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Removalists Seaford

Removalists Seaford

Beachside moves from 1950s blocks and narrow streets near Frankston.

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Houses built for the beach, moved by the hour

Most houses in Seaford date from the 1950s and 1960s, when the suburb grew quickly because of the beach and its closeness to Frankston. That era of housing means narrower side streets, single garages, and sometimes low eaves that a tall wardrobe has to be tilted to clear. We plan around these details before the truck arrives, so the crew knows what to expect at both ends.

A supervisor runs the day and decides the wrapping order, what comes apart and what loads last so it comes off first. We put blankets and plastic on every item before it goes anywhere near the truck, and straps keep the load solid for the trip. Beds, tables and flat-pack wardrobes come apart before loading and go back together once they are in the new house.

Two movers in blue uniforms working inside a room

Getting close to the house on a Seaford street

The streets running toward the beach are often the tightest: cars parked on both sides, narrow verges and no room to turn a large truck. The blocks closer to the Nepean Highway tend to be easier to reach, but the lots are still 1950s-width, so a long lounge or a big fridge sometimes has to come out through the back. We ask about access before we quote and pick a truck that fits the street, rather than sending the biggest one and working around it.

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.

Removalist crew standing in front of their open truck

Holding furniture between settlement dates

When a coastal move stalls because settlement slips or the new place needs work, we store your furniture in our climate-controlled facility with round-the-clock surveillance. It stays together, labelled and wrapped, for a few days or several months, and our crews deliver once you have the keys.

If you would rather not spend the day before packing, we send a team to work through the house room by room, with boxes, paper and tape for sale. Every move is covered by public liability and transit insurance.

Aerial view of Seaford and the coastline

Interstate moves from Seaford

An interstate load from Seaford picks up EastLink heading north, then either the Monash Freeway to the M1 for Gippsland and the Princes Highway coast, or the M80 Ring Road to the Hume for Sydney, Canberra and Adelaide. You can take a dedicated truck with an agreed delivery day, or share the load with another household heading the same way and pay for the space your furniture uses.

Moving into Seaford from interstate, we deliver to the door and set each piece in the room you nominate.

Careful Hands Movers truck parked for a job

Request a Seaford moving quote

Give us the addresses at both ends, a rough idea of what needs to move and any access limits like stairs, narrow gates or a shared driveway. We put together a truck size and a price, and you are under no obligation to go ahead. Check the volume yourself with the calculator below.

Half an hour goes fast on the clock. You can save it by having boxes packed and taped, drawers empty, the path to the front door clear and a parking spot saved for the truck. Our Seaford removalists can talk you through the detail on 1300 724 553, or fill in the contact form and we will get back to you.

Why Seaford residents choose us

Hourly rates set by the job

You see how the cost is built before you book: an hourly rate set by the truck and crew the move needs, not a round-number guess.

Trained crews, one supervisor

Our crews are trained by us. A supervisor sets the wrapping, dismantling and loading order for every move.

A truck to fit your street

We carry trucks in several sizes and pick the one that fits both your load and the narrow 1950s streets near the beach.

Furniture wrapped on every move

Moving blankets, plastic wrap and straps go on every piece of furniture before it touches the inside of the truck.

Estimate Your Move

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What size property are you moving?

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.

Common questions about moving in Seaford

Two movers working inside a room

Can a moving truck park on the narrow streets near Seaford beach?

It depends on the street. The blocks closest to the water often have cars parked on both sides and no turning circle, so we may send a smaller truck or plan the loading from a spot around the corner. We check this before quoting so the price reflects the actual access.

How do you protect furniture from houses with narrow hallways?

Everything gets blankets and plastic before it moves. Where a hallway or doorway is too narrow for a piece to pass straight through, the crew tilts or angles it to clear the space. Beds and tables are taken apart first so they clear the space easily.

What interstate routes run from Seaford?

EastLink connects to the Monash Freeway, which reaches the M1 for Gippsland or the M80 Ring Road for the Hume to Sydney, Canberra and Adelaide. Brisbane loads head north on the M1 from Sydney. You can book a dedicated truck or a shared backload priced on the space your furniture uses.

Can I store my things if the new place is not ready yet?

Yes. We store your load in our climate-controlled facility with round-the-clock surveillance and deliver when you have the keys. That can be a few days between settlement dates or several months while you renovate or wait for a build to finish.

Do you offer a packing service the day before the move?

Yes. A packing team works through the house room by room, boxing up the kitchen, wardrobes and fragile items with paper and tape, and labelling every box by its destination room. Boxes, paper and tape are for sale, and whatever is left over stays with you.

Still have a question? Call us on 1300 724 553

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