Removalists Mernda
Home moves at the end of the Mernda line, quoted by the hour
New homes on Melbourne’s north-eastern fringe
Much of Mernda has been built since the railway line was extended to the suburb, with new estates spreading outward from the railway terminus at the end of the Mernda line. The houses are spacious and the garages wide, but inside the newer estates the roads can be narrow where cars line both sides of the street. Our Mernda removalists look at the street width and driveway access before quoting, because a truck that fits an older court near the Plenty River may struggle on a new estate lane closer to the station.
Moves here are charged by the hour, and we match the truck and crew to your job rather than sending the biggest option by default. A couple leaving a two-bedroom townhouse pays for a smaller setup than a family clearing four bedrooms, and that difference shows in the quote before we arrive. 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.
How the crew runs a Mernda move
Every job has a supervisor who maps out how the truck gets packed. They decide what needs blankets and plastic, what comes apart and what goes on last so it comes off first at the other end. The crew protects every piece with blankets and plastic before loading, and straps hold everything steady for the trip. If a bed, table or flat-pack wardrobe needs pulling down to clear a doorway or fit on the truck, the supervisor handles that and rebuilds it at the new address.
Mernda’s newer homes tend to have wide hallways and generous doorframes, which lets the crew carry large furniture in and out without the manoeuvring an older inner-city terrace would need. That can trim real time off the clock, and we factor the internal layout into the quote alongside the street access.
Storage, packing and heading interstate
Settlement dates in new estates do not always line up. When that happens, we keep your goods safe in a climate-controlled facility with round-the-clock surveillance and bring them to your new address once it is yours. We hold public liability and transit insurance, so your furniture is protected from pickup to delivery.
If you want the kitchen packed properly before the truck arrives, a packing crew can come the day before. Boxes, paper and tape are for sale. Interstate loads from Mernda head south toward the Hume corridor for Sydney and Canberra. We can organise a whole truck with an agreed arrival day, or a backload where you pay for the cubic metres your goods actually fill.
Request a quote for your Mernda move
Start by telling us where you are moving from and to, the bedroom count, any large items that need special handling, and the staircase or driveway situation at either property. From that we recommend a truck size and work out what it will cost. Use the estimator below to get a rough idea of the cubic metres before we quote. Quoting costs nothing and carries no commitment.
If everything is boxed up, labelled by room, drawers cleared out and a spot kept for the truck out front, the crew gets through the job faster. Ring 1300 724 553 or fill in the contact form to get going.
Services for your Mernda move
Local MovesHome moves within Mernda and across Melbourne's north-east, charged by the hour with the truck matched to your estate road and your load.
Packing ServicesA packing team the day before for the kitchen, glassware and wardrobes, with boxes labelled by room so the crew places them in the right spot.
Office RelocationOffice and commercial moves around Mernda and the north-east, run at night or over a weekend to keep the business running.
Interstate MovesSydney, Canberra, Brisbane and Adelaide from Melbourne's northern corridor, as a dedicated truck or a shared backload.
Piano MovesPianos, pool tables and single heavy items quoted as their own job, with the crew and gear matched to the piece and the access.
Removals StorageStorage between settlement dates or for as long as a renovation takes, with your furniture kept together and delivered when you are ready.
Why Mernda families choose us
A supervisor on every crew
One person owns the plan for the day, from the loading order to the last item placed at the new address.
Hourly rates, no guesswork
The rate depends on the truck and crew your job needs. You see how the price is built before you book.
Storage between settlements
Your furniture stays in our climate-controlled facility until the new place is ready. We collect and deliver.
A truck matched to the street
New estates near the station have narrow side access and fresh driveways. We send a truck that fits without scraping the kerb or the letterbox.
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.
Mernda moving questions, answered
How long does a local move from Mernda typically take?
It varies with the number of rooms, the access at each end and how much preparation you have done beforehand. A small townhouse can take three to four hours; a larger family home takes longer. We include an estimated duration in the quote so you can plan around it.
Can you hold our furniture if the new house is not ready yet?
Yes. We store your goods in a climate-controlled facility with round-the-clock surveillance and deliver once you have the keys. The gap can be a few days between settlements or longer while you renovate.
Do you work on weekends and public holidays?
Yes. We run moves seven days a week, public holidays included. Weekend and holiday periods fill up fast, so give us as much lead time as you can.
What if a large truck cannot get down a narrow estate road?
We assess street access before putting together the quote. If a full-size truck will not fit, we send a smaller one or plan the carry from the nearest safe parking point. The crew spends time shifting furniture, not walking.
Can you move a single heavy item like a pool table or a fridge?
Yes. Pool tables, pianos, fridges and similar items are quoted as their own job, with the crew and gear matched to the piece and the access. Let us know the item and where it sits in the house.
Is there a way to bring the cost down?
The biggest factor is time on the clock. If you pack your own boxes beforehand, label them by room, empty drawers and keep a clear path from the house to the truck, the crew works faster and the bill drops. We sell boxes, paper and tape if you need them.
Still have a question? Call us on 1300 724 553