Calgary SE · 12 minutes from central Calgary
Moving Company in Dover, Calgary
Among moving companies in Dover, Calgary, we are the one with published rates. apartment, condo, residential, commercial and senior moves, as well as packing, piano and long-distance. Dover is Annexed in 1961 and established as a community in 1971 as part of Greater Forest Lawn; two-thirds of its housing was built between 1961 and 1980.. The housing here is Bungalows and bi-levels, semi-detached and row houses, and walk-up apartment blocks; 2021 census: 41% single-detached, 12% semi-detached, 12% row houses, 30% apartments, with 36% of households renting.. So we are here every week.
Dover Calgary movers
Moving services in Dover, Calgary
Every service a Dover moving company should offer, all on one published rate card.
Apartment & Condo Moving in Dover
Rental and condo moves in Dover: certificate of insurance to the corporation first, then the elevator on the calendar.
Most booked here →Residential Moving in Dover
Family homes in Dover moved in one day, so everything reaches the room on the label.
See what's included →Packing Services in Dover
A crew packs your Dover home the day before, so moving day starts boxed.
See what's included →Commercial & Office Moving in Dover
Business moves in Dover planned around your downtime rather than ours.
See what's included →Senior Moving in Dover
Patient moves for Dover seniors and their families, because the day sets the pace.
See what's included →Piano & Specialty Moving in Dover
Piano, safe and fitness-equipment moves in Dover, quoted as soon as we know the access.
See what's included →Long-Distance Moving in Dover
Leaving Dover for Edmonton, BC or beyond: one crew, door to door, so no depot.
See what's included →Local Moving in Dover
Local moves from Dover with no fuel, stair or equipment fees whatsoever.
See what's included →Transparent pricing
How much do movers cost in Dover, 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 Dover
Hiring a moving company in Dover, Calgary: what to expect
First, one thing to know about Dover before you book. Come in from 26 Avenue SE or 36 Street SE; 34 Avenue SE was recently narrowed to two lanes with curb extensions, so we approach the walk-up blocks from the side streets..
Dover has many three-storey walk-up apartments without elevators, so we quote by floor and send two extra crew members for the stairs.
Your address is 12 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 Dover, Calgary: the details that matter
Streets, parking and the truck
Dover's collector roads are 34 Avenue SE, 28 Street SE, Dovercliffe Way SE and Dover Ridge Drive SE, all recently retrofitted with traffic calming and curb extensions. Residential crescents are 1970s width with street parking on both sides; we stop the truck in front of the house and keep the calmed intersections clear.
The homes and buildings here
Of 4,730 dwellings in 2021, 66% were built 1961-1980, with 11% from 1991-2000. Stock is 41% single-detached bungalows and bi-levels, 12% semi-detached, 12% row houses, 5% duplex flats and 30% apartments in walk-up buildings under five storeys with no elevators; most houses have single garages or parking pads.
Who moves in Dover
Dover had 10,795 residents in 2021 with 36% of the 4,730 households renting; median household income was $69,000 in 2020 and 27% of households spend 30% or more on shelter. Typical jobs are one and two-bedroom apartment moves and bungalow moves for families, with 12% of residents having moved in the past year.
One tip for your Dover move
Book the walk-up move for a weekday morning: hallway and stair access in Dover's older apartment blocks is shared, and doing the carry before neighbours' cars fill the visitor stalls saves an hour.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · calgary.ca · dovercommunitycalgary.com
Reputation
Why Dover 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 Dover moving quote
First, tell us what you are moving and what the access looks like at your Dover, Calgary address. Then, the same day, you get a rate, a crew size and an honest time range.
Questions
Questions about moving companies in Dover, Calgary
How much do movers cost in Dover?
Rates at Dover 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 12 minutes from central Calgary. Two-hour minimum; the rate also includes blankets, dollies, wrap and basic disassembly.
Which moving companies serve Dover?
VC Movers does - with crews in this part of Calgary every week. Compare us with any Dover 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 Dover address?
The access. Come in from 26 Avenue SE or 36 Street SE; 34 Avenue SE was recently narrowed to two lanes with curb extensions, so we approach the walk-up blocks from the side streets. So mention it on the first call, and then we size the crew for it.
How long does a move in Dover take?
The housing here is Bungalows and bi-levels, semi-detached and row houses, and walk-up apartment blocks; 2021 census: 41% single-detached, 12% semi-detached, 12% row houses, 30% apartments, with 36% of households renting.. 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 Dover?
Not separately. Your drive of 12 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 Dover?
Yes - we run crews 24/7, including evenings and holidays. For a month-end or Saturday date in Dover, though, book two to three weeks out. Inside 48 hours, phone 587-966-1551 rather than emailing.
Movers near Dover
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Moving in Dover? Let's get you a real number.
We quote most Dover moves over the phone, so no walkthrough is needed. Then you know the rate, the crew size and the time range before you book.