Calgary SW · 12 minutes from central Calgary
Moving Services in Altadore, Calgary
Moving services in Altadore, Calgary. apartment, condo, residential, commercial and senior moves, as well as packing, piano and long-distance. Altadore is Established in 1945 as a postwar inner-city suburb; 30% of dwellings predate 1980 but 60% were built after 2000 as bungalows gave way to infills (2021 census). The housing here is 38% single-detached, 20% semi-detached infills, 8% row houses and 24% low-rise apartments; 68% owner-occupied with a $153,000 median household income. So we are here every week.
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Moving services in Altadore, Calgary
All of our moving services, right here in Altadore, priced exactly as they are everywhere else too.
Apartment & Condo Moving in Altadore
Rental and condo moves in Altadore: certificate of insurance to the corporation first, then the elevator on the calendar.
Most booked here →Residential Moving in Altadore
Houses and townhomes in Altadore: packed and protected first, then beds rebuilt the same day.
See what's included →Packing Services in Altadore
A crew packs your Altadore home the day before, so moving day starts boxed.
See what's included →Commercial & Office Moving in Altadore
Altadore offices and shops moved overnight or across a weekend, so you open again Monday.
See what's included →Senior Moving in Altadore
Downsizing from a family home in Altadore, so the keep-or-donate decisions get easier.
See what's included →Piano & Specialty Moving in Altadore
Pianos, safes and hot tubs in Altadore, with the right board as well as enough people.
See what's included →Long-Distance Moving in Altadore
From Altadore to anywhere in Alberta, as well as across Canada, on a single dedicated truck.
See what's included →Local Moving in Altadore
Local moves from Altadore with no fuel, stair or equipment fees whatsoever.
See what's included →Transparent pricing
How much do movers cost in Altadore, Calgary?
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 Altadore
Movers in Altadore, Calgary: what to expect
Here is what our crews have learned working in Altadore so far. A tight inner-city grid between 33 Avenue, 14 Street, Crowchild Trail and 50 Avenue, where the rebuilt 33 and 34 Avenue corridor now has curb extensions and about 72 fewer on-street stalls to work around..
Altadore's infill wave means 60% of dwellings were built after 2000, so most moves here are into new semi-detached homes off 33 Avenue with narrower frontages than the old bungalows.
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 Altadore, Calgary: the details that matter
Streets, parking and the truck
Altadore is bounded by 33 Avenue SW, 14 Street SW, Crowchild Trail and 50 Avenue SW, with River Park along its east edge. The Marda Loop rebuild finished in late 2025 and added curb extensions on 33 and 34 Avenues, removing about 72 stalls, so we park on the numbered side streets and carry in.
The homes and buildings here
The 3,070 households of 2021 split 38% single-detached, 20% semi-detached, 8% row, 10% duplex flats and 24% apartments under five storeys. Some 30% of homes predate 1980 and 60% were built after 2000, so 1940s bungalows sit beside three-storey infill duplexes and new wood-frame condo buildings.
Who moves in Altadore
Altadore counted 7,290 residents in 2021, 68% of households owning, with a median household income of $153,000. Moves are mostly professionals trading up from a condo into a new semi-detached infill, plus estate clear-outs of original postwar bungalows sold for redevelopment.
One tip for your Altadore move
Marda Gras closes 33 Avenue on the second Sunday in August, and 22 Street is now one-way southbound at 33 Avenue, so give us the exact lane or driveway you want the truck at; infill duplexes have narrow front walks, so we run the load through the rear garage where one exists.
Sources: calgary.ca · en.wikipedia.org
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Why Altadore neighbours book us
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Get your Altadore moving quote
First, tell us what you are moving and what the access looks like at your Altadore, Calgary address. Then, the same day, you get a rate, a crew size and an honest time range.
Questions
Questions about moving services in Altadore, Calgary
How much do movers cost in Altadore?
Rates at Altadore 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 moving services do you offer in Altadore?
Residential, apartment and condo, commercial, senior, packing, piano and specialty, as well as long-distance and local moves. In other words, every moving service on this site is available in Altadore at the published rates.
What should I tell you about my Altadore address?
The access. A tight inner-city grid between 33 Avenue, 14 Street, Crowchild Trail and 50 Avenue, where the rebuilt 33 and 34 Avenue corridor now has curb extensions and about 72 fewer on-street stalls to work around. So mention it on the first call, and then we size the crew for it.
How long does a move in Altadore take?
The housing here is 38% single-detached, 20% semi-detached infills, 8% row houses and 24% low-rise apartments; 68% owner-occupied with a $153,000 median household income. 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 Altadore?
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.
Do you move on weekends and evenings in Altadore?
Yes - we run crews 24/7, including evenings and holidays. For a month-end or Saturday date in Altadore, though, book two to three weeks out. Inside 48 hours, phone 587-966-1551 rather than emailing.
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