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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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
Affordable, on-time moving across Australia. From packing to delivery, Door to Door Movers makes every move smooth, simple & stress-free!
Lvl 19/180 Lonsdale St, 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
Bigpoint Transport: Your trusted Melbourne removalist for local and interstate moves. Experience and professionalism in every job.
11/2 Baldwin Ave, Noble Park VIC 3174
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
Why CBDWAY MOVER? Moving homes? CBDWAY will pack, move, & unpack your precious home contents, allowing you to enjoy a stress-free move with
Bentleigh VIC 3204
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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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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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Very friendly and answered all my questions patiently
Win was extremely helpful with the whole process. Highly recommended.
Communication was perfect, not too much, not too little - just right. When I got prices from other online services, I was bombarded with calls. Only 2 calls and one of them was to provide a cheaper quote! The move (using Monarch Removalists...
There was no update from the removalists. Nyasha from Muval followed up with the removalists to make sure that, there is a response and the goods are delivered
Booked my interstate move with Jamal from Muval. His communication and level of care (helped me calm down after I mistakenly panicked thinking my booking had been cancelled - turned out it was the carpet cleaning that cancelled not the move...
The removalists turned up on time, were professional, courteous and quick. Muval handled the logistics of the move beautifully. It was a stress free day thanks to them. Would highly recommend!
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Gave me the best rates and was super attentive in all the process. Recommended!
Muval is very responsible and responsive. The truck arranged for my interstate removal had accident day before moving date. Hayley in Muval worked and made alternative arrangement within a day that suited my moving schedule. Highly recommen...
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Shaz and the Muval team have been incredible for our interstate move. Communication is exceptional, highly recommended.
My experience with Muval has been great! Ken was very communicative and helped me every step along the removalist process. I would recommend this service.
Bree organised a removalist for my move. She was very helpful, fast and responsive. Would highly recommend!!
Kelvin from Muval was really helpful in helping find the best removalists for me. Given I was moving from one 3rd floor apartment to another, he found a small removalist who didn't charge stair fees - saving me hundreds of dollars (and I ne...
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Very helpful with information and process, however chose not to proceed
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I am satisfied with the service. The team was punctual, professional, and handled my belongings with great care.
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.
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. This varies depends on which company you are using. Usually, the minimum charge is based on the cost of transporting 5 cubic metres.
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 booked the shared truck option, then yes. If you have booked a premium option, then you will not be sharing the truck.
When looking at your kitchen, the industry standard is one book carton to each cupboard door.
A cubic metre is 1m x 1m x 1m. A full-sized container size is 38m3.
Truck sizes vary from 20m3 to 70m3 and sometimes 100m3.
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.
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