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Moving Services in Capitol Hill, Calgary
Moving services in Capitol Hill, Calgary. apartment, condo, residential, commercial and senior moves, as well as packing, piano and long-distance. Capitol Hill is an inner-city grid established in 1948 but mostly built in the 1950s, with houses as old as 1910 and a steady wave of 2010s infills. The housing here is 1950s bungalows, many with basement suites, next to semi-detached infills and duplexes, with about a third of dwellings in low-rise walk-up apartments. So we are here every week.
Capitol Hill Calgary movers
Moving services in Capitol Hill, Calgary
Every moving service we offer in Calgary is also available in Capitol Hill, at the same published rates.
Apartment & Condo Moving in Capitol Hill
Walk-ups and high-rises in Capitol Hill, crewed for the stair count as well as the elevator window.
Most booked here →Residential Moving in Capitol Hill
Family homes in Capitol Hill moved in one day, so everything reaches the room on the label.
See what's included →Packing Services in Capitol Hill
Full or partial packing in Capitol Hill at the same hourly rates, with materials quoted first.
See what's included →Commercial & Office Moving in Capitol Hill
Retail, office and warehouse moves in Capitol Hill, with a certificate of insurance for your landlord too.
See what's included →Senior Moving in Capitol Hill
Downsizing from a family home in Capitol Hill, so the keep-or-donate decisions get easier.
See what's included →Piano & Specialty Moving in Capitol Hill
Pianos, safes and hot tubs in Capitol Hill, with the right board as well as enough people.
See what's included →Long-Distance Moving in Capitol Hill
From Capitol Hill to anywhere in Alberta, as well as across Canada, on a single dedicated truck.
See what's included →Local Moving in Capitol Hill
Same-day and next-day local moves in Capitol Hill whenever a crew is free.
See what's included →Transparent pricing
How much do movers cost in Capitol Hill, 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 Capitol Hill
Movers in Capitol Hill, Calgary: what to expect
In short, here is what makes moves in Capitol Hill go smoothly. 14 Street splits the grid and 16 Avenue is the Trans-Canada, so we come in on the numbered avenues between 17 and 24 Avenue and load from the lane or curb..
More than half of Capitol Hill households rent and many are SAIT students, so we see lots of suite and walk-up moves near month-end; book early for the last weekend.
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 Capitol Hill, Calgary: the details that matter
Streets, parking and the truck
Capitol Hill is a classic grid with lanes north of 16 Avenue between 10 Street and 19 Street, bisected by 14 Street and bounded by Confederation Park; the residential avenues run from 17 Avenue to 24 Avenue. We load from the curb or the lane, and avoid 14 Street and 16 Avenue, the through routes.
The homes and buildings here
Established in 1948 with most homes built in the 1950s and a few from 1910; 33 percent of dwellings date from 1960 or earlier and 21 percent from 2011-2021. Only 25 percent are detached bungalows, many with basement suites; 22 percent are semi-detached infills, 20 percent duplex flats and 32 percent walk-up apartments.
Who moves in Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill had 4,670 residents in 2021, 45 percent owners and 55 percent renters, in households averaging 2.1 people with 40 percent living alone; the median income was $71,500 and 21 percent moved in the previous year. Student and suite moves near SAIT, plus bungalow sellers, are the usual work.
One tip for your Capitol Hill move
Street, lot and parking conditions change within a block here, so send us the exact address and a photo of the lane: some infill lanes are too narrow for a truck and we load through the front instead. Lions Park LRT station is a short walk if you are moving without a car.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · calgary.ca · braunrealestate.ca · kaushalgroup.ca
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Why Capitol Hill neighbours book us
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Get your Capitol Hill moving quote
First, tell us what you are moving and what the access looks like at your Capitol Hill, Calgary address. Then, the same day, you get a rate, a crew size and an honest time range.
Questions
Questions about moving services in Capitol Hill, Calgary
How much do movers cost in Capitol Hill?
Rates at Capitol Hill 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 moving services do you offer in Capitol Hill?
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 Capitol Hill at the published rates.
What should I tell you about my Capitol Hill address?
The access. 14 Street splits the grid and 16 Avenue is the Trans-Canada, so we come in on the numbered avenues between 17 and 24 Avenue and load from the lane or curb. So mention it on the first call, and then we size the crew for it.
How long does a move in Capitol Hill take?
The housing here is 1950s bungalows, many with basement suites, next to semi-detached infills and duplexes, with about a third of dwellings in low-rise walk-up apartments. 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 Capitol Hill?
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.
Do you move on weekends and evenings in Capitol Hill?
Yes - we run crews 24/7, including evenings and holidays. For a month-end or Saturday date in Capitol Hill, though, book two to three weeks out. Inside 48 hours, phone 587-966-1551 rather than emailing.
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We quote most Capitol Hill moves over the phone, so no walkthrough is needed. Then you know the rate, the crew size and the time range before you book.