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 Eastern Suburbs

Brisbane’s east runs from the character Queenslanders and CityCat terminals of Bulimba and Hawthorne out to the waterfront calm of Wynnum and Manly — and the move looks different at every step. Hire A Mover brings full-time, professionally trained crews who protect both your furniture and your home: blanket-wrapping every piece, padding doorways and bannisters, and disassembling what needs to come apart. Upfront pricing, a dedicated coordinator, and zero hidden fees, whether you’re in a riverfront apartment or a bayside cottage.

Along the river at Bulimba, Hawthorne, Balmoral, Morningside and Norman Park, the streets are lined with high-set character Queenslanders and a growing layer of riverfront apartments. These are some of Brisbane’s prettiest — and trickiest — moves: stairs, stumps, narrow side access and the famous Oxford Street parking squeeze. Our crews carry the gear and the patience to get a piano or a wardrobe down a flight of timber stairs without a mark.

Through Camp Hill, Coorparoo, Carina and Carindale, it’s gentrified character homes and big family houses near Westfield Carindale — generally easier truck access and full-house loads. Out on the bay at Wynnum, Manly, Manly West, Lota and Tingalpa, we’re moving families in and out of beach cottages and newer builds on quiet waterfront streets, where the pace is relaxed but the streets are narrow.

The east is shaped by the river and the bay — CityCat suburbs mean tight inner streets and apartment lift bookings, while the bayside runs off Wynnum Road and the Gateway Motorway. We plan access and timing for each, so your move isn’t held up by a blocked driveway or an unbooked lift.

Why Choose Hire A Mover in Eastern Suburbs?

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One Point of Contact

A dedicated coordinator handles your move from first quote to final box.

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No Hidden Fees

One flat hourly rate. No fuel levies, stair fees, weekend surcharges or back-to-base.

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Fully Insured

Goods in Transit and Public Liability insurance on every job, at no extra cost.

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7 Days a Week

Same rate every day — including weekends and public holidays.

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4.8★ on Google

700+ verified reviews. 42,000+ completed moves since 2012.

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Full Service

Moving, packing, boxes, and storage — all under one roof.

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How Hire A Mover Compares in Eastern 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★ · 700+ reviews Typically 3–4 stars Varies by franchise
42,000+Completed Moves Since 2012
4.8★Google Rating · 700+ Reviews
10+ YearsServing Sydney
$220/hr2 Men & Truck · Fully Inclusive

10 Tips for a Smooth Eastern Suburbs Move

After thousands of moves through Eastern Suburbs — these are the actions that make the biggest difference on move day.

Suburbs We Serve

BulimbaHawthorneBalmoralMorningsideNorman ParkCamp HillCoorparooCarinaCarina HeightsCarindaleCannon HillSeven HillsMurarrieTingalpaWakerleyGumdaleWynnumWynnum WestManlyManly WestLotaHemmant

Moving in Brisbane’s Eastern Suburbs: Frequently Asked Questions

Can you move a high-set Queenslander in Bulimba or Hawthorne?

Yes — high-set character homes are routine for us in the eastern suburbs. We handle timber stairs, narrow stump access and disassembly of beds and large furniture, and we pad doorways and bannisters to protect the home.

Do you do riverfront apartment moves with lift access?

Regularly. We book the building lift and loading bay ahead of time so your move along the river isn’t held up on the day.

How much will a move in the eastern suburbs cost?

$220/hr for two movers and a truck or $300/hr for three, GST inclusive, plus a location-based call-out fee — billed in 15-minute increments, same rate seven days a week, no hidden charges.

Are the narrow streets around Oxford Street or bayside Manly a problem for the truck?

No — our drivers know the east’s tight character streets and bayside roads, and plan parking and access in advance.

Do you move out to the bayside suburbs like Wynnum and Manly?

Yes — Wynnum, Manly, Lota and the rest of the bayside east are regular territory, with the same blanket-wrapped care and upfront pricing.