Removalists Chippendale
Inner-city moves between Broadway and Cleveland Street, priced by the hour.
Terrace streets and tight parking shape every Chippendale move
Chippendale sits between Broadway and Cleveland Street, a few blocks south of the Sydney CBD. Most of the housing is Victorian and Federation terraces on narrow lots, with converted warehouses and newer apartment buildings mixed in. Streets like Abercrombie and Lawson carry heavy through-traffic, and the suburb has had a resident parking scheme for decades, so finding a clear spot for a truck on move day takes planning.
Our Chippendale removalists start by asking about the street, the building type and the access at both ends. A ground-floor terrace on Shepherd Street is a different job from a third-floor walk-up off Regent Street, and the quote reflects that before anyone arrives. We price local moves by the hour and pick a truck the street can actually fit. 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.
Packing when there is nowhere to stage
In a Chippendale terrace or studio apartment, there is rarely a spare room to fill with boxes the week before the move. That is why a lot of people here add a packing crew. Our team packs the kitchen, wardrobes and shelves the morning of the move or the day before, with boxes, paper and tape supplied, so the truck loads straight from packed rooms rather than half-sorted piles.
If you are doing your own packing, we sell boxes and paper and can drop them off beforehand. Sturdy, sealed boxes stack better on the truck and keep the loading time down, which matters when the meter is running and the parking is on a timer.
How we protect furniture on a short or long haul
Every item going on the truck is wrapped in blankets and plastic first, and heavy pieces are strapped so nothing moves. The crew pulls apart beds, tables and built-in wardrobes, moves the pieces safely, and puts them back together at the other end. Each crew is led by a supervisor who checks the stairwell and doorframes before a single item is lifted.
If the new place is not ready on settlement day, we hold your things in climate-controlled storage under camera surveillance and bring them to the new place when you are ready. We carry public liability and transit insurance on every move.
Interstate moves from the inner city
A household leaving Chippendale for Melbourne or Canberra can book a full truck to their schedule, or share one with another household heading the same direction and pay for the deck space their furniture needs. The CBD location means the truck is on the motorway network quickly, with no long suburban run before it hits the highway.
Office and commercial moves in Chippendale are available around the clock, nights and weekends included, so a cafe on Abercrombie Street or a studio near Central station can move without losing a trading day.
Get a quote for your Chippendale move
Give us both addresses, the room count and anything heavy, and let us know about stairs, lifts or narrow hallways. We reply with a truck recommendation and a price. Quoting costs nothing and commits you to nothing.
You can bring the total down by having boxes sealed, drawers empty, and a parking spot sorted on the street before the crew pulls up. Phone 1300 724 553 if you prefer to talk, or drop a message through the contact form.
What we handle for Chippendale moves
Local MovesHouse and apartment moves across Chippendale and inner Sydney, charged by the hour with the truck sized to fit your street.
Packing ServicesA packing crew the morning of the move or the day before, with boxes and paper supplied, so everything loads straight from packed rooms.
Office RelocationOffice relocations in Chippendale, Redfern and Alexandria. We work nights and weekends so the doors open on time Monday morning.
Commercial MoveCafes, studios and warehouse fit-outs where equipment needs to come apart and go back together in order. We plan that with you before the day.
Interstate MovesSydney to Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane and Adelaide. Choose a full truck or share the space and pay for what your furniture occupies.
Removals StorageClimate-controlled storage between settlement dates or while you renovate, with your things collected from the old place and delivered to the new one.
Why Chippendale households book us
Hourly rates, quoted upfront
Rates follow the vehicle and crew your job actually needs, calculated after we inspect the access. The figure is clear before you commit.
A truck that fits the street
We carry trucks in several sizes and pick the one that can actually park and load on your street, so you avoid a second trip or a truck stuck at the corner.
Insured for the move
Every job is covered from a terrace on Myrtle Street to a warehouse conversion near Central, so your furniture is protected between doors.
Supervised from start to finish
One person on each crew owns the wrapping list, the loading order and the drive, from the first wardrobe off the wall to the final box at the new address.
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.
Chippendale moving questions
How do you handle parking on move day in Chippendale?
Most of the suburb is covered by a resident parking scheme, so on-street spots are limited. We ask you to hold a space in front of the property or check whether your building has a loading zone. If neither is available, we plan the carry from the nearest legal spot. On streets like Abercrombie or Lawson, where traffic is heavy, a shorter truck and a fast load make a real difference.
Can you move furniture out of a narrow terrace house?
Yes. Many of the terraces between Broadway and Cleveland Street have tight hallways and no rear lane access. We measure doorways and stairwells during the quote, and if a lounge or a bed base will not clear the front door, we can sometimes remove a door or take the item through a window. Pulling apart beds and wardrobes is included in the job.
What if the apartment I am moving into has a goods lift with time slots?
Several of the newer buildings along Regent Street and near Central station require a lift booking for move-ins. Tell us the time window and the lift dimensions when you request the quote, and we schedule the crew around that slot so nothing runs over.
Do you move offices on Abercrombie Street outside business hours?
Yes. Office and commercial moves in Chippendale are available 24/7, including nights and weekends. A cafe or studio on Abercrombie Street can move after close on Friday and be set up before Monday morning, and the reduced traffic at night makes loading faster.
Can I store my furniture if settlement on the new place is delayed?
We collect your load on the day you leave, keep it in climate-controlled storage under camera surveillance, and deliver once the new place is ready. That can be a few days between settlements or several weeks if a renovation runs long.
Still have a question? Call us on 1300 724 553