Calgary NW · 20 minutes from central Calgary
Moving Company in Ranchlands, Calgary
Among moving companies in Ranchlands, Calgary, we are the one with published rates. apartment, condo, residential, commercial and senior moves, as well as packing, piano and long-distance. Ranchlands is a late-1970s and 1980s suburb established in 1977 on land annexed in 1961, named for the foothills ranching heritage. The housing here is 1970s and 1980s detached homes on curving streets, a large share of row townhouses, some semi-detached units and a few low-rise apartment buildings. So we are here every week.
Ranchlands Calgary movers
Moving services in Ranchlands, Calgary
Compare any Ranchlands moving company against this list, as well as against these rates.
Apartment & Condo Moving in Ranchlands
Rental and condo moves in Ranchlands: certificate of insurance to the corporation first, then the elevator on the calendar.
Most booked here →Residential Moving in Ranchlands
From a bungalow to a two-storey in Ranchlands: loaded in a planned order, then placed to your plan.
See what's included →Packing Services in Ranchlands
Professional packing in Ranchlands: dish barrels and wardrobe boxes, then every box labelled by room.
See what's included →Commercial & Office Moving in Ranchlands
Ranchlands offices and shops moved overnight or across a weekend, so you open again Monday.
See what's included →Senior Moving in Ranchlands
Downsizing from a family home in Ranchlands, so the keep-or-donate decisions get easier.
See what's included →Piano & Specialty Moving in Ranchlands
Pianos, safes and hot tubs in Ranchlands, with the right board as well as enough people.
See what's included →Long-Distance Moving in Ranchlands
Leaving Ranchlands for Edmonton, BC or beyond: one crew, door to door, so no depot.
See what's included →Local Moving in Ranchlands
Across town or across the street from Ranchlands, billed by the hour either way.
See what's included →Transparent pricing
How much do movers cost in Ranchlands, 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 Ranchlands
Hiring a moving company in Ranchlands, Calgary: what to expect
First, one thing to know about Ranchlands before you book. Ranchview Drive and Ranch Glen Drive curve between fenced yards, so we scout a straight curb section near the address rather than assuming the truck fits in front..
More than a quarter of Ranchlands homes are row townhouses, so we bring stair dollies and confirm which end of the complex the unit's parking stall sits.
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 Ranchlands, Calgary: the details that matter
Streets, parking and the truck
Ranchlands is bounded by John Laurie Boulevard, Sarcee Trail, Crowchild Trail and Nose Hill Drive, with Ranchview Drive, Ranchridge Way, Ranch Glen Drive and Ranchero Road curving between fenced yards. Curves limit straight curb space, so we scout the block for a spot where a 26-ft truck can sit level without blocking a driveway.
The homes and buildings here
Established in 1977; 65 percent of dwellings were built 1961-1980 and 26 percent in 1981-1990. About 49 percent are detached 1970s and 1980s homes, 28 percent row townhouses, 9 percent semi-detached and 11 percent apartments in buildings under five storeys. Most townhouse complexes have attached garages or assigned stalls.
Who moves in Ranchlands
Ranchlands had 7,490 residents in 2021, with 67 percent owning and 33 percent renting in households averaging 2.5 people and a median income of $89,000. The townhouse share makes it a starter and downsizer community, and 10 percent of residents had moved in the previous year.
One tip for your Ranchlands move
Townhouse complexes in Ranchlands often assign a single parking stall and route visitors to street parking; before move day, ask your board whether the truck can stand in the complex driveway for two hours, and if not we will stage it on Ranchview Drive and dolly in.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · calgary.ca · braunrealestate.ca · calgaryhomeselling.ca
Reputation
Why Ranchlands 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 Ranchlands moving quote
First, tell us what you are moving and what the access looks like at your Ranchlands, Calgary address. Then, the same day, you get a rate, a crew size and an honest time range.
Questions
Questions about moving companies in Ranchlands, Calgary
How much do movers cost in Ranchlands?
Rates at Ranchlands 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.
Which moving companies serve Ranchlands?
VC Movers does - with crews in this part of Calgary every week. Compare us with any Ranchlands 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 Ranchlands address?
The access. Ranchview Drive and Ranch Glen Drive curve between fenced yards, so we scout a straight curb section near the address rather than assuming the truck fits in front. So mention it on the first call, and then we size the crew for it.
How long does a move in Ranchlands take?
The housing here is 1970s and 1980s detached homes on curving streets, a large share of row townhouses, some semi-detached units and a few low-rise apartment buildings. 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 Ranchlands?
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.
Do you move on weekends and evenings in Ranchlands?
Yes - we run crews 24/7, including evenings and holidays. For a month-end or Saturday date in Ranchlands, though, book two to three weeks out. Inside 48 hours, phone 587-966-1551 rather than emailing.
Movers near Ranchlands
Comparing moving companies near Ranchlands, Calgary? Our crews are in NW Calgary every day, so the communities around Ranchlands each have their own page as well:
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We quote most Ranchlands moves over the phone, so no walkthrough is needed. Then you know the rate, the crew size and the time range before you book.