Melbourne Backloading.
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How much does it cost to backload from Melbourne?
The cost of backloading services out of Melbourne depend on the destination, but cost $168.84 per cubic meter on average. The average job price is $3,214.63 and the average space per job is 19.04 cubic meters.
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Find backloading opportunities to or from Melbourne
If you are in need of local removalists services in Melbourne we can also help with professional movers for local moves.
How much space do I need to book?
The cost of your Melbourne interstate removalists move will depend on how much space (measured in cubic meters) you will need in the removalists' truck, in addition to factoring in any difficulties with accessing your pickup and delivery locations.
Estimated space needed: ~35m3
Calculations are based on industry-standard, generic calculators and should be used as a guide only. This information does not constitute a fixed quote.
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Estimated space needed: ~35m3
What is Melbourne backloading?
Backloading is when you book the remaining truck space on a truck that’s already booked by someone else. It often means you may have to be slightly flexible on your pickup and delivery dates & times, but in turn it usually means big cost savings relative to booking a "primary load".
Booking backloads is a common practice among interstate removalists, who are often willing to give cheap or discounted prices for the available space in a truck that is going from point A to point B, or on the return journey if they have been unable to find a customer needing to move in the opposite direction.
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Find the best interstate removalist backloaders Melbourne can offer with Muval, compare instant prices, read reviews and book online.
Book with confidence that you'll get exceptional service and care starting from $135.07 per cubic meter.
313 Movers: Trusted local & interstate removalists with 11+ years’ combined experience. Seamless moves, careful crews, fair pricing.
Somerton VIC 3062
No limits removalists Specialises in professional, fast and efficient removals (local, country and interstate) for homes, units, commercial.
Level 7/570 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3000
Expert furniture movers in Melbourne. Safe, reliable, and stress-free relocations for homes, showrooms, and brands.
191 Kensington Rd, West Melbourne VIC 3003
For 40+ years, Palmers Relocations has been a family-owned and operated business specialising in quality Interstate & International moves.
52 Cherry Ln, Laverton North VIC 3026
KDN Removalist is here to help you with packing and moving services. We are available seven days of the week to help facilitate your move.
Tarneit VIC 3029
Our mission is to provide Melbourne residents and businesses with a moving service they can truly trust.
187 Settlement Rd, Thomastown VIC 3074
One of the trusted moving companies in Sydney, we strive to provide you with everything you need so the process of moving is free of stress
Melbourne VIC
With 400+ 5-star Google reviews, Dream Movers offers premium, seamless, and customer-focused moving services in Melbourne and Sydney.
1 Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000
We're a family-owned boutique removalist, offering stress-free, high-quality moves that bring peace of mind and relieve pressure.
56 Cherry Ln, Laverton North VIC 3026
Nifty Moving is a young, vibrant company that focuses on delivering exceptional customer service. We want to make moving a fun experience!
221 Separation St, Northcote VIC 3070
Trust Dawson Moving & Storage in Melbourne & Canberra for all your moving needs! We are proudly AFRA accredited & a partner in the AMG.
915 Stud Rd, Rowville VIC 3178
A service that delivers, Movers Choice & Co are one of the highest rated moving companies in Melbourne Metro. We're now cheaper than ever.
Essendon VIC 3040
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Loose unitsWhat's included with your backloading booking?
Expert Melbourne interstate removalists
A removalist truck and two men (depending on the size of your move) will come to collect and deliver your items.
Online booking
Save time calling other removalists for quotes. Find, compare and book your Melbourne removalist online.
Dedicated service
Our experienced customer service team knows Melbourne back-to-front. We're available to help at every step of your move.
Protective covering
Your items will be protected with heavy blankets using moving industry best practices. These help prevent your items from damage.
Loading & unloading
Full service loading and unloading of the removal truck is included with every move. Packing services are available at extra cost.
Why book a backload with Muval?
Take advantage of our wide network of interstate removalists to find a suitable truck that can backload your items. Save yourself the time of calling dozens of companies to find one that can accommodate your backload.
Without Muval, customers usually call dozens of removal companies trying to find one that has a truck travelling between their desired pickup and drop off locations near to the dates that they want. When you book a backload with Muval, we do all of the hard work for you, finding you an appropriate match as close as possible to when you want to move.
If you're flexible on move dates, backloading is the most efficient way to move interstate.
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Our pick up and delivery from Perth to Adelaide went well without any issues. They were very prompt and communication was great!
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Booking with Muval was very easy. Unfortunately one of the moving companies that didn't accept the job decided to contact me and tried to get me to change the dates and confused me, and that led to a whole mess. The moving company that did ...
Really liked service provided by Angelo. Will be looking forward next time too.
The most thorough, considerate and professional movers I spoke to. I ended up going with a cheaper option who didn’t show up and were very hard to deal with so I recommend spending the extra money and going with these guys
Thanks Win you’re extremely patient and helpful over the phone, answering all my questions clearly and professional. Highly recommended Muval to anyone who needs reliable and caring movers. I truly appreciate her excellent customer servic...
