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Movers transporting packed boxes into a climate-controlled storage unit using a dolly.

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Recent Moving to Storage reviews in Canberra

Great guy. Did a great job. Highly recommended.

Clear and organize storage unit

$100

John was great I can highly recommend his services

Move the contents of a 3m X 1m storage unit

$150

Andrew was a wonderful help when I was moving a couple of big furniture items into my next place. He was efficient, easy to communicate with and kept me updated on time he would be there. I wouldn’t hesitate to use Andrew for help again and can highly recommend him to other airtaskers.

Help to move double bed, mattress and IKEA storage unit

$60

Incredible service!!! Highly recommend

Move storage unit contents FLEX dates

$250

great service. will use again.

Will need a Van. boxes from storage unit fishwick to Mitchell act

$250

Thank you.

Need a bedframe and mattress moved from a storage unit

$100

What's the average cost of a storage removalist in Canberra

$147 - $327

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$147

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$222

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$327

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Top Moving to Storage related questions

Prices vary across Australia, but most people pay around $70–$150 per hour for a removalist, depending on how much you’re moving, the distance to the storage companies, and whether packing is included.

International relocation costs depend heavily on the country you’re moving from, the volume of your belongings, and whether you need door-to-door service. On average, shipping a full household to Australia can range from $6,000 to $15,000+, with additional fees for customs, insurance, and quarantine inspections.

Yes, most Australian removalists can transport and unload your belongings directly into your chosen storage centre. Just make sure you provide convenient access details, hours of operation, and any gate codes beforehand.

Storage units can be a solid investment in areas with high population density or limited housing space. Demand for flexible storage solutions continues to grow, but like any investment, returns depend on storage requirements, location, occupancy rates, management costs, and how much space you're targeting.

The monthly cost depends on the size of the unit and whether you choose standard or climate-controlled long term storage. Generally, Aussies pay between $120 and $350 per month, with metro areas like Sydney and Melbourne sitting at the higher end.

Look for removalists with verified Airtasker profiles, real customer reviews, transparent quotes, and clear communication. Be wary of operators who demand large upfront payments, refuse to provide written details, or have no online presence.

Most packers and removalists won’t handle hazardous goods, flammables, gas bottles, perishable food, chemicals, or anything restricted under Australian transport regulations. Always check with your Tasker and your storage facility’s guidelines before the moving day.

What does a moving to storage service include?

Moving and storage services in Australia usually combine packing, loading, transport, and coordination to help you transition your belongings into a storage container unit with ease. 

Whether you’re looking for flexible storage solutions during a renovation, shifting items between storage facilities, or hiring someone to store your stuff for a short stint between homes, Airtasker connects you with storage removalists who can handle the heavy lifting and keep the whole process running smoothly. For other moving support, check out Airtasker’s main removals services.

Here’s what’s typically included when booking a moving to storage service on Airtasker:

Packing and preparation for storage

If you need help getting your items ready for storage, you can request packing and preparation support when posting your task. This may include wrapping fragile items, organising boxes by room, disassembling furniture, and labeling cartons so they’re easy to find later. 

If you prefer to prepare everything on your own, your storage removalist can jump straight to loading. But for many customers, having a helping hand with packing makes a world of difference, especially when moving houses.

Loading your items safely

Once everything’s boxed up, your storage removalist will handle the heavy lifting. They’ll load your household goods, appliances, furniture, and storage totes into their vehicle with care. Whether you’re moving from one storage unit to another or transporting items from home into a self-storage facility, your Tasker will ensure your belongings are safely placed and evenly secured, so you're stress-free from A to B.

Transport to your storage unit

After loading up, your storage removalist will transport your items to the storage facility of your choice. They’re familiar with common storage simple site layouts and access rules, which help keep everything running smoothly. They’ll coordinate with you regarding gate codes, unit numbers, and any time restrictions. For those with storage options which are close to home, some man with a van removalists offer small van or moving truck options to keep costs low.

Unloading and organising your storage unit

Once they arrive, your storage removalist can unload everything directly into your storage unit. They can also help you organise your items inside the space so you can easily access what you need later. If you’re setting aside seasonal items or storing business inventory, a bit of extra organisation goes a long way. 

Additional services

Depending on the Tasker you choose, you might also get help wrapping furniture, discarding old packing materials, or reorganizing an existing unit. You can also ask for help taking items to donation centres or transporting unwanted goods to a recycling facility. Just specify any add-ons you need when posting your task so your Tasker can plan accordingly.

