Removalists Box Hill
Tower blocks and weatherboard streets, priced on the truck and crew.
Tower blocks and weatherboard streets in one postcode
Box Hill has some of Melbourne’s tallest residential towers outside the CBD, most of them clustered around Station Street and the Box Hill Central shopping precinct. A move out of a twentieth-floor apartment there starts with a loading dock booking, a goods lift reservation and a building manager’s rules about permitted hours. A few blocks south along Canterbury Road or out toward Middleborough Road, the job looks completely different: a brick three-bedroom on a quarter-acre with a driveway under a lemon tree.
We charge by the hour, with the rate set by the truck and crew the 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.
Loading docks, goods lifts and building rules
The high-rise towers around Box Hill Central typically enforce four-hour move-in windows, and the goods lift is shared with deliveries, tradespeople and other residents moving the same day. Miss the slot and you wait while the crew is on the clock. Our Box Hill removalists book the dock and lift as soon as you confirm the date, and plan the loading order so the bulkiest items go up first while the lift is available.
Away from the towers, the older brick units along Whitehorse Road and Canterbury Road have no dock and sometimes no lift, just stairwells with a turn at every landing. We check the building before we quote and send the crew size the stairs need. Around Box Hill Gardens and toward Box Hill South, the single-storey homes have wide driveways and none of the tower logistics, but they often come with heavy outdoor furniture, shed tools and garden equipment that adds to the load.
When settlement dates do not line up
Downsizing from a house in Box Hill North to an apartment on Station Street is common, and the two settlements rarely fall on the same day. We pick up from the house, hold the load in our climate-controlled storage facility with 24/7 surveillance, and deliver to the apartment once you have the keys and the dock slot.
Furniture is wrapped in blankets and plastic and strapped for the drive, and the entire move is covered by our public liability and transit insurance from the first pickup to the final delivery. Beds and tables are dismantled and reassembled as part of the job. If you want a packing team to do the kitchen and the wardrobes the day before, or you need boxes, paper and tape, add it to the quote. For interstate moves, Box Hill is close to the Eastern Freeway, which connects to the M80 Ring Road for the Hume to Sydney and Canberra, or west toward Adelaide.
Getting a quote for your Box Hill move
The difference between a tower move and a house move comes down to access, and that is why we ask about it before we price anything. Give us the two addresses, the floor level, whether there is a loading dock or stairs, and anything oversized like a piano, pool table or fridge. We come back with a truck, a crew and a price. No obligation.
If you are in a high-rise, confirm the goods lift hours and loading dock rules with your building manager before you book. Getting that booking right saves everyone time on the day. Call 1300 724 553 or use the contact form and we will come back with a price. You can also try the calculator below to estimate your volume first.
Moving services for Box Hill
Local MovesHome moves within Box Hill, Box Hill North, Box Hill South and across Melbourne's east, charged by the hour with the truck matched to your building's access.
Packing ServicesA packing team with boxes, paper and tape who pack and label by room, so nothing gets mixed up between the house and the apartment.
Office RelocationOffice moves around the Box Hill Central precinct and along Whitehorse Road, run after hours or over a weekend so the business opens again without a gap.
Commercial MoveMedical suites, retail shops and commercial spaces where equipment has to be disconnected, moved and reconnected. We work the sequence out with you before the day.
Interstate MovesMelbourne to Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide and Brisbane as a dedicated truck or a shared backload priced on the space your load uses.
Removals StorageStorage between settlement dates when you are downsizing or waiting for the new apartment to settle, delivered by our crew when you have the keys.
Why Box Hill residents book us
Hourly rates, quoted on access
A tower move on Station Street needs a different crew from a house move near Box Hill Gardens because the access is different. We quote once we see both ends so the price fits the job.
Dock and lift booked before you move
We book the loading dock and goods lift as soon as you confirm the date, so the crew walks in ready to go instead of waiting in the lobby.
Trained crews, one supervisor
A supervisor leads every move. The crew is trained by us to handle narrow stairwells, tight goods lifts and the heavy furniture common in older Box Hill homes.
Wrapped for the drive
Every piece of furniture is wrapped in blankets and plastic and strapped in the truck before we leave. Fridges, washing machines and glass-top tables get extra padding.
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.
Box Hill moving FAQs
How does a move work in a Box Hill high-rise with a loading dock?
You book the loading dock and goods lift through your building manager, and we arrive at the start of that window with the crew ready to go. We plan the load so the items going to the apartment first come off the truck first, which matters when the lift is shared and time is limited. If you have not done a tower move before, we can walk you through the building’s rules when you call.
What if my furniture does not fit in the goods lift?
Some of the older apartment blocks along Whitehorse Road have smaller lifts. If a fridge or a large sofa will not fit, the crew takes it via the fire stairs, wrapped in blankets for protection. We check lift dimensions before we quote so we know the crew size the job actually needs.
Can you handle a move from a house into a Station Street apartment?
Yes, and it is one of the most common jobs we do in Box Hill. Downsizing usually means some furniture will not fit in the new place, so we can drop those items at our storage facility, take them to a second address, or help you work out what fits before moving day.
Do you move businesses in the Box Hill Central precinct?
We do. Medical suites, offices and retail along Whitehorse Road and Station Street are moved after hours or over a weekend, using the building’s loading dock and goods lift. We plan the move with you and the building manager so the business is set up again by Monday morning.
How far ahead should I book for an end-of-month Box Hill move?
End-of-month is the busiest time across Melbourne, and Box Hill’s towers add loading dock conflicts on top of general demand. Two to three weeks is ideal, but call us even at short notice. If a truck and a dock slot line up, we will make it work.
Still have a question? Call us on 1300 724 553
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