Calgary SE · 10 minutes from central Calgary
Southview Moving Company
VC Movers is a moving company in Southview, Calgary: apartment, condo, residential, commercial and senior moves, plus packing, piano and long-distance. Southview is Established in 1950 as the last of the Greater Forest Lawn communities to develop; 46% of homes predate 1961 and 48% were built 1961-1980 on curvilinear 1950s streets.. The housing here is Mid-century bungalows and suited bi-levels with some row houses and duplex flats; 2021 census: 61% single-detached, 22% duplex flats, 5% row houses, 11% walk-up apartments, with 45% of households renting.. So we are here every week.
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Moving services in Southview, 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 Southview address before booking: southview sits on the escarpment above the Bow River between 17 Avenue and 26 Avenue SE; streets like Southwood Drive SE curve and drop toward the river, so we plan the approach from 36 Street.
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Moving in Southview
A moving company in Southview, Calgary: what to expect
Here is what our crews have learned working in Southview so far. Southview sits on the escarpment above the Bow River between 17 Avenue and 26 Avenue SE; streets like Southwood Drive SE curve and drop toward the river, so we plan the approach from 36 Street..
Nearly half of Southview households rent, often in basement suites of 1950s bungalows, so we confirm which entrance the suite uses before the truck arrives on the street.
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 Southview, Calgary: the details that matter
Streets, parking and the truck
Southview's curvilinear 1950s streets include Southwood Drive, Cottonwood Crescent, 27 Street, 33 Street (community hall at 2020 33 Street SE), 35 Street and 19 Avenue SE. Lots are 1950s size with front street parking, so we park at the curb; the river-edge streets have view lots with steep drops behind.
The homes and buildings here
Of 760 dwellings in 2021, 46% were built before 1961 and 48% in 1961-1980. Housing is 61% single-detached 1950s bungalows and bi-levels, many with basement suites, 1% semis, 5% row houses, 22% duplex flats and 11% apartments in buildings under five storeys; some view lots now carry infills.
Who moves in Southview
Southview had 1,550 residents in 2021, 20% over 65, and 45% of its 760 households rent; median household income was $70,000 in 2020 and 30% of households spend 30% or more on shelter. Typical jobs are suite tenants moving and older bungalows changing hands to infill builders or first-time buyers.
One tip for your Southview move
If your bungalow has a separate side-entrance suite, have both households ready on the same day only if the entrances are on different sides; otherwise stagger them, because two moves through one narrow side stair will block each other.
Planning your move around the southview community hall at 2020 33 street se
Share the pickup and delivery addresses when you request your Southview quote. The local routes include 17 Avenue SE, 36 Street SE, 26 Avenue SE, Southwood Drive SE; the exact entrance and loading space matter as much as the destination.
- Describe the property and each floor being moved. Local housing includes Mid-century bungalows and suited bi-levels with some row houses and duplex flats; 2021 census: 61% single-detached, 22% duplex flats, 5% row houses, 11% walk-up apartments, with 45% 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 Southview and Forest Lawn and Albert Park/Radisson Heights? Include both access arrangements and possession times in the quote request.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · calgary.ca · gccarra.ca · livrealestate.ca
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Why Southview neighbours book us
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First, tell us what you are moving and what the access looks like at your Southview, Calgary address. Then, the same day, you get a rate, a crew size and an honest time range.
Questions
Questions about moving companies in Southview, Calgary
How much do movers cost in Southview?
Rates at Southview 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 Southview?
Of 760 dwellings in 2021, 46% were built before 1961 and 48% in 1961-1980. Housing is 61% single-detached 1950s bungalows and bi-levels, many with basement suites, 1% semis, 5% row houses, 22% duplex flats and 11% apartments in buildings under five storeys; some view lots now carry infills.
What should I tell you about my Southview address?
The access. Southview sits on the escarpment above the Bow River between 17 Avenue and 26 Avenue SE; streets like Southwood Drive SE curve and drop toward the river, so we plan the approach from 36 Street. So mention it on the first call, and then we size the crew for it.
How long does a move in Southview take?
The housing here is Mid-century bungalows and suited bi-levels with some row houses and duplex flats; 2021 census: 61% single-detached, 22% duplex flats, 5% row houses, 11% walk-up apartments, with 45% 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 Southview?
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 Southview?
If your bungalow has a separate side-entrance suite, have both households ready on the same day only if the entrances are on different sides; otherwise stagger them, because two moves through one narrow side stair will block each other.
Movers near Southview
Looking for a moving company near Southview, Calgary? Our crews are in SE Calgary every day, so the communities around Southview each have their own page as well:
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