Recent Moving to Storage tasks in Canberra

Load and transport storage unit contents less than 10kms

$10

Calwell ACT 2905, Australia

24th Apr 2026

Need help moving contents of small walk in robe sized unit from Kambah to Calwell. I don't care what time or when, just need to have it done prior to 7pm Sunday evening. Would be one small truck load (room to spare), a few van loads, more trailer and or ute runs more than I am prepared or patient enough to deal with. Limited financially, hoping I can offer my help and that of my poor friends whom are on notice to lend a hand to cut the time you're giving up to make it more appealing and quick work! (4 of us in total) Not expecting something for nothing.

Removalist Needed – Storage Unit Phillip to Flynn – Stairs involved

$10

Phillip ACT, Australia

5th Apr 2026

Removalist Needed – Storage Unit Phillip to Flynn – Stairs involved. Description: I’m looking for an experienced removalist to provide a quote and complete a job involving moving items from a 3x3 (half empty) Storage unit in Phillip to a home in Flynn (Belconnen area). Closed truck only! Scope of Work: Pick up contents from a storage unit (approx. 3m x 3m, partially filled), but smaller than a 4.5-ton truck needed. Transport items to the Flynn property, ACT Download items into the garage and some upstairs into the house under direction. Important Details: The Flynn property is on a hill with stairs leading up to a 3-bedroom apartment. Items need to be carried upstairs, with overflow redirected to the ground-floor garage. Items include boxes, household goods, and some furniture. Access: Storage unit: ground level / standard access National Storage Phillip Delivery: Flynn House- 1. ground floor, garage 2. Level one, the house requires selected items to be transported by hand/trolley up stairs. Please bring your own trolley. Date: Midweek - Has to be Tuesday, the 14/04/2026. Time: Likely 3- hours, depending on efficiency Light Assistance will be provided at both ends of the job! What I’m looking for: -Experienced removalist (ideally with an enclosed truck). -Ability to safely handle furniture and fragile items. -Efficient loading/unloading. -Need to be physically fit and able. -Must bring own trolley. Please include in your quote: -Truck size -Number of movers- one is OK. -Hourly rate or fixed quote -Any call-out fees This is part of a staged move, with a second move occurring later in the week.

3x3 storage unit contents moved to new rental

$10

Mitchell, Australian Capital Territory

31st Mar 2026

Need 2 bedroom apartment moved, it’s currently in storage in Mitchell. Main item are 3 seater recliner lounge, king size bed, washing machine, coffee table, fridge then some boxes and miscellaneous items such as shelving (very light weight). Lift at storage facility and at new apartment. Please indicate pricing and availability. Lease begins 8th April so on that day or soon after Pickup location: Mitchell ACT, Australia Drop-off location: Belconnen ACT, Australia Removals size: Apartment Stairs: No

Move boxes to a storage unit in Fyschwick

$500

Kingston ACT, Australia

18th Mar 2026

We are moving house and shifting boxes into storage ahead of an open housebon Saturday. Some are in the house, some are in our carport. They need to go to Kennards Fyschwick before Saturday.

I've now used Tynan several times, great worker. Would use again

Move a small storage unit worth of boxes into a pantech truck w/ lift

$150

Fyshwick ACT 2609, Australia

28th Feb 2026

A small storage unit worth of packed boxes to be moved into a pantech truck (had a tail lift). Storage unit has trolleys and a lift (no stairs). Monday 9am start with approx. 2hrs work. Pickup location: Fyshwick ACT 2609, Australia Removals size: A small storage unit Stairs: No

Very helpful and friendly.

Move items out of storage unit

$60

Beard ACT 2620, Australia

7th Feb 2026

Need to move 1 chest of drawers, a desk, a bike and a coat rack. Pickup location: Hume ACT, Australia Drop-off location: Lyons ACT, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: At delivery

Move items from storage unit to property

$250

Kambah ACT 2902, Australia

19th Jan 2026

Need manpower with a vehicle and or trailer to transport contents of storage unit in Kambah to Monash. Ideally you are going to be able to do it without more assistance than me being present to unlock storage and assist with where to unload what when we get to Monash. The unit contains: 2 full height solid timber bookshelves 1 solid timber half height bookshelf 1 x QS iron bedframe 1 x camphor chest 2 x solid timber chests of drawers 2 x solid timber bedsides 1 x dryer 10 x 50L storage tubs 10 x small to large boxes 6-10 X large bags with items I am not able to seek assistance from anyone in my personal life, I am unable to afford to cover my expenses, storage costs and factor removalist costs. I cannot assist as I have a 9 month old who has to be held constantly at the moment while teething. Seeking quotes, I will not be able to do this prior to 13/02 due to needing to have costing in advance to budget it in - single parent on single income with more outgoing than incoming after major changes in circumstances. I cannot afford more than $250 for the help. It would fit in one small van/truck load, it would fit in one load with a trailer and ute, potentially needing to make use of the space in my car to complete in one load, but it is not excessive and can be managed with one trip with the right vehicle and preparation. If you were potentially able to assist provided there was assistance with moving the items, please advise and I will try to help.

