Calgary SW · 28 minutes from central Calgary
Moving Company in Shawnessy, Calgary
Among moving companies in Shawnessy, Calgary, we are the one with published rates. apartment, condo, residential, commercial and senior moves, as well as packing, piano and long-distance. Shawnessy is Established in 1981; 42% of homes were built in the 1980s and 34% in the 1990s (2021 census). The housing here is 81% single-detached bungalows and two-storeys with garages, plus 7% row houses and 9% low-rise apartments; 82% owner-occupied. So we are here every week.
Shawnessy Calgary movers
Moving services in Shawnessy, Calgary
Every service a Shawnessy moving company should offer, all on one published rate card.
Apartment & Condo Moving in Shawnessy
Elevator booked and insurance sent to your Shawnessy building first; then the lobby protected before we start.
Most booked here →Residential Moving in Shawnessy
Family homes in Shawnessy moved in one day, so everything reaches the room on the label.
See what's included →Packing Services in Shawnessy
Professional packing in Shawnessy: dish barrels and wardrobe boxes, then every box labelled by room.
See what's included →Commercial & Office Moving in Shawnessy
Retail, office and warehouse moves in Shawnessy, with a certificate of insurance for your landlord too.
See what's included →Senior Moving in Shawnessy
Patient moves for Shawnessy seniors and their families, because the day sets the pace.
See what's included →Piano & Specialty Moving in Shawnessy
Pianos, safes and hot tubs in Shawnessy, with the right board as well as enough people.
See what's included →Long-Distance Moving in Shawnessy
Leaving Shawnessy for Edmonton, BC or beyond: one crew, door to door, so no depot.
See what's included →Local Moving in Shawnessy
Across town or across the street from Shawnessy, billed by the hour either way.
See what's included →Transparent pricing
How much do movers cost in Shawnessy, 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 Shawnessy
Hiring a moving company in Shawnessy, Calgary: what to expect
In short, here is what makes moves in Shawnessy go smoothly. The community lies between Shawnessy Boulevard, Macleod Trail, 162 Avenue and James McKevitt Road; use the 162 Avenue diverging diamond interchange rather than the busy Shawnessy Town Centre entrances..
Shawnessy Town Centre sits east of the homes along Macleod Trail, and weekend shopping traffic plus the Shawnessy station crowds make Saturday mornings the slowest time to get a truck in.
Your address is 28 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 Shawnessy, Calgary: the details that matter
Streets, parking and the truck
Shawnessy fills the square between Shawnessy Boulevard, Macleod Trail, 162 Avenue and James McKevitt Road, with the Shawnessy Town Centre shops east toward Macleod. The 1980s street pattern has curving drives and cul-de-sacs with driveway parking; the 162 Avenue diverging diamond interchange, Canada's first, is the cleanest way in from Macleod Trail.
The homes and buildings here
The 3,250 households of 2021 were 81% single-detached, 7% row, 2% semi-detached and 9% apartments under five storeys. Some 42% of homes date from the 1980s and 34% from the 1990s, so bungalows and bi-levels with single or double front garages dominate, many now with developed basements.
Who moves in Shawnessy
Shawnessy had 9,055 residents in 2021, 82% in owner households, with a median household income of $105,000 and 42% of residents immigrants. Typical jobs are three-bedroom family homes changing hands, and a growing share of seniors moving out of 40-year-old bungalows into nearby condos.
One tip for your Shawnessy move
Shawnessy station and the Shawnessy Town Centre parking lots sit between the homes and Macleod Trail, so send us the address on the James McKevitt Road side if you have a choice of doors, and clear the driveway so the truck can back straight to the garage.
Sources: calgary.ca · en.wikipedia.org
Reputation
Why Shawnessy neighbours book us
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Get your Shawnessy moving quote
First, tell us what you are moving and what the access looks like at your Shawnessy, Calgary address. Then, the same day, you get a rate, a crew size and an honest time range.
Questions
Questions about moving companies in Shawnessy, Calgary
How much do movers cost in Shawnessy?
Rates at Shawnessy 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 28 minutes from central Calgary. Two-hour minimum; the rate also includes blankets, dollies, wrap and basic disassembly.
Which moving companies serve Shawnessy?
VC Movers does - with crews in this part of Calgary every week. Compare us with any Shawnessy 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 Shawnessy address?
The access. The community lies between Shawnessy Boulevard, Macleod Trail, 162 Avenue and James McKevitt Road; use the 162 Avenue diverging diamond interchange rather than the busy Shawnessy Town Centre entrances. So mention it on the first call, and then we size the crew for it.
How long does a move in Shawnessy take?
The housing here is 81% single-detached bungalows and two-storeys with garages, plus 7% row houses and 9% low-rise apartments; 82% owner-occupied. 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 Shawnessy?
Not separately. Your drive of 28 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 Shawnessy?
Yes - we run crews 24/7, including evenings and holidays. For a month-end or Saturday date in Shawnessy, though, book two to three weeks out. Inside 48 hours, phone 587-966-1551 rather than emailing.
Movers near Shawnessy
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We quote most Shawnessy moves over the phone, so no walkthrough is needed. Then you know the rate, the crew size and the time range before you book.