, parking and the truck
Auburn Bay Boulevard loops the lake and feeds crescents and closes, with 52 Street the eastern edge where the Green Line is planned to run. Curbside parking is open on most residential blocks, but east-side condo complexes like Regatta and Canoe rely on visitor stalls with no loading zone.
The homes and buildings here
Attached housing is nearly 40 per cent of Auburn Bay's stock: 10 per cent semi-detached, 10 per cent row and 19 per cent low-rise apartments. Canoe is 158 apartment-style units; Regatta pairs condos with townhomes; Stonecroft is a walk from the hospital. All are low-rise, so elevator capacity is limited.
Who moves in Auburn Bay
Public data shows the youngest age profile of the SE lake communities: 28 per cent under 15 and only 5 per cent over 65. A quarter of households rent, the highest share of the lake communities, which points to renters cycling through the apartment blocks near South Health Campus.
One tip for your Auburn Bay move
Hospital traffic peaks on Seton Boulevard and 52 Street early in the morning and again late afternoon. If your building or townhouse complex offers a choice of move-in window, ask for mid-morning, so the truck arrives after the first rush and is loaded and gone before the second one starts.
Sources: calgary.ca · en.wikipedia.org · calgary-real-estate.com
Reputation
Why Auburn Bay neighbours book us
5.0 out of 5 across 108 Google reviews, so far. Every review below is a real one, read from the same Google profile, so check it yourself.
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Get your Auburn Bay moving quote
First, tell us what you are moving and what the access looks like at your Auburn Bay, Calgary address. Then, the same day, you get a rate, a crew size and an honest time range.
Questions
Questions about moving companies in Auburn Bay, Calgary
How much do movers cost in Auburn Bay?
Rates at Auburn Bay addresses are $130/hr for two movers and a truck, $170/hr for three and $230/hr for four. Then add one truck hour, which covers the drive of 30 minutes from central Calgary. Two-hour minimum; the rate also includes blankets, dollies, wrap and basic disassembly.
Which moving companies serve Auburn Bay?
VC Movers does - with crews in this part of Calgary every week. Compare us with any Auburn Bay moving company you like, but ask them the same three questions first. What is the truck fee, the minimum and the stair policy - in writing?
What should I tell you about my Auburn Bay address?
The access. The apartment blocks by the South Health Campus have shared loading bays that also serve hospital staff parking - we book the bay in advance to guarantee a slot. So mention it on the first call, and then we size the crew for it.
How long does a move in Auburn Bay take?
The housing here is two-storey family homes around the lake, plus apartment and townhouse blocks near the hospital. So once everything is boxed, a two-bedroom usually runs 4-6 hours, while a three-bedroom runs 6-9.
Do I pay for the drive to Auburn Bay?
Not separately. Your drive of 30 minutes from central Calgary sits inside the single truck hour on every quote. So we never bill the drive at the hourly rate in both directions.
Do you move on weekends and evenings in Auburn Bay?
Yes - we run crews 24/7, including evenings and holidays. For a month-end or Saturday date in Auburn Bay, though, book two to three weeks out. Inside 48 hours, phone 587-966-1551 rather than emailing.
Movers near Auburn Bay
Comparing moving companies near Auburn Bay, Calgary? Our crews are in SE Calgary every day, so the communities around Auburn Bay each have their own page as well:
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We quote most Auburn Bay moves over the phone, so no walkthrough is needed. Then you know the rate, the crew size and the time range before you book.