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…

What's included when you book a removalist?

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Expert Melbourne removalists

A moving truck with two experienced removalists (depending on your move size) will arrive to pick up and transport your belongings with care.

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Quick Quote

Simply fill out our enquiry form and receive a quick response via email. You can also chat with our experienced move managers who will explain our process clearly and address any questions or concerns you may have.

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Dedicated service

Our experienced customer service team knows Melbourne back-to-front. We're available to help at every step of your move.

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Protective covering

Your items will be wrapped in heavy-duty moving blankets, following industry best practices to help prevent damage during transit.

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Loading & unloading

Every move includes full loading and unloading of the removal truck. Packing services are also available for an additional fee.

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Insurance

Fully insured for your peace of mind and property protection.

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Upfront Pricing

We’re committed to simple, upfront pricing—no hidden fees, just transparency you can trust.

Pricing


Simple, upfront pricing. No hidden fees.

2 Men + Truck

2 Men + Truck

$ 220 /hr (+ call-out fee)

Suitable for 1-2 bedrooms

3 Men + Truck

3 Men + Truck

$ 280 /hr (+ call-out fee)

Suitable for 3+ bedrooms

Why Us

Your possessions are more than just mere objects. They carry personal and financial value. They are important, first and foremost , because they are important to you. Moving may seem like simply transporting things from Point A to Point B, but there’s a lot to get right (and a lot that can go wrong!)

 

We’ve satisfied more than 42,000 customers over the past 10 years. This experience, combined with our commitment to customer service, is what makes us the best in the business and your trusted Northern Suburbs Melbourne removalists.

We are Australia’s only full-service relocation company. We handle as much, or as little, of your entire relocation process as you’d like.

Prior to your move, we’re able to provide you with boxes and packing materials and assist with packing up your home.

During the move we pride ourselves on transporting your possessions to their new home with the delicacy they deserve and the professionalism you expect.

And on the other side, we’re able to assist with a meticulous unpack, or safely store your belongings in our central and secure warehouses.

Boxes & Packing Materials Packing & Unpacking Storage Moving

Why run around town trying to stitch together a piecemeal student storage solution? We’ve already done it for you.

Single point of contact for all moving needs

Competitive rates. No hidden fees

Professional, friendly and reliable removalists

Available 7 days a week with flexble hours

Fully-insured to protect you and your property

How It Works

1

We Arrive

Our friendely removalistes come to your home of a conve nient date and time of our chossing

2

We Load

We safely and securely load your valued possessios into our protective trucks for transit

3

We Deliver

We delicately unload your possessions on the other end leaving you good-to-go in your new home.

Moving in Northern Suburbs Melbourne

Local knowledge that makes the difference

Fastest
VIC Growth Corridor
New Estates
Epping & South Morang
42,000+
Happy Customers
No
Fuel Levies Ever

The Epping and South Morang growth zones are among the fastest-developing residential areas in all of Australia. Preston and Reservoir meanwhile have strong established communities with Melbourne’s highest rental turnover outside the inner suburbs. Our Northern Suburbs teams move families into new estates and out of established homes every week of the year.

Northern Suburbs Moving Tips

Practical advice from our Northern Suburbs Melbourne moving team

1

New estate access can be tricky

Epping and South Morang growth corridors often have active construction and narrow access roads. We scout the route before move day and coordinate with estate management where needed.

2

Preston and Reservoir — permit parking

High Street Preston and many Reservoir residential streets require parking permits. We arrange these in advance as part of your booking.

3

Plan for Melbourne Hume Highway traffic

Morning peak traffic on the Hume Freeway affects northern suburbs arrival times. We factor this into our scheduling — early starts are recommended for moves north of Plenty Road.

4

New builds often need same-day delivery precision

Moving into a newly built home often has a narrow settlement window. Let us know your settlement time so we can plan the move to arrive at the right moment — not too early, not late.

5

Greensborough and Diamond Creek have hilly terrain

Properties in Greensborough, Watsonia and Diamond Creek often have sloped driveways and multi-level access. Mention any slopes or steps at booking.

Suburbs We Cover in Northern Suburbs Melbourne

EppingPrestonReservoirThomastownBundooraMill ParkSouth MorangLalorNorthlandWatsoniaGreensboroughDiamond Creek

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Our Service Areas

Hire A Mover are your one-stop-shop for all your relocation services in Northern Suburbs. Whether you need movers in Northern Suburbs, boxes and packing materials in Northern Suburbs, packers in Northern Suburbs, or a storage solution for Northern Suburbs, Hire A Mover are here to help.

Here are just some of the suburbs we service in Northern Suburbs:

  • Epping
  • Preston
  • Reservoir
  • Thomastown
  • Bundoora
  • Mill Park
  • South Morang
  • Lalor
  • Northland
  • Watsonia
  • Greensborough
  • Diamond Creek

Frequently Asked Questions — Northern Suburbs Melbourne Removalists

Answers to the questions Northern Suburbs Melbourne customers ask our removalists most often.

Melbourne’s Northern Suburbs cover a wide range — from established family homes in Heidelberg, Eltham, and Greensborough through to newer estate housing in Epping, Craigieburn, and Mernda. In the established northern suburbs, the common challenges are hilly terrain (Eltham, Diamond Creek, Greensborough), large garden blocks, and winding driveways. In the growth corridors further north, new-build homes often have narrow access roads and shared driveways on subdivided lots. We tailor crew size and equipment to each suburb’s conditions.

Yes — Eltham, Diamond Creek, Hurstbridge, Research, and the Yarra Ranges fringe are all within our service area. These suburbs come with narrow roads, overhanging trees limiting truck height, and steep driveways. Our Northern Suburbs crews are familiar with these conditions and come prepared.

Yes — Epping, Craigieburn, Mernda, Doreen, Whittlesea, and Mickleham are all within our service area. New estate homes in these areas often involve slim driveways, shared access, and fragile rendered finishes that require careful furniture wrapping. We handle new-build estate moves regularly and understand the constraints common to these developments.

Our standard Melbourne rates are $220/hr for 2 men + truck and $280/hr for 3 men + truck, billed in 15-minute increments plus a call-out fee. Outer Northern Suburbs moves from Craigieburn or Mernda to the CBD or inner suburbs will include a higher call-out fee to reflect travel distance — we’ll be transparent about this in your written quote.

For properties with steep or narrow driveway access, we assess on arrival and use hand trolleys and team carries where the truck can’t get close to the door. We always ask about driveway access at booking — a brief description of your access saves significant time on the day. If you have any doubts, send us a photo or Google Maps pin and we can advise in advance.

Yes — full-pack, fragile-only, and partial-pack services are all available. Boxes are delivered to your door and collected after the move. This service is popular with busy Northern Suburbs families upgrading in the growth corridor or downsizing in the established suburbs.

Yes. Every move includes Goods in Transit and Public Liability Insurance at no extra cost. Your written quote is the price you pay, with no hidden fees or fuel levies.