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
Hafiza Movers are the leading removalists in Melbourne area. Customer Service is the core of our business.
22 Dorcas St, South Melbourne VIC 3205
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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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I called Sharon in an absolute flap yesterday because the people I had booked had changed the date on me for my interstate move. Sharon managed to not only calm me down, she managed to come back to me and helped me find a truck exactly what...
Movers came right on time and were very efficient. They finished everything within time I expected. They are expensive but quality is of high standard too. Just make sure that you are prepared with everything when they arrive so things can ...
Karla from Muvla has been so amazing, I cant speak more highly of her! If I could give her 10 stars I would! Thank you again for all you help!
Jay was fantastic to deal with, and proactively ironed out any potential issues with our interstate move before we even realised there were issues. Muval took the stress out of sourcing quotes and picking between removalist companies and th...
My husband and I moved from Victoria to Queensland in early December. We called Muval because it was our first big move - the last time, all of my worldly possessions fit in the back of my hatchback - and Alec was extremely helpful and pati...
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
Very happy with their professional and friendly service.
Rhea was extremely helpful, cheerful and had a wonderful sense of humour which made the stressful experience of moving a little lighter, she was open to questions and discussion regarding what works for me and my situation assisting in maki...
Jay is really helpful and lovely to communicate with
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.
Quick response to my enquiry, Dion was courteous and clear. Happy to deal with Muval in the future.
Anthony at Muval has been fantastic. Very thorough and responsive. His customer service skills and politeness are truely an asset to Muval. Unfortunately we found a better service for our move although all credit to Anthony and his service....
Insanely helpful. Clear, straightforward and kind. Thanks J.A.Y, much appreciated.
I am in awe of the wonderful customer service and support i have received from my removalist specialist Corey being in a stressful situation and having yo pack and move within a week Corey has been nothing but courteous understanding and to...
Dion was wonderful, like making sure I understood every bit of the quote and wasn't pushy to lock in my booking. A delight to speak to. Thanks heaps!
Thank you Muval for making the whole booking process and move easy!!
Had a chat with Karla regarding my move to Melb from Syd. She was really nice in explaining hows everything is going to be done. She was professional and easy to deal with. Would recommend Karla to my mates.
The service was fantastic, the staff member who looked after me followed up every step of the way and nothing was too much trouble. Took one less stress out if moving ..and the removalists they organised were also brilliant,personable and p...
Dion was extremely helpful and explained everything in a friendly manner. Moving is stressful but Dion made the whole process very easy
Moving house is one of the most stressful events in our lives. One piece of advice I can give you is to contact Muval and ask for Karla. She made my life so much easier with her knowledge, service, attention to detail, advice and kindness. ...
It was a very hassle free experience of moving using Muval. Team were very responsive and helped me to reschedule my move on a short notice. I recommend using them as you can compare lots of removalists ratings and rates at the same time an...
Frequently asked questions
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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
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.
The earlier you book your move the more confident you can be that the date you wish to move will be available. However, the time in advance that you should book is heavily dependent on the time of year. Between October and March we recommend booking at least 3-4 weeks in advance of when you want to move. From March - September you can leave it a little later, booking 2-3 weeks out.
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
It depends on your volume and which carrier we are using for your move. Some companies can delay the delivery by a day for an extra fee, but others may not be able to if the truck is only passing by your address and must continue driving.
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.
No, The moving company you book will load and unload the truck with a minimum of two professional removalists.
If you need to change the delivery or pick up date, please advise the removalist as early as possible. They can sometimes accommodate changes and reschedule but this has a few variables.
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