Removalists Fairfield
Hourly moves through Fairfield's heritage streets between the Yarra and Darebin Road.
Cottages, flats and the Yarra in between
Fairfield sits 6 km north-east of the CBD, wedged between Darebin Road to the north and the Yarra River to the south. The housing stock shifts block by block: Victorian weatherboards and Edwardian cottages with narrow hallways south of Station Street, then 1960s and 70s brick flats closer to Grange Road on the eastern edge. A two-bedroom cottage near Fairfield Park is a different job from a three-storey walk-up on Heidelberg Road, and our Fairfield removalists quote each one after we know what the crew is walking into.
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. One person on each crew owns the loading plan and decides what needs dismantling to clear a tight doorway.
Heritage streets and tight parking
Many of Fairfield’s residential streets south of Station Street are narrow, tree-lined and lined with cars on both sides. Heritage overlays on the older blocks mean low front fences and gates that do not widen, so the carry from the front door to the truck is sometimes longer than it looks on a map. The streets that drop towards the river near the Fairfield Boathouse can be steep and have no turning circle for a large truck.
We ask about the street and the building before we quote. Where a big truck cannot park close, we bring a shorter truck or work out the carry route so the crew is lifting, not walking. If your building is one of the walk-up flats along Grange Road, tell us the floor and whether there is a lift, and we allow for the extra time.
Wrapping and dismantling for older homes
Fairfield’s older homes often have original furniture that has not moved in decades: solid timber wardrobes, marble-top dressers, heavy dining suites. Our crew covers each piece in blankets and plastic, then straps the load solid before the truck moves. Beds, tables and flat-pack wardrobes are dismantled and reassembled at the new address as part of the job.
If you are downsizing from a family home near Alphington into a smaller place in Northcote or across Melbourne, a packing team can handle the kitchen and wardrobes the day before. We sell boxes, paper and tape, or the packers bring their own. Public liability and transit insurance backs every job, from a single-bedroom flat to a four-bedroom house on the river side of the suburb.
Get a price for your Fairfield move
Drop us both addresses, a bedroom count and a note about anything heavy, plus whether the crew faces stairs or a long front path. We send you a truck recommendation and a written price. No charge, no lock-in. Try the volume calculator below to get an idea before you call.
Preparation cuts time. If the boxes are taped shut, the drawers are clear and there is a park waiting on the street, the crew walks straight in and starts loading. That can knock thirty minutes off the bill. Phone 1300 724 553 or use the contact form.
Moving services for Fairfield households
Local MovesHome moves within Fairfield and across Melbourne, charged by the hour with the truck sized to your street and your load.
Packing ServicesA packing team for the day before, with boxes, paper and tape included, so the china and wardrobes are wrapped and labelled by room.
Office RelocationOffice moves along Station Street and Heidelberg Road, run at night or over a weekend so the business opens Monday as normal.
Commercial MoveShops, clinics and fit-outs where the gear has to come apart and go back together in the right order. We plan the sequence with you before the day.
Interstate MovesMelbourne to Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide or Canberra as a dedicated truck or a shared backload priced on the space your load uses.
Removals StorageClimate-controlled storage between settlement dates or while you renovate, collected and delivered by our crews when you have the keys.
Why Fairfield households book us
Hourly rate, no guesswork
The rate is set by the truck and crew your job needs. We quote once we know the access at both addresses, so you see how the price is built before you book.
Insured for the move
Every job is insured from the first blanket on the truck to the last box placed at the new address, so the cover travels with your furniture.
Trained crews, same method every time
Our crews are trained by us and work the same way on every job, whether it is a cottage near the Yarra or a flat on Grange Road.
Packing when you need it
Book a packing team for the day before, or just buy the boxes, paper and tape and do it yourself. Either way, sealed boxes load faster and keep the hours down.
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.
Fairfield moving questions
Can you get a truck down the narrow streets near Fairfield Park?
Yes. The streets between Station Street and the Yarra are tight and often lined with parked cars on both sides. We check the address before we quote and send a truck that fits. If a large truck cannot get close, a smaller one keeps the job moving without a long carry from the next block.
How do you handle heavy furniture from an older Fairfield weatherboard?
Victorian and Edwardian homes here often have solid timber pieces that have not been moved in years. Our crew dismantles wardrobes, bed frames and dining tables on site, wraps every piece in blankets and plastic, and reassembles them at the new address. Narrow hallways and low door frames are common south of Station Street, so we plan the sequence before we start lifting.
What is the quickest route for an interstate move out of Fairfield?
Heidelberg Road feeds straight onto the Eastern Freeway, which joins the M80 ring road. Sydney and Canberra runs connect to the Hume from there, while Adelaide loads swing onto the Western Ring Road. We map the route at quoting stage so the delivery date is locked in.
Do you move pianos from upstairs flats along Grange Road?
Yes. A piano is a separate line on the quote because it takes more crew and specialist trolleys. Let us know the instrument type, the floor level and whether there is a lift, and we size the team accordingly.
Can you store furniture if the settlement dates on my Fairfield sale do not line up?
We put your furniture in a secure, climate-controlled warehouse monitored around the clock and bring it to the new address once you are ready. Whether the gap is a long weekend or half a year of renovations, the load stays together and accessible.
Still have a question? Call us on 1300 724 553