Removalists St Kilda
Apartment moves along the foreshore and the streets behind it, charged by the hour.
Density that changes every move in St Kilda
St Kilda became Melbourne’s most densely populated suburb when mansion gardens were filled with apartment blocks in the early 1900s, and it has only grown denser since. Fitzroy Street, Grey Street and Acland Street are lined with converted terraces, walk-up flats and larger apartment buildings, and almost none of them have the driveways or parking that make a move simple. The quote starts with the access, because that decides the truck, the crew and the time.
Every move is run by a supervisor who plans the route through narrow St Kilda stairwells and sets the loading order to match. The crew takes beds, tables and wardrobes apart to fit them through the tight doorways common in Fitzroy Street conversions, and puts them back together at the new place. 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.
Parking and access from Fitzroy Street to Carlisle Street
The beachfront strip between Fitzroy Street and St Kilda Road has the hardest access. Permit parking, tram tracks on the Esplanade and busy footpaths leave little room for a truck, and many buildings have only a narrow entry from the street. Further back, the streets between Barkly Street and Hotham Street are quieter but the flats are older walk-ups with no lifts, so the crew carries everything by stairs.
Around Carlisle Street and south toward Dickens Street, the mix shifts to larger Art Deco blocks and smaller freestanding houses. Albert Park to the north has wider streets but its own permit zones. We check the access at both the old and the new address before quoting, so the truck fits and the parking is sorted before the crew arrives.
Storage and interstate moves from St Kilda
Settlement dates slip, and in St Kilda a lease often ends weeks before a purchase settles. We pick up your furniture and keep it in climate-controlled storage with round-the-clock monitoring, then deliver when you have the keys. That can be a few days or several months while a renovation runs.
Interstate loads from St Kilda pick up the West Gate Freeway for Adelaide or head east to the Monash Freeway and then the Hume for Sydney and Canberra. You can have the whole truck with a firm delivery day, or share one with another Melbourne load and pay for the space you use. We carry public liability and transit insurance on every move.
How we handle furniture in St Kilda flats
A walk-up flat on Grey Street or a narrow terrace off Acland Street has no room to stage boxes, so our packers work best the day before. They arrive with boxes, paper and tape, packing the cramped kitchens and built-in wardrobes typical of St Kilda flats and labelling every carton by room.
On the truck, everything is wrapped in blankets and plastic. Fridges and washing machines are strapped so they stay put through the tram-track bumps along the Esplanade, and the load is planned so heavy items go in first. The supervisor checks every strap before the doors close.
Getting a quote for a St Kilda move
List the two addresses, the room count, anything heavy or bulky, and whether either place has stairs, a lift booking or permit parking. We come back with a price and a truck size. You can check the volume yourself with our calculator below. The quote is free and there is no obligation.
Keeping the time down saves money. Boxes packed and taped, drawers emptied, a permit spot held or the loading zone cleared can take an hour off a St Kilda unit move. Call 1300 724 553 to talk it through, or send the details through our contact form.
Services for St Kilda moves
Local MovesHome moves within St Kilda and across Melbourne, from a converted mansion on St Kilda Road to a walk-up flat off Acland Street, charged by the hour.
Packing ServicesPackers the day before with boxes, paper and tape, ideal for walk-up flats on Grey Street or Fitzroy Street where there is nowhere to stage open cartons.
Office RelocationOffice moves along Fitzroy Street and the surrounding blocks, run at night or over a weekend so the business stays open.
Commercial MoveShopfront and hospitality fit-out moves across St Kilda, planned so equipment comes apart and goes back together in the right order.
Interstate MovesSt Kilda to Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane and Canberra via the West Gate or the M1, as a full truck or a shared backload priced on space.
Removals StorageStorage between leases or while a renovation runs, collected and delivered by our crews from our climate-controlled facility.
Why St Kilda households book us
Rate set by the job
Hourly pricing follows the truck and crew your move needs. A studio on Acland Street and a house in Albert Park get different quotes because they are different jobs.
Supervisor on the truck
One person on the crew owns the plan for the day, sets the loading order and checks the wrap before the doors close.
Trained by us
Our crews work for us, are trained by us and follow the same wrapping and loading method whether the job is on Fitzroy Street or in Elsternwick.
Wrapped before it moves
Blankets, plastic and straps on every piece. Beds, tables and wardrobes come apart and go back together as part of the move.
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.
St Kilda moving questions
Can you move furniture out of a walk-up flat on Grey Street?
Yes. The walk-ups on Grey Street and the surrounding blocks are typically two or three storeys with narrow stairwells and no lifts. The crew plans the carry through the stairs, wraps everything before it leaves the flat and brings trolleys where the landings are wide enough. The extra time this adds is part of the quote.
Where does the truck park for a move on Acland Street?
Acland Street has permit parking and tram lines running down the middle. Tell us about the parking and we plan around it. If we cannot park close enough, a smaller truck on a side street keeps the carry short.
Do you move pianos from the old terrace houses near Fitzroy Street?
Yes. Pianos are quoted as their own item. The narrow hallways and tight front doors on the terraces off Fitzroy Street need careful planning, and we measure the path before the day so the right gear is on the truck. Grand pianos may need the legs removed and the lid secured before they move.
Can you handle a move from one of the converted mansions near St Kilda Road?
We move households from the old mansions along St Kilda Road regularly. Some are split into flats with shared entries and no lift, while others have wide staircases and high ceilings that suit tall furniture. We check the building before quoting so the truck and crew match the job.
What if my new place in St Kilda is not ready when the old lease ends?
We collect your goods and hold them in storage until the new address is ready. Many St Kilda moves involve a gap between the end of one lease and the start of the next, and storage bridges that gap without you having to move twice.
Still have a question? Call us on 1300 724 553
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I had a number of items that needed to be moved around my property, and the two guys did a very good job. They were punctual and friendly, and nothing was too much trouble. They came the day after I called, so I was impressed by their prompt response. Thanks again. I will use you again when needed.
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