What Our Customers Say
Matthew Rogan
I had Eberton and the boys move us from Wooloowin to Mitchelton today and highly recommend them. They were extremely professional and respectful of our furniture, they were prompt and…
Ray Gunawan
Jonathan and Julian are my mover today. They both are so great even let me in to their truck. Chatting and teamwork as well is really good with both of…
Stephen Edwards
I’ve just recently moved from my unit to a house. After 25 moves ( I was in the Army) this was the smoothest most professional job I’ve ever had. We…
Warren Jacobson
Booking was simple, Chris, Chris and the entire removal team were super efficient and professional on the day. Nothing was too hard. They disassembled and reassemble everything with precision. They…
G Williams
Highly recommend. Entire process for my recent move was a breeze, from the admin staff to the packers themselves. This was all handled expertly and at very short notice, as…
Danica Chen
I highly recommend hire a mover!!!! Yesterday we started moving at 12:00, two men were very strong and efficient, pushing six 104 liter boxes at a time on a trolley.…
Jay Dickson
Felipe and Daniel were excellent help. My partner had previously used this company and she recommended them for my move. I was very happy with the work they did. All…
Olivia Yu
We used the Brisbane service and the boys were so efficient and friendly and strong! They can life an eggchair by one person, and they know what they are doing.…
Houssein Arbid
I used this company to move staff from Rockdale to Bondi junction and This removalist company is very Professional and has very honest staff, the move on Tuesday was nothing…
Sylvia Pam
My second time using Hire a Mover and I would totally recommend them to anyone, personal or business. Fabulous customer service and reasonable prices. I also love the environmentally conscious…
Claire
This is my third time using Proficient Removals/Hire A Mover, and every time it's 5 star service. Booking with Rubens was easy, and Felipe and Guilherme on the day were…
Juliet
Brilliant. We undertook a large renovation on our house and it involved both internal and external painting. The painting is absolutely faultless and has completely transformed the house. Anthony provided…
Quinlan Semenetz
Just moved places from Croydon to Marrickville in record time. Started at 8am, and all done by 12pm. These guys are unreal. Diego and Gui (I’m sorry if I misspelt…
Nick Taylor
Love these guys. Used them twice now. Quick, safe, reliable and friendly. Good price too. If I move again I'm sticking with them.
Michelle Gnocchi
I was extremely happy with my dealings with Hire a Mover. Excellent communication and the delightful young men from Brazil (forgot names) were brilliant. They were professional, friendly and so…
Your Local Removalists Across Brisbane’s Northern Suburbs
From the apartment towers going up around Chermside to the character Queenslanders of Wilston and the bayside cottages at Sandgate, Brisbane’s north covers a huge range of homes — and Hire A Mover moves all of them with the same care. Our full-time crews wrap every piece of furniture, protect floors and doorways, and handle the disassembly and stairs that come with the north’s post-war and high-set homes. You get a dedicated coordinator, a clear upfront quote, and pricing billed in 15-minute increments with no surprise fees. Just a move that turns up on time and lands your belongings safely in the new place.
The northern suburbs stretch across roughly 50 localities, and the move looks different in each pocket. Chermside is the commercial heart — Westfield, transport, and a fast-growing cluster of townhouses and apartments — so a lot of our jobs here are lift-access unit moves where booking the loading dock early makes or breaks the day. In the established middle-ring suburbs of Aspley, McDowall, Bridgeman Downs, Stafford, Everton Park, Mitchelton, Keperra and Ferny Grove, it’s larger post-war family homes on generous blocks — often high-set, which means stairs and under-house access we plan for.
Closer in, the premium character belt of Wilston, Grange, Windsor, Wooloowin, Clayfield, Ascot and Hamilton is full of tightly-held Queenslanders on narrow tree-lined streets, where parking is tight and the furniture is heirloom — exactly the kind of move that rewards careful, experienced hands. And out to the bayside north — Sandgate, Shorncliffe, Brighton, Deagon, Bracken Ridge and Bald Hills — older waterfront cottages and newer family homes sit on narrow streets that need a driver who knows the area.
Being close to Brisbane Airport, the north sees a steady flow of relocations for FIFO and aviation workers, and the Gympie Road, Airport Link and Gateway Motorway corridors shape how we route trucks to avoid peak-hour gridlock. Whether you’re moving a one-bedder near Chermside or a five-bedroom Queenslander in Wilston, the booking is built around your home and your street — not a template.
