Removalists Ringwood East
Hourly-rate moves through Melbourne's eastern green belt, truck matched to your street.
Green belt streets and the trucks that suit them
Ringwood East is 26 kilometres east of the Melbourne CBD in the City of Maroondah, sitting inside Melbourne’s green belt where native vegetation is preserved through areas like Wombalono Park. The older weatherboard homes on larger blocks have established gardens that overhang driveways, and the streets near the park are narrow with cars lining both kerbs. Newer townhouse developments closer to Ringwood East station on the Lilydale line have shared driveways and tight turning circles.
We price local moves by the hour and pick the truck to suit the street. Give us the address, the bedroom count, and any heavy or awkward items, and we respond with a quote. 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.
Navigating access around Wombalono Park and the station
The streets bordering Wombalono Park are some of the leafiest in the suburb, which is good for living and tricky for a large truck. Overhanging branches, narrow verges and parked cars on both kerbs can mean a full-size rigid has nowhere to pull in. Around the Ringwood East station precinct, newer townhouses share driveways barely wider than a single car, and some have no visitor parking at all.
Our Ringwood East removalists confirm access before locking in a quote. When a big vehicle cannot reach the front door, we switch to a smaller truck or add a crew member to shorten the carry distance. A supervisor runs every move, sets the loading sequence and decides what gets wrapped, dismantled or carried first.
What the crew does on the day
Every piece of furniture is padded with blankets and plastic wrap, then strapped so nothing shifts between Ringwood East and wherever you are headed. Beds and dining tables come apart and go back together at the new address, and flat-pack wardrobes are rebuilt in the right room. Fridges and washing machines travel upright with extra padding.
Want boxes, tape and paper, or a packing team to sort the kitchen and wardrobes the day before? Add it to the quote. We carry public liability and transit insurance on every move, and our crews train with us and follow the same process whether they are loading a weatherboard on a bush block or a townhouse beside Maroondah Hospital.
Storage and interstate options
When the new place is not ready, we store your furniture in a secure, climate-controlled warehouse under round-the-clock surveillance and bring it to the door once you have the keys. That covers a short gap between settlements or a longer stretch while a renovation drags on.
Interstate moves from Ringwood East head west along EastLink to the Monash Freeway, then join the Hume north for Sydney, Canberra or Brisbane, or swing onto the Western Ring Road towards Adelaide. You can take a dedicated truck with a set arrival date or split a backload and pay for the cubic metres your furniture actually occupies.
How to get a quote
Let us know both addresses, how many bedrooms, any heavy or awkward items like a pool table or a piano, and whether there are stairs, a shared driveway or a lengthy carry. We come back with a price and a recommended truck. Use the calculator below to estimate the volume beforehand. There is no charge and no obligation.
The cheapest way to move is to be packed and ready when the crew walks in. Boxes sealed, drawers emptied, a parking spot held out front and any overhanging branches trimmed back all save real time. Call 1300 724 553 if you would rather talk it over, or submit a request through the contact form and we will get back to you.
What we handle in Ringwood East
Local MovesHome moves within Ringwood East and across Melbourne, charged by the hour with the truck matched to your street and your load.
Packing ServicesA packing crew the day before with boxes, paper and tape, wrapping the kitchen and wardrobes and labelling every carton by room.
Office RelocationOffice moves around Ringwood East and the Maroondah area, run overnight or over a weekend so the business keeps trading.
Commercial MoveWarehouses and commercial fit-outs where gear needs dismantling and reassembling in sequence, planned with you before the day.
Interstate MovesMelbourne to Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra and Adelaide as a dedicated truck or a shared backload priced on the space the load needs.
Removals StorageStorage in a monitored, climate-controlled facility between settlements or during a renovation, delivered by our crews on the day you name.
What the crew brings to the job
Hourly rate, clear up front
The rate follows the truck and crew your job needs, confirmed after we review access at both ends, so the price is set before you book.
Blankets, plastic and straps
Every item is wrapped and secured before the truck moves, whether the drive is five minutes to Croydon South or five hours to Sydney.
A supervisor on every crew
One person plans the load, decides what to dismantle and checks the rooms are clear before the truck leaves each stop.
Truck sized to the street
We keep trucks in several sizes and send the one that fits your street and your load, so you are not paying for empty space or forced into a second trip.
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.
Ringwood East moving questions
Can a full-size truck fit down the streets near Wombalono Park?
Some of those streets are narrow with cars on both sides and overhanging branches. We check the street before quoting and bring a smaller truck if a full-size rigid cannot park close. On the wider streets further from the park, a large vehicle is usually fine.
How do you handle shared driveways in the townhouses near the station?
Newer townhouses near Ringwood East station often have a single shared driveway with no visitor parking. The crew parks on the street as close as possible, and the supervisor plans the carry route so loading stays efficient. Knowing about shared access beforehand lets us time the move to avoid peak car traffic in the complex.
Do you move single heavy items like a pool table or piano?
Yes. Pianos, pool tables, fridges and other heavy single items get a separate quote because the crew size and gear change. Describe the item, its location inside the home and how the crew gets it out to the street, and we build the plan around it.
What route does an interstate truck take from Ringwood East?
The truck heads west on EastLink to the Monash Freeway. For Sydney, Canberra or Brisbane it joins the Hume Freeway north. For Adelaide it swings onto the Western Ring Road to the Western Freeway. You pick a dedicated truck with a guaranteed arrival date or a shared backload where you pay for the volume your furniture occupies.
Do I need to pack everything myself before the crew arrives?
No. You can add a packing team to the move. They come through the day before, bring all the materials and label each carton by room. Doing it yourself does keep the hours down on moving day, though, so sealed and labelled boxes are always a good way to lower the bill.
Still have a question? Call us on 1300 724 553