Removalists Hornsby
From the ridge to the valley, local and interstate removals.
Bush blocks and steep turns on the upper North Shore
Hornsby sits on a ridge about 23 kilometres north-west of the Sydney CBD, where the Northern Line meets the North Shore Line at one of the busiest rail junctions in the city. The suburb drops away on both sides into bushland that runs down toward Berowra Valley National Park. Houses on the ridge near Hornsby station and Westfield Hornsby sit close together, while properties further out toward Normanhurst and Asquith are on large bush blocks with long driveways that wind through trees.
The terrain shapes every move. A three-bedroom home on the ridge is a different job from a four-bedroom bush property where the driveway drops two metres below the street and the truck has to clear overhanging branches. Our Hornsby removalists price every move by the hour, with the rate following the truck and crew the terrain 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.
Picking the right truck for the driveway
Steep driveways near Lisgar Gardens and the streets that drop into Old Mans Valley need a smaller truck that can get close to the front door without scraping the underside or clipping a retaining wall. We ask about the gradient before we quote and choose the truck to suit the driveway, not the other way around. Where the truck cannot reach the house, we plan the carry so the crew is moving furniture rather than walking empty-handed.
Every crew has a supervisor who decides the loading sequence and which items need to come apart for the driveway or the stairs. Beds and tables come apart for the move and go back together at the new address. Everything rides in blankets and plastic and is secured with straps, whether it is heading to Beecroft down the hill or across to West Ryde.
North to Newcastle, the Central Coast and Brisbane
The Pacific Highway runs right through Hornsby, so an interstate move heading north is on the highway within minutes. A household heading to the Central Coast, Newcastle or Brisbane can book a dedicated truck on a firm delivery date, or share space on a truck running the same way and pay only for what the furniture occupies. Moves south to Canberra or Melbourne head through the city to the Hume. Every move carries public liability and transit insurance.
We sell boxes, tape and paper, and can send a packing team the afternoon before to wrap and box the kitchen and wardrobes. If the dates between the old place and the new one do not line up, we store your furniture in our climate-controlled facility under 24-hour surveillance until the new place is ready.
How to get your Hornsby quote
The easiest way to keep the hours down is to be ready before the crew arrives. Boxes taped, drawers emptied, furniture pulled away from walls and a clear run from each room to the front door. On a bush block, trimming any branches that hang over the driveway helps the truck get as close as possible.
Let us know both addresses, how many bedrooms you have, whether there is a piano, pool table or anything else that needs extra hands, and how steep the driveway is. We send back a truck recommendation, a crew size and a price. Use the calculator below to check the volume first. There is no cost for the quote and no obligation. Call 1300 724 553 or use the contact form.
What we do for Hornsby moves
Local RemovalsHome moves around Hornsby and across Sydney's upper North Shore, charged by the hour with the truck matched to the driveway.
Packing and Unpacking ServicesA packing team for the wardrobes, kitchen and fragile items, with every box labelled by room and ready for the truck.
Office RelocationOffice moves around the Hornsby commercial area and the Pacific Highway corridor, available nights and weekends.
Backloading Service
Share a truck heading north or south and pay only for the space your furniture uses. A good option when your dates are flexible.
Long-Distance RemovalsHornsby to Melbourne, Brisbane, Newcastle, the Central Coast or Canberra as a dedicated truck with a firm delivery day.
Removals StorageShort or long-term storage between settlement dates or during a renovation, collected and delivered by our crews.
Why Hornsby households book us
Quoted to your driveway
We look at the driveway grade, the turning circle and any overhanging trees before we pick the truck, so the quote matches the property rather than a guess.
The truck that fits the turn
We run trucks in several sizes. A steep bush-block driveway gets a smaller truck that can get close; a wide ridge-top street gets a bigger one. You pay for the space you need.
Trained crews, same method every job
Our crews are trained by us and wrap, strap and load the same way whether the job is a one-bedroom unit or a five-bedroom bush home.
Packed by room, labelled by room
Our packers label every box by room so you know where it goes at the other end. Glassware and artwork are wrapped and boxed the same way every time.
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 about moving in Hornsby
Can you get a truck down a steep driveway near Berowra Valley?
Yes. We ask about the driveway grade and width before we quote. If a full-size truck cannot make the turn or the slope is too steep, we send a smaller one and carry from the closest safe point. On very steep blocks we sometimes reverse the loading order so the heaviest items go last and come off first at the other end.
What crew size do you send for a large home on a bush block?
That depends on the load and the access. A four or five-bedroom home with a long carry from the driveway to the front door usually needs a larger crew so furniture keeps moving rather than sitting on the path. We work this out when we quote based on the number of rooms and the terrain.
How do you handle overhanging trees and narrow turns on the driveway?
We choose a truck with enough clearance for the branches and enough room to turn. If the driveway is too narrow for the truck, we park on the street and carry from there. Trimming any low-hanging branches before move day helps us get closer and keeps the hours down.
Can you move us from Hornsby to Newcastle or the Central Coast?
Yes. The Pacific Highway heads straight north from Hornsby. We run the Central Coast and Newcastle as a dedicated truck on a firm delivery date, or as a shared load where you pay for the space the furniture takes up. Brisbane and further north follow the same route on a longer run.
Do you move from a house in Asquith to an apartment in Chatswood?
Yes, and the access at each end is usually very different. A bush-block house in Asquith might need a smaller truck for the driveway, while a Chatswood apartment usually has a loading dock and a lift booking. We plan the crew and the timing around both sets of access requirements.
Still have a question? Call us on 1300 724 553