Melbourne to Hobart Backloading.
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How much do backloads cost from Melbourne to Hobart?
Backloading from Melbourne to Hobart cost $230.26 per cubic meter on average. The average job price is $4,098.66 and the average space per job is 17.80 cubic meters. The total distance as the crow flies is 598km.
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Alexa Z was looking to move 34.04 cubic meters from Mernda to Hobart for $8341.00Raegan H was looking to move 36.00 cubic meters from Carrum to Sandy Bay for $8640.00Cecilia J was looking to move 37.00 cubic meters from Fitzroy North to Dynnyrne for $8772.00Henry L was looking to move 20.00 cubic meters from McKinnon to North Hobart for $5500.00Audrey I was looking to move 6.24 cubic meters from Mornington to Dynnyrne for $2183.00Kaitlyn G was looking to move 37.00 cubic meters from Northcote to Howrah for $9500.00Logan P was looking to move 42.00 cubic meters from Point Cook to Opossum Bay for $4456.00Tony B was looking to move 13.00 cubic meters from Murrumbeena to South Hobart for $3270.00Daniel L was looking to move 30.00 cubic meters from Preston to Moonah for $5915.00Colton B was looking to move 10.30 cubic meters from Ringwood to Carlton for $3415.79Finley O was looking to move 7.00 cubic meters from Box Hill South to Sandy Bay for $1792.00Serena M was looking to move 36.00 cubic meters from Carrum to Sandy Bay for $8640.00Jayden O was looking to move 35.00 cubic meters from Park Orchards to Sandy Bay for $9564.00Delilah Q was looking to move 8.00 cubic meters from Armadale to Montrose for $1574.00Malaysia S was looking to move 6.00 cubic meters from Richmond to New Town for $1814.00John G was looking to move 22.00 cubic meters from Templestowe Lower to Blackmans Bay for $4861.00Dylan A was looking to move 32.00 cubic meters from Brunswick West to Chigwell for $6642.00Sarai I was looking to move 16.00 cubic meters from Melbourne to Hobart for $4075.00Easton K was looking to move 18.05 cubic meters from Lalor to Clarendon Vale for $4569.29Aubrey R was looking to move 22.00 cubic meters from Glenroy to Warrane for $3890.00Michael H was looking to move 6.00 cubic meters from Dandenong to Bellerive for $1465.02Cameron R was looking to move 11.22 cubic meters from Brunswick to Battery Point for $3044.00Landon W was looking to move 18.00 cubic meters from Footscray to Hobart for $3300.00Josiah R was looking to move 22.61 cubic meters from Yarraville to Blackmans Bay for $5817.00Jonathan P was looking to move 7.00 cubic meters from Melbourne to Hobart for $2116.00Mario J was looking to move 21.00 cubic meters from Rowville to Tranmere for $3550.00Victoria M was looking to move 22.21 cubic meters from Brighton to South Arm for $4741.00Gage G was looking to move 9.00 cubic meters from Melbourne to Hobart for $2116.00Claire B was looking to move 8.00 cubic meters from Taylors Lakes to Austins Ferry for $1750.00Regina G was looking to move 6.00 cubic meters from Reservoir to Mount Stuart for $1575.00Noah O was looking to move 9.00 cubic meters from Cranbourne North to West Hobart for $2272.00Valeria N was looking to move 15.00 cubic meters from Point Cook to Opossum Bay for $4450.00Luke I was looking to move 13.80 cubic meters from Yarraville to West Hobart for $2994.00Parker X was looking to move 34.92 cubic meters from Yarraville to Kingston Beach for $10199.00Jaxson A was looking to move 25.55 cubic meters from Brunswick to Glenorchy for $6598.00Cataleya F was looking to move 15.04 cubic meters from Camberwell to Hobart for $3635.15Aniya W was looking to move 16.00 cubic meters from Kew to Nubeena for $3732.00Brandon N was looking to move 6.10 cubic meters from Clayton to Mount Stuart for $2059.00Kevin B was looking to move 7.94 cubic meters from Maidstone to South Hobart for $1999.00Zayden X was looking to move 14.76 cubic meters from Frankston to Lindisfarne for $3808.00Rebecca U was looking to move 7.93 cubic meters from Melbourne to Bellerive for $1949.36Marley P was looking to move 18.00 cubic meters from Footscray to Hobart for $464.74Zoey K was looking to move 19.00 cubic meters from Upper Ferntree Gully to South Hobart for $3382.00Emmett X was looking to move 19.16 cubic meters from Frankston to Lindisfarne for $4086.88Alina F was looking to move 9.68 cubic meters from South Yarra to Lower Snug for $2900.00Christopher B was looking to move 10.00 cubic meters from Southbank to Hobart for $2160.00David W was looking to move 7.00 cubic meters from Chelsea Heights to Blackmans Bay for $1488.39Helen H was looking to move 22.00 cubic meters from Werribee to Otago for $5100.00Bennett I was looking to move 6.00 cubic meters from Dandenong to Bellerive for $1465.00How much space do I need to book?
