Calgary SE · 13 minutes from central Calgary
Moving Company in Ogden, Calgary
Among moving companies in Ogden, Calgary, we are the one with published rates. apartment, condo, residential, commercial and senior moves, as well as packing, piano and long-distance. Ogden is Established in 1912 to serve Canadian Pacific Railway workers; Millican Estates followed and Lynnwood was developed in the 1970s, with 61% of homes dating from 1961-1980.. The housing here is Post-war bungalows and 1950s-70s split-levels on deep lots, plus townhomes, duplex flats and walk-up apartments; 2021 census: 48% single-detached, 15% apartments, with 40% of households renting.. So we are here every week.
Ogden Calgary movers
Moving services in Ogden, Calgary
Compare any Ogden moving company against this list, as well as against these rates.
Apartment & Condo Moving in Ogden
Elevator booked and insurance sent to your Ogden building first; then the lobby protected before we start.
Most booked here →Residential Moving in Ogden
Whole-home moves across Ogden, with floor protection down before the first box.
See what's included →Packing Services in Ogden
Full or partial packing in Ogden at the same hourly rates, with materials quoted first.
See what's included →Commercial & Office Moving in Ogden
Ogden offices and shops moved overnight or across a weekend, so you open again Monday.
See what's included →Senior Moving in Ogden
Senior and retirement moves in Ogden, set up at the new place before we leave.
See what's included →Piano & Specialty Moving in Ogden
Single heavy items in Ogden at the two-hour minimum, so nothing gets padded out.
See what's included →Long-Distance Moving in Ogden
Leaving Ogden for Edmonton, BC or beyond: one crew, door to door, so no depot.
See what's included →Local Moving in Ogden
Across town or across the street from Ogden, billed by the hour either way.
See what's included →Transparent pricing
How much do movers cost in Ogden, 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 Ogden
Hiring a moving company in Ogden, Calgary: what to expect
Here is what our crews have learned working in Ogden so far. Ogden Road SE is the main street through the community; Green Line LRT construction around Ogden Station and Lynnwood/Millican Station can close lanes, so we confirm the route the day before..
Older Ogden lots are deep with rear lanes and detached garages, and the lane-side parking pad is where we stage when the front street is too narrow for the truck.
Your address is 13 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 Ogden, Calgary: the details that matter
Streets, parking and the truck
Ogden Road SE runs through the old townsite, with 23 Street SE and Olympia Drive SE serving the south end; Lynnwood Drive, Lynnview Way, Lynndale Road and Lynnover Road SE cover the 1970s western half on the ridge. Original streets have rear lanes; we park at the front curb or on the lane pad.
The homes and buildings here
Of 3,735 dwellings in 2021, 61% were built 1961-1980 and 24% before 1961. Stock is 48% single-detached bungalows and split-levels on deep lots, 11% semis, 11% row houses, 14% duplex flats and 15% apartments in buildings under five storeys; many older homes have basement suites and rear-lane garages.
Who moves in Ogden
Ogden had 8,315 residents in 2021 and 40% of its 3,735 households rent; median household income was $75,500 in 2020 and 13% of residents moved within the past year. We handle basement-suite moves, small bungalow moves for first-time buyers and estate clear-outs of long-held railway-era homes.
One tip for your Ogden move
If your home is near Ogden Road or the Green Line alignment, check for construction detours the week you move; we may need to bring the truck in from Glenmore Trail rather than the usual route.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · calgary.ca · marniecampbell.ca
Reputation
Why Ogden neighbours book us
5.0 out of 5 across 108 Google reviews, so far. Every review below is a real one, read from the same Google profile, so check it yourself.
Real Google reviews from VC Movers' own review widget; in other words, we wrote none of them
Get your Ogden moving quote
First, tell us what you are moving and what the access looks like at your Ogden, Calgary address. Then, the same day, you get a rate, a crew size and an honest time range.
Questions
Questions about moving companies in Ogden, Calgary
How much do movers cost in Ogden?
Rates at Ogden 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 13 minutes from central Calgary. Two-hour minimum; the rate also includes blankets, dollies, wrap and basic disassembly.
Which moving companies serve Ogden?
VC Movers does - with crews in this part of Calgary every week. Compare us with any Ogden moving company you like, but ask them the same three questions first. What is the truck fee, the minimum and the stair policy - in writing?
What should I tell you about my Ogden address?
The access. Ogden Road SE is the main street through the community; Green Line LRT construction around Ogden Station and Lynnwood/Millican Station can close lanes, so we confirm the route the day before. So mention it on the first call, and then we size the crew for it.
How long does a move in Ogden take?
The housing here is Post-war bungalows and 1950s-70s split-levels on deep lots, plus townhomes, duplex flats and walk-up apartments; 2021 census: 48% single-detached, 15% apartments, with 40% 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 Ogden?
Not separately. Your drive of 13 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 Ogden?
Yes - we run crews 24/7, including evenings and holidays. For a month-end or Saturday date in Ogden, though, book two to three weeks out. Inside 48 hours, phone 587-966-1551 rather than emailing.
Movers near Ogden
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We quote most Ogden moves over the phone, so no walkthrough is needed. Then you know the rate, the crew size and the time range before you book.