Calgary SE · 12 minutes from central Calgary
Dover Moving Company
VC Movers is a moving company in Dover, Calgary: apartment, condo, residential, commercial and senior moves, plus 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.
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Moving services in Dover, Calgary
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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 Dover address before booking: 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.
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Moving in Dover
A moving company in Dover, Calgary: what to expect
In short, here is what makes moves in Dover go smoothly. 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.
Planning your move around valleyview park above the bow river
Share the pickup and delivery addresses when you request your Dover quote. The local routes include 26 Avenue SE, 36 Street SE, Peigan Trail, Deerfoot Trail; the exact entrance and loading space matter as much as the destination.
- Describe the property and each floor being moved. Local housing includes 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; 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 Dover and Forest Lawn and Southview? Include both access arrangements and possession times in the quote request.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · calgary.ca · dovercommunitycalgary.com
Reputation
Why Dover neighbours book us
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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.
What should I know about buildings in Dover before moving?
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.
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.
How can I prepare for moving day in Dover?
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.
Movers near Dover
Looking for a moving company near Dover, Calgary? Our crews are in SE Calgary every day, so the communities around Dover each have their own page as well:
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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.