Removalists Fortitude Valley
Inner-city apartment moves in Brisbane, with lift and loading-dock logistics sorted.
Apartment towers and loading docks in the Valley
Fortitude Valley sits on a flat just two kilometres north-east of the Brisbane CBD, and most of the housing is high-density. Apartment towers line Ann Street and Brunswick Street, each with its own loading dock, goods lift and building-management rules about when a truck can arrive and how long it can stay. Our Fortitude Valley removalists confirm the dock booking, the lift slot and any after-hours access before moving day so the crew walks in with a plan.
We charge by the hour, with the rate set by the truck and crew each job needs. 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.
The crew and what goes on the truck
A supervisor leads every Valley move, plans the lift runs and calls the loading order so fragile items sit where they will not get crushed. Sofas, dressers and anything with a glass panel are wrapped in blankets and plastic, then strapped into position for the drive. Beds, tables and flat-pack wardrobes are dismantled before loading and rebuilt once we arrive at the new apartment.
A one-bedroom unit on Ann Street is a different move from a three-bedroom terrace near New Farm Park. The unit might need four lift trips and a tight dock window. The terrace might have a steep front staircase and street parking to arrange. We check both ends before quoting, and pick a truck that suits the harder of the two.
Storage between leases and packing for small spaces
Valley apartments are often compact, which leaves little room to stage boxes the night before. Our packing team can arrive the morning of the move, sort the kitchen and wardrobes on the spot, and load straight onto the truck. We supply boxes, paper and tape, or you can pick them up from us early and pack over the week.
If your lease ends before the new one starts, we collect your furniture and store it in climate-controlled storage, watched around the clock, until you have a move-in date. Every move carries public liability and transit insurance, whether the load crosses the city or goes into storage.
Request a Fortitude Valley quote
Interstate moves from Brisbane run south to Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra, or north to the Gold Coast. You can book a dedicated truck with an agreed delivery day, or share a truck and pay only for the space your load takes up.
List the two addresses, how many rooms, and any heavy or bulky items like a piano or pool table. We put together a price and a truck recommendation. There is no charge for the quote and no pressure to book. A tidy apartment with packed boxes, empty drawers and a confirmed lift booking takes less time on the day, and the bill reflects that. Ring 1300 724 553 or send a message through the contact form.
What we can do for your Valley move
Local MovesApartment and house moves within Fortitude Valley and across Brisbane, charged by the hour with the truck matched to your building.
Packing ServicesA packing team on the morning of the move or the day before, with boxes, paper and tape supplied, so nothing is left to the last minute.
Office RelocationOffice moves along Ann Street and the Valley precinct, run at night or over a weekend so your staff walk into a ready workspace on Monday.
Commercial MoveShopfronts, restaurants and studios where equipment needs to come apart and go back together in the right order.
Interstate MovesBrisbane to Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra, as a dedicated truck or a shared backload priced on the space you use.
Removals StorageClimate-controlled storage between lease dates or during a fit-out, collected and delivered by our crews.
Why Valley residents book us
Hourly rates, no guesswork
The rate follows the truck and crew your move needs, quoted once we know the dock, the lift and both addresses.
Crews trained by us
Every crew member is trained in-house. The team that moves a unit on Brunswick Street follows the same routine as the crew on Ann Street.
Apartment logistics sorted
We confirm loading-dock bookings, lift slots and after-hours rules before the day, so the crew arrives with a plan that fits the building.
Covered for the move
Public liability and transit insurance covers every move, from the apartment door to 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.
Fortitude Valley moving questions
How do you manage lift bookings in a Valley apartment tower?
We contact the building management before moving day and reserve the goods lift for the window we need. Most towers on Ann Street and Brunswick Street allow two- to four-hour slots, and we plan the crew size so we can load or unload within that time. If the lift is shared with other residents, we schedule our runs to keep the corridor clear.
Can you load a truck near the Brunswick Street pedestrian mall?
Brunswick Street has restricted vehicle access around the mall, so we use the building’s loading dock or a nearby side street instead. For apartments that front the mall itself, we confirm the nearest truck-accessible point and plan the carry from there. The quote accounts for any extra walking distance.
Is there a minimum booking for a small unit move in the Valley?
We charge by the half hour, so a one-bedroom apartment with good lift access and a short carry might only need two to three hours. The minimum is the time it takes to do the job properly. We quote once we know the unit size and the layout at both ends.
Can you store furniture if my new apartment is not ready?
Yes. We hold your load in climate-controlled storage, watched around the clock, and deliver when the new lease starts. For a Valley apartment changeover where dates overlap by a few days or a few weeks, we keep your furniture together so it arrives as one delivery.
Do you move businesses out of Valley shopfronts?
Yes. We handle office and commercial moves around the clock, including overnight and on weekends. For a Chinatown restaurant or an Ann Street office that cannot close during trading hours, we shift everything overnight and have the new space ready by morning.
Still have a question? Call us on 1300 724 553