Removalists Oakleigh
Period homes and newer builds in Monash, moved by the hour.
Period homes and new townhouses in the one suburb
Oakleigh’s housing runs from California bungalows on wide blocks near Scotchmans Creek to three-storey walk-up units along the railway line and the newer townhouse developments filling the old back yards in Murrumbeena and Carnegie. Each building type changes the move. A bungalow with heavy timber furniture and polished floorboards is a different job from a ground-floor unit near Eaton Mall with a narrow hallway, and both are different again from a brand-new townhouse in Huntingdale with tight internal stairs and a single car space out the front.
We charge by the hour, and our Oakleigh removalists set the rate once we assess the access at both addresses. 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 into the streets around the station
The commercial strip around Eaton Mall has time-limited parking and pedestrian zones that restrict where a truck can pull up. Side streets near Warrigal Road are lined with parked cars, and the unit blocks around Oakleigh station have narrow stairwells and no loading docks. Dandenong Road carries heavy through traffic, so if your house fronts it the crew loads from a side or rear entrance where possible.
A supervisor runs every move and sets the loading order. Beds and tables are taken apart and reassembled at the new address as part of the job. Furniture goes on in blankets and plastic and is strapped down, whether the new place is in Oakleigh South or further out toward Ashwood and Mount Waverley.
Packing, storage and getting out of Oakleigh
Older homes around Oakleigh tend to accumulate heavy furniture, glassware and crockery over decades. A packing team the day before gets the kitchen, artwork and wardrobes into labelled boxes before the truck arrives, which keeps loading fast and means nothing rides loose. We sell boxes, paper and tape if you would rather do it yourself.
Every load travels with public liability and transit insurance. If the settlement dates do not line up, we hold your furniture in our climate-controlled storage facility under 24-hour surveillance and deliver when you have the keys. For interstate moves to Sydney, Adelaide or Brisbane, the Monash Freeway connects to the wider motorway network and we run a dedicated truck with a firm delivery date, or a shared load where you pay for the cubic metres your furniture occupies.
Getting your Oakleigh quote started
Try the estimator below to get a rough volume for your load, then send us the two addresses, the number of bedrooms and anything oversized like a piano or a pool table. We come back with a truck size, a crew and a price. The quote is free and comes with no obligation.
If you want to keep the bill down, the simplest thing is to be ready when we arrive. Wardrobes emptied, boxes taped shut, furniture pulled away from the walls and a clear path to the front door can save half an hour on a two-bedroom unit. Call 1300 724 553 or fill in the contact form.
What we do for Oakleigh moves
Local RemovalsHome moves within Oakleigh and across Melbourne's south-east, charged by the hour with the truck matched to the street.
Packing and Unpacking ServicesA packing team to do the kitchen, wardrobes and fragile items the day before, with every box labelled by room and ready for the truck.
Backloading Removals
Share a truck with another Melbourne load heading the same way and pay only for the space your furniture uses. A good option when dates are flexible.
Interstate RemovalsOakleigh to Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane or Canberra as a dedicated truck with a firm delivery day or a shared backload.
Office RemovalsOffice moves around Oakleigh, Moorabbin and the Springvale corridor, available nights and weekends so the business keeps trading.
Removals StorageShort or long-term storage for Oakleigh households downsizing from a bungalow to a unit near the station, or waiting on settlement dates. Collected and delivered by our crews.
Piano RemovalsPianos and pool tables quoted as their own item because they need extra hands and the right gear to move safely.
Why Oakleigh households book us
The right crew for the building
A unit near the station needs a different approach from a bungalow on a wide block. We size the crew to the property so you are not paying for people standing around.
Trucks in several sizes
Tight side streets and narrow driveways around Eaton Mall need a smaller truck. A large home on a wide block gets a bigger one. You pay for the space you actually use.
Rates set by what the job needs
Hourly pricing, with the rate set by the truck and crew size. We quote once we see the access, so you know the price before anyone lifts a box.
Every item wrapped and strapped
Furniture is wrapped in blankets and plastic and strapped in the truck. Our crews follow the same method whether the load is a one-bedroom unit or a four-bedroom house.
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.
What to know before an Oakleigh move
Where does the truck park near Eaton Mall?
Street parking around the Mall is time-limited and often full. If your property is on a side street, saving a spot out the front on move day cuts the carry distance and speeds up loading. Where that is not possible, we check whether a rear lane or a neighbouring driveway gives us truck access closer to the door.
Can you move a unit near Oakleigh station with only stairwell access?
Yes. Many older unit blocks around the station have no lift, just a narrow stairwell. We send a crew that can carry furniture down flights of stairs safely, and we choose a smaller truck that can park close to the entrance rather than blocking the shared driveway.
How does a move from an older home in Oakleigh differ from a newer townhouse?
Older bungalows tend to have wider hallways but heavier furniture and more of it. Newer townhouses in Huntingdale and Carnegie have tight internal stairs and narrower doorways, so the crew often takes beds and tables apart before carrying them out. We plan for both when we quote.
Can you move us from Oakleigh to Sydney or Adelaide?
Yes. We run interstate moves as a dedicated truck with a firm delivery date or a shared load priced on the cubic metres the furniture uses. The Monash Freeway gets the load onto the wider motorway network heading north or west.
How do you handle the heavy furniture in the bungalows near Scotchmans Creek?
The older California bungalows near Scotchmans Creek often have solid timber wardrobes, pianos and heavy dining settings that have been in place for decades. We send a crew sized to the weight and plan the carry through the wider hallways those homes usually have, wrapping everything in blankets before it leaves the room.
What if I sell my Oakleigh place but the townhouse in Carnegie is not ready?
We pick up from Oakleigh on schedule and store everything in our climate-controlled facility under 24-hour surveillance. When the Carnegie settlement goes through, we deliver to the door. Many Oakleigh sellers moving into nearby townhouses use this when the dates do not line up.
Still have a question? Call us on 1300 724 553