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

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Recent Moving to Storage reviews in West Melbourne

Very good service

Move my furniture from Melton to a storage unit in Ravenhall.

$400

Great service!

Help unpack/repack storage unit to locate item

$450

Great communication and well done

Pick up IKEA cube storage unit

$30

Fantastic easy service! Highly recommend

Help move some office items (boxes) from home into storage unit

$150

He does not kid when he say he’s STRONG! Sing lifted a washing all by himself! Was on time and super helpful. Nothing bad to say about the experience at all.

Movers within footscray, from storage unit to house

$200

Nice guys, on time and efficient. Thanks again! 😊

Moving items out of storage container

$200

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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 West Melbourne

Moving storage unit items

$150

Yarraville VIC 3013, Australia

23rd Jul 2026

Need 2 people to help to move couch, bookshelf, chest of drawers, desk and some loose items from Yarraville storage unit to Footscray home 3km away. (note the cardboard boxes in the photo won’t be part of the load, they are being binned). Ideally done on Tuesday 4 August but can be flexible with day/time. There is a lift and trolleys at storage unit and ground floor at home. Estimate 1.5-2 hours maximum Pickup location: Yarraville VIC 3013, Australia Drop-off location: Footscray VIC 3011, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Removal from storage unit to apartment

$150

Yarraville VIC 3013, Australia

21st Jul 2026

Boxes in a storage unit Pickup location: Yarraville VIC 3013, Australia Drop-off location: St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia Removals size: A few items - boxes mainly but no large item like bed or sofa. I don't know how many boxes but maybe around 20 small to medium boxes. Stairs: At delivery

Move a vaccine fridge from St Albans to our storage unit in Cheltenham

$150

St Albans VIC 3021, Australia

20th Jul 2026

Move a vaccine fridge from an apartment to our storage in Cheltenham tomorrow 21/7/26

Move stuff to storage unit

$150

Footscray VIC 3011, Australia

9th Jul 2026

Double bed and base Tv 10 x Large bags 1 large suitcase 1 small suitcase Small bedside table Pickup location: Footscray VIC 3011, Australia Drop-off location: South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Made moving so less stressful Highly recommended

Kitchen table and chairs from storage unit to my home, which is 1.2kms

$40

Williamstown North VIC, Australia

3rd Jun 2026

6 X kitchen table chairs Table Length - 1800 Width - 810 Pickup location: Williamstown North VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Williamstown North VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

I need all items from my storage unit moved to new small house

$300

Williamstown VIC 3016, Australia

27th May 2026

Moving a deconstructed queen bed frame, queen mattress, dining table, fridge, chest of drawers, bedside table, chair, couch, alcohol unit and then the rest are boxes/tubs / miscellaneous items. I need a couple of movers to do this with a 4.5 tonne truck. If done efficiently, I think loading of items could be done in an hour, and unloading in an hour (in the past I have had slower workers who were not efficient and I would like to avoid that this time). The drive is very short (7 mins) from storage unit to new house. Pickup location: Williamstown North VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Altona VIC 3018, Australia Removals size: A range of items Stairs: No

Super efficient movers. Really nice guys. So much better than our last move. Got it done in under 2 hours which was record pace ! Very happy with it

Move storage unit

$450

Yarraville VIC 3013, Australia

30th Apr 2026

Need help moving storage until yarraville vic to rothwell qld. Not too much stuff so can be a backloading job on an existing move. Can be done 2nd or 3rd may. I can be there in person to help load but also OK if you can load without me. Negotiable on price. Unit size 3 x 1.5. General household items. Dismantled bed frame which are light metal pieces. Boxes. Bags. Nothing too big or heavy. Pickup location: Yarraville VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Rothwell QLD, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Small move to storage unit

$150

Footscray VIC 3011, Australia

29th Apr 2026

Outdoor table and chairs 2 seater couch Coffee table 2 bedside tables 10 medium sized boxes Desk and chair Pickup location: Footscray VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Braybrook VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Great job, thank you for the help short notice

Help move my storage unit please

$80

Werribee VIC, Australia

26th Apr 2026

I need help moving a very heavy storage unit. Dimensions are: L - 232cm W - 50cm H - 100cm From werribee to werribee. A couple minutes from eachother please

Amazing thank you. 🥰🥰

Help move 3 large items from my storage unit Albion to Coburg

$100

Albion VIC 3020, Australia

24th Apr 2026

Need help moving Washing Machine, TV cabinet and racks from my storage to my unit in Coburg. I would need assistance getting things in and out of the truck, and if possible, assistance getting it into my home. I'm flexible with dates and times, but am on a budget of ~$100-150, so please be kind with offers 🙏😊 I will upload images as soon as possible

