Find experienced Sydney to Melbourne removalists

Planning Sydney to Melbourne removals is a bit more involved than just booking a truck and showing up. Between the 8-9 hours of drive, the traffic approaching the Hume Highway exits, and suburban access in both cities, there’s a lot to consider. That’s why many Aussies choose experienced removalist company professionals who’ve handled this corridor plenty of times before.

Every month, Airtasker records 5,000+ removals tasks in Sydney, with 500+ verified removalists actively completing them. So if you’re booking a Sydney to Melbourne move, you can feel confident that there’s no shortage of skilled Taskers who can handle moves just like yours.

With an average rating of 4.2 stars for removals tasks completed in Sydney, these professionals have established a reputation for providing reliable, meticulous, and consistent service. Since every move is different, Sydney to Melbourne removalists offer a range of different services depending on what you’re moving and how you prefer it handled. But most of the time, this service typically includes:

Moving furniture from Sydney to Melbourne

Your booked Sydney to Melbourne removalist will handle the physical work of getting your furniture from one city to another. They may use trolleys, dollies, and straps to safely move heavy or awkward pieces and keep everything secure over the long trip. Then, they plan the unload based on where you’re headed in Melbourne. For instance, a ground-floor access in Fitzroy gets packed differently from a third-floor walk-up in Richmond or a steep driveway in South Yarra.

Before the move, many Sydney to Melbourne removalists also offer furniture disassembly services if your bed frame or wardrobe won’t fit through the door assembled. And once you arrive in Melbourne, they may even help reassemble everything, as long as this extra task is communicated to them beforehand. 

Some customers also book an end-of-lease cleaning service at your property, a move-in cleaning for your new place, or a handyman to help with any small repairs after the move.

Moving appliances from Sydney to Melbourne

Your Sydney to Melbourne removals service may also include moving your appliances, such as fridges, washing machines, and dishwashers. These appliances have coils, compressors, and electrical components that can be damaged if they’re not properly disconnected, secured, and transported, so it’s crucial to leave this task to a pro. 

Your Sydney to Melbourne removalist can even help position your appliances correctly, be it in your new apartment in Brighton or a new house in Elwood. And if you need help with the reconnection or installation of your appliances, it would be more ideal to book electricians for safe wiring or plumbers for water line hookups on Airtasker. 

Moving fragile items from Sydney to Melbourne

Another key service that you may request from your Sydney to Melbourne removalist is moving items that are fragile, valuable, and hard to replace. It could be your grand piano that your kids learned on, a pool table that’s hosted countless games with your friends, or gym equipment you’ve built your routine around. We all know that these pieces can't just be thrown in the back of a truck.

Removalists who specialise in fragile items use thick moving blankets, custom padding, and secure strapping to protect against jolts and vibration during transport. Whether you’re moving into Brunswick or Essendon, they handle the heavy lifting and careful placement so your items arrive intact. You can also explore home gym ideas on Airtasker to prepare your space before you move, or book pool table assemblers to get everything set up once you’re settled.

Organising a backload from Sydney to Melbourne

Backloading means you’re filling spare truck space on a route the removalist is already driving, which significantly cuts your costs. Since it relies on regular trips, it’s especially common on busy corridors like Sydney to Melbourne, as well as the Central Coast, Newcastle, and the Gold Coast.

Organising a backload works best if you’re planning smaller moves, like relocating to a dorm in the University of Melbourne with just a bedroom’s worth of stuff. Since it’s way cheaper, it’s also best if you’re relocating on a tight budget, or if you don’t need an entire truckload moved at once. Once you’ve locked in timing with your preferred backloader, they’ll collect your items in Sydney and drop them off in Melbourne, covering areas such as the Inner City, Northern, Western, and Eastern Suburbs.

If you need guaranteed timing or have a full household to move, a dedicated removal truck is the better choice, but for flexibility and cost savings, backloading gets the job done.