Melbourne to Gold Coast Backloading.
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How much do backloads cost from Melbourne to Gold Coast?
Backloading from Melbourne to Gold Coast cost $181.71 per cubic meter on average. The average job price is $3,494.19 and the average space per job is 19.23 cubic meters. The total distance as the crow flies is 1342.8km.
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Luis O was looking to move 9.00 cubic meters from Melton West to Ashmore for $1500.00Prince L was looking to move 19.88 cubic meters from Elsternwick to Parkwood for $4069.00Zayden W was looking to move 7.00 cubic meters from Deepdene to Gold Coast for $1600.00Roman Q was looking to move 27.00 cubic meters from Northcote to Palm Beach for $5080.00Gabriela K was looking to move 65.00 cubic meters from Mornington to Elanora for $9493.90Benjamin L was looking to move 17.00 cubic meters from Gisborne to Tugun for $3870.00Samuel K was looking to move 8.00 cubic meters from Sunbury to Ashmore for $1811.00Fabian O was looking to move 34.00 cubic meters from Mentone to Coomera for $6999.00Dominick U was looking to move 8.00 cubic meters from Beveridge to Hope Island for $1384.00Abigail Y was looking to move 6.00 cubic meters from Berwick to Varsity Lakes for $1600.00Jose J was looking to move 9.00 cubic meters from Oakleigh to Mudgeeraba for $1760.00Haven J was looking to move 5.50 cubic meters from Rowville to Banora Point for $2023.20Thomas D was looking to move 9.97 cubic meters from Caulfield North to Labrador for $2214.00Bentley H was looking to move 22.74 cubic meters from Greenvale to Palm Beach for $4239.00Baylee J was looking to move 6.90 cubic meters from Caulfield South to Palm Beach for $1955.00Mariam U was looking to move 12.00 cubic meters from Dandenong to Southport for $330.00Gabriela Q was looking to move 10.70 cubic meters from Mont Albert to Logan Reserve for $2124.51Francis P was looking to move 14.98 cubic meters from Elwood to Benowa for $2800.00Christian A was looking to move 5.70 cubic meters from Doveton to Pacific Pines for $1350.00Alex R was looking to move 9.25 cubic meters from Bentleigh East to Carrara for $2421.00Graham Y was looking to move 15.67 cubic meters from Thomastown to Main Beach for $3562.28Annabel I was looking to move 16.62 cubic meters from Camberwell to Oxenford for $3220.00Mason N was looking to move 19.62 cubic meters from Brighton to Nobbys Creek for $3795.00Russell V was looking to move 6.00 cubic meters from Ascot Vale to Helensvale for $1266.00Christopher X was looking to move 8.92 cubic meters from Edithvale to Bundall for $1724.00Jackson M was looking to move 34.11 cubic meters from Wallan to Mudgeeraba for $6343.00Olivia V was looking to move 6.70 cubic meters from Richmond to Mermaid Waters for $1786.15Jayce X was looking to move 11.00 cubic meters from Wyndham Vale to Logan Reserve for $2116.00Lucy H was looking to move 9.00 cubic meters from Thomastown to Broadbeach for $1995.00Bailey P was looking to move 14.48 cubic meters from Hawthorn to Arundel for $2673.80Heaven T was looking to move 33.00 cubic meters from Cranbourne North to Yarrabilba for $6194.00Zane Y was looking to move 16.90 cubic meters from Elwood to Mermaid Waters for $2999.00Deacon Q was looking to move 6.00 cubic meters from Diamond Creek to Redland Bay for $1849.98Lorelai H was looking to move 23.00 cubic meters from Brighton to Mermaid Waters for $209.00Leilani M was looking to move 37.00 cubic meters from Hampton to Clear Island Waters for $7190.00Myra A was looking to move 5.30 cubic meters from Glen Huntly to Broadbeach Waters for $1590.00Grace Z was looking to move 37.33 cubic meters from Hampton East to Burleigh Heads for $7968.00Jaxson X was looking to move 15.70 cubic meters from Epping to Hope Island for $2955.00Johanna R was looking to move 50.00 cubic meters from Mornington to Stokers Siding for $8413.00Edward A was looking to move 15.43 cubic meters from Brunswick West to Tugun for $3215.60Kendrick Y was looking to move 18.93 cubic meters from Balaclava to Southport for $3415.00Janiyah W was looking to move 34.66 cubic meters from Box Hill North to Labrador for $5895.00Jacob E was looking to move 9.00 cubic meters from Richmond to Broadbeach for $2042.00William B was looking to move 8.63 cubic meters from Mount Eliza to Bundall for $1996.00Eric R was looking to move 6.00 cubic meters from Yarra Glen to Surfers Paradise for $1664.23Paisley K was looking to move 19.00 cubic meters from Preston to Kingston for $3770.00Gavin I was looking to move 23.47 cubic meters from Northcote to Benowa for $6114.00Silas L was looking to move 15.54 cubic meters from Brunswick West to Currumbin Waters for $2718.99Giselle F was looking to move 32.00 cubic meters from Mentone to Robina for $9500.00How much space do I need to book?
