Calgary SE · 13 minutes from central Calgary
Moving Company in Fairview, Calgary
Among moving companies in Fairview, Calgary, we are the one with published rates. apartment, condo, residential, commercial and senior moves, as well as packing, piano and long-distance. Fairview is Annexed in 1956 and developed by Kelwood in the late 1950s and early 1960s; 61% of homes predate 1961 and 30% were built 1961-1980.. The housing here is Roughly 1,200 mid-century bungalows of about 1,000 square feet on large curvilinear lots, plus a few apartment buildings; 2021 census: 75% single-detached, 9% walk-up apartments, 11% in buildings of five storeys or more.. So we are here every week.
Fairview Calgary movers
Moving services in Fairview, Calgary
Compare any Fairview moving company against this list, as well as against these rates.
Apartment & Condo Moving in Fairview
Walk-ups and high-rises in Fairview, crewed for the stair count as well as the elevator window.
Most booked here →Residential Moving in Fairview
Family homes in Fairview moved in one day, so everything reaches the room on the label.
See what's included →Packing Services in Fairview
Full or partial packing in Fairview at the same hourly rates, with materials quoted first.
See what's included →Commercial & Office Moving in Fairview
Workstations apart Friday, then back together Sunday, for Fairview businesses that cannot close.
See what's included →Senior Moving in Fairview
Downsizing from a family home in Fairview, so the keep-or-donate decisions get easier.
See what's included →Piano & Specialty Moving in Fairview
Single heavy items in Fairview at the two-hour minimum, so nothing gets padded out.
See what's included →Long-Distance Moving in Fairview
Leaving Fairview for Edmonton, BC or beyond: one crew, door to door, so no depot.
See what's included →Local Moving in Fairview
Short hops from Fairview, with the clock stopping as soon as we place the last box.
See what's included →Transparent pricing
How much do movers cost in Fairview, 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 Fairview
Hiring a moving company in Fairview, Calgary: what to expect
First, one thing to know about Fairview before you book. Fairmount Drive SE bisects the community north to south and carries the Route 10 bus; residential crescents are curvilinear with wide frontages, so we back the truck onto the driveway..
Fairview bungalows have full basements reached by a single narrow stair, so we bring shoulder straps and load the basement contents first while the crew is fresh.
Your address is 13 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 Fairview, Calgary: the details that matter
Streets, parking and the truck
Fairmount Drive SE splits the community, with the shopping centre at 7640 Fairmount Drive SE; homes sit on curvilinear streets such as Fairview Crescent, Fraser Road, Flavelle Road, Foxwell Road, Fay Road, Fountain Road, Franklin Drive and Fredson Drive SE. Lots are large with front driveways, so we back the truck onto the driveway.
The homes and buildings here
Of 1,565 dwellings in 2021, 61% were built before 1961 and 30% in 1961-1980. Housing is 75% single-detached 1950s and 60s bungalows, typically three bedrooms with a full basement and a garage, 5% duplex flats, 9% walk-up apartments and 11% apartments in buildings of five storeys or more.
Who moves in Fairview
Fairview had 3,675 residents in 2021 and 66% of its 1,565 households own; median household income was $84,000 in 2020 and 15% of residents moved in the past year. Typical jobs are first-time buyers moving into a renovated bungalow and long-time owners leaving after fifty years.
One tip for your Fairview move
Original 1950s bungalows often have a basement door that opens toward the stairs and a low ceiling at the bottom landing: measure the fridge and washer path before delivery day so we can remove the door if needed.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · calgary.ca · marniecampbell.ca
Reputation
Why Fairview 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.
Real Google reviews from VC Movers' own review widget; in other words, we wrote none of them
Get your Fairview moving quote
First, tell us what you are moving and what the access looks like at your Fairview, Calgary address. Then, the same day, you get a rate, a crew size and an honest time range.
Questions
Questions about moving companies in Fairview, Calgary
How much do movers cost in Fairview?
Rates at Fairview 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 13 minutes from central Calgary. Two-hour minimum; the rate also includes blankets, dollies, wrap and basic disassembly.
Which moving companies serve Fairview?
VC Movers does - with crews in this part of Calgary every week. Compare us with any Fairview 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 Fairview address?
The access. Fairmount Drive SE bisects the community north to south and carries the Route 10 bus; residential crescents are curvilinear with wide frontages, so we back the truck onto the driveway. So mention it on the first call, and then we size the crew for it.
How long does a move in Fairview take?
The housing here is Roughly 1,200 mid-century bungalows of about 1,000 square feet on large curvilinear lots, plus a few apartment buildings; 2021 census: 75% single-detached, 9% walk-up apartments, 11% in buildings of five storeys or more.. 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 Fairview?
Not separately. Your drive of 13 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 Fairview?
Yes - we run crews 24/7, including evenings and holidays. For a month-end or Saturday date in Fairview, though, book two to three weeks out. Inside 48 hours, phone 587-966-1551 rather than emailing.
Movers near Fairview
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We quote most Fairview moves over the phone, so no walkthrough is needed. Then you know the rate, the crew size and the time range before you book.