Professional Moving Services in Alberta
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Updated November 2025
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Why Choose Boxly for Your Alberta Move?
Moving across Alberta requires local knowledge, reliable service, and transparent pricing. Boxly combines all three with our instant AI-powered pricing system and experienced moving teams serving Calgary, Edmonton, and communities throughout the province.
We understand Alberta's unique moving challenges—from mountain ranges and prairie landscapes to chinook winds affect winter moving. Our teams are equipped to handle these conditions year-round, ensuring your belongings arrive safely regardless of season or distance.
What makes Boxly different:
- Instant AI pricing: Upload photos of your items and receive an accurate quote in minutes—no waiting for callbacks or in-home estimates
- Provincial expertise: Teams familiar with Alberta's cities, regulations, and building requirements across all 4.7 million residents
- Transparent costs: What you see in your quote is what you pay—no hidden fees for stairs, parking, or distance
- Online booking: Schedule your move entirely online, track your booking, and communicate with your team through our platform
Whether you're moving within Calgary, relocating between cities like Calgary and Edmonton, or planning a long-distance move out of province, Boxly's system gives you control, clarity, and confidence.
Moving Services Across Alberta
Boxly provides comprehensive moving services for residential and commercial clients throughout Alberta. Our teams handle everything from studio apartments to multi-bedroom houses, with specialized equipment and training for Alberta's specific conditions.
Every move includes professional packing materials, furniture protection, and insurance coverage. We coordinate timing, access, and logistics to ensure smooth transitions across all Alberta communities.
Local Moves Within Alberta
Local moves—whether across Calgary or between nearby cities—are our core service. We handle same-city relocations, inter-city moves within the province, and everything in between.
Our teams know Alberta's geography: the fastest routes between Calgary and Edmonton, parking regulations in urban centers, and building access requirements from high-rise condos to suburban homes. We coordinate elevator bookings, loading zone permits, and condo board requirements so you don't have to.
Typical local moves range from 2-6 hours depending on distance, volume, and building access. Mountain ranges and prairie landscapes—we plan routes and timing accordingly to avoid delays.
Long-Distance Moves From Alberta
Planning a move out of Alberta? Our long-distance service covers relocations to other provinces and across Canada. We provide detailed inventory tracking, secure loading practices, and clear timelines for pickup and delivery.
For interprovincial moves we coordinate timing with your schedule, offer flexible packing services, and can arrange short-term storage if your destination isn't ready. Most moves from Calgary to major cities in neighboring provinces take 2-5 days depending on distance and weather conditions.
Chinook winds affect winter moving—we factor seasonal considerations into scheduling and provide realistic timelines for your specific route.
Specialized Moving Services
Beyond standard moving, we offer specialized services for Alberta residents:
- Packing services: Professional packing with quality materials, from full-service to fragile items only
- Furniture disassembly/assembly: Beds, desks, entertainment centers—we handle setup at your new location
- Appliance moving: Proper disconnection, transport, and reconnection of washers, dryers, and refrigerators
- Short-term storage: Secure climate-controlled storage if timing between moves doesn't align
- High-value items: Extra care for antiques, artwork, pianos, and specialty furniture
Oil and gas industry hub—our teams adapt services to match local conditions and requirements.
Understanding Moving Costs in Alberta
Moving costs across Alberta depend on several factors: crew size, time required, distance traveled, and building access. Boxly's instant pricing system analyzes your photos and provides accurate estimates based on volume, distance, and local rates.
Typical Alberta moving costs (2025):
Local moves within cities like Calgary typically run $120-$180 per hour for a 2-person crew, or $160-$260 per hour for a 3-person crew. Most residential moves take 3-6 hours depending on size and complexity.
Example scenarios:
- Studio apartment: $400-$700 (2 movers, 2-4 hours) within Calgary
- 1-bedroom apartment: $500-$900 (2 movers, 3-5 hours) including stairs or elevator
- 2-bedroom apartment: $700-$1,300 (2-3 movers, 4-7 hours) with standard furniture
- 3-bedroom house: $1,100-$2,000 (3 movers, 6-10 hours) suburban to suburban
- Inter-city moves: Calgary to Edmonton adds $150-$300 for travel time and fuel
Long-distance pricing: For moves leaving Alberta, we calculate based on volume (cubic feet) and distance. Typical ranges: $2,000-$5,000 for full apartment moves to neighboring provinces; $4,000-$8,000+ for cross-country relocations.
Cost factors specific to Alberta:
- Mountain ranges and prairie landscapes: May add 10-20% to timing or require specialized equipment
- Chinook winds affect winter moving: May add 10-20% to timing or require specialized equipment
Boxly's photo-based pricing accounts for these factors upfront—no surprises on moving day. Upload clear photos of each room and our AI provides itemized quotes with crew size recommendations and estimated duration.
Alberta Moving Tips and Preparation
Successful moves in Alberta require planning around local conditions, regulations, and seasonal factors. Follow these tips from our experienced Alberta moving teams:
Timing and seasonal considerations:
Mountain ranges and prairie landscapes—plan moves during optimal weather windows when possible. In Alberta, this typically means late spring through early fall (May-September) for best conditions, though we move year-round with appropriate equipment.
Peak moving season runs May through September across Alberta—book 3-4 weeks ahead during summer months, or 1-2 weeks for fall/winter/spring moves.
Building and access preparation:
- High-rise buildings: Reserve elevator time 2-3 weeks in advance; provide condo board insurance certificates and move-in forms to your building manager
- Parking permits: Many Alberta cities require loading zone permits for street parking—check with your municipality 1-2 weeks before moving
- Oil and gas industry hub: Coordinate access times with building management for shared loading areas
Packing and protection:
- Start packing 2-3 weeks before your move date, focusing on non-essentials first
- Use sturdy boxes (purchase or request from Boxly) and label each with room destination
- Wrap fragile items individually; avoid mixing fragile and non-fragile in the same box
- Chinook winds affect winter moving means taking extra care with temperature-sensitive items
- Keep essentials (documents, medications, valuables) with you, not on the truck
Day-of-move checklist:
- Clear pathways from rooms to truck for efficient loading
- Protect floors and walls with padding (our teams provide this)
- Have parking arranged and permits visible for Calgary downtown or urban areas
- Be available for questions about placement, disassembly, and special handling
- Do a final walkthrough before leaving to ensure nothing is forgotten