Melbourne to Sydney Backloading
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How much do backloads cost from Melbourne to Sydney?
Backloading from Melbourne to Sydney cost $127.13 per cubic meter on average. The average job price is $2,194.30 and the average space per job is 17.26 cubic meters. The total distance as the crow flies is 713.4km.
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How much space do I need to book?
The cost of your Melbourne to Sydney 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 Sydney 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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No limits removalists Specialises in professional, fast and efficient removals (local, country and interstate) for homes, units, commercial.
We're a family-owned boutique removalist, offering stress-free, high-quality moves that bring peace of mind and relieve pressure.
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We provide the experience, professionalism and service you require to move house. We treat your belongings with care and deliver on time.
Mates Group Removals, based in Sydney, a team of moving experts with huge experience in the removal industry for local and interstate moves.
We fully understand how stressful the process of moving can be, so we work hard to make sure every moving job we complete is as hassle-free.
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Loose unitsWhat's included with your backloading booking?
Expert Melbourne to Sydney 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 Sydney removalist online.
Dedicated service
Our experienced customer service team knows Melbourne to Sydney 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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Muval helped me remember everything that need doing with the move and helped me organize everything. They were very professional and helped take the stress out of moving.
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Carina is very insightful and helpful with the whole process and has made everything very smooth and easy going. She has helped expedite the whole process and has been an honest person that has accommodated to my needs for moving.
I had to move a single piece of furniture from Sydney to Brisbane. Too big for a courier, & too small to justify a full house removalist service. The folk at muval found a transporter; Alec was able to guide me through the process (includin...
Very time efficient and detail oriented. The two people we had were friendly which made the whole moving experience easy. I highly recommend working with them
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.
Lachlan and the team have been great help finding interstate movers needed in a limited timeframe.
Was sceptical as it was the first time using a removalists but it was made so much easier with Muval. Mitchell was excellent and walked me through everything. If we move again I will defiantly be using Muval. I have also recommended to fami...
Anthony was outstanding in his responsiveness to my inquiries, and in finding better quotes than I could find anywhere else. Highly recommended.
Prompt & efficient service always. Mack & team assisted as much as possible.
Karla was fantastic in organising our move, would recommend and use Muval again if we move
Matt txt 1 minute prior to arrival time to say he was arriving.
Jay went above and beyond with his communication and reliability during a very stressful and busy period. He was extremely patient and relieved a lot of the stress that comes with moving. If all operators are as good as Jay I would highly r...
The staff were amazing keeping me updated on my move. The two men that actually moved me were fantastic they were careful and fast. Nothing was too much trouble for them even when they had to use some steps at the new apartment Thank you Mu...
Very professional, very knowledgeable, very patient and kind person, made my whole booking process very easy, smooth and very quick, thanks for your help, I do really appreciate you, stay blessed
Great, professional, punctual and stress free! Made the whole moving process so easy, highly recommend.
I had the pleasure of working with Rhea, the booking assistant at Muval, and I couldnt be more impressed with her service. She was incredibly patient and attentive, answering all of my questions thoroughly and ensuring every detail was capt...
Very happy with our experience with muval. Very easy to communicate with and got us the best deal by far. Would use again
What mainly appreciated was not feeling pressured to book
Muval were responsive and recommended a mover that fit into our timeframe and budget. Very happy with the service.
Shaz has been excellent and very efficient with helping to organise our move. Very kind and easy to talk to.
The team was super efficient on the day, got everything sorted very quickly. They were also very courteous and flexible with our requests. I highly recommend them.
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Frequently asked questions
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All furniture items will be wrapped in heavy removalist quilted padding to best protect your furniture; Some removalists will also use shrink wrap as well.
It is preferred if you or your representative to be present at the pickup and drop off.
If you change your list of items or space required to an increased amount, the removalist will adjust the price accordingly. It is advisable to inform Muval as soon as you know that your moving volume has increased. This way, we can plan to avoid any items being left behind on the move day. Please contact Muval about two days before your move once you have finished packing; this way, we can give the correct information to the removalist company before the day.
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 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 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.
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.
If you have the original TV box, please use it. You can also purchase TV storage/removal boxes from storage centres. If you don’t have a box and can’t source one, the removalist will use heavy-duty blankets to protect the TV.
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