Why Choose Hire A Mover in Brisbane’s Northern Suburbs?
One Point of Contact
A dedicated coordinator handles your
move from first quote to final box.
No Hidden Fees
One flat hourly rate. No fuel levies, toll charges,
stair fees or weekend surcharges.
Fully Insured
Goods in Transit and Public Liability
insurance on every job, at no extra cost.
7 Days a Week
Same rate every day — including weekends
and public holidays.
4.8★ on Google
600+ verified reviews. 42,000+ completed
moves since 2012.
Full Service
Moving, packing, boxes, and storage —
all under one roof.
How Hire A Mover Compares in Northern Suburbs
The details matter when choosing a removalist. Here’s how we compare on what customers care about most.
| Feature | Hire A Mover | Budget Operators | Large National Chains |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time, permanent staff | ✔ Always | ✘ Typically casual | Mixed |
| Written upfront quote | ✔ Every booking | ✘ Often verbal | ✔ Usually |
| Goods in Transit insurance | ✔ Included always | ✘ Often excluded | Often a paid add-on |
| Professional packing service | ✔ In-house packers | ✘ Rarely offered | ✔ Usually subcontracted |
| Box supply & delivery | ✔ Hire or buy, delivered | ✘ Not available | Sometimes |
| One dedicated contact | ✔ Personal coordinator | ✘ Varies | ✘ Call centre model |
| 7-day availability, no surcharge | ✔ Same rate every day | Varies | Weekend surcharge common |
| No hidden fees | ✔ Guaranteed in writing | ✘ Common complaints | Fuel levies often added |
| Google rating | ✔ 4.8★ · 600+ reviews | Typically 3–4 stars | Varies by franchise |
The Trusted Option for Brisbane’s Northern Suburbs Moves
We run dedicated crews through Brisbane’s northern suburbs every week.
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10 Tips for a Smooth Northern Suburbs Move
Practical advice for Brisbane’s northern suburbs, drawn from the moves our crews complete here every week.
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Book the lift and loading dock earlyAround Chermside and the unit blocks at Nundah, Northgate and Kedron, a lift and loading-dock booking can decide the day. Confirm both, plus permitted moving hours, with the body corporate before you lock in a date.
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Tell us about under-house access and stairsMany high-set post-war homes in Aspley, Stafford, Everton Park, Mitchelton and Keperra have steep stairs and furniture stored under the house. Let us know what’s down there so we can plan the crew and the carry.
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Expect narrow, tree-lined character streetsIn Wilston, Grange, Windsor, Clayfield and Ascot, cars park both sides and the truck needs room. Tell us the street and we’ll advise on truck size; check with your landlord or Brisbane City Council whether any temporary parking approval is needed.
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Flag tight bayside accessOlder waterfront cottages around Sandgate, Shorncliffe and Brighton can have steep or narrow access. Send a photo or street view link when you book so we can plan parking and the route in.
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Avoid Gympie Road and Gateway Motorway peaksGympie Road, the Airport Link tunnel and the Gateway Motorway back up in the weekday commuter peaks. Where you can, finish loading before about 7am or start after 9:30am so your paid hours aren’t spent in traffic.
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Plan flexible timing for airport and shift workersIf you work around Brisbane Airport or on rotating shifts, tell us early. We can plan early or late starts and keep the booking built around your roster.
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Protect heirloom and character furnitureAntiques, pianos and large wardrobes common in the older northside homes need the right padding and extra hands. Mention them when you book so we can plan the crew.
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Check strata rules before choosing a dateMany northside apartment buildings limit moves to set hours and may restrict Sundays. Check your strata bylaws and any bond requirements before booking.
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Allow for storm seasonSouth East Queensland storms can arrive with little warning in the warmer months. Keep electronics and mattresses in sealed covers, check conditions the day before, and tell us if you’d rather reschedule a morning start.
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Book early for month-end and interstate movesFridays and the last week of the month book out first, especially for lease changes. Interstate moves from the north to Sydney or Melbourne are best booked four to six weeks ahead.
Suburbs We Serve Across Brisbane’s North
We provide removalist services across all northern suburbs of Brisbane.
