Founded in Calgary in 2021 by a father and son, fully family owned and operated.
From the start, the business was built around a simple belief: the better the service, the stronger the trust.
In just 5 years, what began as one family’s vision now serves 6 major cities across country, while also operating established cross-border routes between Canada and the United States.
Since the start, we've become one of the most recommended Calgary moving companies. Calgarians trusts us for house moves, business relocations, packing their belongings, and more. We keep improving our services by listening to our customers and refining our process to ensure the best moving experience for everyone.
Before we can put a real number in front of you, we need to understand what your move actually looks like. All local moving services in Calgary are billed at hourly rates. That's what sets us apart from most moving companies in Calgary: you always know exactly what you're paying for. For a more detailed quote, please give our office a call.
Every moving estimate starts with your pickup and drop-off addresses. Distance inside Calgary matters: Panorama Hills to Legacy is not the same job as a move two streets over. And if either address sits outside city limits, in Airdrie, Chestermere, Okotoks or Cochrane, both your estimated moving time and your final cost will go up accordingly.
Booking movers on the last day of the month happens more often than you'd think, and in our experience month-end weekends fill up first every single time. That's why we push our customers to lock in dates well in advance: early birds get the better time slots and better pricing to go with them. Still not certain about your exact date? You can book and hold your spot now and confirm the details later.
Start with the big stuff: sectionals, dressers, bed frames, patio sets, anything oversized indoors or out. Then give us a count of boxes, appliances, TVs and other bulky items. The more complete that list is, the more accurately our Calgary movers can estimate the hours your move will take. Specialty items like pianos, safes, treadmills carry an added charge on top of the hourly rate. Simple rule: the longer the list, the fewer surprises on moving day. Trust us!
Packing Materials & Packing Services: If you don't feel like hunting down boxes in Home Depot, or started packing and lost your will halfway through? We carry the full moving kits for purchase: boxes, tape, blankets, straps, stretch wrap, moving bins, plus professional packers who know how to use it.
Junk Removal: Got an old mattress, a broken dresser or a pile of flattened cardboard you'd rather never see again? Point it out and our movers will haul it away.
Storage Services: Renovation dragging on and your furniture needs somewhere to sit? Our storage solutions keep everything dry, clean and secure in climate-controlled units.
No fuel charges added at any stage of your local move. No extra fees showing up later.
You don’t pay a dollar upfront to lock your moving date. We show up, do the work right, and you pay when everything is done.
The clock starts when we arrive at your door, not when we leave our yard. You only pay for actual moving time, nothing before, nothing after.
Since our official start in 2021 we moved more than ten thousand families, seniors, students and businesses around Calgary and other Canadian cities.
With the help of excessive experience of our team in moving industry we developed an easy and efficient approach to every move.
From single-item moves to full residential and commercial relocations, we can handle it all. You get the same organized crew, and consistent results every time.
With branches across Canada's biggest cities we bring a wealth of moving experience from coast to coast.
Pay for your move with cash, Interac e-Transfers or any major credit card including Amex, Visa and Mastercard, all processed securely with transparent, itemized invoices.
With us, your belongings are protected throughout the entire journey.
Check our everyday hourly rates for moving services in Calgary. We believe in honesty and transparency in our pricing. That's why we always keep the same rates no matter if it's a holiday or any day of the week. With Cactus Moving, there are no hidden fees: no charges for travel time, mileage, or insurance on moves within Calgary.
$119 - $179/h
2 HOURS MINIMUM
Small Apartment Moves
Studio Moves
Appliance Moves
* One-time operations fee applies
$179 - $219/h
2 HOURS MINIMUM
3+ Beds Apartments
Office Moves
Residential Moves
* One-time operations fee applies
$229 - $269/h
2 HOURS MINIMUM
Warehouse Moves
5+ Bedroom Houses
Restaurant Relocations
* One-time operations fee applies
Moving expenses don’t always come at the perfect time. With Affirm, eligible customers can split the cost of their moving services into manageable payments instead of paying the full amount upfront.
Get your moving quote today and choose the payment option that works best for you.
* We assign a dedicated coordination team to every move. It covers oversight, crew preparation and real-time support so your move runs smoothly and on time. Please note that the provided moving price (hourly) range serves as an estimate and may vary based on additional factors such as unique moving requirements, availability, and unforeseen circumstances. We're committed to transparency and will work closely with you to provide a comprehensive final quote for your move.
Some moves simply work better at night. Our crews are available 24/7 in Calgary, so you can schedule your residential or commercial move after hours, avoid traffic and crowded elevators, and start a day with everything already in place. Overnight moving reduces downtime for businesses and disruption for families. Call us during our regular working hours to plan an overnight move that fits your timeline and building rules.
Cactus Moving operates branches in six Canadian cities and runs regular long-distance routes to more than forty others. Pick your city below to see local rates. Not listed? Call us - if we have a route to it, we'll quote it.
We Also Serve our Customers In Other ALberta Cities
We offer a wide range of local moving services in Calgary, including long-distance moves, packing and unpacking, movers labour only and storage solutions. Our expert team is committed to providing high-standard service and making your move stress-free. As a locally owned and operated Calgary moving company, we take pride in serving our community and providing exceptional moving services.
Choose our residential moving services for a stress-free experience, where we handle the heavy lifting so you can feel confident every step of the way.
Ensure a smooth office move while keeping your business operations running with minimal downtime.
Pack up your worries and leave the rush to us, with our unbeatable same-day moving services in Calgary!
Let us take the burden of packing for an upcoming move off your shoulders.
Apartment movers ensure safe, efficient relocation between apartments with our tailored service.
Our piano movers expertly use specialized equipment to ensure your instrument's safe and precise relocation.
We ensure a seamless moving experience with our specialized senior moving service.
Efficient, large-scale relocation solutions tailored for warehouse inventory and industrial equipment.
Specialized handling and transportation of large, fragile appliances ensuring safe relocation.
Affordable, flexible moving options designed for the unique needs and budgets of student relocations.
Comprehensive services for relocating belongings securely across extensive distances.
Purchased new furniture from a store and looking for help with delivery? Our furniture movers are here to help.
Calgary is our home, and we’re your neighbours and friends, committed to ensuring your next move is your best move. Whether you're relocating locally, long-distance or internationally, trust Cactus Moving to take you there.
Our team of moving experts ensure efficient and considerate  service, minimizing disruptions and maintaining peace in the community, with your residential and commercial neighbourhs.
Stress-free moving is real with the best moving company in Calgary - Cactus Moving.
