Removalists Footscray
Hourly-rate moves across the inner west, from terrace to tower
Moving through Footscray’s mix of old and new
Five kilometres from the CBD, Footscray packs Victorian terraces, post-war brick flats and brand-new apartment towers into a few tight blocks either side of Barkly Street. The truck and crew for a two-bedroom terrace on Nicholson Street, with its narrow hallway and on-street parking, look nothing like the setup for a tenth-floor unit near the station where a loading dock and a service lift set the schedule. Our Footscray removalists price each job once we know the access at both ends.
A supervisor walks the rooms with you before the crew starts and decides the order for loading the truck. A two-person crew with a 20 cubic metre truck starts at $75 per half hour, and our removalist prices page lists every truck size and its rate.
Getting a truck in around Barkly Street and the Market
Parking along Barkly Street fills early, and many of the side streets between Hopkins Street and the Maribyrnong River are narrow enough that a large truck blocks the lane. The new apartment complexes near Footscray station have loading docks with fixed time slots, while the older Victorian terraces along Napier Street sit hard on the footpath with no front setback at all.
We ask about the street, the building access and the parking before we quote. Where a full-size truck cannot park close, we send a smaller one so the crew spends its time moving furniture rather than carrying it down the block.
Packing a small flat and keeping things safe
In a compact Footscray flat there is often nowhere to stage boxes the night before, so having our packers come through the day before keeps move morning clear. We supply boxes, packing paper and tape, or a full service that covers the kitchen, wardrobes and anything fragile.
Blankets and plastic go around every item before it goes on the truck, and straps hold the load in place. Beds and dining tables come apart before loading and go back together at the new place. Every move includes public liability and transit insurance. When settlement dates do not line up, we hold your furniture in our climate-controlled storage facility with 24/7 surveillance and deliver when you have the keys.
Interstate loads from Footscray pick up the Western Ring Road and join the Hume for Sydney or Canberra, or head west on the Princes Freeway toward Adelaide. You can take a dedicated truck with an agreed delivery day, or share a truck with another load leaving Melbourne and pay only for the space your furniture fills.
Book a Footscray move
Tell us the two addresses, the bedroom count and whether there is anything oversized like a piano or pool table. Mention stairs, lifts and how the parking works at both ends, and we reply with a truck recommendation and a price. The quote costs nothing and you are not locked in.
A move runs fastest when everything is packed and ready before the crew walks in. Label your boxes by room, empty the drawers and hold a spot for the truck out front if you are on a busy Footscray street. Call 1300 724 553 or use the contact form to get started.
What we do for Footscray moves
Local MovesHome moves within Footscray and across Melbourne, priced by the hour with a truck matched to the street and the building access.
Packing ServicesA packing team the day before with boxes, paper and tape, so the kitchen and wardrobes are sorted and labelled by room.
Office RelocationOffice moves around Footscray and Maribyrnong, run at night or on a weekend so your staff walk into a ready workspace on Monday.
Commercial MoveWarehouse and showroom moves where equipment needs to come apart, travel safely and go back together in the right order.
Interstate MovesMelbourne to Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane and Adelaide as a dedicated truck or a shared load priced on the space your furniture uses.
Removals StorageShort or long term storage in a secure facility, collected and delivered by our crews when your new place is ready.
How a Footscray quote comes together
Hourly rates, one clear quote
The rate is set by the truck and crew the job needs. We quote once we see the access at both ends, so you know the price before you book.
A truck that fits the street
We run several sizes and pick the one your street and load actually need, so you are not paying for empty space or a second trip.
A supervisor on every job
One person on the crew sets the loading order, decides what comes apart and makes sure the plan holds from first item to last.
Wrapped and strapped for the road
Blankets and plastic go on every piece of furniture, then straps hold the load in place for the drive across town or interstate.
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.
Footscray moving questions
How does loading work at the new apartments near Footscray station?
Most of the newer buildings have a loading dock with time slots booked through the body corporate. Tell us which building and we book the slot. Where the dock only fits a smaller truck, we send the right size so the crew loads directly without carrying through the lobby.
Can you get a truck down the narrow streets off Napier Street?
The terraces along Napier and Nicholson streets sit right on the footpath with no front setback. We park on the road and bring a truck narrow enough to leave room for passing traffic. If the street is permit parking only, hold a spot or tell us so we can plan for the carry distance.
What should I know about moving from a terrace to an apartment in the Maribyrnong River precinct?
Many terraces around Napier and Nicholson streets have narrow hallways and no front setback, so furniture goes straight out to the kerb. The newer apartments near the Maribyrnong River warehouse precinct have loading docks with fixed time slots. We coordinate both ends so the crew keeps moving, and we match the truck to whichever access is tighter.
Do you move offices in Footscray outside business hours?
Yes. Our office crews work nights, weekends and public holidays. A Footscray office on Barkly Street or Hopkins Street can be packed up on a Friday evening and set up at the new premises by Monday morning, with desks, screens and filing cabinets placed where your floor plan says they go.
How should I prepare a Footscray flat for move day?
Empty drawers so they are light enough to carry, box loose items and tape them shut, and clear the hallway so the crew can walk straight through. If you are in an apartment, book the lift and the loading dock the day before. A parking spot saved in front of a terrace cuts the carry and trims the bill.
Still have a question? Call us on 1300 724 553
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What Our Customers Say
Hear from clients who have experienced our reliable and professional moving services.
I cannot fault Hamish and the whole team at Careful Hands Movers; they are brilliant, and I highly recommend them. Relocating from Sydney to Melbourne was stressful, but the whole team helped ease all the worries about moving with their quick responses to communication, regular updates, photos, etc. They even accommodated moving the things we did not need into storage. They are all professional, friendly, super-efficient, and easy to deal with. Rene made the booking process easy, and Hamish and his team moved everything in record time. Hamish also takes great care and pride in ensuring everything is well-packed and protected. Thank you, Hamish, for the fantastic service!
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