I can't recommend Shaz from Muval highly enough! Shaz was very responsive to all my questions and got me an amazing deal with a quality removalist for an interstate transfer.
Tanya was a breath of fresh air! Solved all of my worries and stresses about a spate of the moment house move I was trying to organise. Amazing work, thank you!
It’s very friendly staff and service is very good I give them 5 star for all works Thank you muval
Great service and knew how to help me. Would use again in future
Muval were excellent to deal and a great help finding the best approach and removalist for my interstate move. They were very friendly, professional and responsive at all times, i will certainly use Muval next time I need to move.
I spoke with Angelo who helped with organising my move. Extremely friendly, helpful and accommodating.
Had a 400kg safe moved and lifted up a few flights of stairs. They arranged everything from start to finish. Super professional and easy to deal with (a nice change).
I had a great experience with Muval! Even though it was short notice, Mitchell ensured that he made the process easy and efficient for me while he found a suitable removalist. The move went fantastically. Mitchell constantly reached out to ...
The movers arrived on-time, they were extremely professional, polite, helpful, and took very good care to make sure that my property was not damaged loading, and unloading the truck and used sufficient strapping and blankets that they provi...
Fantastic customer service so helpful Dion went above and beyond. Dion you are an asset to the company. Thanks for helping it was much appreciated during the stressful time of moving. Thanks
Had a very good on time experience with Muval, Guys came to help me were experienced & ensured everything is delivered as expected.
I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the exceptional service provided by Bree from Muval during our relocation. Bree demonstrated a high level of professionalism, efficiency & a genuine commitment to ensuring a smooth & stres...
Instead of getting a million phone calls from removalists all over the place, Muval contacted me directly via text (not automated). The lady I was talking with over text was so helpful and very friendly! I was so busy at work and had little...
Angelo was great to deal with. He was helpful, kind and informative. Whilst going through a very challenging time in my life he has made it a lot less stressful by arranging the removalist for me. One less thing I have to worry about.
Julius was absolutely wonderful and helpful with organising a quote and then booking our move! Could not be more grateful for his clear communication and support.
The staff were amazing keeping me updated on my move. The two men that actually moved me were fantastic they were careful and fast. Nothing was too much trouble for them even when they had to use some steps at the new apartment Thank you Mu...
Dion was able to assist me in the breakdown of what needed to go on the truck & the amount of boxes that I would have which gave me the confidence with the accuracy of the quote. He found a removalist whose costs were extremely competitive....
Frequently asked questions
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Generally, it is around four porta-robes or 6 standard cartons for a wardrobe.
Each company has differing policies about notification before the pickup and delivery. Some companies can provide a time window on booking, others provide this the day before, while others will provide notice within an hour of their arrival.
Muval is a booking platform. We find reliable moving companies at a competitive rate. We help companies fill their space with customers that are happy to fit in with the truck schedule. It is called a shared load option.
Reading reviews is a great way to determine if a removalist is the right one for you. Platforms like Google, Product Review or Muval are great for this because they have built-in mechanisms to ensure reviews are from genuine people that have actually interacted with that business.
However, we advise to be cautions of moving companies with hundres of reviews and a perfect 5 star rating on these platforms as reviews unfortunately can be faked. Don't get us wrong: honest companies with a perfect 5 star rating do exist and they are excellent (we have a few on our platform!). But, given the nature of furniture removalist work, something, at some point, is bound to go wrong. Maybe the truck breaks down and is late for a job. Maybe someone accidentally trips and some items in a box are damaged. Whatever it is, accidents unfortunately do happen and these sorts of occassions rarely attract a 5 star rating.
Because of this, companies with a 4.5 or above rating are often just as good as a company with a perfect 5. So, we suggest, instead of looking for all 5-star reviews, take a look at a companies worst reviews and pay special attention to how they responded to the issue. Were they sympathetic? Did they respond promptly? Did they offer a resolution? Were they contactable for the customer to voice their concerns? These are the sorts of things that separate the best removalists from those who don't deliver a high level of service.
Read more about how to avoid dodgy removalists here.
All furniture items will be wrapped in heavy removalist quilted padding to best protect your furniture; Some removalists will also use shrink wrap as well.
Dismantling and assembling the furniture are not included in our standard pricing but can easily be added to your moving service, just ask.
It is preferable to consider taking out an all-risk policy for your move. We offer two different options of coverage for your move, which include lowering the excess to obtain a lower premium or the ability to cover specific items of your move: https://www.muval.com.au/cover
The cost for your local move will depend on how long your move takes. Some dishonest moving companies quote very cheap hourly or half-hourly rates to get your job, and then work slowly on the day or surprise you with additional charges in order to make more money.
Unless they are running a limited special offer, most honest removal companies need to charge at least $45 per half hour or more in order to pay their staff (two people usually come to load and unload the truck for you), pay their insurances, and make sure their trucks are serviced regularly.
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