How early should I book movers?

It’s best to book your movers at least 1–2 weeks in advance to secure your preferred date. During busy periods like weekends or end-of-month moves, booking 3–4 weeks earlier is recommended. However, if you have any urgent requirements, reach out to us and we will try our best to accommodate them.

How much do movers near me cost?

The cost depends on factors such as the size of the move, distance, number of movers, and time required. Most local moves in Melbourne are charged on an hourly basis, with a clear quote provided before the move. At Yes Movers, our hourly rate starts at $120/hour. We will be sure to offer you a transparent quote at the beginning itself.

What is the cheapest day to move?

Weekdays (Monday to Thursday) are usually the most affordable days to move because demand is lower compared to weekends and end-of-month dates.

What makes Yes Movers the best movers in Melbourne?

At Yes Movers, we stand out for reliable service, experienced removalists, transparent pricing, and careful handling of belongings, ensuring every move is smooth, safe, and stress-free.

How far in advance should you plan a move?

We generally suggest planning your move around 2-4 weeks in advance where possible. That gives you enough breathing room to organize packing, sort out utilities, and lock in your preferred moving date. In Melbourne, weekends and end-of-month slots tend to book out quickly. At Yes Movers, we always try to help with last-minute moves too, but earlier planning usually makes the whole process easier.

What is the hardest room to pack when moving?

From our experience handling over 7000 moves across Melbourne, the kitchen is usually the hardest room to pack. It contains many fragile and oddly shaped items like glassware, plates, and small appliances. We often suggest starting with items you rarely use first. Packing the kitchen gradually makes the process much more manageable.

Is it worth paying for a moving company?

For many people, it really is. Moving involves more heavy lifting and logistics than it first appears. When you work with a professional team like ours at Yes Movers, we handle the loading, transport, and careful placement of your belongings. It usually saves a lot of time and reduces the risk of damage or injury along the way.

What should you not pack when moving?

There are a few items that shouldn’t go into a moving truck. Hazardous materials such as fuel, paint, gas bottles, or strong chemicals are generally unsafe to transport. We also suggest keeping valuables, important documents, medications, and personal electronics with you. That way you know exactly where they are during the move.

House Movers Melbourne: Complete 2026 Pricing & What's Included

Updated May 2026. “House movers” sits between two very different jobs in Melbourne — moving the contents of a house (regular removal), and moving the entire house structure (relocatable / restumped house transport). This guide covers the everyday meaning — whole-of-house contents moves — and where to find the rare specialist house-structure movers if that’s what you actually need. From the team at Yes Movers.

See also: Yes Movers house moving service — book directly with our crew.

House movers Melbourne — 2026 prices by house size

1BR house / small unit — $480–$750
2BR house — $750–$1,200
3BR house (single storey) — $1,100–$1,700
3BR house (double storey) — $1,400–$2,100
4BR house — $1,700–$2,800
5BR+ family home with garage — $2,500–$4,000+

Pricing assumes Melbourne metro (under 30km), normal access, weekday move. Premiums for weekends (+15–25%), stairs (+30 min/flight), and outer-metro routes (+$0.80/km).

What a complete house move covers

All furniture: lounges, beds, dining table, wardrobes, bookcases, desks
White goods: fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, oven if portable
Kitchen contents: cookware, crockery, pantry, small appliances
Bathroom: towels, toiletries, basic mirrors
Bedrooms: linen, clothing, personal items
Living areas: TV, AV equipment, books, decor
Garage: tools, lawn equipment, bikes, sports gear
Outdoor: BBQ, outdoor furniture, pot plants (if disclosed)

Standard house-move inclusions in 2026

3-person experienced crew (4 for 4BR+)
6-tonne or 8-tonne truck (size matched to house size)
Furniture blankets, stretch wrap, trolleys, stair-climber dolly (unlimited)
Floor protectors at both addresses
Basic disassembly and reassembly: beds, dining tables, desks, basic flat-pack
$50,000 goods-in-transit insurance (upgradeable to $250K)
Fuel and travel within Melbourne metro

What’s typically extra on a Melbourne house move

Packing of kitchen, glassware, mirrors, artwork — $80–$150/hr per packer
Specialty wrapping for marble tables, glass dining tables, large artwork — $20–$50/item
Piano, pool table, safe relocation — $150–$1,800 depending on item
Disposal of unwanted furniture — $80–$200/truck load
End-of-lease clean at old house — $250–$500 (we partner with local cleaners)
Storage between addresses — $90–$260/week depending on volume

House move day timeline — what to expect

7:30am — Crew arrives at origin

Foreman walks through the house with you. Inventory check. Floor protectors down. Quote re-confirmed in writing if anything has changed.

7:45am – 11:30am — Loading

3-bedroom house loads in 3–4 hours with a 3-person crew. Heavy items first (white goods, lounges), boxes last on top.

11:30am – 12:30pm — Transit

Truck travels to destination. Quick break.

12:30pm – 5:00pm — Unloading and placement

Foreman walks through destination. Floor protectors down. Each item placed in the right room per your floor plan. Beds and dining tables reassembled. Boxes stacked in correct rooms.

5:00pm — Final walkthrough

You check inventory, sign delivery sheet, pay balance.

Tips to keep your house move under $1,500

Pack the kitchen and bathroom yourself — saves 1.5–2 hours of crew time
Disassemble flat-pack wardrobes the day before — saves 60+ minutes per wardrobe
Move on a Tuesday/Wednesday in winter for 15–20% off peak pricing
Declutter ruthlessly — every box of stuff you don’t actually need costs $8–$12 to move
Park your truck inside the driveway if possible — saves long-carry time

What about moving the actual house structure?

If you mean physically relocating a Victorian weatherboard or post-war brick house to a new block, that’s a specialist field — try house removal companies like Easy Move House Removals or Andersen House Removals (both Melbourne-area). Pricing $25,000–$120,000+ depending on house size, distance and route restrictions.

Get a complete house-move quote from Yes Movers — share house size, suburbs, special items, and we’ll quote within 30 minutes.

Popular service areas: our crews run daily moves across Melbourne — see local details and pricing for Cranbourne East, Narre Warren and Endeavour Hills.

Frequently asked questions

How much do house movers cost in Melbourne in 2026?

$480–$750 for a 1-bedroom move, $750–$1,200 for 2BR, $1,100–$1,700 for 3BR single-storey, $1,400–$2,100 for 3BR double-storey, $1,700–$2,800 for 4BR, $2,500–$4,000+ for 5BR family homes.

How long does a 3-bedroom house move take in Melbourne?

Typically 6–9 hours total — 3–4 hours loading, 1 hour transit, 3–4 hours unloading and placement. A 3-person crew with a 6-tonne pantech is standard.

What is included in a Melbourne house movers quote?

Three trained movers, truck sized to your house, unlimited furniture blankets and stretch wrap, trolleys, basic dis-/re-assembly, floor protectors at both ends, $50K goods-in-transit insurance, fuel and Melbourne metro travel.

Can house movers also pack the kitchen and fragiles?

Yes — packing is offered as an add-on service at $80–$150/hr per packer. Most full-service house moves use packing for kitchen fragiles, mirrors, artwork and TVs without original boxes.