Removalists Melbourne Northern Suburbs
Home and office moves from Coburg to Craigieburn, charged by the hour.
Moving across Melbourne’s north
Melbourne’s northern suburbs run from the inner ring around Coburg, Preston and Reservoir out through Fawkner, Thomastown and Broadmeadows to the newer estates at Craigieburn and Roxburgh Park. The housing changes as you head north: brick veneer and weatherboard cottages from the 1950s close to the city, then larger recent builds and new estates further out. Each type loads differently, and our Melbourne northern suburbs removalists set the truck and crew to match.
Every move runs on an hourly rate. You describe the rooms, the heavy pieces and the access at each address, and we build a quote around the truck and crew your particular job calls for. Local rates start from $75 per half hour for a two-person crew and a 20 cubic metre truck, and the full list by truck size is on our removalist prices page.
Inner north, outer north and the streets in between
A move out of a brick veneer in Reservoir is a different job from packing up a new four-bedroom house in Roxburgh Park. The inner-north streets around Coburg and Preston are often narrow, with cars parked both sides and front fences close to the kerb. The outer-north estates around Craigieburn tend to have wider roads but may still have unfinished verges or restricted parking near the display villages.
We check the access before quoting and pick a truck that fits the street. A supervisor leads every crew, plans what goes on first and makes sure all the furniture is in blankets and plastic with straps to hold it. We pull down beds and tables at the old place and rebuild them at the new address. Whether the run goes from Pascoe Vale to Thomastown or from Eltham out to Hume, the standard stays the same.
Interstate from the Hume corridor
The Hume Freeway runs straight through the northern suburbs, which makes this corridor one of the quickest starting points for a load heading to Sydney or Canberra. We run dedicated trucks with a firm delivery day, or a shared truck where you pay for the space your furniture uses and we load it alongside another Melbourne household heading the same way.
If you need packing before the truck arrives, we bring in a packing team the day before with boxes, paper and tape. Our public liability and transit insurance covers every move. When settlement dates do not line up, your furniture goes into our climate-controlled storage with 24/7 surveillance until you are ready for delivery.
Quoting a northern suburbs move
Let us know the two addresses, the rooms, any heavy items and what the access looks like at each end. We reply with a truck size and a rate, and the quote costs nothing and comes with no obligation.
The simplest way to keep hours low is to have boxes packed and sealed, drawers emptied, paths clear and a spot for the truck at the kerb. That applies whether you are moving out of Ivanhoe East or into Craigieburn. Call 1300 724 553 to talk through the job, or fill in the contact form and we will get back to you.
Northern suburbs removals and related services
Local MovesHome moves across Melbourne's northern suburbs, from Coburg and Preston to Craigieburn and Roxburgh Park, charged by the hour.
Packing ServicesA packing team with boxes, paper and tape to do the kitchen, wardrobes and fragile items the day before the truck arrives.
Office RelocationOffice moves across the northern suburbs, run at night or over a weekend so the business opens on Monday without disruption.
Commercial MoveCommercial relocations for warehouses, workshops and retail spaces, with the equipment packed and reinstalled at the new site.
Interstate MovesInterstate moves down the Hume to Sydney or Canberra, as a dedicated truck or a shared load priced on the space your furniture uses.
Removals StorageStorage in a climate-controlled facility while your settlement goes through or a renovation finishes, collected and delivered by our crews.
Why northern suburbs households book us
Hourly rates, no guesswork
The rate follows the truck and crew your job needs. You see how the price is built before you commit.
A supervisor runs the job
One person on the truck owns the plan for the day, from loading order to final placement at the new address.
Trained crews, same standard
Every removalist is trained by us, so the crew in Reservoir works the same way as the one in Roxburgh Park.
Wrapped and strapped
Furniture goes in blankets and plastic and is strapped in the truck so nothing shifts between the old place and the new one.
Estimate Your Move
The time you need to book your removalist
6.5 Hours
Removalist cost per half hour
$80
Packing cost per half hour
$75
Our estimation tool gives you a fast and efficient idea of your moving costs, customised to your specific needs. This estimate is based on average industry standards and is subject to change depending on the actual time spent. Any variations in the final cost will reflect the actual time required on moving day. This tool helps you budget with confidence and plan for a stress-free move.
- A call-out fee may apply depending on your pickup address.
- Our prices are inclusive of GST.
- All moves are covered by public liability & transit insurance.
- No hidden cost
- Highly trained & friendly teams
- We accept Credit/Debit Card, Bank Transfer and Cash on Delivery payment methods.
- Prices are for 2 men and a truck per half hour.
- The additional removalist is charged at $20 extra per half hour.
Northern suburbs moving questions
Do you cover all the northern suburbs or just the inner ones?
We cover the lot, from Coburg and Pascoe Vale in the inner north right out to Craigieburn and Roxburgh Park. We also move between the northern suburbs and the rest of Melbourne or interstate. The rate is hourly and the truck is matched to the job, wherever the two addresses are.
Is it quicker to move within the Hume corridor than across to the eastern suburbs?
Usually, yes. Moves that stay on the Hume side avoid cross-city traffic, so the drive between addresses is shorter and more of the hourly rate goes into loading and unloading. A move from Broadmeadows to Craigieburn, for example, is mostly freeway, while a run to Doncaster crosses several arterials.
How do you quote for a move from Reservoir or Thomastown?
The same way we quote anywhere. You tell us the rooms, the big items and the access at both addresses, and we come back with a truck size and an hourly rate. A unit in Reservoir with lift access quotes differently from a house in Thomastown with a steep drive, and the price reflects that.
What happens if settlement on my Craigieburn house falls through at the last minute?
We can redirect the truck to our storage facility on the day if you find out mid-move. Your furniture stays in climate-controlled storage under 24/7 surveillance until the new date comes through. When it does, the same crew delivers without you needing to organise a second booking.
Do you run interstate moves from the northern suburbs to Sydney?
Yes, and the northern suburbs are well placed for it because the Hume Freeway starts at the top of the corridor. We load at your door and head straight up the Hume. You can take a dedicated truck or share one with another Melbourne load to lower the cost.
Can you move an office at night or over a weekend in the northern suburbs?
Yes. Office and commercial moves are available 24/7, so we can load Friday night and have the new office ready by Monday morning. Tell us the floor plan, the IT equipment and the deadline, and we plan the move around your trading hours.
Still have a question? Call us on 1300 724 553
What Our Customers Are Saying
What Our Customers Say
Hear from clients who have experienced our reliable and professional moving services.
Jone and Gaby moved my son and his partner on Saturday. They were terrific, went up and down three flights of stairs, not once complaining, and all times were friendly and professional. They were careful with the furniture and ensured everything was moved without damage. I’d highly recommend these two to anyone.
Hellie Bird
We quickly sought removalists and found Careful Hands through our community Facebook page. Rene managed to squeeze us into a great time slot that suited us. We have moved a few times, but finding good, reliable movers is always difficult. Adam and Sam, from careful hands, were amazing. They were polite, careful with everything and very fast. They used blankets to wrap the fridge, chest of drawers, etc. They even used cling wraps to wrap up the couches and mattresses. I highly recommend careful hands for your next move. If you get Adam and Sam allocated, that’s a bonus
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