Sydney to Melbourne Backloading.
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How much do backloads cost from Sydney to Melbourne?
Backloading from Sydney to Melbourne cost $129.37 per cubic meter on average. The average job price is $2,144.92 and the average space per job is 16.58 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 Sydney to 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 Sydney to 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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Book with confidence that you'll get exceptional service and care starting from $103.50 per cubic meter.
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Loose unitsWhat's included with your backloading booking?
Expert Sydney to 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 Sydney to Melbourne removalist online.
Dedicated service
Our experienced customer service team knows Sydney to 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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I'm absolutely thrilled with the experience I had when getting a quote from Muval for my removal needs. The process was incredibly smooth and convenient. Their customer service was exceptional, taking the time to understand my requirements and providing me with a comprehensive and transparent quote.
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Sharon at Muval went above and beyond in trying to answer my needs with my move from Perth to Sydney. In the end I went with another company only because all of my specific needs were met. This decision did in no way retract from Sharon and...
Muval costumer service is great, quick and responsive.
Alvin was very helpful, efficient and friendly. Thanks for all of your help in booking our move.
Rhea was great. Always prompt and detailed with all her responses, and very helpful in finding the best quotes and helping us with our measurements etc. Amazing communication.
I recently moved in western Sydney, late 2022, I requested quotes with an online provider and wasn't feeling good about my feedback. My real estate suggested Myconnect and they recommend Muval, and I've been so impressed with the customer s...
JAY is a Great guy and very helpful. Answered all my questions with ease. A pleasure to deal with.
Quick and friendly service. Jay has been very helpful
Very helpful booking process, hope the next steps go as smoothly
Great service, on time service by removalists, and they took everything and more. Mitchell @ Muval helped me with everything and provided professional customer service. I have experienced some inexperienced removalists in the past and Muval...
Angelo came through with 5star service. Followed up exceptionally well. Booking was fast and easy.
Very good service & I made a mistake of not choosing their bond cleaning service, Thanks for arranging a good truck for our move. I would recommend your service to anyone. Thanks again, Anne.
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Shaz went over and above, helping me with a difficult interstate move. She took care of all the stressful details and regularly checked in with me, even on her day off! She was efficient, kind and thoughtful, many thanks Shaz :-)
Couldn’t be happier with the service I received this afternoon. I’m relocating from Brisbane to Melbourne and had truck height restrictions for my building in Melbourne and wasn’t sure how I was going to get my valuables and furniture...
friendly and efficient response to small removal/transport request.
Muval made moving so easy. Their recommendations for services such as furniture removal, energy providers were perfect. Furniture nicer without a scratch and utility services connected without any problems. Well done Muval.
The team at Muval were very friendly, experienced and accommodating with organising removalists for moving house. Win was very helpful with our requests and I would recommend the team at Muval to friends and family requiring removalists.
Brittany made my car move simple and easy. Would highly recommend
I used Muval to transport my belongings from Cairns to Perth. The local boys in Cairns where amazing and very professional. Same service in Perth. Delivery time was two weeks. Thank you all for your services. Highly recommended ??
I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the exceptional service provided by Bree from Muval during our relocation. Bree demonstrated a high level of professionalism, efficiency & a genuine commitment to ensuring a smooth & stres...
Great service and communication with Muval and B-Moving the removalists. Rang when on way and at destination. Will use again! Certainly recommend
Frequently asked questions
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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.
Dismantling and assembling the furniture are not included in our standard pricing but can easily be added to your moving service, just ask.
Yes. This varies depends on which company you are using. Usually, the minimum charge is based on the cost of transporting 5 cubic metres.
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.
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.
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
Yes, it can, as long as you notify us before booking your move.
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