Moving House in Sydney in 2025 Without Breaking the Bank!

Despite the rising costs of living in Australia today, moving house will always be a significant life event whether planned for or unavoidable, so why not get some tips on how to minimise your costs and relieve the stress of moving in 2025?

Tip No. 1.

Don’t Choose The Cheapest Removal Quote

If your local removal company isn’t the cheapest, consider the benefits of a competitively priced local quote vs a quote from the bigger/national or franchised removal companies who just don’t know the area or value customer satisfaction as much as your neighbourhood removal company does.

VW Removals is a family-owned and operated removal company based in Sydney’s Northern Beaches with over two decades of experience in residential moves in and around the area including North Shore, Inner Western suburbs and as far as the Blue Mountains.

Travel Distance Adds to the Cost of Your Move

If your removalist is travelling from a depot/base in the Southern outskirts of Sydney just to move you from Narrabeen to Manly and then has to return to base at the end of the day, that not only adds to your costs of both vehicle and manpower but often leads to a blowout of schedule due to travel time and traffic congestion.

Choose a removalist who is located in the area you’re moving from (or to)!

Get a Reliable and Accurate Quote from Your Local Sydney Removalist & Avoid Unexpected Expenses on Moving Day.

Local Knowledge and Recognition

If you’re moving into Sydney from interstate or from outside the Northern Beaches area, you will find that working with a removalist with local knowledge and an established reputation in the area is invaluable

With over two decades of experience in house moves in the area, VW Removals can provide a more accurate quote than its competitors, factoring in the time costs of travel distance as well as the logistics of parking and difficult access issues specific to the area in which we operate. 

FREE On-site Quotes

An on-site quote will not only save you time shopping around but will ensure you get the most accurate quote.

National/Non-local removal companies rarely offer this.

At VW Removals we are proudly local and offer on-site quotes in and around the Northern Beaches area at no additional charge.

Being there on site with you we’re able to do a walk-through of your entire property (rooms, garage, shed etc.) and therefore provide a more accurate removal quote than you could get online.

The best benefit is that you get to meet us before you commit to working with us! 

Customer Satisfaction

 It starts with TRUST.

  • No Call Centre.
  • Speak to the same person from your initial enquiry to the completion of your move.


Tip No. 2.

Look for Local Recommendations and Endorsements.

Good sources are community Facebook groups but you can also consider other review platforms such as Google (“removalist near me/nearby) as well as any local trade platforms.

Hidden Costs to Look Out For When Getting a Removalist Quote

In order to provide a most accurate quote and avoid additional costs on moving day, your removal company needs to be well informed about the following.

Size of Property
It is possible to get a ballpark quote according to the type of property eg 2 bedroom apartment vs 5 bedroom house, however just ticking the appropriate box isn’t enough. Garden furniture and equipment and other items often stored in sheds or garages need to be factored in also.

Moving Dates
How flexible are you. Let your removal company know if your non-negotiables around dates. For example settlement day or end of lease. Who will be reliably on site at each property with keys to let the removalists in and lock up afterwards.
Some removalists charge more on weekends, plus weekends are often busier for traffic and parking causing delays and leading to escalating costs.

 

Fragile and Heavy Items
We’re not just talking pool tables and pianos here but heirlooms, artworks or perhaps just that antique bookcase that weighs a ton.

Property Access
Are there any stairs either within the property or to access the property.
How far will the removalists need to carry your belongings through the house and to the truck.

Do you have a narrow or steep driveway or is there only street parking.
Are there trees or overhead cables that could obstruct access to the removal truck?
What is the traffic usually like in the street and between locations on the day you anticipate moving?

Some of the above factors and more may determine the appropriate size of removal truck as well as the number of workers required. For example, a short distance move from Dee Why to Brookvale on a busy Saturday in a smaller than average truck with scope for two trips may be more cost effective than a larger truck and one trip.

 

Additional Service Inclusions

Make sure your quote includes these mostly optional additional services if applicable:

  • Professional Packing (& Unpacking)
  • Dismantling
  • Furniture/Assembling Furniture
  • Cost and supply of Packing Materials

The best recommendation we have to avoid removal cost blowouts is to get an onsite quote.

If you live in or around the Northern Beaches, North Shore or Inner Western suburbs of Sydney get in touch.

FAQ

Do removalists charge an hourly rate? What is the cost per hour?

We do, and our quote form will take you 2mins to get started. We only aks for the most basic of info. Upfront and We will then personally contact you to draw up a more detailed and accurate price.

Many removalist websites will have very detailed quote forms that are complex and time consuming to complete. We prefer the personal touch.

Useful Tips on How to Further Reduce Removal Costs

Some final advice from us to not only save costs but also help your moove run smoothly:

  • Declutter and sell/repurpose furniture and items you no longer need
  • Move small, awkward or/and fragile items yourself if feasible (eg mirrors, glassware, artworks, plants)
  • Plan & Prepare. Be organised.