Calgary SE · 10 minutes from central Calgary
Moving Company in Southview, Calgary
Among moving companies in Southview, Calgary, we are the one with published rates. apartment, condo, residential, commercial and senior moves, as well as packing, piano and long-distance. Southview is Established in 1950 as the last of the Greater Forest Lawn communities to develop; 46% of homes predate 1961 and 48% were built 1961-1980 on curvilinear 1950s streets.. The housing here is Mid-century bungalows and suited bi-levels with some row houses and duplex flats; 2021 census: 61% single-detached, 22% duplex flats, 5% row houses, 11% walk-up apartments, with 45% of households renting.. So we are here every week.
Southview Calgary movers
Moving services in Southview, Calgary
Of the moving companies serving Southview, we are the one that prints its prices, so you can compare first.
Apartment & Condo Moving in Southview
Rental and condo moves in Southview: certificate of insurance to the corporation first, then the elevator on the calendar.
Most booked here →Residential Moving in Southview
Family homes in Southview moved in one day, so everything reaches the room on the label.
See what's included →Packing Services in Southview
Professional packing in Southview: dish barrels and wardrobe boxes, then every box labelled by room.
See what's included →Commercial & Office Moving in Southview
Retail, office and warehouse moves in Southview, with a certificate of insurance for your landlord too.
See what's included →Senior Moving in Southview
Patient moves for Southview seniors and their families, because the day sets the pace.
See what's included →Piano & Specialty Moving in Southview
Specialty pieces in Southview measured against your stairs before we book.
See what's included →Long-Distance Moving in Southview
Long-distance moves out of Southview, quoted in writing before you book.
See what's included →Local Moving in Southview
Across town or across the street from Southview, billed by the hour either way.
See what's included →Transparent pricing
How much do movers cost in Southview, 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 Southview
Hiring a moving company in Southview, Calgary: what to expect
In short, here is what makes moves in Southview go smoothly. Southview sits on the escarpment above the Bow River between 17 Avenue and 26 Avenue SE; streets like Southwood Drive SE curve and drop toward the river, so we plan the approach from 36 Street..
Nearly half of Southview households rent, often in basement suites of 1950s bungalows, so we confirm which entrance the suite uses before the truck arrives on the street.
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 Southview, Calgary: the details that matter
Streets, parking and the truck
Southview's curvilinear 1950s streets include Southwood Drive, Cottonwood Crescent, 27 Street, 33 Street (community hall at 2020 33 Street SE), 35 Street and 19 Avenue SE. Lots are 1950s size with front street parking, so we park at the curb; the river-edge streets have view lots with steep drops behind.
The homes and buildings here
Of 760 dwellings in 2021, 46% were built before 1961 and 48% in 1961-1980. Housing is 61% single-detached 1950s bungalows and bi-levels, many with basement suites, 1% semis, 5% row houses, 22% duplex flats and 11% apartments in buildings under five storeys; some view lots now carry infills.
Who moves in Southview
Southview had 1,550 residents in 2021, 20% over 65, and 45% of its 760 households rent; median household income was $70,000 in 2020 and 30% of households spend 30% or more on shelter. Typical jobs are suite tenants moving and older bungalows changing hands to infill builders or first-time buyers.
One tip for your Southview move
If your bungalow has a separate side-entrance suite, have both households ready on the same day only if the entrances are on different sides; otherwise stagger them, because two moves through one narrow side stair will block each other.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · calgary.ca · gccarra.ca · livrealestate.ca
Reputation
Why Southview 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.
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Get your Southview moving quote
First, tell us what you are moving and what the access looks like at your Southview, Calgary address. Then, the same day, you get a rate, a crew size and an honest time range.
Questions
Questions about moving companies in Southview, Calgary
How much do movers cost in Southview?
Rates at Southview 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.
Which moving companies serve Southview?
VC Movers does - with crews in this part of Calgary every week. Compare us with any Southview 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 Southview address?
The access. Southview sits on the escarpment above the Bow River between 17 Avenue and 26 Avenue SE; streets like Southwood Drive SE curve and drop toward the river, so we plan the approach from 36 Street. So mention it on the first call, and then we size the crew for it.
How long does a move in Southview take?
The housing here is Mid-century bungalows and suited bi-levels with some row houses and duplex flats; 2021 census: 61% single-detached, 22% duplex flats, 5% row houses, 11% walk-up apartments, with 45% 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 Southview?
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 Southview?
Yes - we run crews 24/7, including evenings and holidays. For a month-end or Saturday date in Southview, though, book two to three weeks out. Inside 48 hours, phone 587-966-1551 rather than emailing.
Movers near Southview
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Moving in Southview? Let's get you a real number.
We quote most Southview moves over the phone, so no walkthrough is needed. Then you know the rate, the crew size and the time range before you book.