Furniture Moving Costs
We run our furniture moving costs by the hour with our team and truck. Most Auckland furniture removals take longer than people expect once you factor in loading time, Auckland traffic between properties, and unloading at the other end.
Small
1 to 2 bedrooms$145Per hour GST Inc✓ $65 call out fee✓ 2 hour minimum✓ 2 men✓ 20m3 - 25m3 TruckGet A Moving QuoteMedium
Small 3 bedrooms$155Per hour GST Inc✓ $65 call out fee✓ 2 hour minimum✓ 2 men✓ 30m3 - 35m3 TruckGet A Moving QuoteLarge
Large 3 & Small 4$195Per hour GST Inc✓ $65 call out fee✓ 4 hour minimum✓ 3 men✓ 40m3 - 45m3 TruckGet A Moving QuoteX Large
Large 4 & 5 bedrooms$225Per hour GST Inc✓ Call out fee to be confirmed✓ 6 hour minimum✓ 3 men✓ 50m3 - 55m3 TruckGet A Moving QuoteFull Size
Very Large Moves$240Per hour GST Inc✓ Call out fee to be confirmed✓ 6 hour minimum✓ 3 men✓ 60m3 - 65m3 TruckGet A Moving Quote
Why X Large and Full Size Jobs Need 6 Hours Minimum
Capacity Planning
Additional Services & Rates (GST Inc)
Upright pianos can be moved by 2 movers on ground level.
Additional movers may be required if stairs or difficult access are involved.
Pricing depends on the size, weight, access, and number of movers required.
Final cost will be confirmed once details are reviewed.
Professional packing services are charged per hour at the same rate as your moving package.
Packing materials are available at an additional cost.
We offer customised packing bundles tailored to the size of your household.
Short-term and long-term storage options are available.
Storage pricing is quoted separately based on duration and space required.
Additional movers can be added where required based on access, heavy items, or move size.
Each additional mover is charged at $45 per hour GST included.
Fees & Payments
PLEASE NOTELocal moves: Deposit details will be sent with your booking confirmation email.
Long distance moves: A 50% deposit is required and payable on receipt of invoice.
If a booking is cancelled within three days of the scheduled move, the deposit is non-refundable.
Cash
Bank transfer (proof of payment required)
Visa or Mastercard (3% surcharge applies)
Cheques are not accepted.
Clients using storage facilities must pay the agreed amount before items are placed into storage.
Payment is required at the completion of the job.
Any costs incurred in collecting outstanding payments will be charged to the client.
Long Distance Moves
Long distance furniture moving costs work differently because every job has different route factors.
Your quote depends on total kilometers, how long loading and unloading will take at each property, whether we’re dealing with driveways or shared access, and how many flights of stairs exist at both ends. A move from Auckland to Wellington with easy ground-floor access costs less than Auckland to Tauranga with three flights of stairs at pickup.
Send us your start address, destination address, and a list of what you’re moving. We’ll give you an exact price, not a range. You’ll know what you’re paying before we book the truck.
Route Variables
What Actually Takes Time on Moving Day
Most people underestimate how long furniture removals take. Here’s what eats up the hours:
Loading: Wrapping each furniture piece in blankets, disassembling anything that won’t fit through doorways, and Tetris-ing everything into the truck so it doesn’t shift during transport. A four-bedroom house usually takes 2.5-3 hours to load properly.
Auckland Traffic: If you’re moving during weekday peak times (7-9am or 4-6pm) or along the Southern or Northern Motorway, add extra time. A 15-minute drive becomes 45 minutes in traffic. Friday afternoon moves take longer than Wednesday morning moves.
Unloading: Placing furniture where you want it, reassembling bed frames and dining tables, and making sure nothing gets damaged going up stairs or around corners. This takes as long as loading did.
These furniture moving costs reflect the actual work involved, not what it looks like on paper.
Getting the Right Truck for Your Move
Not sure which truck size matches your move? Here’s how to work it out:
Look at how much furniture you have. A large three-bedroom or small four-bedroom house puts you in X Large or Full Size territory. One to two bedrooms fits our Small truck. Small three-bedrooms go in the Medium truck. Large three-bedrooms need the Large truck.
Check your access at both properties. Three flights of stairs with no elevator? Tight hallways that barely fit a couch? Driveway with no parking close to the door? These all add time, which means you might need a bigger truck or longer booking than you first thought.
For X Large and Full Size jobs: We offer free home visits. We walk through your property, see what you’re moving, and give you accurate furniture moving costs based on what’s actually there.
For smaller jobs (Small, Medium, Large trucks): Fill out our moving quote form with your addresses and furniture list. You can also attach photos of each room or send a video walkthrough showing what’s getting moved. Photos and video catch things written lists miss – like that extra wardrobe in the spare room or the boxes stacked in the garage.
If you fill out the form saying it’s a small job but we turn up and there’s twice as much furniture, it won’t fit in the truck we brought. This will cause issues on moving day.
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