The cost of your Melbourne to Hobart 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 Hobart 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 Hobart 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 Hobart removalist online.
Dedicated service
Our experienced customer service team knows Melbourne to Hobart 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 wasn't able to book my removal through Muval as I made direct contact with one of the companies that quoted however Brittany was the case worker who looked after my quotes and she was very professional and helped out wherever she could at...
I was really happy with SafetyRemoval who did my move and Muval for arranging everything from the start!
I have been in contact with Muvall and had amazing help from Shaz i honestly could not have done this move interstate without her, helpful, professional, friendly and reliable, so happy i had her to get me through this move.thank you
Great service! Glad I had Muval's support during this time.
Excellent staff..Jess is always friendly and ready to help with anything.
Anthony is a good man, extremely easy to chat with, and offers effective solutions at good prices. Thank you Anthony!
Sharon was the absolute best helping us find a trunk on a time crunch. She went through everything and answered all our questions even staying back before the long weekend. Can't thank her enough!
Great service, connected us with a great removal company. Great customer service.
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....
Prompt and attentive help from Mitchell to organise our move! We received help to find a mover and got clear, consistent communication about pricing and bookings through Muval.
This has been the easiest, most professional and brilliant way to arrange and organise my interstate moves. Sharon could not be more helpful - she goes above and beyond to ensure that your move goes smoothly, on time with five star rated mo...
Muval used careful and proficent removalists for our job, not only were they very good, they moved quickly and were courteous ~ and the best value compared to their competitors!
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...
Kevin is excellent - 2nd time booking with Kevin and hes a star. Seamless move once again.
Great service. Went with the second cheapest quote they provided (Total moving solution) which did a great job.
Good work guys.. Ill give you a full review after I receive my stuff at the destination. So far 5 star
Had a lady named Bree helping me shes based in qld she was great and worked well with my tight financial situation.
Team were easy to deal with and extremely responsive.
Jay was super helpful with booking a removalist. He was flexible and catered to my change of moving date, and got me an amazing deal. I highly recommend him to help you with your next move!!
Picked up our things from Cairns and made it to the Sunshine Coast in great condition in 5 days. Jay from muval was extremely helpful and answered all our questions. Would highly recommend
Mitchell from Muval was very attentive in providing helpful options and information for the available removalist services in my area and timeline, especially for first timer like me. He did frequent follow up when the day of service is appr...
Frequently asked questions
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Generally, it is around four porta-robes or 6 standard cartons for a wardrobe.
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.
It is preferred if you or your representative to be present at the pickup and drop off.
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.
Yes. This varies depends on which company you are using. Usually, the minimum charge is based on the cost of transporting 5 cubic metres.
If your booking is a premium service, the company will be able to provide exact timing. If your booking is a shared option, then your schedule will be a window between two to seven hours on the move day.
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.
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.
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