Calgary NW · 10 minutes from central Calgary
Capitol Hill Moving Company
VC Movers is a moving company in Capitol Hill, Calgary: apartment, condo, residential, commercial and senior moves, plus packing, piano and long-distance. Capitol Hill is an inner-city grid established in 1948 but mostly built in the 1950s, with houses as old as 1910 and a steady wave of 2010s infills. The housing here is 1950s bungalows, many with basement suites, next to semi-detached infills and duplexes, with about a third of dwellings in low-rise walk-up apartments. So we are here every week.
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Moving services in Capitol Hill, Calgary
Whatever you are moving in Capitol Hill, the price is the same: an hourly crew rate plus one truck hour.
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Two movers and a truck cost $130/hr; three movers cost $170/hr and four cost $230/hr. Add one truck hour, with a two-hour minimum of work.
Tell us about your Capitol Hill address before booking: 14 Street splits the grid and 16 Avenue is the Trans-Canada, so we come in on the numbered avenues between 17 and 24 Avenue and load from the lane or curb.
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Moving in Capitol Hill
A moving company in Capitol Hill, Calgary: what to expect
First, one thing to know about Capitol Hill before you book. 14 Street splits the grid and 16 Avenue is the Trans-Canada, so we come in on the numbered avenues between 17 and 24 Avenue and load from the lane or curb..
More than half of Capitol Hill households rent and many are SAIT students, so we see lots of suite and walk-up moves near month-end; book early for the last weekend.
Your address is 10 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 Capitol Hill, Calgary: the details that matter
Streets, parking and the truck
Capitol Hill is a classic grid with lanes north of 16 Avenue between 10 Street and 19 Street, bisected by 14 Street and bounded by Confederation Park; the residential avenues run from 17 Avenue to 24 Avenue. We load from the curb or the lane, and avoid 14 Street and 16 Avenue, the through routes.
The homes and buildings here
Established in 1948 with most homes built in the 1950s and a few from 1910; 33 percent of dwellings date from 1960 or earlier and 21 percent from 2011-2021. Only 25 percent are detached bungalows, many with basement suites; 22 percent are semi-detached infills, 20 percent duplex flats and 32 percent walk-up apartments.
Who moves in Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill had 4,670 residents in 2021, 45 percent owners and 55 percent renters, in households averaging 2.1 people with 40 percent living alone; the median income was $71,500 and 21 percent moved in the previous year. Student and suite moves near SAIT, plus bungalow sellers, are the usual work.
One tip for your Capitol Hill move
Street, lot and parking conditions change within a block here, so send us the exact address and a photo of the lane: some infill lanes are too narrow for a truck and we load through the front instead. Lions Park LRT station is a short walk if you are moving without a car.
Planning your move around Confederation Park and the SAIT campus just south of 16 Avenue
Share the pickup and delivery addresses when you request your Capitol Hill quote. The local routes include 14 Street NW, 16 Avenue NW, 19 Street NW, 24 Avenue NW; the exact entrance and loading space matter as much as the destination.
- Describe the property and each floor being moved. Local housing includes 1950s bungalows, many with basement suites, next to semi-detached infills and duplexes, with about a third of dwellings in low-rise walk-up apartments; note stairs, narrow doors and furniture that needs taking apart.
- Confirm the agreed truck parking point at both addresses. Tell us whether loading is from the street, a driveway or a building bay and get any required permission before the move.
- Moving between Capitol Hill and Mount Pleasant and Banff Trail? Include both access arrangements and possession times in the quote request.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · calgary.ca · braunrealestate.ca · kaushalgroup.ca
Reputation
Why Capitol Hill 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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First, tell us what you are moving and what the access looks like at your Capitol Hill, Calgary address. Then, the same day, you get a rate, a crew size and an honest time range.
Questions
Questions about moving companies in Capitol Hill, Calgary
How much do movers cost in Capitol Hill?
Rates at Capitol Hill 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 10 minutes from central Calgary. Two-hour minimum; the rate also includes blankets, dollies, wrap and basic disassembly.
What types of homes will movers find in Capitol Hill?
Established in 1948 with most homes built in the 1950s and a few from 1910; 33 percent of dwellings date from 1960 or earlier and 21 percent from 2011-2021. Only 25 percent are detached bungalows, many with basement suites; 22 percent are semi-detached infills, 20 percent duplex flats and 32 percent walk-up apartments.
What should I tell you about my Capitol Hill address?
The access. 14 Street splits the grid and 16 Avenue is the Trans-Canada, so we come in on the numbered avenues between 17 and 24 Avenue and load from the lane or curb. So mention it on the first call, and then we size the crew for it.
How long does a move in Capitol Hill take?
The housing here is 1950s bungalows, many with basement suites, next to semi-detached infills and duplexes, with about a third of dwellings in low-rise walk-up apartments. 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 Capitol Hill?
Not separately. Your drive of 10 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.
What is a useful moving tip for Capitol Hill?
Street, lot and parking conditions change within a block here, so send us the exact address and a photo of the lane: some infill lanes are too narrow for a truck and we load through the front instead. Lions Park LRT station is a short walk if you are moving without a car.
Movers near Capitol Hill
Looking for a moving company near Capitol Hill, Calgary? Our crews are in NW Calgary every day, so the communities around Capitol Hill each have their own page as well:
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We quote most Capitol Hill moves over the phone, so no walkthrough is needed. Then you know the rate, the crew size and the time range before you book.