Removalists Altona - Professional Removals
Beachside weatherboards to industrial yards, all priced by the hour.
Between the beach and the freight corridor
Altona’s residential half sits between the foreshore at Altona Beach and the Werribee railway line, a grid of mid-century weatherboards giving way to modern townhouses on subdivided blocks. The industrial half north of the line runs through to Kororoit Creek, with warehouses, logistics yards and the occasional converted studio. Both halves keep our Altona removalists busy, but they need different trucks and different planning.
Local moves are priced by the hour, and the rate depends on which truck and crew size the job 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. Every crew has a supervisor who plans the loading sequence and the wrapping before the first item goes on the truck.
Where the truck parks in Altona
The streets closest to Altona Beach and the Esplanade are narrower than the grid further back, and the 1950s weatherboards along them often have only a single-car driveway down one side. On a summer weekend, beach traffic fills every kerb spot between the pier precinct and Cherry Lake, so we time foreshore moves for early morning or midweek wherever we can.
Further from the water, newer townhouse developments on subdivided blocks sometimes have no direct street frontage at all, just a shared driveway running behind the original house. Where the truck cannot reach the front door, we plan the carry path before the crew arrives so nobody wastes hours walking furniture through a side passage. Around Seaholme and the streets near Altona station, the blocks are wider and access is easier.
West Gate Freeway and what goes before it
Altona sits right next to the West Gate Freeway, which makes it one of the easier western suburbs to leave. A load heading to Adelaide or Geelong runs west along the Princes Freeway. A load bound for Sydney or Canberra crosses the West Gate Bridge, picks up CityLink and joins the Hume north through Craigieburn. You can take a dedicated truck with an agreed delivery day or share space on a backload and pay only for the cubic metres your furniture uses.
Before anything goes on the truck, the crew wraps every piece in blankets and plastic and straps it for the drive. We take beds and tables apart for the move and put them back together when we unload. Every load is covered by our public liability and transit insurance, whether it is crossing the West Gate Bridge or staying in Hobsons Bay. If settlement dates do not line up, your furniture goes into our climate-controlled storage facility under 24/7 surveillance and stays there until you are ready for delivery. Packing teams, boxes and tape are available if you want that handled for you.
Your Altona quote
Send through the two addresses, a list of rooms and any oversized items like a piano, pool table or fridge, plus the access at each end, stairs, driveways, shared paths. We put together a truck, a crew and a price, and there is no cost and no obligation.
The fastest way to keep the bill down is to have the place ready when the truck arrives: boxes sealed, drawers emptied, paths clear and a parking spot held near the front door. A foreshore move where the nearest park is fifty metres away takes longer than a house with the truck in the driveway. Ring 1300 724 553 if you prefer to talk, or drop your details into the contact form.
Moving services for Altona and Hobsons Bay
Local MovesHouse moves within Altona, Seaholme, Williamstown and across Melbourne's west, charged by the hour with the truck matched to your street.
Packing ServicesA packing team the day before with boxes, paper and tape, so the kitchen and the wardrobes are done properly and labelled by room.
Office RelocationOffice and workshop moves along the industrial corridor north of the railway line, run at night or over a weekend to keep disruption short.
Commercial MoveWarehouses, workshops and showrooms where the gear has to come apart and go back together in the right order. We plan the sequence with you before moving day.
Interstate MovesMelbourne to Sydney, Adelaide, Canberra and Brisbane, as a dedicated truck or a shared backload priced on the space your load uses.
Removals StorageShort or long-term storage between settlement dates, with your load kept together in a climate-controlled facility and delivered when you are ready.
Why Altona households book us
Hourly rates, quoted before you book
The rate is set by the truck and crew your job needs. We quote once we know the access at both ends, so you see how the price is built before you commit.
A truck that fits the street
We run trucks in several sizes. A narrow foreshore block near the Esplanade gets a smaller truck than a warehouse clearance north of the railway line, so you only pay for the space you actually use.
A supervisor on every crew
One person on the truck sets the loading order, decides what gets wrapped first and owns the plan from the first item picked up to the last box placed at the new address.
Wrapped and strapped for the drive
Every item is wrapped in blankets and plastic and strapped in the truck before it leaves. Fridges, glass tops and timber furniture all get their own padding so nothing shifts on the road.
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 Altona
Can your truck get down to the streets near Altona Beach?
Yes, but the streets closest to the Esplanade are narrow and parking fills up fast on warm days. We use a smaller truck where the kerb space is tight and time foreshore moves for early morning or midweek so the crew is not competing with beach traffic for a spot out the front.
Do you move from warehouse conversions north of the railway line?
We do. The industrial corridor between the Werribee line and Kororoit Creek has a mix of warehouses, studios and logistics spaces with roller doors and high ceilings. These jobs often need a different crew size from a house move, especially when there is a mezzanine or equipment that will not fit through a standard doorway.
Can you move heavy items like a spa or gym equipment from a backyard?
Yes. Spa baths, home gym rigs and heavy outdoor furniture are quoted separately because they need extra hands and sometimes a trolley or straps rated for the weight. Tell us what the item is, where it sits in the yard and the path from there to the street, and we plan the crew around it.
What route does an interstate load take from Altona?
The West Gate Freeway is close to most of the suburb. A load heading to Adelaide runs west along the Princes Freeway through Geelong. A load heading to Sydney, Canberra or Brisbane crosses the West Gate Bridge, picks up CityLink and joins the Hume north through Craigieburn.
Does beach traffic affect the timing of a foreshore move?
It can. On a warm weekend, the streets between Altona Beach and Cherry Lake fill up with parked cars and foot traffic heading to the pier. We schedule foreshore moves for early morning or midweek wherever possible so the truck gets a spot near the front door and the crew is not working around beach crowds.
Still have a question? Call us on 1300 724 553