10 Tips for a Smooth Perth Move — From Our Removalists
Book early — especially in summer
Perth removalists fill up fast from October to March. The combination of the Christmas period, school enrolments, and the popular summer settlement dates means demand peaks hard. Book 4–6 weeks ahead if possible.
Start early to beat the heat
Perth summers regularly exceed 38°C. An 7am start means you can be finished and in your new home before noon — when it gets genuinely uncomfortable to carry heavy furniture. Evening moves in summer work too, once the temperature drops.
Check your apartment lift booking window
Inner-city apartment buildings often require advance booking for the goods lift — sometimes 48–72 hours ahead. Confirm with your strata manager early. Our team will help coordinate this, but the earlier you start, the better.
Plan for the Perth commute
The Mitchell and Kwinana Freeways get congested between 7:30–9am and 4–6pm. If your move spans rush hour — especially for cross-city jobs between the northern and southern corridors — expect extra travel time and factor that into your budget.
Organise a parking permit if you're in the inner suburbs
Subiaco, Leederville, Northbridge, and Fremantle have council-managed parking. A large removal truck may need a temporary no-parking zone in front of your property. Contact the City of Perth or relevant council 1–2 weeks ahead to apply.
Defrost your freezer the night before
Freezers can't be moved while on or running. Switch it off 24 hours before move day, empty it, and make sure there's no water pooled inside. This is one of the most common delays on Perth move day — a quick one to avoid.
Notify the Water Corporation and Western Power
In WA, utilities are managed by the Water Corporation and Western Power — not the national providers. Update your address with both, plus your council rates, ATAGI (vehicle registration), and WA electoral roll. Don't forget MyGov and Medicare.
Label boxes by room, not by contents
Boxes labelled "Kitchen" or "Master Bedroom" let our team place them in the right room without asking. You won't need to supervise every box — and unpacking is far faster when everything starts in the right place.
For heritage homes, flag access issues at quoting stage
Limestone cottages in Fremantle, Federation homes in Claremont, and character bungalows in Subiaco often have steep front steps, narrow gates, or limited truck access. Tell us at the quote stage — we'll plan the right equipment and crew size so move day runs without a hitch.
Pack an essentials box for day one
Keep kettle, coffee, phone charger, a change of clothes, toiletries, and a few snacks in a clearly labelled box that comes off the truck last and goes in first. After a long Perth move day, the last thing you want is to unpack 40 boxes to find the kettle.
Our Perth Service Areas
As a full-service moving company Perth families rely on, we cover every corner of the city — from Mandurah in the south to Yanchep in the north. Our trusted furniture removalists Perth-wide are available 7 days. Click your area for local pricing, access tips, and suburb-specific information.
Perth Removalists — Frequently Asked Questions
Everything Perth customers ask us before booking. If your question isn't here, call us on 1300 358 700.
Hire A Mover are professional removalists in Perth, WA — operating across all Perth suburbs 7 days a week. As a full-service Perth moving company, we handle residential and commercial relocations of all sizes, from studio apartments in Northbridge to five-bedroom family homes in the western suburbs.
Our Perth removalist rates start at $220/hr for 2 men + truck and $300/hr for 3 men + truck. All prices include GST. There is no fuel levy, no stair charge, and no call-out fee surprises — what you're quoted is what you pay. We are one of Perth's highest-rated moving companies with a 4.8-star Google rating across 700+ verified reviews.
As a Perth moving company with over 10 years of local experience, we cover Inner Perth, the Northern Suburbs, Southern Suburbs, Eastern Suburbs, Western Suburbs, and Fremantle. Whether you need furniture removalists in Perth, a full packing service, or short-term storage between settlements — we manage everything under one roof.
How much does a Perth move typically cost?
Based on our completed moves across Perth in 2024–25
Estimates only. Final cost depends on access, volume, lift requirements, distance, and move complexity. Get a written quote before booking.
Hire A Mover charges $220/hr for 2 men + truck and $300/hr for 3 men + truck. A call-out fee covers travel to your Perth property. All rates include GST. There is no fuel levy, no stair fee, and no charge for blankets or equipment.
For a 2-bedroom Perth home, most moves take 4–6 hours — a total of $900 to $1,300 all up. A 3–4 bedroom home typically runs 6–10 hours with a 3-man team.
Yes — there is a minimum booking period (typically 2 hours), plus a one-off call-out fee to cover travel to your Perth location. After the minimum, time is billed in 15-minute increments. Your written quote will show the exact minimum before you commit to anything.
For weekday moves, 1–2 weeks is usually fine. For weekend moves, end-of-month dates, or anything between October and February, book 4–6 weeks ahead. Perth's summer moving season is genuinely busy — the later you leave it, the fewer date options you'll have.
Yes — we operate 7 days a week, including Saturdays, Sundays, and Perth public holidays. Weekends are our busiest days, so book ahead. There's no weekend surcharge — your hourly rate stays the same regardless of which day you move.
Absolutely. We regularly move in and out of Perth CBD, Northbridge, and inner-suburb apartment buildings. We'll contact your strata manager to pre-book the goods lift, confirm loading dock access, and lock in a time window — all before move day. We do not charge extra for lifts or stairs.
Settlement delays are common in WA — we plan for them. If keys are delayed, our crew can wait on site or load your belongings and hold them in the truck until access is confirmed. We'll keep you informed throughout and work around the delay without adding unnecessary stress to an already tense situation.
Yes — through our sister brand Hire A Packer, we offer professional packing services across Perth. You can book packing as a standalone service or combine it with your removal booking. Packing boxes are also available through Hire A Box. Ask your move manager for a combined quote.
Yes — we offer short and long-term storage for Perth customers. This is ideal when there's a gap between your settlement dates, or when you're staging a property and need furniture out of the way. Storage is managed through the same company — no third-party handoffs. Ask us for a storage quote when you book your move.
Yes. Pianos, gun safes, large fridges, and oversized items are all handled by our Perth team using specialist equipment. Let us know at the quote stage so we can confirm the right crew size and any equipment required. There's no separate heavy-item surcharge — it's included in your hourly rate.
Hire A Mover carries full Goods in Transit insurance and Public Liability insurance on every Perth move — included in your rate at no extra cost. Some smaller Perth removalists operate without adequate cover. Always ask to see proof of insurance before handing over your belongings.
About Perth: Moving Trends & Local Insights
Perth is Australia's most isolated capital — and one of its fastest-growing. Here's what's shaping the Perth property and moving market right now.
Perth has seen strong property price growth driven by interstate migration, particularly from NSW and Victoria. The northern corridor suburbs — Alkimos, Yanchep, Ellenbrook — are experiencing some of the highest new home construction volumes in Australia, putting real demand on local removalists.
Based on our Perth move data, the most common origin suburbs are Subiaco, Fremantle, Mount Lawley, and Victoria Park — all inner suburbs where renters and buyers frequently upgrade or downsize. The most common destinations are the northern corridor and river suburbs like Applecross and South Perth.
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