Move Contents of Storage Unit in Altona to Werribee

$300

Altona VIC 3018, Australia

19th Apr 2026

Content of 3x3m storage unit (about 75% full) Unit is on second level but there is a lift Everything in boxes, no large heavy items, no appliances, no furniture etc except for 4x Storage Garage Shelves (not heavy) Flat Trolley would be the best to stack and move everything To be delivered to house garage so quick drop off Job starting/meeting at Altona - between 7-9 or 12:30-3pm Pickup location: Altona VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Werribee VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Everything perfect, thank you

Move house furniture from Truganina to Williamstown storage unit

$350

Truganina VIC, Australia

10th Apr 2026

Please read before accepting. Need these items moved from Truganina house to a storage unit. Stuff will be packed to be moved to a storage cage. It has to be done tomorrow at 11am so please be on time. Everything is packed in the garage except for the fridge at the back of the house. - bed - Mattress - Side tables - Coffee table - White abstract chair - 2 white Kitchen stools - Fridge outside - Dryer in garage - Couch - Tv - Mirror - Cleo's cat tower - Christmas tree in box in shed - 2 big cactuses - Dining table Pickup location: Truganina VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Brooklyn VIC, Australia Removals size: House Stairs: No Edit task Pickup location: Truganina VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Williamstown VIC, Australia Removals size: House Stairs: No

Did a great job. Needed someone last minute and was on time .

Move house furniture to storage unit

$350

Truganina VIC, Australia

10th Apr 2026

Please read before accepting. Need these items moved from Truganina house to a storage unit. Stuff will be packed to be moved to a storage cage. It has to be done tomorrow so need to be flexible with time. - bed - Mattress - Side tables - Coffee table - White abstract chair in study - 2 white Kitchen stools - Fridge outside - Dryer in garage - Couch in study - Tv in my room - Mirror in my room - Cleo's cat tower - Cleo's litterbox - Christmas tree in box in shed - 2 big cactuses - Dining table Pickup location: Truganina VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Brooklyn VIC, Australia Removals size: House Stairs: No

Move house into storage unit

$250

Maribyrnong VIC 3032, Australia

17th Mar 2026

Meet to move fridge, couch, TV, TV unit, mattress, bedframe Pickup location: Maribyrnong VIC 3032, Australia Drop-off location: Maribyrnong VIC 3032, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Very organised and efficient would 100% recommend

Move contents of storage unit

$300

Yarraville VIC, Australia

13th Mar 2026

Boxes , bags of items , small furniture , sporting items Pickup location: Yarraville VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Brooklyn VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Emptying contents of storage unit and relocate items to 2 places

$300

Yarraville VIC, Australia

12th Mar 2026

Bed head, side tables, buffet tables, dining table, dining chair, rocking chair. Two storage units cleared out (one full, one almost empty) and contents relocated between yarraville (nearby to storage unit) and Southbank. For Southbank: Dining table and chairs Mustard arms chair Black buffet unit Yarraville: everything else We would also like a lounge setting from Southbank relocated to yarraville. Pickup location: Yarraville VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Southbank VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Friday this week - moving large items from storage unit to house

$400

Williamstown North VIC, Australia

3rd Mar 2026

3-seater couch, queen size mattress and base, single bed mattress, bed head and dressing table. Also need help to move 2 pieces of furniture inside house Pickup location: Williamstown North VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Williamstown VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Guys were great. Very efficient

Help move some items from one storage unit to another

$150

Laverton North VIC, Australia

3rd Mar 2026

I need to move some items from one shipping container to another container in a storage unit. There are about 5 items a fridge, washing machine and mattress and shelf the storage units are only about 40 meters apart. The white car is where the new container is and I’m standing in front of the old one. Would also be great if it’s someone with a trolly although I can hire one.

Move 1 bedroom apartment furniture from storage unit to house

$300

Brooklyn VIC, Australia

3rd Mar 2026

Fridge, tv, bed, table, chairs, coffee cabinet, bar cabinet, boxes with clothes and kitchen items Pickup location: Brooklyn VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Viewbank VIC, Australia Removals size: Apartment Stairs: At delivery

Sonny and his mate were excellent. Right from the get go, timely pickup, arrived at the drop location before me despite driving a truck and prompt unloading. No time waste, will definitely contact for future bookings.

Boxes , bags , small furniture move to local storage unit

$200

Seddon VIC 3011, Australia

8th Feb 2026

Packing boxes/bags , about a courier van ( not a removalist truck ) worth in volume plus 2 diasembled queen beds , dresser , desk, and a few other small items. Single storey house to drive up storage unit access . You will need your own trolley etc . I can assist with some of the furniture . Pickup location: Seddon VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Brooklyn VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Absolutely fantastic service and work from Sergei and his friend . Went above and beyond the task , very very helpful , efficient , communicative, big van , handled items with care , friendly , would definitely highly recommend to other customers. 10/10’perfect score !