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
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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
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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Super helpful. Took the stress out of moving. Organised reliable movers, movers had great communication. Prices were upfront. No hidden costs.
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Ive used Muval several times: its a good service. They dont do the move as such but coordinate the logistics. Bear in mind theres quite a number of moving parts with moving and each time Its been as painless and cost efficient as it can be....
We used Moval for our recent house move within Brisbane. We dealt with the lovely Jess. She made everything so simple! I have used moving companies before and I didn't like it. Having to call around and get different quotes is always such a...
Rhea was very helpful on the phone! Took the stress out of the move
The guys were professional and it all went well. Mitchell was great for finding the best match for my move. I would highly recommend them to anyone planning to move interstate.
Good price, well organised and good communication. Vince made our move easy and stress free. I'll use Muval again if I need removalists.
This review is based on the booking process only. Dion was very good to deal with and his English was clear and understandable making the process much more reassuring.
Went with Muval after searching for a good moving company. I was contacted by Mitchell who was very friendly and personable, he really made me feel like a human and not just another customer. Their rates were pretty decent when compared to ...
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...
Anthony went above and beyond to help me find a removalist, he even organised a few quotes from other places to find me the best deal. 100% would recommend to anyone
We are an older couple struggling as to where to begin moving details. We came across Sharon (Shaz) and wow she worked her magic straight away. We have a moving date at the busiest time of year and she is going to help us with transferring ...
Tyson was very helpful and followed up with phone calls to check all was good. I would recommend Tyson in future
The move was fantastic. The guys were lovely, polite, efficient and careful. The communication from Muval and the movers was excellent.
I've dealt with Shaz twice now, both difficult moves. Her professionalism, friendliness and determination to get a good outcome will keep me coming back. Both moves were efficient and cost-effective which is extremely important when you're ...
Brittany from their team made it very easy to help with my move, even though I had some complexities. She organised everything and was quick to respond. I definitely recommend this service.
Dion was able to assist me in the breakdown of what needed to go on the truck & the amount of boxes that I would have which gave me the confidence with the accuracy of the quote. He found a removalist whose costs were extremely competitive....
Chris was extremely responsive and helpful organising the move, thank you! We only hope the move goes as well as the organising of it now :)
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Kelvin was so helpful! Was super efficient and made sure i got the best deal! He also was so responsive to any questions i had.
Great communication and prompt response from Kelvin who has been so helpful and making our moving process so much easier.
Good service. Quick to respond and help with any questions.
Had the pleasure of dealing with Shaz, absolutely legend was able to assistance with all my enquiries and organising the move for me with the dates I provided
Frequently asked questions
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Packing and unpacking boxes for your house is not usually included by default when you book a removalist. This is a service that needs to be booked separately (you can do this through Muval) or done yourself, and is best arranged for a day or two before your removalist is scheduled to do your uplift.
In our experience, people always dramatically under estimate the time it takes to pack their house, and it's usually one of the most burdensome tasks of moving! If you're packing yourself, make sure you start early and do a couple of boxes a day. Otherwise, save yourself the hassle and book packing services through Muval. Your future self will thank you.
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.
Yes, absolutely. Please mention this at the time of booking, as it may make a difference to the provider we match you with.
Some companies will have storage at the destination and some at the pickup. Some even include complimentary storage!
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
It is preferred if you or your representative to be present at the pickup and drop off.
The packing service is not included in our standard pricing. Please check with our support team to get a quotation.
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 first thing to do once you’ve moved into your new home is to check the house. Check out Chapter 4 of our moving house guide for a detailed outline of what to do after you move.
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