How your quote works
- 1Tell us about the move
Your addresses, your dates, the home size, and a photo of any steps, slope or narrow hall.
- 2We read the access
The slope, the frontage, the parking and any lift or staircase, planned at both ends before move day.
- 3You get an indicative quote
A clear hourly rate and an estimate for your specific move, before you commit to anything.
- 4Moving day, sorted
A careful crew, the right truck position, and the price you were told up front.
Our hourly rates
Moves are charged by the hour, from when we arrive to when we finish. One rate per crew size, the same whether you enquire online or over the phone.
| Crew | Hourly rate | Typically suits |
|---|---|---|
| 2 movers + truck | $250/hr | Studios, apartments and smaller moves |
| 3 movers + truck | $350/hr | Most 2–3 bedroom homes |
| 4 movers + 2 trucks | $500/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. On the beachside hill the access is the slope down to the surf or up to the Heights, the terrace steps and narrow halls, the apartment lift, and the beach-day kerb. All of it shapes the crew and timing we quote.
- Distance. A local beachside 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 Merewether?
Our rates are $250/hour for two movers and a truck, $350/hour for three, and $500/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 keep the cost of my move down?
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). On an hourly move, every minute the crew isn't waiting is money in your pocket.
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.