Removalist (change in location from storage unit to another residence)

$600

Mawson ACT 2607, Australia

6th Jan 2026

Moving out of rental in Mawson, need everything moved to a new residence in Isaacs. I have a 1 bedroom unit - consisting of large item: 1 x 2 seater lounge, tv unit, tv, 2 x fridges, upright freezer, washing machine, single arm chair, queen bed mattress and ensemble, cube cupboard, 2 bedside tables, 1 small coffee. The rest of the items are boxes (approx 30 in a range of sizes), bags and some loose items (ie; pedestal fan, oil heater)

Transport two storage containers - Theodore to Bonner

$80

Theodore ACT, Australia

19th Dec 2025

Looking for someone to pick up two large storage containers (filled) and transport directly from Theodore around 8:30 - 8:45pm to a Bonner address (residential) Theodore address has stairs but someone will bring the containers down. Bonner address has no stairs. Contact free delivery.

Move a wardrobe from a storage unit to recycle centre

$150

Kambah ACT, Australia

10th Dec 2025

One wardrobe, has been dismantled for removal

Very happy with the job

Help repacking contents of a storage unit.

$250

Fyshwick ACT, Australia

2nd Dec 2025

Help repacking household, garden items and workshop items into standard removalist boxes. Involves some heavy lifting - up to 20 kg.

It was lovely working with Jonathan to sort my storagw unit. He was firendly, organised and helpful.

Moving a washing machine from storage unit to new flat

$250

Belconnen ACT, Australia

28th Nov 2025

Only a front loading washing machine Pickup location: Belconnen ACT, Australia Drop-off location: Braddon ACT, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Move Fridge to Storage Unit

$200

Belconnen ACT, Australia

26th Nov 2025

Need to move my Samsung Fridge from my apartment to my storage unit in Fyshwick. We live in an apartment with no lift and therefore need help moving down the flights of stairs and a Ute/trailer to transport to storage unit. Will need 2 people to help remove/transport down stairs. Pickup location: Belconnen ACT, Australia Drop-off location: Fyshwick ACT, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Ranjeet was amazing! Clear communication and very punctual, would highly recommend.

Transport 2x2 Spa from house to storage unit

$200

Isabella Plains ACT, Australia

19th Nov 2025

I am looking to have a 2x2 metre spa moved from the back yard of a house to a ground floor storage unit in Hume. Pickup location: Isabella Plains ACT, Australia Drop-off location: Hume ACT, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Need help moving apartment items to a nearby storage unit

$150

Phillip ACT 2606, Australia

10th Nov 2025

Need to move items from 15 Bowes St to a storage unit at 7 Shea St, Phillip ACT 2606 (about 5 mins / 2km away). Queen size bed Mattress 3 Seater Sofa Coffee table TV Tv unit Office table Office chair 4 luggage bags 3 Boxes Heater Fan Microwave Pickup location: Phillip ACT 2606, Australia Drop-off location: Phillip ACT 2606, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Happy with there work

Help moving my 1 bedroom apartment into a taxi box storage container

$250

Kingston ACT 2604, Australia

6th Nov 2025

Queen mattress, 2.5 seater couch, 6cube Ikea unit, kitchen boxes, wardrobe and personal belongings boxes, 2 rugs, lamps, picture frames Pickup location: Kingston ACT, Australia Removals size: Apartment Stairs: At pickup

Relocate stone table. heavy to storage unit.

$150

Taylor ACT 2913, Australia

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy stone table to be moved to storage shed in Mitchell. Will need van or truck.

Moving some boxes & putting together shelves (in storage unit)

$45

Belconnen ACT, Australia

27th Oct 2025

I have two storage units but am hoping to move boxes from one unit and put them into bigger unit. Also need help constructing 2 lots of ivar shelves. Location, Belconnen.

Move furniture from storage unit

$100

Belconnen ACT, Australia

26th Oct 2025

1x queen bed frame and mattress 2x bedside tables 1x office desk 1x office chair 2xbookcase 4x storage boxes 1x rug 1x ironing board Pickup location: Belconnen ACT, Australia Drop-off location: Lawson ACT, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Punctual and Professional, job done as requested.

Moving 1 bedroom to storage unit in same suburb

$200

Phillip ACT, Australia

22nd Oct 2025

1 queen bed and base, 25 boxes, desk and desk chair and column heater. Pickup location: Phillip ACT, Australia Drop-off location: Phillip ACT, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Excellent work. Fast