High-rise condos, mid-rise apartments, some heritage homes

• Freight elevator booking required — reserve at least 2 weeks ahead for a 2–4 hour window
• Many buildings require a damage deposit and proof of insurance (COI) from the mover
• One-way streets, bus lanes, and bike paths make truck positioning difficult
• Long carry distances from loading zone to unit — budget extra time

Walk-up apartments (3–4 storey), character homes, newer infill

• Walk-ups mean stair carries but no elevator booking hassles
• Narrow alleys behind buildings — check truck access before moving day
• Avoid festival weekends (especially Fringe in August) — the area is nearly impossible to navigate
• Street parking on Whyte Ave is heavily contested

Heritage homes (many subdivided), walk-up apartments, student housing

• Converted heritage homes have narrow staircases and doorways not built for modern furniture
• September is chaos — 40,000+ students return to the U of A area
• Street parking competition is intense; mature trees line narrow streets
• Mid-week moves strongly recommended for this area

Single-family homes (50%), row housing (25%), apartments

• Curvilinear street layout with cul-de-sacs — GPS is essential, it is easy to get lost
• Cul-de-sac turnarounds can be tight for large trucks
• Once you find the address, moves are typically straightforward suburban
• Excellent highway access via Whitemud Drive and Anthony Henday

1950s bungalows, two-storey homes, newer infill

• Grid street pattern with back alleys — good for truck access
• Older homes have narrow basement stairs and smaller doorways
• Some original homes have detached garages in the back lane
• Post-war basements often have low ceilings — measure large items first

1970s–90s two-storey homes, newer contemporary construction

• River valley properties have steep driveways — winter moves here are extra challenging
• Terwillegar Drive expansion (Stage 2 completing 2026, Stage 3 through 2028) causes major detours
• Terrain is hilly — plan for longer carry distances on sloped lots
• Newer Terwillegar homes have wide doorways and modern layouts

Suburban single-family homes, 1960s split-levels to modern builds

• Wide streets, attached garages, driveways — among the easiest moves in the region
• 1960s–70s split-levels have half-flights of stairs throughout the home
• Account for Sherwood Park Freeway commute time if moving to/from Edmonton
• Rush hour adds significant time on the Sherwood Park Freeway

Single-family homes across all eras, newer suburbs like Erin Ridge

• Straightforward suburban moves — very few high-rises
• Older core neighbourhoods (Grandin, Braeside) have tighter streets and character homes
• St. Albert Trail rush hour traffic adds time for moves to/from Edmonton
• Newer areas like Erin Ridge North have wide doorways and easy access

Modern single-family, townhomes, some with triple garages

• Newest construction in Edmonton — wide doors, clean driveways, no surprises
• Still-developing areas may have temporary road closures or unpaved streets
• About 30 minutes from downtown — factor in drive time for movers
• Some laned homes require navigating the back alley for garage access