How your quote works
- 1 Tell us about the move
Both addresses, the date, and whether each end is a house or an apartment. On a downsize, what you are keeping.
- 2 We size it honestly
The crew, the truck and the hours come from your real move and access — the carry, any goods lift, the sort — not a flat guess.
- 3 You get an indicative quote
A clear hourly rate and an estimated range up front, at the lower online rate, with the move-store-move quoted together if you are storing.
- 4 Billed for the time it takes
Charged by the hour from arrival to finish. What you were told up front is what you pay, with no surprises on the day.
Our online-quote rates
Moves are charged by the hour, from when we arrive to when we finish. Get your quote here and you pay our online rate: $50 to $100 an hour less than our standard rate.
| Crew | Standard | Online quote | Typically suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 movers + truck | $250/hr | $200/hr | Studios, apartments and smaller moves |
| 3 movers + truck | $350/hr | $250/hr | Most 2–3 bedroom homes |
| 4 movers + 2 trucks | $500/hr | $400/hr | Larger homes and tighter timeframes |
Rates are a guide for planning. Your quote confirms the exact price for your move, including anything specific to your home.
What affects the price
- Crew and trucks. More movers and a second truck cost more per hour but finish sooner. For a big move that often works out cheaper overall.
- How long it takes. Billing runs from arrival to finish, so anything that slows the day (stairs, long carries, a tight street) adds time.
- Access at both ends. A driveway-and-door house, a walk-up with stairs, or a goods-lift apartment in one of the new towers are three different jobs to crew. The carry, any lift booking and the load spot all shape the time.
- The sort, on a downsize. If you want help deciding what comes and what goes, or packing and decluttering room by room, that is part of the move. We are happy to do it in stages, and our downsizing planner lays out the weeks.
- Distance. A local Northern Districts move is mostly load-and-unload time; a longer or interstate run adds travel.
- Packing. We can pack and unpack for you, or you can have everything boxed and ready to keep the hours down.
Get an exact price for your move
Our quote calculator gives you an indicative price in a minute. Pick your home size and crew, and we'll plan the rest around your access at both ends.
Pricing: common questions
How much does a removalist cost in the Northern Districts?
Our online-quote rates start at $200/hour for two movers and a truck, $250/hour for three, and $400/hour for a four-mover, two-truck crew. Moves are billed by the hour from arrival to finish, and you get a clear estimate up front based on your specific move.
How is the price calculated?
It’s the hourly rate for your crew size multiplied by the time the move takes, plus any travel for longer runs. The size of your home sets the crew; the access at both ends sets the time. We quote the estimate before you book so there are no surprises.
Is there a minimum charge or a call-out fee?
We’ll confirm any minimum on your quote rather than springing fees on the day. Honesty up front is the point. Tell us about your move and the quote spells out exactly what’s included.
How can I get a cheaper move?
Get your quote online for our online rate (lower than our standard rate), move mid-week or mid-month if you can, have everything packed and ready before the crew arrives, and clear the access (bins moved, gates unlocked, lift booked). Every minute saved is money saved on an hourly move.
Will the final price match the quote?
The quote is an accurate estimate based on what you tell us, and the hourly billing reflects the actual time on the day. If something changes the job (more to move than expected, access we weren’t told about), we’ll flag it rather than quietly run the clock.