What Our South Perth 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 South Perth Removalists
Local Expertise Since 2016 · Data sources: ABS Census 2021 · WA Planning · ID Community
South Perth combines riverside high-rises with leafy family streets and some of Perth’s most scenic addresses. The Swan River foreshore, zoo precinct, and premium apartment towers create a varied moving environment — from large family homes on Kensington streets to river-view apartments requiring careful freight lift coordination.
Riverside apartment towers
South Perth’s foreshore apartment towers require freight lift bookings and loading dock coordination. The foreshore precinct is busy on weekends — we recommend weekday morning starts for river-view apartments.
Foreshore parking restrictions
Riverside Drive and Mill Point Road have clearways and limited stopping zones. We arrange council parking zones for foreshore properties without dedicated dock access.
Premium river-view properties
South Perth consistently attracts high-value residential moves. Large family homes and premium apartments both require experienced crews who handle premium furniture, artwork, and fragile items as standard.
Access to elevated blocks
Some South Perth properties sit on elevated blocks above the foreshore with steep driveways and limited turning space. We assess these at the quoting stage so there are no access surprises on move day.
Always included:
- ✅ 2 professional movers + truck
- ✅ Furniture blankets & wrapping
- ✅ Disassembly & reassembly
- ✅ Goods in Transit insurance/li>
- ✅ Public Liability insurance
- ✅ Written upfront quote
- ✅ No hidden fees — ever
Why Choose Hire A Mover in South Perth?
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, stair fees, weekend surcharges or back-to-base.
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
700+ 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 South Perth
| 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 |
| 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★ · 700+ reviews | Typically 3–4 stars | Varies by franchise |
10 Tips for a Smooth South Perth Move
After thousands of moves through South Perth — these are the actions that make the biggest difference on move day.
1
Book freight lift access for foreshore apartment towers at least 48 hours in advance.
2
Plan weekday morning starts for riverside properties — weekend foreshore traffic makes parking and access more difficult.
3
Apply for a parking suspension zone on Riverside Drive properties 5–7 days before your move.
4
Check your body corporate rules if moving from a South Perth apartment — most restrict hours to 8am–5pm weekdays.
5
Photograph high-value items and river-view furniture before packing — useful for insurance and placement purposes.
6
Disassemble large furniture the night before, particularly for apartment moves with single freight lift access.
7
Use Hire A Packer the day before for fragile items — South Perth homes frequently contain high-value pieces.
8
Confirm settlement timing if you’re moving on a settlement day — foreshore developments can have staggered key release.
9
Pack by room with clear labels to keep the job efficient, particularly in apartments where everything moves through one door.
10
Have everything packed and sealed before your movers arrive — the single biggest way to control your final cost.
Suburbs Near South Perth
We provide removalist services across all suburbs near South Perth.
Also see the Inner Perth area page for the full list of suburbs we cover in this region.
Moving in South Perth: Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions South Perth movers actually ask.
South Perth Moving Risks — What to Watch Out For
These are the situations that cause the most stress on move day — all avoidable with the right planning.
Uninsured operators
Some budget companies carry no Goods in Transit cover
Hidden fees
Fuel levies, toll charges and back-to-base time added after the quote
No written quote
Verbal-only quotes leave you with no recourse if costs change
Last-minute cancellations
Casual-labour operators cancel when better-paying work comes in
Inexperienced crews
Untrained staff take longer and risk damage to your belongings
Access unfamiliarity
Removalists unfamiliar with your area create costly delays
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