Melbourne to Canberra Backloading
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How much do backloads cost from Melbourne to Canberra?
Backloading from Melbourne to Canberra cost $135.06 per cubic meter on average. The average job price is $2,510.78 and the average space per job is 18.59 cubic meters. The total distance as the crow flies is 464.4km.
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Maria X was looking to move 12.00 cubic meters from Bundoora to Calwell for $2202.00Daniel G was looking to move 6.00 cubic meters from Cremorne to OConnor for $1340.00Layla S was looking to move 17.00 cubic meters from Tullamarine to Phillip for $2530.00Charles B was looking to move 30.19 cubic meters from Coburg to Curtin for $3996.84Alivia T was looking to move 39.27 cubic meters from Hoppers Crossing to Kaleen for $3528.00Kali Y was looking to move 15.57 cubic meters from Bentleigh East to Phillip for $2102.00Claire O was looking to move 31.00 cubic meters from Berwick to Hughes for $3405.00Hudson G was looking to move 11.00 cubic meters from Forest Hill to Phillip for $1215.27Ayden S was looking to move 6.74 cubic meters from Fitzroy North to Dickson for $889.00Selena P was looking to move 13.00 cubic meters from Doncaster to Bruce for $1889.00Tyler V was looking to move 8.30 cubic meters from Brunswick to Braddon for $1341.77Ella E was looking to move 8.98 cubic meters from South Yarra to Braddon for $1375.00Violet M was looking to move 9.55 cubic meters from Hawthorn East to Canberra for $1373.00Cooper P was looking to move 18.64 cubic meters from Cheltenham to Throsby for $4399.00Brian U was looking to move 18.56 cubic meters from Mornington to Spence for $2159.00Callen P was looking to move 45.00 cubic meters from Croydon to Torrens for $3799.00Savannah U was looking to move 10.00 cubic meters from Brunswick to Hackett for $1350.00Caleb Q was looking to move 13.33 cubic meters from Caulfield North to Phillip for $1772.15Alexander K was looking to move 19.66 cubic meters from Carnegie to Denman Prospect for $2520.00Ayden M was looking to move 10.86 cubic meters from Moorabbin to Yarralumla for $2539.00Reece P was looking to move 35.00 cubic meters from Albert Park to Turner for $5620.00Jax V was looking to move 9.92 cubic meters from Viewbank to Canberra for $1427.00Michael B was looking to move 10.00 cubic meters from Preston to Garran for $1506.00Lily Z was looking to move 6.78 cubic meters from Brunswick West to Belconnen for $974.00Andrew D was looking to move 7.95 cubic meters from Braeside to Gungahlin for $1367.09Cora Y was looking to move 32.53 cubic meters from Werribee to Conder for $3465.00Elijah Z was looking to move 13.00 cubic meters from Northcote to Forrest for $2667.00Luke D was looking to move 18.00 cubic meters from Windsor to Phillip for $1800.00Virginia I was looking to move 6.45 cubic meters from Clifton Hill to Red Hill for $1198.80Brantley Z was looking to move 44.70 cubic meters from Newport to Belconnen for $4810.13Hudson S was looking to move 6.00 cubic meters from Camberwell to Bruce for $630.00Skylar I was looking to move 12.00 cubic meters from Mitcham to Captains Flat for $4159.49Christian V was looking to move 17.00 cubic meters from Balwyn to Kingston for $2495.00Sophia T was looking to move 10.00 cubic meters from Hawthorn to Braddon for $1465.00Finley G was looking to move 6.49 cubic meters from South Yarra to Campbell for $2135.00Renata W was looking to move 20.00 cubic meters from Collingwood to Barton for $3435.00Mason B was looking to move 29.38 cubic meters from St Kilda East to Canberra for $3614.00Sarah P was looking to move 8.52 cubic meters from Essendon North to Curtin for $1004.00Marlee A was looking to move 6.58 cubic meters from Mount Waverley to Kingston for $1200.00Sophia L was looking to move 7.00 cubic meters from Brunswick East to Lyneham for $1311.00Madelyn W was looking to move 8.00 cubic meters from Northcote to Lyneham for $1000.00Ellie B was looking to move 24.00 cubic meters from Armadale to Braddon for $6429.00Marco B was looking to move 7.66 cubic meters from Kensington to Gordon for $1290.00Leighton Z was looking to move 8.00 cubic meters from West Melbourne to Cook for $1331.00Alexander W was looking to move 22.04 cubic meters from Melbourne to Braddon for $4514.00Brooklynn S was looking to move 24.45 cubic meters from Toorak to Denman Prospect for $2620.00Roman D was looking to move 11.54 cubic meters from Preston to Kambah for $1260.00Peyton T was looking to move 16.25 cubic meters from St Kilda to Hughes for $2680.66Aleena B was looking to move 10.93 cubic meters from Clyde North to Harrison for $1498.00How much space do I need to book?
The cost of your Melbourne to Canberra 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 to Canberra 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.
We've mastered backloading from Melbourne to Canberra
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4.30 · 316 reviews Trust Dawson Moving & Storage in Melbourne & Canberra for all your moving needs! We are proudly AFRA accredited & a partner in the AMG.
