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 Inner East 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 Inner East Melbourne

Local knowledge that makes the difference

$2M+
Median House Price, Kew
Heritage
Streetscape Suburbs
42,000+
Happy Customers
4.8★
Google Rating

Melbourne’s Inner East is one of Victoria’s most valuable residential corridors. Kew and Hawthorn median house prices regularly exceed $2 million, and the area’s heritage character means moves require greater care and more experienced crews than typical suburban relocations. Our Inner East teams handle 3–6 moves in this corridor every week.

Inner East Melbourne Moving Tips

Practical advice from our Inner East Melbourne moving team

1

Heritage properties need extra planning

Many Hawthorn and Kew homes have steep driveways, narrow gateways or internal staircases that limit furniture access. Let us know about access challenges when booking so we bring the right equipment.

2

Check heritage overlay requirements

Some Inner East streets have heritage overlays that restrict truck sizes or standing times. Our team is familiar with these restrictions and plans accordingly.

3

Protect period floors and architraves

Victorian and Federation homes often have original floorboards and detailed architraves. We use floor runners, corner protectors and blankets as standard — never charged as an extra.

4

Parking on Church St and Toorak Rd

Major arterials through Richmond and Hawthorn have clearway restrictions during peak hours. We plan loading times to avoid these windows.

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Disassembly for tight staircases

Many period homes have internal staircases too narrow for assembled furniture. Our team carries disassembly tools and reassembles everything at the destination at no extra charge.

Suburbs We Cover in Inner East Melbourne

RichmondHawthornKewCamberwellCanterburyBalwynDeepdeneBurnleyHawthorn EastKew EastBalwyn NorthBox Hill North

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Our Service Areas

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

Here are just some of the suburbs we service in Inner East:

    • Richmond
    • Hawthorn
    • Kew
    • Camberwell
    • Canterbury
    • Balwyn
    • Deepdene
    • Burnley
    • Hawthorn East
    • Kew East
    • Balwyn North
    • Box Hill North

Frequently Asked Questions — Inner East Melbourne Removalists

Answers to the questions Inner East Melbourne customers ask our removalists most often.

Melbourne’s Inner East is a mix of large heritage homes in Hawthorn, Kew and Camberwell and high-density apartments in Richmond and Box Hill. The main challenges are narrow tree-lined streets and parking restrictions on residential roads, stairwells and upper-floor access in older Victorian and Edwardian homes, tram tracks and clearways along Toorak Road, Bridge Road and Whitehorse Road limiting truck access, and the sheer volume of fragile, high-value items in this demographic. Our Inner East crews are experienced in all of these conditions.

Yes. Hawthorn, Kew, and Camberwell homes regularly contain grand pianos, antique furniture, and valuable artwork. Hire A Mover crews are trained in handling high-value items, including proper wrapping, padding, and securing techniques. For grand pianos or items over 100kg, please advise us at the time of quoting so we can confirm the right crew and equipment for your job.

Toorak Road, Bridge Road, Whitehorse Road, and Camberwell Road all have tram clearways that restrict when trucks can park. Our crews plan routes that avoid double-parking on clearways during peak periods, and we schedule arrivals to make best use of early morning windows before clearway restrictions apply. We discuss access specifics on every Inner East booking call.

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. Large Inner East homes — 4-bedroom Hawthorn or Kew houses — typically suit a 3-man crew to handle volume efficiently. We’ll recommend the right crew size when you call for a quote.

Yes — we service the full Inner East corridor including Richmond, Hawthorn, Hawthorn East, Kew, Kew East, Camberwell, Canterbury, Balwyn, Balwyn North, Deepdene, Mont Albert, Surrey Hills, Box Hill, Box Hill South, and Nunawading. We also handle interstate moves from Inner East addresses to Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.

Yes — our professional packers can handle everything from a full home pack to fragile-only items. Inner East homes often contain fine china, artwork, and heirloom pieces that benefit from professional wrapping. We deliver boxes to your door in advance and collect them after your move. Full-pack, fragile-only, and partial-pack options are all available.

Midweek moves (Tuesday to Thursday) are generally the smoothest — less competition for parking, no weekend clearway complications, and your pick of move times. Saturday mornings book out weeks in advance in the Inner East, particularly for end-of-month dates. We charge the same rate every day of the week, with no weekend surcharge.

Yes. Every move includes Goods in Transit and Public Liability Insurance at no extra charge. This is particularly important in the Inner East where property values and contents are high. Your written quote is the price you pay — no fuel levies, no hidden fees.