Alberta · 70 minutes from central Calgary
Longview Moving Company
VC Movers is a moving company in Longview, Alberta. residential, apartment, condo, commercial and senior moves, as well as packing, piano and long-distance. Longview is a historic ranching village on the Cowboy Trail. The housing here is small village homes and surrounding working ranches and acreages. So we book dedicated days out here.
Longview movers
Moving services in Longview, Alberta
A moving company in Longview should be able to do all of this on one rate card. So we do.
Residential Moving in Longview
Whole-home moves across Longview, with floor protection down before the first box.
Most booked here →Apartment & Condo Moving in Longview
Walk-up and suite moves in Longview: insurance to the landlord if the building asks, then protection down first.
See what's included →Packing Services in Longview
Kitchen only, fragile only or the whole Longview house, because you set the scope.
See what's included →Senior Moving in Longview
Senior and retirement moves in Longview, set up at the new place before we leave.
See what's included →Commercial & Office Moving in Longview
Shops, clinics and small businesses in Longview moved after hours, so you open again on schedule.
See what's included →Piano & Specialty Moving in Longview
Piano, safe and fitness-equipment moves in Longview, quoted as soon as we know the access.
See what's included →Long-Distance Moving in Longview
Leaving Longview for Edmonton, BC or beyond: one crew and one truck, door to door.
See what's included →Local Moving in Longview
Local moves from Longview with no fuel, stair or equipment fees whatsoever.
See what's included →Transparent pricing
How much do movers cost in Longview, Alberta?
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 Longview
A moving company in Longview, Alberta: what to expect
First, one thing to know about Longview before you book. Longview is deep in ranch country on Highway 22 - the roads are good but long, and ranch driveways can be a kilometre of gravel, so we confirm the final approach.
This is our longest regular route. We book Longview as a dedicated day so weather or a rough driveway never turns into rushed work.
Calgary to Longview movers - and Longview to Calgary
Your address is 70 minutes from central Calgary, so we quote the drive as its own line and agree it before you book. The job then runs as a dedicated day, so we never arrive late off another move.
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Moving in Longview, Alberta: the details that matter
Streets, parking and the truck
Highway 22 becomes Morrison Road through the village and meets Highway 541 west toward Kananaskis, so every way in runs along a provincial highway with a highway speed limit at each end of town. The village council once counted 147 houses, laid out on a handful of flat, short streets.
The homes and buildings here
Housing runs to small single-storey homes on village lots, with working ranches on the roads out toward the Highwood River. The village runs its own solar generation project and a family campground, but the nearest full services are Diamond Valley 18 km north or High River 35 km east.
Who moves in Longview
Longview's 2021 population was 297, and the village markets itself on galleries, dining and being the gateway to Kananaskis. Public data shows a ranching base with a small stream of arrivals wanting a quiet foothills base, so moves are a downsizing or an acreage sale rather than a family upsizing.
One tip for your Longview move
Ask the village office about water and sewer connection before possession, since Longview runs its own municipal services rather than a county system. For any address off the pavement, check Foothills County road bans, which start in March, and call 1-877-236-6445 about a permit if the road is listed.
Sources: village.longview.ab.ca · en.wikipedia.org · foothillscountyab.ca
Reputation
Why Longview 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 Longview moving quote
First, tell us what you are moving and what the access looks like at your Longview, Alberta address. Then, the same day, you get a rate, a crew size and an honest time range.
Questions
Questions about moving companies in Longview, Alberta
How much do movers cost in Longview?
Rates at Longview 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 70 minutes from central Calgary. Two-hour minimum; the rate also includes blankets, dollies, wrap and basic disassembly.
Which moving company serves Longview?
VC Movers does - on dedicated days, at the same published rates as Calgary. Compare us with any Longview 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 Longview address?
The access. Longview is deep in ranch country on Highway 22 - the roads are good but long, and ranch driveways can be a kilometre of gravel, so we confirm the final approach. So mention it on the first call, and then we size the crew for it.
How long does a move in Longview take?
The housing here is small village homes and surrounding working ranches and acreages. 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 Longview?
The drive is 70 minutes from central Calgary, so we quote it as its own line and agree it before you book. We never meter it at the hourly rate on the day; moreover, out-of-city jobs run as dedicated days.
Do you move on weekends and evenings in Longview?
Yes - we run crews 24/7, including evenings and holidays. For a month-end or Saturday date in Longview, though, book two to three weeks out. Inside 48 hours, phone 587-966-1551 rather than emailing.
Movers near Longview
Looking for a moving company near Longview, Alberta? Our crews are in the towns around Calgary on dedicated days, so the communities around Longview each have their own page as well:
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Moving in Longview? Let's get you a real number.
We quote most Longview moves over the phone, so no walkthrough is needed. Then you know the rate, the crew size and the time range before you book.