Several factors add to the overall cost of hiring a removalist and there is a lot you can do to make the process less time consuming.
To get a sense of the potential costs you may face, take a look at the common tasks performed by removers and the usual prices charged for different types of moving tasks.
Take your belongings to the truck.
Ensure your belongings are safely packed inside their vehicle for transport with additional protective packing materials.
Transport your belongings to the new destination.
Unload your furniture and belongings.
Place items in the positions you want them in.
Basic removal services cost between $200 and $2,100 which includes moving objects from one room to another transporting, handling, and unloading in your new residence. Take a look at the common prices charged for different moving tasks.
Removalist jobs | Estimated price |
|---|---|
Packing and unpacking | $70 to $150 |
Bed removal | $49 to $150 |
Appliance removal | $79 to $182 |
Mattress removal | $50 to $90 |
Office relocation | $80 to $220 |
Fragile item removal | $62 to $215 |
Heavy lifting | $50 to $150 |
Removalist companies can offer better protection from accidental damage to some of your items.
Approximate moving costs for 3 bedroom house for a move from state to state are below.
Distance | Estimated cost |
|---|---|
Brisbane to Sydney | $2,600 to $3,650 |
Melbourne to Gold Coast | $3,250 to $4,600 |
Adelaide to Sunshine Coast | $6,000 to $7,700 |
Brisbane to Perth | $7,150 to $8,900 |
Sydney to Canberra | $2,125 to $2,990 |