Removalists South Melbourne
Inner-city moves between the terraces and the tram lines, quoted by the hour.
Victorian terraces and inner-city loading
Three kilometres south of the CBD, South Melbourne is one of Melbourne’s oldest suburbs, historically known as Emerald Hill. The Victorian-era terraces along Dorcas Street, Pickles Street and the streets around St Vincent Place sit shoulder to shoulder, with narrow hallways, steep internal stairs and almost no front setback. Most homes have no driveway at all, so the truck parks on the street and the crew carries everything out through the front door and down the steps.
Our South Melbourne removalists charge by the hour, with the rate set by the truck and crew the job needs. You tell us the address, the floor level, the access and the big items, and we quote a crew and a truck before we start. 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.
Clarendon Street, the Market and Albert Road
Clarendon Street is the retail spine of South Melbourne and one of the harder streets to park a truck on during business hours. Market days around South Melbourne Market add foot traffic and road closures that can slow a move. If you are on or near Clarendon Street, we time the arrival around the quietest window and keep the truck moving so it does not sit in a loading zone longer than it has to.
Albert Road and St Kilda Road have apartment towers with shared lifts and loading-dock bookings. Where a building requires a dock reservation or a lift hold, tell us the times and we plan the move around them. The crew wraps every piece of furniture in blankets and plastic and straps it on the truck so nothing shifts in the lift or on the drive to the new address.
Packing a small South Melbourne flat
In a terrace or a unit where there is no room to stage boxes, packing is the service that saves the most time on moving day. Our packers arrive the day before, wrap the kitchen crockery, the wardrobe contents and any artwork on the walls, and label every box by room. On moving day the crew walks in and loads straight out through the terrace front door. We take apart beds and dining tables so they clear the narrow South Melbourne hallways, then set them up at the new address.
Every move is covered by public liability and transit insurance. If your settlement dates do not line up, we collect your goods and keep them in our climate-controlled storage facility under 24/7 surveillance until the new place settles. That gap can be a couple of days or several months through a renovation. Interstate loads from South Melbourne head east to the freeway and join the Hume for Sydney and Canberra, or run west on the M80 for Adelaide. A whole truck or a shared load are both available.
Ask for a South Melbourne quote
Send us the address, the floor level, whether there is a lift or dock booking, and a list of the big items. We come back with a truck, a crew and a rate. There is no cost for the quote and no commitment required.
The fastest way to keep the hours down in a terrace move is to be ready at the door. In a South Melbourne terrace, that means boxes stacked in the hallway, drawers cleared and a parking spot saved on the street for the truck. Ring 1300 724 553 or send us the details through the contact form.
Moving services for South Melbourne
Local MovesHome moves within South Melbourne and across Melbourne, charged by the hour with the truck matched to the terrace, the tower or the street.
Packing ServicesA packing team the day before, with boxes, paper and tape supplied. Essential in a South Melbourne terrace where there is no room to stage.
Office RelocationOffice moves around Clarendon Street and the Ferrars Street precinct, run at night or on a weekend so the business opens as normal.
Interstate MovesMelbourne to Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane and Adelaide from South Melbourne, as a dedicated truck or a shared backload.
Removals StorageStorage between settlement dates or while you renovate, with the load collected from South Melbourne and delivered when you are ready.
Why South Melbourne households book us
A supervisor runs the plan
One person on the crew owns the day, from the path out of the terrace to the order of loading. The rest of the team follows the plan.
Trucks sized to fit your street
A narrow Dorcas Street terrace gets a smaller truck. An Albert Road tower with a dock gets a bigger one. You pay for the space you need.
Pricing that follows the hours
Hourly rates set by the truck and crew, quoted once we know the floor level and the access. No estimate inflation, just the clock.
Furniture protected door to door
Blankets, plastic and straps around every piece, from the front door of the terrace to the new address. Lounges, fridges and artwork all covered.
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.
Common questions about a South Melbourne move
How do you handle a move from a terrace on Pickles Street with no driveway?
The truck parks on the street as close to the front door as possible. The crew carries everything down the steps and across the footpath. If permit parking or tram stops limit where we can park, we choose a truck that fits the gap and plan the carry so the crew is moving furniture, not walking back and forth.
Is it harder to move near the South Melbourne Market on a market day?
Market days add traffic and temporary road closures around Coventry Street and Cecil Street. We time the arrival before or after the busiest window, and if you can give us a weekday outside market hours the truck gets closer and the job runs faster.
Can you move a piano down narrow stairs in a South Melbourne terrace?
Yes. Pianos are priced separately because they need a bigger crew and the right gear. Let us know the type, which level it sits on and the staircase width. We work out the angle and the team size before moving day.
Do you pack glassware and artwork for a South Melbourne unit move?
Yes. Our packers wrap glassware, framed artwork and mirrors individually, then box and label everything by room. In a small South Melbourne unit off Dorcas Street where there is no corridor to stage boxes, having the packers in the day before keeps moving day fast.
What happens if settlement on my Albert Road apartment is delayed?
We collect your furniture, store it safely and bring it to the new apartment once settlement goes through. Our crews handle pickup and delivery, so nothing changes hands. A gap of a few days or a few weeks between settlements is normal.
Still have a question? Call us on 1300 724 553
What Our Customers Are Saying
What Our Customers Say
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Hamish and Jordan were amazing! They were so efficient, and nothing was too much for them. They were super careful with all my furniture, and I felt like I didn’t have to worry at all. I would definitely recommend Careful Hand, specifically Hamish and Jordan, and would be happy to use them again.
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Lousa Barbaro
Hamish and Adam were amazing at moving us from Geelong to Melbourne. They were lovely guys who took great care of all our items, from TVs to couches. We will definitely be using these guys for our next move. They even helped us set up our fridge and washing machine. I definitely recommend going with these guys. Thanks so much, guys.
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