Removalists Redfern
Terraces, walkups and new apartments, all priced by the hour.
Moving through terraces and walkups
Terrace houses with narrow hallways and internal stairs sit next to new apartment towers that require lift bookings and loading-dock reservations. That mix is what shapes a move in Redfern, and it is why access matters more than distance when we set the price. A one-bedroom walkup near Cleveland Street costs less time than a four-bedroom terrace off Redfern Park, and the hourly rate reflects the difference.
Every local move is charged against the clock, with the rate following the truck size and crew count. Give us the bedroom count, anything heavy and both addresses, and we work out what fits. Each crew has one person in charge who plans the day from the first carry to the last, and tables and beds are taken down for the stairwell and reassembled once we unload. 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.
Where the truck parks in Redfern
Redfern is three kilometres from the CBD, and the side streets were built long before furniture trucks existed. Lanes off Cleveland Street and around Strawberry Hills are narrow, with cars lining both sides and no room to swing a large vehicle. Loading zones near Redfern Station fill fast, so timing the start early or reserving a bay can save a wasted lap of the block.
Newer towers in the redevelopment zones around Redfern and neighbouring Waterloo usually have a loading dock and a goods lift, but they run on time slots. Pass us the booking window and the move wraps around it. Runs to Chippendale, Alexandria, Darlinghurst, Camperdown or Surry Hills stay on short drives, trimming the hours.
Packing a flat and heading interstate
Small inner-city flats with nowhere to stage boxes are common ground for our Redfern removalists. If you want the kitchen, wardrobes and breakables packed properly, our team turns up the afternoon before with paper, tape and the right boxes, works room by room and labels every carton. The truck crew then walks into a place where everything is sealed and stacked, which trims the clock on the day.
Lounges, fridges and timber furniture travel in blankets and plastic, strapped tight, with public liability and transit insurance on every run. When the old lease finishes before the new one starts, your things wait in our climate-controlled, camera-monitored facility until you are ready.
Heading south from Redfern, loads reach the M5 for Melbourne and Canberra. Going north, the M1 runs to Brisbane. You can take a whole truck with a firm delivery day or share one with another household and only pay for the room you use.
Get a Redfern quote started
Give us both addresses, the bedroom count, anything heavy and whether the access involves stairs, a lift or a dock. We send back a truck recommendation and a price. The calculator below helps you estimate the load, and the quote costs nothing. You are free to walk away.
In a terrace or a walkup, the fastest move is one where boxes are taped shut, drawers are out of the furniture and the lift is booked for the morning. Call 1300 724 553 or fill in the contact form and we will call you back.
How we handle a Redfern move
Local MovesMoves through Redfern and across Sydney, with the truck and crew chosen to match your building's access.
Packing ServicesPackers arrive the afternoon before with the right boxes, paper and tape, work room by room and label every carton.
Piano MovesPianos assessed and quoted on their own, with a crew sized for the narrow terrace hallway and front steps.
Commercial MovesOffice relocations around Redfern and the inner city, run at night or on the weekend so Monday starts as normal.
Interstate MovesSydney to Melbourne, Canberra and Brisbane on a sole-use truck or a shared run priced by volume.
Removals StorageClimate-controlled storage with cameras running day and night, picked up and delivered by our crews.
Why Redfern residents book us
A quote that fits the building
Whether it is a walkup, a terrace or a tower with a loading dock, the price matches what the crew actually has to do.
Truck sized to the street
Narrow Redfern lanes get a smaller truck that parks close. A short carry saves more time than a big vehicle parked far away.
Same method, every move
Our crews handle terraces in Chippendale and apartments in Darlinghurst with the same careful routine every time.
One supervisor, one plan
The person in charge of the truck decides the loading order, the wrapping and the carry, so the entire day follows a single plan.
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.
Redfern moving questions answered
How do you load a truck on a narrow Redfern street with no parking?
We work out where the truck goes before the day. On tight lanes off Cleveland Street where a large vehicle will not fit, we use a smaller truck or start early before the street fills up. Buildings with a loading dock get a booked time slot, and we shape the day around that window.
Can you move a grand piano out of a terrace house?
Yes. Pianos are quoted as their own item because they call for extra hands and the right gear. In a Redfern terrace the hallway and the front steps are usually the trickiest part. Let us know the type of piano and where it sits in the house.
Do you move offices in Redfern at night or on weekends?
Yes. Office and commercial moves run around the clock, including nights and weekends. Most businesses around Redfern and Chippendale prefer a Friday night or Saturday start so Monday morning opens without interruption.
What if my Redfern lease ends before the new flat is ready?
We wrap and strap your furniture, take it to our climate-controlled facility where cameras run day and night, and bring it once the new flat is yours. That covers a few days or a few months.
How do you handle stairs in a walkup with no lift?
Stairs add time, which adds to the bill. We ask about the floor level before quoting and size the crew to the number of flights. A third-storey walkup in Redfern with a fridge and a washing machine needs more hands than a ground-floor place.
Can you move us interstate from Redfern?
Yes. Southbound loads reach the M5 for Melbourne and Canberra, and northbound furniture goes on the M1 to Brisbane. Choose a sole-use truck with a firm delivery day or share one with another household and pay only for the volume you fill.
Still have a question? Call us on 1300 724 553