The cost of your Melbourne to Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast
We've booked tons of backloads from Melbourne to Gold Coast for our customers.
That experience is why 9.4/10 people who use Muval would recommend our services to a friend or family member.
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4.80 · 3640 reviews Ready Movers is a family owned and operated business specialising in all forms of Furniture Removals locally and interstate!
4.80 · 137 reviews Lincoln and his team are highly experienced Removalist in the field of local and in particular Interstate Backloading.
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Loose unitsWhat's included with your backloading booking?
Expert Melbourne to Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast removalist online.
Dedicated service
Our experienced customer service team knows Melbourne to Gold Coast 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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Shane and the team at Muval helped move my possessions from Sydney to Brisbane during the pandemic with very little stress and in a short timeframe. All my possessions were looked after and the communication was great. Most of all Shane had...
Since the first call, Muval has been really helpful for someone who has never moved before like me. The staff member Alec was very friendly and answering all my inquiries with patience, and helped me to find the best deal for my move.
I cannot recommend this company highly enough, they arrived on time, were courteous and took great care with all of my furniture. Finished he job swiftly , nothing was to much trouble. Great guys .
Thank you JM for your kind assistance, much appreciated! If I ever need to move again, I will definitely ring Muval for help. Thank you so much
Had a lady named Bree helping me shes based in qld she was great and worked well with my tight financial situation.
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...
I have just put a booking through Wilson, he's been incredibly helpful, understanding and friendly throughout the all process. Outstanding customer service!
Booking a move with Muval is easiest way to manage the job. Its a turnkey operation. Amazing customer service from Marc and the team, who understood my requirements and accommodated a slight change in my scheduled move dates. Ive asked Muva...
Very quick, efficient, and careful with my belongings.
Great customer service. I received all of the information that I needed to make a booking. I recommend their services.
Tyson from Muval was great to deal with. He was knowledgeable, prompt in his responses, and always very friendly to speak with. Thanks for your help, Tyson!
Thank you Muval and Ready Movers for all your assistance, support, patience and kindness during my move from Brisbane to Atherton Tablelands. In particular my thanks go to Sam Walker from Muval for arranging my move and to Ready Movers inte...
I have paid for the moving but the move is yet to come so I dont know what will come of it. I can update when things are done. However, Julius from Muval has been super helpful in making arrangements and prompt communication so far. The fiv...
Kristy was great, showing a clear understanding of my requirements. She was quick to follow up and provided a very good quality solution who made moving day a breeze.
I found that the removalists were exceptional for my relocation.
This is the second time Ive organised a move with Karla, and as before she was incredibly helpful, professional and was always happy to assist with any questions, queries or changes I had or needed. Absolutely would recommend and Ill defini...
Very easy to use. Good communication. Had the move sorted in minutes, no problems. Theyll be my go to when I move again
I used the quoting service for a rough estimate to move 3br mohair contents from Hobart to Canberra and had a quote in minutes, a follow up phone call and a second quote hours later. On this occasion I wasnt actually moving house so I cant ...
Great service! Always reaching out to customer to check if they need any assistance.
I found Marc at Muval to be very efficient with discussing and sorting out my options with the quoting and booking for my move.
Easy and seamless booking - Win was so helpful and fast to respond!
Frequently asked questions
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The final payment must be paid five days before the nominated pickup date.
Yes. This varies depends on which company you are using. Usually, the minimum charge is based on the cost of transporting 5 cubic metres.
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.
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.
It is preferred if you or your representative to be present at the pickup and drop off.
Yes, it can, as long as you notify us before booking your move.
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.
Dismantling and assembling the furniture are not included in our standard pricing but can easily be added to your moving service, just ask.
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