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.

Office Movers Melbourne: Commercial Relocation Guide 2026

Updated May 2026. An office relocation is not a house move with desks. Server racks, IT infrastructure, lease handover deadlines, after-hours building access, insurance certificates of currency to building managers — every step has a clause attached. This is the 2026 Melbourne office relocation playbook from the Yes Movers commercial team, based on 200+ office moves in the last 3 years.

See also: Yes Movers office relocation team — book directly with our crew.

Melbourne office relocation costs in 2026

Commercial removals are priced per workstation + IT + special items, not by the hour. Real 2026 pricing for Melbourne office moves:

5–10 person office — $1,800–$3,500
10–25 person office — $3,500–$7,500
25–50 person office — $7,500–$15,000
50–100 person office — $15,000–$32,000
100+ person (phased over weekend) — $32,000+ POA

Add: server room relocation $1,200–$4,000, furniture disposal $200–$600 per truck load, after-hours premium 20–30%, weekend premium 35–50%.

The 6-week office move timeline

Week –6: Inventory audit + crew sizing

Walkthrough by the removals account manager. Count workstations, server racks, comms cabinets, printers, plant boxes, signage, kitchen appliances. Decide what’s coming, what’s being disposed, what’s going to storage.

Week –5: Quotes + COI (Certificate of Insurance) requests

Both old and new building managers need a COI from the removalist — typically $20M public liability listing the building owner as an interested party. Request these in writing now, they take 5–10 business days to issue.

Week –4: Lock dates + book lifts at both buildings

Most Melbourne commercial towers (101 Collins, 161 Collins, 567 Collins, Rialto, 80 Collins) require 2–4 weeks lift booking notice for after-hours moves.

Week –3: IT decoupling plan + cable strip

IT team labels every cable, machine and patch panel. Decide whether removalist disconnects/reconnects (we offer this) or your IT does it. Server rack power-down sequence agreed in writing.

Week –2: Staff packing kits delivered

Crate per workstation, labelled with destination desk number. Staff pack their own desks the Thursday before. Personal items only — IT and chair stay.

Week –1: Final walkthrough + signage

Truck access route both buildings, dock allocation confirmed, floor protectors ordered, after-hours security pass for crew arranged.

Move weekend: Friday evening to Sunday afternoon

Friday 6pm: crew arrives. Cables stripped. Workstations cleared. Saturday: trucks loaded, unloaded at new site, workstations placed per floorplan. Sunday: IT reconnects, signage installed, dilapidation report at old site.

Monday 8am: staff arrive, desks ready

Top Melbourne commercial precincts we serve

Collins Street financial district (3000)
Southbank professional services (3006)
Docklands tech and finance (3008)
Cremorne / Richmond (Square Peg, REA tech belt) (3121)
South Melbourne / Port Melbourne creative (3205, 3207)
Hawthorn / Camberwell (3122, 3124)
Box Hill / Mt Waverley corporate parks (3128, 3149)

What separates a good commercial removalist from a bad one

Account manager you can phone day-of, not just a 1300 number
COI on file within 48 hours of request, listing both buildings correctly
Itemised quote separating labour, materials, IT, disposal, after-hours premium
Crew that’s done commercial work before — not weekend casuals
Floor protectors, lift pads, doorway protectors used as standard, not on request
Post-move dilapidation report so you get your bond back from old building

Request a commercial site visit — we’ll do an in-person walkthrough and give you a fully itemised quote within 3 business days.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an office move in Melbourne cost in 2026?

A 10-person Melbourne office move runs $3,500–$7,500, a 25-person move $7,500–$15,000, a 50-person move $15,000–$32,000. Server room relocation, after-hours premiums and weekend premiums add on top.

How long does it take to relocate a Melbourne office?

Plan a 6-week timeline from decision to staff at new desks. The physical move itself usually happens Friday evening to Sunday afternoon to avoid business disruption. Larger moves (100+ staff) phase over consecutive weekends.

Do removalists handle server and IT relocation?

Some do, some don’t. Yes Movers offers full IT decoupling and reconnection as an optional service ($1,200–$4,000 depending on rack count). Many companies prefer their own IT team handles cables and we handle physical move only.

What insurance does a commercial removalist need?

Standard requirement: $20M public liability, goods-in-transit cover, workers compensation. Most Melbourne commercial buildings also require a building-specific Certificate of Insurance (COI) naming the building owner as an interested party.