Top Quality Movers, a moving company in Calgary: our 5-ton moving truck outside a home on moving day

Local and long-distance movers

Moving company in Calgary for homes and businesses

Top Quality Movers Ltd. is a moving company in Calgary that moves homes and offices, runs freight on 5-ton straight trucks and unloads shipping containers for warehouses. We've been Calgary movers since 2021, with a core crew that works with us year-round and pricing we explain before you book.

Get your free quote

Three questions now. We'll follow up by phone, text or email, whichever you prefer.

Every quote is free. Fully insured and bonded.

What we move

Moving, transport and container unloading

We work for households and businesses across the Calgary area, with a focus on careful handling, clear communication and dependable service.

For businesses

Freight, containers and office moves

We move offices and IT equipment, run pallet delivery and hotshots on 5-ton straight trucks, and hand-unload containers for warehouses, 3PLs and distributors, one-off or on a recurring program.

Some of the businesses we've done work for:

  • CoolIT Systems
  • Kintetsu World Express
  • Pal Group
  • Lynden Healthcare
  • Electrical Wholesalers (Calgary)
  • F45 Training
Top Quality Movers, a moving company in Calgary: our 5-ton straight truck on a residential street

Why Top Quality Movers

Five things you can hold us to

  1. Rates you can see. We tell you before the move what adds time, so your final bill makes sense.
  2. A reply the way you prefer. Send us the basics through our quote form, and a member of our team follows up by phone, text or email, whichever you prefer.
  3. Care with your home. Floor runners, moving blankets and shrink wrap are included at no charge.
  4. A commitment to punctuality. Arriving on time is a commitment we make on every job, and we confirm your arrival time before moving day.
  5. We own our mistakes. Our damage terms are in the contract you sign before the move: our liability is $1.00 per pound per item, a valuation rather than replacement-value insurance; more protection can be agreed in writing before the move; and damage is reported in writing within 7 days.

Rate card

Clear pricing, explained before the move

Local moves are billed by the hour. Transport and container rates are starting rates, with the conditions that go with them.

Moving

Home and office moves in Calgary and nearby towns.

Crew of two movers and a 26-foot truck
$150 an hour
Minimum
3 hours
Truck and travel charge
1 hour
Each extra mover or truck
$50 an hour
Evenings and weekends
Same rate

Plus GST. The truck and travel charge covers the drive to you and back inside Calgary.

Transport and hotshot

Alberta hotshot runs, pallet delivery and dedicated 5-ton straight trucks.

Hotshot, on the agreed loaded route
Starting from $2.85 per km
Hotshot minimum outside Calgary
100 km
First standard pallet space in Calgary
Starting from $70
Dedicated truck
Starting from $100 an hour
Dedicated truck minimum
6 hours

Before a 30% fuel surcharge on the full subtotal, and before GST.

Container unloading

Floor-loaded containers from 20 to 53 ft, unloaded by hand onto pallets.

20 ft
Starting from $165
40 ft
Starting from $230
45 ft
Starting from $257
53 ft
Starting from $265

Starting from CAD $230 per 40 ft container for qualifying, recurring high volume programs with an agreed freight profile. Final pricing depends on annual volume, carton size and weight, piece count, sorting requirements, and site conditions. We confirm the scope and rate in a written quote. Plus GST.

Rates last reviewed: October 2026.

  • Recurring container programs

The final cost depends on the time the job takes. What usually adds time: furniture that was meant to be taken apart before we arrived but wasn't, items that need a door taken off, stairs we didn't know about, and a longer carry from the truck to the door. Telling us about these when we follow up keeps your quote close to your final bill.

Typical ranges by home size are on our page of Calgary movers' rates.

Recent jobs

Real jobs, with photos from the day.

See all our case studies

How it works

How our moving company in Calgary works

Four steps, from our quote form to moving day.

  1. Send us the basics. Our quote form asks where you're moving from and to, the date and the size of your home.
  2. We follow up. By phone, text or email, whichever you prefer, we go over the move and book a free visit when your home in Calgary needs one.
  3. You get your quote. After a visit, the quote usually follows within 24 hours. For a home outside Calgary, we price the move without a visit.
  4. Moving day. We take furniture apart and put it back together when the job needs it, and we place everything where you want it.

Our crew speaks English and Spanish.

Google reviews

What customers say about our moving company in Calgary

Excerpts from our Google reviews, quoted word for word and never reworded. Reviewers often mention careful handling and a crew that arrives on time.

