How Much Do Moving Companies Charge in Canberra?
The cost of hiring removalists in Canberra is comparable with other major cities in Australia. In fact, there are many expert removalists who operate local moving services nationwide with a standard hourly rate.
How much do movers in Canberra cost? Moving homes or offices is a very individual experience. From the motivation behind your move to the inventory of goods your property includes, the distance between locations and extra services you may need, no two Canberra removals are the same. However, when it comes to the transportation of your furniture and goods, professional removalists have standard method of quoting the cost of your move in Canberra. The cost of moving houses or offices in Canberra is most often calculated using an hourly rate. The average cost for hiring AFRA affiliated, competent removalists is: Monday – Thursday $140 per hour approx. Friday – Saturday $170 per hour approx.
How to decide which moving company to choose in Canberra? It can be tempting to select the cheapest removalists in Canberra to keep your moving costs down, but choosing a reputable Canberra removalist will afford you a smoother moving experience; indeed, less risk of any damage to your valuables. One of the best ways to decide which moving company to use for your upcoming home or office move is to take advantage of the ‘free on-site quote’ service offered by some professional Canberra movers. During a home or office inspection, a moving consultant can provide a precise fixed quote for your situation to eliminate the risk of extra charges come moving day. The other benefit of on-site quotes is that your moving consultant may alert you to time and money saving options that you hadn’t previously considered; such as self-storage, an off-peak moving date or helpful tips to make packing more efficient. This valuable advice will help to shape your Canberra move into a stress-free, well organised one.
What will the total cost be to move locally in Canberra? The average time frame to carefully load, secure goods, travel and unload the moving truck is categorised by property size as shown below. Note, this is a rough guide and individual circumstances may impact these figures. Property Size
Number of hours (plus 30 min travel time allowance to truck depot)
1- bedroom 2-bedroom 3-bedroom 4+-bedroom
3 3.5-4 4 to 5 5 to 6.5
To work out a rough moving cost estimate, calculate the hours your size property requires by the hourly rate above. Moving companies will take into account extraneous circumstances such as property access, stairs, type of furniture, number of items and location.
Ready to know exactly what your move will cost? Now that you have a general idea of what a typical move in Canberra will cost, it is best to arrange a customised quote. You can arrange this online in minutes through AFRA approved removalists’ individual websites.
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