Calgary SW · 20 minutes from central Calgary
Moving Company in Southwood, Calgary
Among moving companies in Southwood, Calgary, we are the one with published rates. apartment, condo, residential, commercial and senior moves, as well as packing, piano and long-distance. Southwood is Established in 1960 on the site that later held the Corral drive-in; 72% of homes were built between 1961 and 1980 (2021 census). The housing here is 51% single-detached bungalows, 18% row houses, 9% semi-detached and 19% low-rise apartments; 44% of households rent. So we are here every week.
Southwood Calgary movers
Moving services in Southwood, Calgary
Most moving companies in Southwood quote after a call. Ours, however, are the same published rates on every page.
Apartment & Condo Moving in Southwood
Elevator booked and insurance sent to your Southwood building first; then the lobby protected before we start.
Most booked here →Residential Moving in Southwood
Family homes in Southwood moved in one day, so everything reaches the room on the label.
See what's included →Packing Services in Southwood
Professional packing in Southwood: dish barrels and wardrobe boxes, then every box labelled by room.
See what's included →Commercial & Office Moving in Southwood
Retail, office and warehouse moves in Southwood, with a certificate of insurance for your landlord too.
See what's included →Senior Moving in Southwood
Unhurried downsizing moves in Southwood, including the sorting as well as the donation runs.
See what's included →Piano & Specialty Moving in Southwood
Pianos, safes and hot tubs in Southwood, with the right board as well as enough people.
See what's included →Long-Distance Moving in Southwood
Leaving Southwood for Edmonton, BC or beyond: one crew, door to door, so no depot.
See what's included →Local Moving in Southwood
Local moves from Southwood with no fuel, stair or equipment fees whatsoever.
See what's included →Transparent pricing
How much do movers cost in Southwood, 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 Southwood
Hiring a moving company in Southwood, Calgary: what to expect
Above all, one detail shapes how we crew moves in Southwood. Southwood runs from the 98 Avenue alley south to Anderson Road between Macleod Trail and 14 Street, with Southland Drive and Elbow Drive cutting through, and Macleod becomes an expressway at Anderson Road..
Anderson station's 1,323 paved stalls and 427 overflow spaces fill with commuter cars on weekdays, so the south end of Southwood is easier to work on a weekend.
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 Southwood, Calgary: the details that matter
Streets, parking and the truck
Southwood stretches from the 98 Avenue alley north of Southland Drive to Anderson Road, between Macleod Trail and 14 Street SW, with Elbow Drive running through it. Anderson station at 11015 Anderson Station Way, its 1,323 stalls and 427 overflow spaces, occupy the south end; residential streets have free curb parking.
The homes and buildings here
In 2021 the 2,535 households were 51% single-detached, 9% semi-detached, 18% row houses and 19% apartments under five storeys. With 72% of dwellings built between 1961 and 1980, Southwood is 1960s bungalows and bi-levels, 1970s row-house complexes and low-rise walk-up apartments near Southland Drive.
Who moves in Southwood
Southwood had 6,095 residents in 2021 and 44% of households rent; the median household income is $80,000. Moves split between renters in the walk-ups and row houses and buyers taking on original bungalows, and Southcentre Mall across Macleod makes this a popular spot for downsizing seniors.
One tip for your Southwood move
Macleod Trail turns into an expressway at Anderson Road, so a truck coming from the south exits at Southland Drive, not Anderson; if your bungalow has a basement suite with a side entrance, tell us which unit is moving so we plan the walkway carry rather than the front steps.
Sources: calgary.ca · en.wikipedia.org
Reputation
Why Southwood 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 Southwood moving quote
First, tell us what you are moving and what the access looks like at your Southwood, Calgary address. Then, the same day, you get a rate, a crew size and an honest time range.
Questions
Questions about moving companies in Southwood, Calgary
How much do movers cost in Southwood?
Rates at Southwood 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 Southwood?
VC Movers does - with crews in this part of Calgary every week. Compare us with any Southwood 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 Southwood address?
The access. Southwood runs from the 98 Avenue alley south to Anderson Road between Macleod Trail and 14 Street, with Southland Drive and Elbow Drive cutting through, and Macleod becomes an expressway at Anderson Road. So mention it on the first call, and then we size the crew for it.
How long does a move in Southwood take?
The housing here is 51% single-detached bungalows, 18% row houses, 9% semi-detached and 19% low-rise apartments; 44% of households rent. 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 Southwood?
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 Southwood?
Yes - we run crews 24/7, including evenings and holidays. For a month-end or Saturday date in Southwood, though, book two to three weeks out. Inside 48 hours, phone 587-966-1551 rather than emailing.
Movers near Southwood
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We quote most Southwood moves over the phone, so no walkthrough is needed. Then you know the rate, the crew size and the time range before you book.