Removalists Alexandria
Inner-city moves through warehouse conversions and terrace rows
Moving through Alexandria’s warehouse belt
Alexandria’s old factory buildings and warehouse conversions along Botany Road and Mitchell Road create access that is nothing like a suburban street. Some buildings have goods lifts and loading docks, others have narrow internal stairs, and the terraces between them have tight front doors and no off-street parking. Our Alexandria removalists charge by the hour and quote once we know the access at both ends, because a one-bedroom conversion with a dock on Botany Road is a completely different job from a two-storey terrace off Boundary Road.
A supervisor leads every move and organises the loading around whatever the building gives us. Beds, tables and wardrobes are broken down and rebuilt as part of the job. 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.
Parking and street access around Alexandria
Parking is tight across most of Alexandria. The residential streets between Botany Road and Mitchell Road have permit-only parking during the day, and the newer blocks along Gardeners Road often have shared loading bays with time limits. A truck parked in the wrong spot costs you time if it has to move mid-load.
We ask about the street and the building before the day so we know where the truck goes, how long we have, and whether a council permit is needed. If the building requires a goods-lift booking or a loading-dock timeslot, tell us the hours and we plan the move around them.
Packing tight spaces and wrapping for the road
In a one or two-bedroom Alexandria apartment there is usually no spare room to stage boxes, so having a packing team the day before makes the morning run faster. The crew brings boxes, paper and tape and works through the kitchen, wardrobe and breakables, sealing and labelling each carton by room. You can also buy the boxes and do it yourself.
On the day, every item is blanket-wrapped, sealed in plastic and strapped in place on the truck. Our crews are trained by us and work the same way whether the job is a studio off Garden Street or a three-bedroom conversion near Sydney Park.
Interstate and storage from Alexandria
Alexandria’s position just south of the CBD means an interstate load reaches the main roads quickly. You can book a dedicated truck with a set delivery day, or split the cost on a shared truck and pay for the space your load takes up. We carry public liability and transit insurance on every move.
If the new place is not ready, we store your furniture in our climate-controlled facility under round-the-clock surveillance until you are ready for delivery. That works for a gap between settlements or a longer wait while you renovate.
Book a quote for your Alexandria move
Tell us both addresses, the bedroom count, anything heavy or awkward, and what the building access looks like: lift or stairs, dock or street loading, parking limits. We reply with a truck, a crew and a price. The calculator below helps you estimate the volume, and there is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
The single best move you can make is having everything boxed, marked and waiting at the door when the crew turns up. A clear run from the apartment to the kerb and a reserved parking spot save real time on the clock. Ring 1300 724 553 to go through it, or fill in the contact form and we will call you back.
Services for Alexandria moves
Local MovesHome and apartment moves across Alexandria and inner Sydney, charged by the hour with a truck chosen for your building and your street.
Packing ServicesA packing team handles the kitchen, wardrobe and breakables the day before, sealing and labelling every carton by room so loading runs in order.
Office RelocationOffice relocations around the Alexandria commercial precinct, run overnight or on a weekend to keep downtime to a minimum.
Commercial MoveWarehouse, showroom and fitout moves where the equipment needs to be disconnected, moved safely and set up again at the new site.
Interstate MovesSydney to Melbourne, Canberra and Brisbane as a dedicated truck or a shared backload priced on the cubic metres your load uses.
Removals StorageClimate-controlled storage with round-the-clock surveillance for a gap between settlements or while a renovation is under way.
What our crews bring to every Alexandria job
Hourly rates, no surprises
The rate is set by the truck and crew your job needs, quoted after we check the building access so you know the price before we start.
Trucks that fit the street
We run several sizes and send the one your building and your load actually need, so you are not paying for a truck that cannot park.
A supervisor on the crew
One person runs the job from first wrap to last piece placed, making the calls on loading order, lift timing and where the truck sits.
Packing when you need it
A team the day before with boxes, paper and tape, or buy the supplies and pack yourself. Sealed boxes load faster and keep the hours down.
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.
Questions we get about Alexandria moves
How do you load furniture from a warehouse conversion with a goods lift on Botany Road?
We book the goods lift in advance and build the loading plan around its size and the time slots the building gives us. If the lift is small, we stage furniture in the loading dock and run shuttle loads to the truck. This is common in the conversions between Botany Road and Mitchell Road and we plan for it before the day, not on it.
Do I need a council parking permit to load a truck in Alexandria?
On many Alexandria streets the answer is yes, particularly the residential sections off Botany Road and around Boundary Road where parking is tight. City of Sydney usually handles these permits and we can tell you what to apply for when we quote. Having a clear spot out the front saves real time on the clock.
What truck sizes suit the narrow streets between Mitchell Road and Gardeners Road?
We run several sizes and pick the one that fits your street and your load. Some of the lanes in the old industrial pocket are too narrow for our largest truck, so we send a medium one and plan the loading order to avoid a second trip. We check the street before the day so there are no surprises.
Can you move an office in Alexandria overnight or on a weekend?
Yes, we run office and commercial moves 24/7, including nights and weekends. That means your business can close Friday afternoon and reopen Monday morning in the new space. We plan the desk and equipment layout with you beforehand so everything goes straight to the right spot.
How far ahead should I book if I am moving out of a terrace on Garden Street?
The more notice the better, especially at the end of the month when inner-city moves are busiest. A week is usually enough for a one or two-bedroom terrace, but if your move falls on a Saturday or near the start of a new month, two weeks gives us a better chance of matching your preferred date.
Still have a question? Call us on 1300 724 553