Price Guide – Removalists in Melbourne

Do I need a removalist?

Relocation is a wonderful experience in life! In the initial exuberance, you might think that you can manage A to Z! But, over the days leading up to the move, you might find there are lots of loose ends to tie up. Faced with practical difficulties, You will come to realize that hiring a removalist for a door to door removals service will make things so much better.

Instead of juggling all tasks, learn how a removalist can help!

• They will skillfully pack and label your boxes, by sourcing custom packing materials.
• They can help to dismantle large pieces of furniture for easy movement and pack them all efficiently.
• They can maneuver all valuables to the transit truck without any damage to your premises.
• They can skillfully move special items like antique furniture, pianos, pool tables etc with impeccable care and precision.
• They can transport, unload, unpack and rearrange all items in your new abode.

What is the typical cost of a removalist service?

Weighing in cost and peace of mind, you must have arrived at the conclusion to hire a removalist. Great decision!  Relocation can be smooth and stress-free, with a reliable removalist service doing the groundwork. The cost of a removals service depends on a lot of factors like.

• Size of house or office
• Volume of valuables to be moved
• Destination
• Timeline of the move - some might charge higher rates for a weekend move

Most removals businesses charge by the hour for local moves. They tailor a service package with 2-3 movers and a van/truck. This will simplify the moving process with minimal interference to you, and ensure your peace of mind.

Check various types of moving and their price list

The table below mentioned gives a slight idea of the cost of moving the items. This is a common price list for reference purposes only.

Can you give an idea about hourly rates charged by a removalist?

Local moves are priced by the hour. The approximate cost of a removalist service is between $75-$150 per hour.

The rates vary between office hours and out of office hours. The average cost of a 3 bedroom house, may range anything between $1400 -$1600. The typical packing service is $250 and disassembly at $125. As we said, the price depends on various factors.

Average Moving Price List

Removal Service Cost List

Calculation of removal cost made easy

The cost depends on various factors, as we mentioned earlier

A. Volume of valuables – This will decide the size of the vehicle and cost of packing.

B. Accessibility – Easier your home is to access, lesser the cost. If your house is in a hard to access congested area, the cost might be pushed up due to parking charges, multiple trips in smaller vans, etc.

C. Distance – The distance between your home to your new destination will also impact the cost.

D. Time – Moving during the peak seasons like holidays and weekends might cost you more.

E. Services – Door to door removals will cost you more, than single service moves.

F. Nature of Valuables – Special items that need bespoke services like Antiques, Pool tables, Pianos etc will naturally push up your costs.

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