Removalists Rye
Peninsula moves from foreshore cottages to family homes, priced by the hour.
Moving at the end of the peninsula
Rye sits nearly 95 km south of Melbourne’s CBD on the Mornington Peninsula, and the drive down adds travel time that a quote has to account for. The suburb mixes older weatherboard beach houses near the foreshore between Weir Street and Dundas Street with newer family homes further back towards Boneo Road and the former lime-quarrying land around Browns Road and Limestone Road. A two-bedroom cottage on the foreshore near White Cliff is a different job from a four-bedroom house off Golf Parade, and our Rye removalists build the quote around the actual access, the load and the distance.
We price by the hour, and the peninsula drive means crew travel is part of the calculation. Tell us what you are moving, where from and where to, and we pick a truck and crew to fit. 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.
Truck access along the Rye foreshore
The foreshore streets between Government Road and Weeroona Street are narrow, and in summer the kerbside near Rye beach fills with parked cars from visitors. The older beach houses along Dundas Street and Weir Street often sit on sandy blocks with short driveways and low fences, so the carry from the door to the truck is short but the truck position matters. Inland towards French Street and the streets near the golf courses, the blocks are bigger and the access is easier for a full-size truck.
A supervisor checks the parking and the path from every doorway to the truck before the job starts. All furniture is blanket-padded, plastic-sheeted and strapped for the highway drive back up the peninsula. Beds, dining settings and flat-pack pieces are pulled down for the truck and set up again at the destination.
Storage when your dates do not line up
Holiday houses and renovation projects are common in Rye, and settlement or handover dates often shift. If you need to leave the old place before the new one is ready, we collect your furniture and hold it in temperature-controlled storage under 24-hour camera watch. Our crews deliver when you have the keys, whether that is a week between settlements or several months while a builder finishes work on a property near Limestone Road.
If you want a packing team the day before, we supply boxes, paper and tape and can pack the kitchen, the wardrobes and any fragile items so everything is sealed and labelled before the truck arrives. Interstate loads from Rye travel back up the peninsula to the freeway, then south towards Adelaide or north on the Hume towards Sydney and Canberra. You can book a dedicated truck or share one and pay for the space your furniture fills, with public liability and transit insurance on every move.
Quote for a Rye move
Let us know both addresses, the number of bedrooms, anything heavy or awkward such as a piano or a pool table, and whether there are stairs, a steep drive or a long carry. We get back to you with a price and a truck recommendation, and our volume calculator below gives you a rough idea before we quote. The quote costs nothing and does not commit you to anything.
The shorter the clock runs, the lower the bill. Boxes sealed, drawers emptied, a clear path to the front door and a parking spot for the truck can save an hour on a foreshore cottage move. Give us a call on 1300 724 553, or lodge a request through the contact form and we will be in touch.
What our Rye removalists can do
Local MovesPeninsula moves from Rye to anywhere in Melbourne, priced by the hour with the truck chosen for your foreshore street or family home.
Packing ServicesA full packing service with all materials supplied, handling the kitchen, wardrobes and fragile items in your Rye beach house or family home the day before.
Office RelocationOffice moves for peninsula businesses, available at night or over a weekend so Monday trading starts on time.
Interstate MovesRye to Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane and Canberra, as a dedicated truck or a shared load paying for the space your furniture fills.
Piano and Single-Item MovesPianos, pool tables, fridges and other heavy single items quoted as their own job with the right crew and gear for the access at your Rye property.
Removals StoragePeninsula storage for anything from a few days between settlements to months while a renovation finishes, in a climate-controlled facility with our crews.
Why Rye households book us
A price built for the distance
Rye is a long way from Melbourne, and our quote accounts for the travel so there are no surprises on the day. The rate follows the truck, the crew and the hours the job takes.
The right truck for the foreshore
Narrow foreshore streets near Dundas Street and sandy driveways near the beach need a truck that fits. We send the size your property actually needs.
Wrapped for the peninsula drive
Blankets, plastic sheeting and straps on every piece. The drive from Rye includes highway speeds and roundabouts, so nothing moves in the truck.
Storage when dates shift
Temperature-controlled storage under camera surveillance for anything from a few days between settlements to months while a renovation or a build finishes.
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.
Rye moving questions
Does the distance from Melbourne add to the cost of a Rye move?
Yes. Rye is nearly 95 km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the crew travel time is part of the job. The quote includes the drive, so you see the full cost before you book. A local move within Rye or to a nearby peninsula suburb keeps the travel component small.
Can you move a holiday house that is only furnished part of the year?
Yes. We move beach houses and holiday properties regularly on the peninsula. Tell us what is in the house, whether any of it is staying and whether the access changes by season, such as foreshore streets that fill with parked cars in summer, and we plan the truck and crew around it.
How do moves work during peak summer on the Mornington Peninsula?
Summer is busy, especially around the school holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year. Book as early as you can. We can also move at night or on a weekday to avoid the worst of the traffic and the parking on the foreshore streets near Rye beach.
Can your trucks reach the streets near Rye foreshore and White Cliff?
Most of the time, yes, but some streets near the foreshore between Government Road and Weeroona Street are narrow with visitor parking on both sides in summer. We check the access before the move and choose a truck that can park close. If we need a smaller one, the quote says so.
Do you run interstate loads from Rye to Sydney or Adelaide?
Yes. Loads from Rye travel back up the peninsula to the freeway. Adelaide loads head west, and Sydney and Canberra loads head north on the Hume. You can book a dedicated truck or share one with another Melbourne household and pay for the space your furniture fills.
Still have a question? Call us on 1300 724 553