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Southwood Moving Company
VC Movers is a moving company in Southwood, Calgary: apartment, condo, residential, commercial and senior moves, plus packing, piano and long-distance. Southwood is Established in 1960 on the site that later held the Corral drive-in; 72% of homes were built between 1961 and 1980 (2021 census). The housing here is 51% single-detached bungalows, 18% row houses, 9% semi-detached and 19% low-rise apartments; 44% of households rent. So we are here every week.
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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 Southwood address before booking: southwood runs from the 98 Avenue alley south to Anderson Road between Macleod Trail and 14 Street, with Southland Drive and Elbow Drive cutting through, and Macleod becomes an expressway at Anderson Road.
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Moving in Southwood
A moving company in Southwood, Calgary: what to expect
Here is what our crews have learned working in Southwood so far. Southwood runs from the 98 Avenue alley south to Anderson Road between Macleod Trail and 14 Street, with Southland Drive and Elbow Drive cutting through, and Macleod becomes an expressway at Anderson Road..
Anderson station's 1,323 paved stalls and 427 overflow spaces fill with commuter cars on weekdays, so the south end of Southwood is easier to work on a weekend.
Your address is 20 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 Southwood, Calgary: the details that matter
Streets, parking and the truck
Southwood stretches from the 98 Avenue alley north of Southland Drive to Anderson Road, between Macleod Trail and 14 Street SW, with Elbow Drive running through it. Anderson station at 11015 Anderson Station Way, its 1,323 stalls and 427 overflow spaces, occupy the south end; residential streets have free curb parking.
The homes and buildings here
In 2021 the 2,535 households were 51% single-detached, 9% semi-detached, 18% row houses and 19% apartments under five storeys. With 72% of dwellings built between 1961 and 1980, Southwood is 1960s bungalows and bi-levels, 1970s row-house complexes and low-rise walk-up apartments near Southland Drive.
Who moves in Southwood
Southwood had 6,095 residents in 2021 and 44% of households rent; the median household income is $80,000. Moves split between renters in the walk-ups and row houses and buyers taking on original bungalows, and Southcentre Mall across Macleod makes this a popular spot for downsizing seniors.
One tip for your Southwood move
Macleod Trail turns into an expressway at Anderson Road, so a truck coming from the south exits at Southland Drive, not Anderson; if your bungalow has a basement suite with a side entrance, tell us which unit is moving so we plan the walkway carry rather than the front steps.
Planning your move around anderson ctrain station and southcentre mall
Share the pickup and delivery addresses when you request your Southwood quote. The local routes include Macleod Trail, Anderson Road, Southland Drive, Elbow Drive; the exact entrance and loading space matter as much as the destination.
- Describe the property and each floor being moved. Local housing includes 51% single-detached bungalows, 18% row houses, 9% semi-detached and 19% low-rise apartments; 44% of households rent; 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 Southwood and Haysboro and Canyon Meadows? Include both access arrangements and possession times in the quote request.
Sources: calgary.ca · en.wikipedia.org
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First, tell us what you are moving and what the access looks like at your Southwood, Calgary address. Then, the same day, you get a rate, a crew size and an honest time range.
Questions
Questions about moving companies in Southwood, Calgary
How much do movers cost in Southwood?
Rates at Southwood 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 20 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 Southwood?
In 2021 the 2,535 households were 51% single-detached, 9% semi-detached, 18% row houses and 19% apartments under five storeys. With 72% of dwellings built between 1961 and 1980, Southwood is 1960s bungalows and bi-levels, 1970s row-house complexes and low-rise walk-up apartments near Southland Drive.
What should I tell you about my Southwood address?
The access. Southwood runs from the 98 Avenue alley south to Anderson Road between Macleod Trail and 14 Street, with Southland Drive and Elbow Drive cutting through, and Macleod becomes an expressway at Anderson Road. So mention it on the first call, and then we size the crew for it.
How long does a move in Southwood take?
The housing here is 51% single-detached bungalows, 18% row houses, 9% semi-detached and 19% low-rise apartments; 44% of households rent. 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 Southwood?
Not separately. Your drive of 20 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 Southwood?
Macleod Trail turns into an expressway at Anderson Road, so a truck coming from the south exits at Southland Drive, not Anderson; if your bungalow has a basement suite with a side entrance, tell us which unit is moving so we plan the walkway carry rather than the front steps.
Movers near Southwood
Looking for a moving company near Southwood, Calgary? Our crews are in SW Calgary every day, so the communities around Southwood each have their own page as well:
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