Removalists Reservoir
Local and interstate moves from one of Melbourne's biggest northern suburbs
Old brick, new apartments and everything between
Reservoir covers a lot of ground and its streets tell the suburb’s story. Near Edwardes Lake Park the houses are weatherboard and brick from the 1950s and 60s, with narrow frontages, single driveways and low eaves. Around Plenty Road and the Broadway shops, newer apartment blocks and townhouse developments add lift bookings, loading bays and shared entries to the picture. Our Reservoir removalists ask about the access at both addresses before building a quote, because loading a ground-floor brick cottage is a different job from clearing a third-floor apartment with a timed lift.
We run trucks in several sizes and send the one your street and load call for. A supervisor leads each crew and calls the shots on what goes where. 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.
Parking and street access in Reservoir
Permit parking around Edwardes Street and Broadway can make it hard to hold a spot for a removal truck. If your street has timed zones or resident permits, mention it when you request the quote and we plan around the restrictions. In the older parts of the suburb, single driveways and low carports mean the truck stays on the kerb, and a clear run from the front door saves real time on the day.
Blankets and plastic guard each item on the way into the truck, and straps keep things from shifting during the drive. Tables, beds and flat-pack wardrobes are pulled apart, loaded in sections and rebuilt once we get into the new place. Where a building has a loading dock or a shared lift, we organise the move around the booking window.
Packing, storage and interstate from Reservoir
Older homes in Reservoir tend to have smaller rooms and not much storage space, which makes staging a pack-up harder. If you want packers to handle the kitchen and wardrobes the day before the truck comes, add that to the booking. Boxes, paper and tape are for sale, and well-packed boxes are faster to load on the day.
Between settlements, your things stay in a climate-controlled facility with round-the-clock surveillance. We bring them out once the new property settles. Public liability and transit insurance is in place on every job we do. Interstate furniture from Reservoir joins the Hume corridor via the M80 for Sydney and Canberra. We offer either a full truck reserved for your load with a confirmed delivery date, or a backload priced on the volume you use.
Quote your Reservoir move
For a quote, hand us both addresses, the room count, any heavy or awkward pieces and whether stairs, lifts or tight driveways are in the picture. We reply with a truck recommendation and a price based on the hours we expect. The estimator below gives you a rough volume if you want to check before we respond. No charge, no strings attached.
Packed boxes, cleared hallways, empty drawers and a truck spot near the door all trim time off the move. Phone 1300 724 553 to talk through the details, or send a note via the contact form.
What we can do for your Reservoir move
Local MovesHome moves within Reservoir and across Melbourne, charged by the hour with the truck matched to your street, your access and your load.
Packing ServicesA packing team the day before for the kitchen, glassware and wardrobes, with every box labelled by room so you know what goes where.
Office RelocationOffice moves around Reservoir, Thornbury and Preston, run at night or over a weekend so the business opens the next morning as normal.
Interstate MovesInterstate via the M80 Ring Road and Hume corridor, with a dedicated truck or a backload priced on the space your furniture uses.
Removals StorageShort or long-term storage in a climate-controlled facility while you wait for settlement or finish a renovation, with your load kept together.
Commercial MoveWarehouses, showrooms and fit-outs where the gear has to come apart and go back together in the right order. We work that out with you before the day.
Why Reservoir residents book us
A supervisor on every job
A supervisor walks each property before the crew starts, plans the loading order, and stays on the truck until the last item is placed at the new address.
Wrapped and reassembled
Furniture goes in blankets and plastic. Beds and tables are taken apart and put back together at the new address as part of the job.
Hourly rates, clear quote
The price follows the truck and crew your Reservoir move needs, quoted after we check the access so there are no surprises on the day.
Packed by room, placed by room
Our packers label every box by room, and the crew places boxes in the right rooms at the new address so unpacking is faster.
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.
Questions about a move in Reservoir
How do you handle permit parking near the shops?
Let us know about the restrictions when you request the quote. We time the move around permit windows, and where parking is tight we bring a truck that can fit closer to the entrance. Having a spot saved before we arrive keeps loading time down.
Can you move a unit on the upper floor of an older block without a lift?
Yes. Plenty of the older blocks in Reservoir are three storeys with no lift. The supervisor checks the stairwell width and landing space in advance and plans the carry accordingly. Narrow stairs may add some time, which we factor into the quote.
Do you sell boxes and packing materials?
We sell moving boxes, paper and tape. If you want a packing crew to handle the fragile items the day before the truck comes, add that to the booking. Well-packed boxes are also faster to load, which helps bring the hours down.
What if the access is tricky at both addresses?
We assess both ends before quoting. If the old place is an upstairs unit and the new place has a steep driveway, the supervisor plans both carries and selects a truck and crew that can handle them. Extra time from the access is built into the price.
Can you run an office move at night or over a weekend?
Yes. We do office and commercial moves around the clock, including nights, weekends and public holidays. That way the workspace can close on Friday afternoon and reopen on Monday with everything in its new position.
Is a short move across the suburb worth hiring movers for?
Even a move within Reservoir takes time if there is heavy furniture, a fridge and a full kitchen to shift. A professional crew with the right truck can finish in a few hours what might otherwise take a weekend with a trailer, and everything is wrapped and protected for the trip.
Still have a question? Call us on 1300 724 553