North Shore Removalists Sydney

Package	Boxes packed	Good for
2 packers × 4 hrs	30–40 boxes	Kitchen + 1–2 other rooms
3 packers × 5 hrs	60–80 boxes	Kitchen + 3–4 other rooms
4 packers × 6 hrs	100–120 boxes	Kitchen + 5–6 other rooms

Package	Boxes unpacked	Good for
2 unpackers × 4 hrs	30–40 boxes	Kitchen + 1–2 other rooms
3 unpackers × 5 hrs	60–80 boxes	Kitchen + 3–4 other rooms
4 unpackers × 6 hrs	100–120 boxes	Kitchen + 5–6 other rooms

What Our North Shore Customers Say

4.8

Star rating on google

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…

See More Testimonials

Your Local North Shore Removalists

The North Shore — from Chatswood through Lane Cove to Castlecrag — spans the full spectrum from CBD-adjacent apartment towers to exclusive waterfront prestige properties. It’s one of Sydney’s most varied moving environments, and one that rewards local expertise. We’ve been operating here for over a decade.

115,000Population

+1.8% p.a.Annual Growth

58%Owner-Occupied

$2.35MMedian
House Price

40 yearsMedian Age

32%Renters

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 · NSW Planning · ID Community

🏙️

Chatswood apartment density

Chatswood has Sydney’s highest apartment-to-area density outside the CBD. Tower moves
here require full dock booking and goods lift coordination — we manage this daily.

🌊

Lane Cove River waterfront access

Longueville, Northwood, and Riverview have some of Sydney’s most exclusive waterfront
addresses. Access is characterised by narrow roads, steep approaches, and prestige
contents.

🏛️

Castlecrag heritage architecture

Castlecrag’s Walter Burley Griffin–designed homes are heritage listed. Moves here
require extra care, floor protection, and experienced handling. We have strict
protocols for these properties.

📈

Strong professional market demand

The North Shore attracts high concentrations of finance and corporate professionals.
Moves here are often coordinated around tight work calendars — we accommodate this.

Why Choose Hire A Mover in North Shore?

📋

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.

Get a Quote

How Hire A Mover Compares in North Shore

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

The Trusted Option for North Shore Moves

Based in Sydney, we run dedicated crews through North Shore every day.

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 North Shore Move

Operational advice specific to North Shore properties, drawn from moves our crews complete in the area every week.

Avoid Pacific Highway clearwaysWeekday 6:30–9:30 AM and 3:30–7 PM clearway windows along the entire Pacific Highway North Shore corridor block all stopping. Schedule frontages for 10am–2pm or after 7:30pm.
Pre-book St Leonards and North Sydney high-rise elevatorsCBD-grade towers on Pacific Highway, Christie Street, Walker Street and Mount Street operate strata-booked freight elevators with 60–90 minute exclusive windows. Confirm 48 hours ahead.
Plan around Harbour Bridge peak tollsTime-of-day toll pricing means peak crossings cost $4 more AND take 20+ extra minutes. Mid-day starts (10am–2pm) hit the cheapest toll and the cleanest run.
Size crew for walk-up apartments1960s–70s walk-ups in Crows Nest, Neutral Bay, Cremorne and North Sydney often have no lift and run to 3rd or 4th floor. Always book a 3-man crew for 3rd-floor-or-higher walk-ups — the third person rotates stairs.
Choose 4-tonne for Mosman waterfront and Kirribilli streetsBradleys Head Road, Beauty Point Road and similar Mosman winding access roads restrict trucks to 4-tonne. Kirribilli’s tight narrow streets are the same. We default to 4-tonne for these areas.
Apply for the right council permit 5 business days aheadThe North Shore spans four councils (North Sydney, Willoughby, Mosman, Lane Cove) each with separate Temporary Moving Zone processes. 3–5 business day processing minimum regardless of which.
Naremburn and Artarmon warehouse conversions need elevator bookingIndustrial-to-residential conversions on Hampden Street, Punch Street and Reserve Road operate shared freight elevators with strict 60–90 minute windows. Coordinate with strata 48 hours ahead.
Stagger heritage Cremorne/Kirribilli surface protection1920s–40s art-deco buildings in Cremorne, Kirribilli and parts of Neutral Bay often have original timber floors and marble entryways. We use floor runners on all internal paths and pad dollies for these properties.
Mid-week mornings dodge clearways and bridge trafficTuesday–Thursday 9am–12pm has the most crew availability, falls outside clearway windows, AND beats both Bridge peaks. Saturdays book out 3–4 weeks ahead.
Reject quotes that don’t ask about lifts or stair countThe single biggest variable in North Shore moves is lift availability vs walk-up. A quote that doesn’t ask which floor, which building, lift-or-stairs, will balloon on move day. Hire A Mover always measures access on quote.

Suburbs Near North Shore

We provide removalist services across all suburbs near North Shore.

ChatswoodLane CoveWilloughbyArtarmonSt LeonardsNorthbridgeLonguevilleRiverviewCastlecrag

Chatswood & Artarmon

ChatswoodArtarmonWilloughbyNorth WilloughbySt Leonards

Chatswood’s rapid apartment development and commercial towers create high demand for both residential and office moves. Loading dock and goods lift planning is standard here.

Lane Cove & Longueville

Lane CoveLonguevilleNorthwoodRiverviewLane Cove North

Prestige waterside properties along the Lane Cove River. Some of Sydney’s most beautiful — and most access-complex — addresses. Our teams know every approach.

Northbridge & Castlecrag

NorthbridgeCastlecragCastle CoveMiddle CoveWilloughby East

Exclusive mid-century-architecture suburb belt with steep, winding streets and elevated properties. Specialist access knowledge required — we have it.

