Removalists Princes Hill
Narrow frontages, tight hallways, heritage homes. We know how to move them.
Victorian terraces and tight streets
Most of Princes Hill is Victorian terraces and Edwardian cottages sitting shoulder to shoulder on streets laid out long before anyone thought about truck access. Frontages are narrow, many homes have no driveway, and the hallways inside are barely wider than a fridge. Our Princes Hill removalists look at both addresses before quoting, pick the smallest truck that fits the load, and work out where to park so the carry is short and the crew is not walking half a block with a sofa.
We charge by the hour, so you only pay for the time the job takes. A two-bedroom terrace on Pigdon Street going to a share house near Melbourne Uni is a different job from a family home off Rathdowne Street heading to the outer suburbs, and the quote reflects that. 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.
Getting a truck in on these streets
Princes Hill sits between Royal Parade and Rathdowne Street, with a grid of quiet residential streets in between. Parking is resident permit only on most of them, so getting a truck close means holding a spot out the front early in the morning or booking a council permit for the day. We sort that out with you when we quote. If the street is too narrow for a big truck, we send a smaller one rather than block the road.
Inside the houses, narrow hallways and steep staircases are normal. Beds and dining tables come apart in the room and are rebuilt at the other end, included in the hourly rate. Every piece gets blanket wrap, plastic sheeting and ratchet straps on the truck, which matters when the crew is threading furniture down a narrow front path under a low awning. One person on the team supervises the loading sequence so nothing is rushed and nothing scrapes a doorframe.
Packing when there is no room to stage
In a Princes Hill terrace there is no garage and no spare room to line up packed boxes the night before. Our crew arrives the morning of the move with boxes, paper and tape, wraps the kitchen and wardrobes room by room, and labels everything so it goes straight to the right spot at the other end.
Public liability and transit insurance covers every job we run. If your new place is not ready, we put your furniture into climate-controlled storage with round-the-clock monitoring and bring it to the door once you have the keys. For interstate moves out of the inner north, a truck picks up from your street and joins the Tullamarine Freeway to reach the Hume toward Sydney or Canberra, or heads west for Adelaide. You can book your own truck or split one with another Melbourne household and pay for just the cubic metres you occupy.
Get a quote for your Princes Hill move
Give us both addresses, a bedroom count and a list of the heavy items, and mention stairs or a narrow front path. We reply with a truck size and a written price at no cost and no lock-in.
The fastest way to trim the bill is to have everything done before we turn up. Empty the drawers, tape the boxes shut, hold a parking spot on the street and clear the path to the front door. That preparation alone can save a full hour. Ring 1300 724 553 to talk it over, or drop a message through the contact form.
Moving services around Princes Hill
Local MovesHome moves across inner Melbourne and out to the suburbs, charged by the hour with the truck matched to your street and your load.
Packing ServicesA packing crew on the morning of the move, with boxes, paper and tape, so a small terrace is packed and labelled by room before loading starts.
Office RelocationOffice moves along Rathdowne Street and the Lygon Street corridor, run at night or over a weekend so the business opens Monday as normal.
Commercial MoveShops, studios and fit-outs where gear has to come apart and go back together in the right order. We work that out before the day.
Interstate MovesMelbourne to Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane and Adelaide as a dedicated truck or a shared backload priced on the space you use.
Removals StorageClimate-controlled storage between settlement dates or during a renovation, collected and delivered by our crews when you are ready.
Why Princes Hill locals book us
Priced by the hour
The rate is set by the truck and crew your job needs, quoted once we know the access at both ends. You see how the price is built before you book.
Insured for the move
Every job is covered from the hallway to the truck and all the way to the new address, so your furniture is protected on a Princes Hill move and beyond.
Trained crews, one supervisor
One person on the truck owns the plan for the day. The crew is trained by us and works the same way whether the job is a Pigdon Street terrace or a five-bedroom house.
Wrapping and assembly included
Blankets, plastic wrap and straps go on every piece of furniture. Beds and tables are taken apart and put back together at the new place as part of the job.
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.
Common questions about moving in Princes Hill
Do I need a parking permit for the truck on my Princes Hill street?
Most residential streets here are resident permit only, so a truck cannot just park and start loading. You can apply to the City of Yarra for a temporary parking permit, or hold a spot with your own car early in the morning and move it when the truck arrives. Tell us the street when you book and we will advise on what works.
Can you fit a truck down the lane behind my Rathdowne Street terrace?
Some of the rear lanes off Rathdowne Street are wide enough for a small truck, but many are not. We check the width before the move and, if the lane is too tight, load from the front instead. Either way, we plan the carry so nobody wastes time on the carry.
How do you move a fridge through a narrow terrace hallway?
We measure the hallway and the fridge before the move and, if it is tight, take the fridge doors off. The fridge goes on a trolley, wrapped in blankets, and the crew angles it through doorways one at a time. Victorian terraces on Pigdon Street and Arnold Street often need this approach.
Can you move a share house where each person has different drop-off addresses?
Yes. We load the truck room by room, labelled by housemate, and drop each person’s furniture at their new address in a single run. This is common around Princes Hill given the number of students and academics sharing houses near Melbourne Uni.
What if my settlement dates do not line up and I need somewhere to keep everything?
We pick up your furniture and keep it in climate-controlled storage with round-the-clock monitoring. When you are ready, we bring it to the new address and place every item where you want it. That works for a short gap between settlements or a longer stretch while you renovate.
Still have a question? Call us on 1300 724 553
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