  • "We truly appreciated how organized and respectful the movers were throughout the entire move."

    GIV Investments, September 2026, Google review
  • "The confirmation calls and texts gave me confidence that everything was organized and on track, with no worries about last-minute cancellations or surprises."

    Trev, home move, May 2026, Google review
  • "Excellent communication, attention to detail and hard working! Priced fair and upfront!"

    Martin, April 2026, Google review
  • "They checked in with us at every stage to make sure items were placed exactly where we wanted them, and they went above and beyond to ensure everything was set up properly before leaving."

    Sadia, home move, September 2025, Google review
  • "They showed up on time and carefully wrapped and taped all of our furniture so not to get scratched or damaged, and guess what? Nothing they moved was scratched or damaged!"

    Chris, home move, August 2025, Google review
  • "From day one, the communication was outstanding, they were responsive, accommodating, and incredibly careful with our belongings."

    Bree, home move, July 2025, Google review
  • "I found that the company differentiates itself from other movers by hiring its own staff."

    Catherine, May 2025, Google review
  • "They moved 2 huge freezers into my business without a problem!!"

    Lindsay, business move, April 2025, Google review
  • "Every piece of furniture was well wrapped and moved carefully. They worked like a machine, they were very efficient."

    Bev, home move, March 2025, Google review
  • "This team came the day before our official move and helped us finish packing stuff that we didn’t have time to do on our own."

    Katie, home move, September 2024, Google review
  • "The team was organized, efficient, and early to start our jobs."

    Zoe, September 2024, Google review
  • "Product is picked up and unloaded without any damages."

    Charles, freight transport, August 2024, Google review

Where we work

Calgary and the towns around it

Local movers for Calgary and nine towns around it.

We take local moves across Calgary and in Airdrie, Chestermere, Cochrane, Crossfield, Okotoks, Strathmore, Canmore, High River and Banff, at the same hourly rate plus the round-trip drive from our Calgary base. Longer moves run within Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan, in both directions.

Before you book

Frequently asked questions

Price and rates

How your price is worked out.

How much do movers in Calgary charge?

Movers in Calgary usually charge by the hour, and so do we: $150 an hour for two movers and a 26-foot truck, with a 3-hour minimum and a 1-hour truck and travel charge inside Calgary, plus GST. Moves outside Calgary are charged the round-trip drive time instead. The time your move takes sets the final cost.

Do you move outside Calgary?

Yes. We take local moves in the towns around Calgary and long-distance moves within Alberta, BC and Saskatchewan. Out-of-town moves cost the same hourly rate plus the drive from our Calgary base and back, and long-distance moves add a fuel surcharge worked out from the trip's distance and the fuel it uses.

Do evening or weekend moves cost more?

No. Evening and weekend moves cost the same as weekday moves. The time your move takes sets the final cost.

Booking and moving day

From your quote request to the day itself.

How far ahead should I book?

Many of our customers book about a month ahead, especially for a move at the end of the month. Others book two weeks, a week, or four or five days ahead.

Do you store furniture?

When you need storage between homes, we arrange it and handle both moves: into storage, and out to your new home.

Do you take furniture apart and put it back together?

Yes, when the job needs it. Taking apart beds, tables and similar furniture is part of the move's time, so tell us about those pieces when we follow up and we'll plan for them.

Coverage and claims

Insurance, WCB and damage.

Are you insured?

Yes. Top Quality Movers Ltd. is fully insured and bonded, with $5 million in general liability coverage, and our crew has WCB coverage. We can provide a certificate of insurance for your building before the move.

What if something gets damaged?

Report it to us in writing within 7 days of the move, with photos, the item's approximate weight and proof of its value. Our liability is $1.00 per pound per item, and the contract you sign before the move sets out the terms.

Have a question we didn't answer? Call us and we'll talk it through.

Moving soon?

Get a quote from our Calgary movers

Tell us where you're moving and when, and we'll follow up by phone, text or email, whichever you prefer.

  • Every quote is free
  • Fully insured and bonded
  • English and Spanish spoken

How far we go

Based in Calgary, moving across three provinces

Local moves cover the Calgary area, and long-distance moves run within Alberta, BC and Saskatchewan.

  • Based inCalgary, AB
  • Areas we serveCalgary · Airdrie · Chestermere · Cochrane · Crossfield · Okotoks · Strathmore · Canmore · High River · Banff
  • Hours7 AM to 9 PM daily