Moving in Calgary — common questions

Tell us your addresses, move date, home size and any special items through the quote form or by phone. We review the details and contact you personally with a quote for your move.

Yes. Chinook Movers carries cargo and general liability insurance on every move, and we can supply a certificate of insurance for condo boards and landlords on request.

Plan 1–2 weeks for weekday moves and 3–4 weeks for weekends, month-end and summer dates. Same-day and next-day crews are often available inside Calgary — call to check.

We work with condo elevator windows, loading docks and concierge rules every week. Tell us the building requirements in the quote form and the crew plans the access window in advance.

Yes. Full, partial and fragile-only packing are available with all boxes and materials included. You can also buy boxes from us and pack yourself.

Yes. Specialty items are planned separately with the right crew size and equipment. Mention them in the quote form so we can prepare properly.

All of Calgary plus Airdrie, Cochrane, Chestermere, Okotoks, High River, Strathmore and Canmore. Long-distance moves across Alberta and to BC are quoted on request.

A 1-bedroom apartment takes 3–4 hours, a 2–3 bedroom home 4–7 hours and a 4+ bedroom house 6–9 hours, door to door, with the recommended crew size. Elevators, stairs and long carries add 30–60 minutes per end; full packing is usually a separate visit the day before.

Yes. Tell us about stairs, elevator bookings, loading docks, parking and long carries when requesting a quote. These details help us plan the crew and equipment for your move.

Yes. We serve Airdrie, Cochrane, Chestermere, Okotoks, High River, Strathmore and Canmore. Share both addresses and we will contact you with a quote for your route.

Our crews bring a moving truck, blankets, shrink wrap, dollies, floor protection and straps. They can disassemble and reassemble standard furniture as part of the moving plan.