Moving on the North Shore: Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the questions North Shore movers actually ask.

⚠️ North Shore 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.

Pacific Highway clearwaysThe main North Shore corridor has strict no-stop windows 6:30–9:30 AM and 3:30–7 PM enforced harder than other Sydney routes

Walk-up apartment stairsMost 1960s–70s North Sydney, Crows Nest and Neutral Bay apartments have no lifts — 4-storey walk-ups are common

Harbour Bridge peak tollsTime-of-day pricing means cross-Sydney moves cost more during peaks; the bridge also clogs unpredictably

Four-council permit landscapeNorth Sydney, Willoughby, Mosman and Lane Cove all run separate Temporary Moving Zone processes

St Leonards/North Sydney high-rise elevatorsCBD-grade buildings require strata-booked 60–90 min freight elevator windows

✓ Hire A Mover handles every one of these — clearway-aware scheduling, walk-up crew sizing, bridge-peak-aware routing, permits filed on your behalf across all four councils, elevator coordination 48 hours ahead.

How much does a North Shore move cost?

Standard Hire A Mover rate is $220/hr (2 men + truck) or $300/hr (3 men + truck), GST included, billed in 15-minute increments. Walk-up apartments add 1–2 hours due to stair work — typical 2-bedroom Crows Nest or Neutral Bay walk-up runs 4–6 hours. Mosman waterfront houses and Kirribilli heritage homes run longer (6–10 hours) due to narrow access and stair-heavy properties.

Property Type	Typical Cost	Est. Time
1-Bed Walk-up (Crows Nest/NB)	$660–$880	3–4 hrs
2-Bed Walk-up (NS/Cremorne)	$880–$1,320	4–6 hrs
3-Bed Chatswood/Lane Cove House	$1,100–$1,540	5–7 hrs
3-Bed Mosman House	$1,320–$2,200	6–10 hrs
St Leonards High-rise Apt	$660–$1,100	3–5 hrs

My apartment is a 1960s walk-up with no lift — how do you handle stairs?

Most North Sydney, Crows Nest, Neutral Bay and Cremorne apartment blocks built between 1955 and 1975 are 3–4 storey walk-ups with no lift. We bring a 3-man crew for 3rd-floor-or-higher walk-ups (the third person rotates stairs to maintain pace). Fridges and washing machines that won’t fit narrow stairwells sometimes need balcony winching from below — we flag this on quote.

Will Pacific Highway clearways block my move?

Pacific Highway has weekday clearway windows 6:30–9:30 AM and 3:30–7 PM along its entire North Shore length from North Sydney to Chatswood. Stopping during clearway risks immediate fines and tow. Side streets (Mount Street, Chandos Street, Crow Street parallel routes) work mid-day. We schedule Pacific Highway frontages for 10am–2pm or after 7:30pm to avoid clearway windows.

Are cross-Harbour moves more expensive?

The hourly rate is identical, but the Harbour Bridge toll (currently $4–$8 depending on time of day) is passed through at cost. Peak periods (6:30–9:30 AM, 4–7 PM weekdays) attract the higher toll AND the worst bridge congestion — a normal 5-minute crossing can stretch to 25 minutes during peaks. We default cross-Harbour North Shore moves to 10am–2pm starts.

Can you handle Mosman waterfront properties?

Yes. Mosman waterfront properties on Bradleys Head Road, Beauty Point Road and Curraghbeena Road have narrow winding access roads that restrict trucks to 4-tonne maximum. Some wharf-side properties have water access — we coordinate with private wharf operators where applicable. Stairs from street to house are common and we plan crew size on quote based on the access assessment.

I’m moving into St Leonards or North Sydney CBD high-rise — what do I need to arrange?

CBD-grade buildings in St Leonards (Pacific Highway towers, Christie Street complexes) and North Sydney CBD (Walker Street, Miller Street, Mount Street) operate strata-booked freight elevators with strict 60–90 minute windows, lift padding requirements and security check-in. We confirm the freight elevator booking with the strata manager 48 hours before move day — please notify us of the building name and apartment number at booking.

When is the busiest moving period on the North Shore?

The North Shore has a more even rental flow than coastal Sydney, but Saturdays year-round and end-of-month dates book out 3–4 weeks ahead. December–January (corporate relocations + summer family moves) and February (start of school year for North Shore private schools, plus Royal North Shore Hospital intake cycle) are the two clear peaks. Mid-week mornings in March–April and August–September are easiest to secure.

Which council do I need a permit from?

The North Shore is split across four councils — North Sydney Council (McMahons Point, Kirribilli, Neutral Bay, Cremorne, Crows Nest), Willoughby City Council (Naremburn, Artarmon, Chatswood, Castlecrag), Mosman Council (Mosman, Beauty Point, Clifton Gardens) and Lane Cove Council (Lane Cove, Riverview, Greenwich, Longueville). Each runs its own Temporary Moving Zone permit system with 3–5 business day processing. We file the application on your behalf — just provide the address and we’ll route to the right council.

My apartment is in Naremburn or Artarmon — anything special about warehouse conversions?

Several Naremburn and Artarmon industrial conversions (Hampden Street, Punch Street, Reserve Road area) have shared freight elevators with 60–90 minute strata-booked windows and loading dock dimensions that exclude 8-tonne trucks. We default to 4-tonne for these buildings unless inventory volume forces something larger. Confirm freight elevator booking 48 hours before move day.

Do you offer storage for North Shore moves?

Yes — our Mascot and Rosebery storage facilities are 25–35 minutes from most North Shore suburbs via the Harbour Tunnel. Storage is $220 per module per month, 8 cubic metre modules. Common North Shore use case: corporate relocations needing temporary storage during housing searches, or downsizers vacating Mosman family homes before settling on an apartment.