Removalists Melton
Moving families in and out of Melbourne's western growth corridor.
New estates on flat volcanic ground
Melton sits on flat volcanic plains 37 kilometres west of Melbourne. The suburb has been growing fast since it became a satellite city in 1974, and the new estates spreading between Mount Cottrell to the south-east and Mount Kororoit to the north-east are growing fast. Our Melton removalists handle these new-estate moves regularly. The flat ground and wide streets make truck access straightforward, but staged construction in newer pockets can mean temporary road closures and unfinished footpaths. We ask about the street before we quote so the truck we send matches the conditions on the day.
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.
Street access in Melton’s growth corridor
The older part of Melton around the town centre has wider blocks and established trees. The newer estates further out have narrower lot frontages, double garages that open straight onto the street and very little verge. On moving day, a parked trailer or a skip bin on the opposite side can block a truck from getting close. We ask about these details when you call because the right truck choice saves time and keeps the bill down.
A supervisor leads every Melton move. The crew wraps each piece of furniture in blankets and plastic and straps it in the truck. Beds, tables and flat-pack wardrobes are taken apart before loading and rebuilt once everything reaches the new address.
The Western Freeway and what goes on the truck
The Western Freeway runs right through Melton, which puts Adelaide, Ballarat and the western corridor within a quick on-ramp of your front door. An Adelaide-bound load heads straight onto the freeway and runs west through Ballarat. You can have the whole truck to yourself with a guaranteed arrival date, or your furniture can travel alongside another westbound load and you pay for the volume it takes up. Melbourne-bound loads from Melton head east on the same freeway and reach the city in about 40 minutes.
Every move is covered by public liability and transit insurance. If the new house is not ready when you have to leave the old one, we put your furniture into our climate-controlled storage facility, watched around the clock, and bring it out once settlement comes through. We sell boxes, paper and tape, and for a four-bedroom Melton home with a big open-plan kitchen, a packing crew the day before keeps the move on schedule.
Get a quote for your Melton move
Give us both addresses, the bedroom count and a note on anything heavy or awkward, like a pool table in the garage or a fridge that has to come through the laundry. We pick the truck and crew and quote a rate. There is no cost for the quote and no strings attached.
Time on the clock drives the bill, so a packed and cleared house loads faster and costs less. In a Melton estate where the double garage opens onto the street, having everything boxed and the path clear shaves real time off the job. Ring 1300 724 553 to run through the details, or send a message through our contact form.
What we do for Melton moves
Local MovesHome moves within Melton and between Melton and Melbourne, charged by the hour with the truck matched to the estate street.
Packing ServicesA packing team the day before, with boxes, paper and tape supplied, so the kitchen and wardrobes are done and labelled by room.
Office RelocationOffice moves in Melton town centre and the surrounding commercial strips, run at night or over a weekend to keep the business open.
Commercial MoveShowrooms, workshops and clinics where the furniture and fittings need to come apart and go back together in the right order.
Interstate MovesAdelaide, Sydney, Canberra and Brisbane from Melton, as a whole truck or a shared load priced on the volume you need.
Removals StorageStorage between settlement dates or while a Melton renovation runs, with the load collected and delivered by our crews.
Why Melton families choose us
Built for new-estate streets
We match the truck to the lot frontage. Narrow Melton estates get a smaller truck that parks closer and loads faster.
Flat ground, quick loading
Melton's volcanic plains mean no hills and no steep driveways. The truck parks on level ground and the crew loads straight in.
Rates set by the truck and crew
Hourly pricing matched to the job. A two-bedroom unit in the town centre pays a different rate from a five-bedroom home on acreage.
Everything wrapped before it rolls
Blankets, plastic and straps on every piece. Your furniture arrives at the new Melton address in the same condition it left.
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.
Melton moving questions
Are the streets in Melton's newer estates wide enough for a removal truck?
Most are, but narrow lot frontages and parked cars or skip bins can block access on moving day. We ask about the street layout before we quote and pick a truck that fits. If the street is tight, a smaller truck with a second trip is usually faster than waiting for a neighbour to move a trailer.
How does an interstate move from Melton to Adelaide work?
The truck loads at your Melton address and heads west on the Western Freeway through Ballarat. You can have the whole truck to yourself with a set arrival date, or your furniture travels with another westbound load and you pay for the volume it fills. We confirm the delivery window before you book.
Can you move a pool table and a fridge from the same Melton address?
Yes. Both get their own line on the quote because they call for more hands and careful handling. Tell us the size of the table and where the fridge sits (garage, kitchen, upstairs) and we plan the crew around them.
What if construction work is blocking my street in a new Melton estate?
It happens often in the growth corridor. Let us know the builder’s schedule if you have it, or tell us you are in a staged estate and we check with the site supervisor. If the truck cannot reach the door, we plan a carry from the nearest hard surface.
Do you bring packing supplies to a Melton address?
Yes. We sell boxes in several sizes, packing paper and tape. If you would rather not pack yourself, a packing crew can do the job the day before. Sealed, labelled boxes load much faster than loose items, and in a Melton estate where the double garage is the staging area, being packed before we arrive saves serious time.
Still have a question? Call us on 1300 724 553
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