Seddon Removalists
Inner-west moves through Seddon's leafy streets, charged by the hour.
Workers cottages on streets named for kings
Seddon is six kilometres west of the CBD in the City of Maribyrnong, tucked between Footscray to the north and Yarraville to the south. The residential streets run east to west and are named for monarchs: Charles, Alfred, Edward, Henry, James, William and Victoria. A former tram line through Victoria Street and Charles Street has been replaced with central garden beds, which narrow the roadway and leave less room for a large vehicle to park.
Most homes are period workers cottages on compact blocks, many now renovated, with front verandahs close to the footpath and hallways that run straight back to the kitchen. That compact layout is why we ask about parking and entry before quoting. Our Seddon removalists charge by the hour, and the rate depends on the truck and crew the job requires.
Loading a cottage on Charles or Victoria Street
Blankets and plastic go around every piece of furniture before it touches the truck floor, and straps hold everything in place for the drive. Beds, wardrobes and dining tables are pulled apart at the old house and rebuilt in the new one. The crew brings tools and keeps all the hardware together so nothing goes missing between addresses.
The supervisor walks the cottage hallway and plans the carry path before loading begins. Long furniture needs to be turned or tilted to clear the corridor, and sometimes the rear lane or a side gate is the better route. A smaller truck that can park directly outside on one of Seddon’s narrower streets loads faster than a bigger one parked on the next block, and that difference shows up in the hours and the price. 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.
West Gate access and packing for the inner west
Seddon is minutes from the West Gate Freeway, so an interstate load reaches the highway quickly. A household heading to Sydney or Canberra can book a dedicated truck with a set delivery day, or share the trip with another Melbourne load and pay for the cubic metres the furniture actually fills.
If you want help before the truck arrives, a packing team comes in with boxes, paper and tape either the day before or the morning of the move. They work through each room and label every carton so the crew at the destination knows where it belongs. For moves where the new place is not ready, we hold your load in our climate-controlled storage facility, watched around the clock, and deliver once you have the keys. Every job is backed by public liability and transit insurance.
Requesting a Seddon quote
Tell us where you are now, where you are going, the number of rooms and whether there are stairs or a tight entry. We reply with a truck recommendation and a price. Run the numbers yourself with the calculator below, and note that the quote costs nothing.
In a Seddon cottage, the fastest move is one where the front path is clear, every box is sealed and a parking spot is held on the street as close to the door as possible. Emptying drawers and clearing the hallway before the crew walks in can cut the job by an hour. Call 1300 724 553 or use the contact form.
What we do for Seddon moves
Commercial MovesCafes, shops and small businesses along Victoria Street and Charles Street, relocated at night or on weekends so trade resumes on time.
Heavy and Specialist Items
Single heavy items such as pianos, pool tables and fridges, quoted with the extra crew and tools the specific piece demands.
Local MovesHouses, units and townhouses through the inner west. Truck chosen to fit Seddon's narrow monarch-named streets.
Removals StorageFurniture held in a climate-controlled warehouse under camera surveillance, brought to the new address when you are ready.
Packing ServicesA packing team the morning of the move or the day before. Boxes, paper and tape included, every carton labelled by room.
Residential Moves
Full-service home moves with furniture pulled apart, wrapped, transported and rebuilt at the new address.
Why Seddon residents book us
A price tied to the job
Hourly rate set by the truck and crew your street and load demand. We quote once we see the parking and the hallway.
The right vehicle for a narrow street
Several truck sizes, and we send the one that fits a street with garden beds down the middle rather than one that has to park a block away.
Trained, supervised crews
Each crew is trained by us and led by a supervisor who walks the cottage hallway and plans every carry before loading begins.
Insured door to door
Public liability and transit insurance covers every move, whether it stays in the inner west or heads out on the West Gate.
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.
Seddon moving questions
Can a full-size truck park on Victoria Street with the garden beds in the centre?
It depends on the section. Where the central garden beds narrow the roadway, a large truck may not park close to the house. We check the street before the day and use a smaller vehicle if needed, or plan the park on a cross street like Albert or William to shorten the carry distance.
How do you handle the front steps on a Seddon workers cottage?
Most cottages have a short flight of steps from the footpath up to the verandah. The crew carries each item up or down one at a time, with the supervisor directing the angle. Heavy items like a fridge or washing machine are walked on a trolley with straps. We check the step width and verandah clearance before we start.
What route does an interstate move take out of Seddon?
The truck heads south to the West Gate Freeway. Sydney and Canberra loads take the Western Ring Road to the Hume Highway, and Adelaide loads take the Princes Freeway west. The freeway on-ramp is only a few minutes from any street in Seddon, so the drive out of the suburb is quick.
Do you take beds and wardrobes apart as part of the job?
Yes. Beds, flat-pack wardrobes and dining tables are pulled down at the old house and rebuilt at the new one. The crew brings the tools and keeps all the bolts and screws together in labelled bags so nothing goes missing between addresses.
Can you move us on a weeknight to avoid weekend parking on Victoria Street?
Yes. We run moves any day of the week and can work evenings or early mornings if that suits. A weeknight move avoids the weekend parking competition along Victoria Street and the side streets, and the West Gate Freeway is quieter outside peak hours.
Still have a question? Call us on 1300 724 553