Move from Sunalta → Ogden (Calgary)

Residential move involving a narrow staircase descent and fragile hand-blown glassware — completed carefully and without damage.

Moving Date: December 10, 2025
Move Type: House move
Neighbourhoods: Sunalta → Ogden
Crew Size: 4 movers
Time: ~3.5 hours
Key Items: Tall wooden armoire, hand-blown dessert bowls
Services: Packing, stair protection, careful furniture handling

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The challenges

Narrow staircase descent

The armoire needed to be moved down a tight front-entry staircase with minimal clearance, leaving little room for rotation without contacting the wall or railing..

Fragile hand-blown glassware

The dessert bowls featured thin decorative rims that required careful cushioning and upright packing to prevent chipping or breakage.

Surface protection during carry-out

Protecting stair treads and surrounding surfaces was important while moving a large, heavy item through the entryway.

How we handled it

To safely manage the staircase descent and fragile items, our crew followed a controlled, step-by-step approach tailored to the layout of the home.

Protection & Packing

Full armoire wrapping The wooden armoire was fully wrapped using protective padding and reinforced corner guards to shield all exposed edges during movement.
Individual glassware cushioning Each hand-blown dessert bowl was wrapped individually in cushioned sleeves to prevent contact and vibration during transport.
Secure divider crate packing Fragile bowls were packed upright inside reinforced divider crates to keep each piece stable and separated throughout the move.

Moving Method

Slow lift-and-pivot technique A slow, controlled lift-and-pivot method was used to guide the armoire down the narrow staircase without scraping the railing or brushing the wall.
Stair protection installation Stair-protecting runners were placed along the descent path to prevent scuffs and surface damage.
Balanced loading and transport Furniture and boxes were organized carefully inside the truck to maintain balance and prevent shifting during the short drive to Ogden.

Services used on this move

The following services were used to complete this Sunalta to Ogden move safely and efficiently:

Packing & Unpacking

Fragile glassware and select household items were carefully wrapped and packed to ensure stability during transport and safe unloading at the new home.