Melbourne to Darwin Backloading.
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How much do backloads cost from Melbourne to Darwin?
Backloading from Melbourne to Darwin cost $265.27 per cubic meter on average. The average job price is $5,586.56 and the average space per job is 21.06 cubic meters. The total distance as the crow flies is 3147.6km.
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Esther B was looking to move 35.00 cubic meters from Truganina to East Arm for $2394.00Cameron N was looking to move 20.00 cubic meters from Cranbourne South to Humpty Doo for $5325.00Pedro I was looking to move 19.99 cubic meters from Toorak to Coconut Grove for $6619.00David I was looking to move 13.00 cubic meters from Vermont to Coconut Grove for $2309.00Robert I was looking to move 26.00 cubic meters from Melbourne to Darwin for $8860.00Isaac T was looking to move 15.00 cubic meters from Croydon to Palmerston City for $4908.00Julia Z was looking to move 30.00 cubic meters from Dandenong South to Coconut Grove for $9739.00Bella N was looking to move 10.00 cubic meters from Bentleigh East to Darwin City for $3089.00Mathias A was looking to move 10.00 cubic meters from Truganina to Winnellie for $2820.00Owen J was looking to move 14.05 cubic meters from Camberwell to Darwin City for $4126.00Aaron F was looking to move 35.00 cubic meters from Glenroy to Rapid Creek for $6360.00John R was looking to move 24.00 cubic meters from Coburg to Darwin City for $6542.00Ismael G was looking to move 20.00 cubic meters from Thomastown to Palmerston City for $6485.00Jackson N was looking to move 36.00 cubic meters from Keysborough to Wulagi for $9695.00Tessa W was looking to move 20.00 cubic meters from Brunswick to Herbert for $5550.00Matthew C was looking to move 24.00 cubic meters from Chelsea to Darwin City for $6877.00How much space do I need to book?
The cost of your Melbourne to Darwin 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 Darwin 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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Expert Melbourne to Darwin 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 Darwin removalist online.
Dedicated service
Our experienced customer service team knows Melbourne to Darwin 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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I'm a first time interstate mover and I'm happy I chose these guys. Best customer service and a smooth process! Kevin was really proactive and friendly in guiding me through what I needed to do. Fast and no hassle. Even helped me find the m...
Jen (Muval) Very helpful and professional. Very happy with the service.
Using Muval saved me so much time and effort. Marc was extremely helpful narrowing down options to 3 and ensuring we could meet the deadlines and complexities for our move. Highly recommend and would use again.
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Very smooth operation, right from the start. Prompt follow up on my enquiry with my options laid out clearly. The company chosen to move our stuff communicated with me at every step and picked up and delivered our belongings on time, as arr...
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Vince helped me through my booking process and was very responsive and proactive in communication. He sought out additional information when requested to guide my decision. Very happy with his service.
Lauren was amazing with all her support during this process. It can be pretty overwhelming during a move process, Lauren made the organisation and steps as easy as possible. She was very responsive in amending dates and suiting our needs. H...
Very good service and extremely helpful from Grace, highly recommended!
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Frequently asked questions
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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.
If you change your list of items or space required to an increased amount, the removalist will adjust the price accordingly. It is advisable to inform Muval as soon as you know that your moving volume has increased. This way, we can plan to avoid any items being left behind on the move day. Please contact Muval about two days before your move once you have finished packing; this way, we can give the correct information to the removalist company before the day.
When looking at your kitchen, the industry standard is one book carton to each cupboard door.
Yes, it can, as long as you notify us before booking your move.
If you have booked the shared truck option, then yes. If you have booked a premium option, then you will not be sharing the truck.
Yes, all of our prices are GST inclusive.
The best way to ensure a successful move day is to be prepared. One way to do this is to notify your removalist about any very heavy or awkward-to-move items before move day. It can never hurt to double-check with them that they understand that you have these items, even if you have also submitted an inventory list. These sorts of items include:
- Grand / Baby grand piano
- Pizza oven
- Concrete furniture
- Pool / snooker tables (particularly slate)
- Many pot plants / large pot plants
If you have the original TV box, please use it. You can also purchase TV storage/removal boxes from storage centres. If you don’t have a box and can’t source one, the removalist will use heavy-duty blankets to protect the TV.
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