Calgary SW · 10 minutes from central Calgary
South Calgary Moving Company
VC Movers is a moving company in South Calgary: apartment, condo, residential, commercial and senior moves, plus packing, piano and long-distance. South Calgary is Established in 1914 on land annexed in 1907 but mostly built after the early 1950s; 48% of today's dwellings were built after 2000 (2021 census). The housing here is The Marda Loop neighbourhood: 49% low-rise apartments, 22% single-detached, 11% semi-detached and 8% row houses; ownership and renting split 50/50. So we are here every week.
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A moving company in South Calgary should be able to do all of this on one rate card. So we do.
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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 South Calgary address before booking: wedged between 14 Street and Crowchild Trail north of 33 Avenue, South Calgary's streets are short, and the rebuilt 33 and 34 Avenue corridor has curb extensions that a 26-ft truck cannot pull into.
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Moving in South Calgary
A moving company in South Calgary: what to expect
In short, here is what makes moves in South Calgary go smoothly. Wedged between 14 Street and Crowchild Trail north of 33 Avenue, South Calgary's streets are short, and the rebuilt 33 and 34 Avenue corridor has curb extensions that a 26-ft truck cannot pull into..
Traffic on 22 Street at 33 Avenue is one-way southbound only after the main streets project, so we approach Marda Loop condo buildings from 34 Avenue instead.
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 South Calgary: the details that matter
Streets, parking and the truck
South Calgary is the 1 km2 pocket between 14 Street SW and Crowchild Trail, north of 33 Avenue, that most people call Marda Loop. The 2023 to 2025 main streets project put curb extensions on 33 and 34 Avenues, removed about 72 stalls and made 22 Street one-way southbound, so we park on side streets.
The homes and buildings here
Of 2,365 households in 2021, 22% lived in single-detached houses, 11% semi-detached, 8% row, 6% duplex flats and 49% in apartments under five storeys, with 2% in taller buildings. Some 36% of homes predate 1981 and 48% were built after 2000, so old bungalows and new four-storey condos sit side by side.
Who moves in South Calgary
South Calgary had 4,540 residents in 2021, split exactly 50/50 between owner and renter households, with a median household income of $87,000. The typical move is a one- or two-bedroom condo near the shops, and we handle many first-home moves from a Marda Loop rental into an Altadore infill.
One tip for your South Calgary move
Marda Gras closes 33 Avenue on the second Sunday of August, and the outdoor pool and Giuffre Family Library bring weekend crowds, so pick a weekday; for new condo buildings, book the elevator and confirm the loading area, because the curb extensions on 33 Avenue leave nowhere for the truck to stop.
Planning your move around south calgary outdoor pool and the giuffre family library
Share the pickup and delivery addresses when you request your South Calgary quote. The local routes include Crowchild Trail, 14 Street SW, 33 Avenue SW, 26 Avenue SW; the exact entrance and loading space matter as much as the destination.
- Describe the property and each floor being moved. Local housing includes The Marda Loop neighbourhood: 49% low-rise apartments, 22% single-detached, 11% semi-detached and 8% row houses; ownership and renting split 50/50; 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 South Calgary and Altadore and Richmond? Include both access arrangements and possession times in the quote request.
Sources: calgary.ca · en.wikipedia.org
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Why South Calgary neighbours book us
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First, tell us what you are moving and what the access looks like at your South Calgary address. Then, the same day, you get a rate, a crew size and an honest time range.
Questions
Questions about moving companies in South Calgary
How much do movers cost in South Calgary?
Rates at South Calgary 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 South Calgary?
Of 2,365 households in 2021, 22% lived in single-detached houses, 11% semi-detached, 8% row, 6% duplex flats and 49% in apartments under five storeys, with 2% in taller buildings. Some 36% of homes predate 1981 and 48% were built after 2000, so old bungalows and new four-storey condos sit side by side.
What should I tell you about my South Calgary address?
The access. Wedged between 14 Street and Crowchild Trail north of 33 Avenue, South Calgary's streets are short, and the rebuilt 33 and 34 Avenue corridor has curb extensions that a 26-ft truck cannot pull into. So mention it on the first call, and then we size the crew for it.
How long does a move in South Calgary take?
The housing here is The Marda Loop neighbourhood: 49% low-rise apartments, 22% single-detached, 11% semi-detached and 8% row houses; ownership and renting split 50/50. 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 South Calgary?
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.
How can I prepare for moving day in South Calgary?
Marda Gras closes 33 Avenue on the second Sunday of August, and the outdoor pool and Giuffre Family Library bring weekend crowds, so pick a weekday; for new condo buildings, book the elevator and confirm the loading area, because the curb extensions on 33 Avenue leave nowhere for the truck to stop.
Movers near South Calgary
Looking for a moving company near South Calgary? Our crews are in SW Calgary every day, so the communities around South Calgary each have their own page as well:
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We quote most South Calgary moves over the phone, so no walkthrough is needed. Then you know the rate, the crew size and the time range before you book.