5.00 · 4390 reviews No limits removalists Specialises in professional, fast and efficient removals (local, country and interstate) for homes, units, commercial.
4.90 · 225 reviews We're a family-owned boutique removalist, offering stress-free, high-quality moves that bring peace of mind and relieve pressure.
4.80 · 296 reviews Our removals service provides top quality moving solutions, expertly handling every aspect of your move for a safe and stress-free experience
4.90 · 1269 reviews Shifting from one place to the other can be quite tricky and hectic. Yes Movers help you to make your move easy and hassle-free.
4.90 · 185 reviews Phil’s Furniture Freighters is a family owned furniture delivery business that has been built on the back of over 30 years experience.
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Loose unitsWhat's included with your backloading booking?
Expert Melbourne to Canberra 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 to Canberra removalist online.
Dedicated service
Our experienced customer service team knows Melbourne to Canberra 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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Fantastic service, always go above and beyond and more than happy to answer questions. I’ll never use another company as I know 100% I get the best price and best service with Muval. I highly recommend for anybody looking at moving interstate to contact these guys, I’ve used them twice.
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Alvin was fantastic and very helpful in booking our move for us. Thank you.
Connected me with very professional, efficient, and cost effective movers. Would recommend.
Wow Im really impressed for the service I received from Anthony at Muval. I didnt know that this kinda service still exists out there. Speedy, hassle free and reliable service. Once again a very big thank you to Anthony.
Had difficulty getting into the system to get started... and the lady Sharon was just absolutely wonderful and did it all over the phone.. her wonderful cheerful attitude towards helping me on a very stressful day helped relieve my stress. ...
They did a wonderful job at arranging a high quality Removalist. Made moving so much easier, thank you!
Great customer service by Jay who was able to find me a great removalist at very competitive prices
Absolutely great service with a short turn around of time so close to Xmas. Mitchell went above and beyond, my heart is truly grateful
Had a seamless move using Muval, couldnt recommend them highly enough! Thanks guys
I would recommend Muval to anybody whether moving local or Interstate. They originally moved me, hassle free, from WA to QLD and today, when an unrelated transporter cancelled on me on the day they were supposed to pick up, Jack arranged fo...
Great crew that came early and made a difficulty time easy for us. Glad I used MUVAL as the price was sharp and the whole experience was very seamless from start to finish. Highly recommend this service. Jamahl was a champion.
Muval provided an excellent service at no additional cost to my move. They collated all the best and most cost effective removalist for me and were the initial contact point for me including asking any questions I had for the removalists. I...
Jamal at Muval was amazing with this help to assist us in organising our interstate move. Excellent communication, great customer service and very patient with us going back and forward. Highly recommend
Great experience for my recent move! Mitchell from Muval organised several quotes from trusted moving companies and got me an excellent price. Mitchell was very comprehensive in assessing my needs and was very prompt in responding to any qu...
Very helpful, suggested better options and followed up as promised.
Sharon provided exceptional service when we needed to move interstate from the Sunshine Coast to Melbourne. She went above and beyond to find us the best possible price, searching extensively to get us the greatest value for our money. Her ...
I used Muval when relocating from NSW to Queensland. Sharon at Muval was absolutely fantastic and helped us arrange our removalists and also shipping our cars. Due to the Queensland border closure, we had to reschedule our house move and re...
Went with Muval after searching for a good moving company. I was contacted by Mitchell who was very friendly and personable, he really made me feel like a human and not just another customer. Their rates were pretty decent when compared to ...
The help that Shaz gave me was awesome. She was a massive help & answered all my questions
Sharon was so helpful and efficient, enabled me to book with no fuss at all. Highly recommend
I've moved around a lot. In the past I've organised removalists myself but this time I simply didn't have the time to ring around. I stumbled across Muval in Google and gave them a call. I spoke with Liz. She was amazing! I explained my nee...
Dion was the best in handling my booking with Muval. I contacted him multiple times regarding my booking (cause when you're packing everything just multiplies). He was so kind and nice and his service is excellent. Thank you Dion!
Frequently asked questions
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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.
When looking at your kitchen, the industry standard is one book carton to each cupboard door.
No one expects that you keep the original box that your TV came in when you bought it. Most removalists can provide special TV moving cardboard boxes that can help to keep your TV safe and secure while being transported (make sure you enquire about this before your move day. Otherwise, you can protect your television by wrapping it in blankets and then wrapping that tightly in cling film. Finally, as a peace of mind measure, we recommend purchasing one of our affordable moving insurance policies to protect your most valuable possessions like your TV in case of an accident.
Yes, it can, as long as you notify us before booking your move.
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.
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.
Yes, absolutely. Please mention this at the time of booking, as it may make a difference to the provider we match you with.
Some companies will have storage at the destination and some at the pickup. Some even include complimentary storage!
We only work with experienced and reputable moving companies and its in their best interests to pack accurately in the trucks for two main reasons:
- It maximizes the space available.
- A tight well-loaded vehicle ensures less movement and motion on the road/rail.
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