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The Best Removalists in Adelaide

Eight Adelaide removalists covering house moves, interstate runs, pianos, pool tables and spas. Every pick holds a Google rating of 4.7 or better across more than 100 reviews, runs its own trucks under its own name and explains on its own website how it quotes. Where a business publishes its rates we list them exactly as published.

By Joel Bauer, Adelaide, South Australia

Illustrative photo. Photo: Unsplash.

Moves in Adelaide tend to be pinned to a date you do not control, a lease ending or a settlement. That is why the booking window matters as much as the price. Lock in a removalist once the date is firm and give them a backup time in case settlement runs late, because waiting time on an hourly job is still billable.

Removalists here quote in two ways. Hourly crews charge for time on the job, so read the fine print. HF Removals, for instance, publishes rates from $138 an hour for a small truck with two movers to $158 for a 16 tonne truck, with a 3-hour minimum and a separate 1-hour call-out fee. Removals R Us lists $95 to $144 an hour including GST and states a $0 call-out fee and $0 stair charges. Others, like Complete Removals, prefer to plan the move on site and give a fixed price. Rates change, so confirm yours in writing.

Heavy and awkward items are where a general crew can come unstuck. DC Piano Moves does pianos only and asks about stairs and steep driveways before quoting. Tomas Transport lists spas, swim spas, pool tables and baby grands up stairs as its specialty. Tell every removalist about stairs and tight access, since those decide the crew size.

One more thing to ask about is insurance. Public liability covers damage a removalist causes to other people's property. It is not the same as goods in transit cover for your own belongings in the truck, so ask which one they mean. For this list I looked for a Google rating of 4.7 or better from at least 100 reviews when I checked on 10 October 2026. Each business also needed its own website explaining how it quotes and a listing that is still trading. I left out quote brokers, comparison sites and national networks. No business paid to appear. The eight removalists follow.

Hourly or fixed: what the clock actually covers

Adelaide removalists quote in two ways. Hourly crews charge for time on the job. The fine print matters more than the headline rate. HF Removals publishes a clear example: its local rates run from $138 an hour for a small truck with two movers to $158 an hour for its 16 tonne truck, billed in 30 minute increments, with a 3-hour minimum plus a separate 1-hour call-out fee that covers fuel and basic transport. HF also lists loading, travel between addresses and unloading as the things that drive your time. Removals R Us takes the opposite line on extras and states a $0 call-out fee and $0 stair charges.

Fixed quotes trade flexibility for certainty. Complete Removals plans most jobs on site first and then gives a set price, though it will take some jobs hourly. DC Piano Moves only quotes set prices. Whichever way you go, ask four things before you book: is there a minimum, does the clock start at the depot or at your door, is travel back to base charged and are blankets, wraps and straps included or extra.

Transit insurance is not the same as public liability

Public liability covers a removalist if they damage someone else's property or hurt someone. It is not cover for your own belongings while they sit in the truck. That is what goods in transit insurance is for, so ask which one a removalist means when they say they are insured. HF Removals advertises up to $1,000,000 in public liability and transit insurance with policy terms applying. AtoB Furniture Removals says it includes a minimum of $100,000 cover free of charge, subject to conditions. Aussiemove sells its own goods in transit and storage insurance with several levels of cover.

Read the exclusions before moving day. Removals R Us publishes its insurance policy, which excludes items you packed yourself and valuables like jewellery or documents unless declared. It also asks for damage to be reported within 24 hours of delivery. Rules like these are common, so photograph anything valuable before it goes on the truck and check boxes quickly at the other end.

Stairs, pianos, pool tables and spas

Heavy and awkward items are where a general crew can come unstuck. A piano needs the right trolleys, straps and enough people for the stairs. DC Piano Moves asks about stairs and steep driveways before it quotes and will look at photos or visit to check access. Tomas Transport lists baby grands up and down stairs, pool tables and swim spas as specialist work. AtoB Furniture Removals moves pianos from small uprights through to concert grands.

Tell every removalist about stairs, lifts, parking and the distance from the truck to the front door when you ask for a price. If any of these come up for the first time on moving day, an hourly job runs longer and a fixed quote can be revised. For a valuable piano it is worth booking a piano specialist separately from the rest of the house.

Booking around lease ends and settlement days

Most moves are tied to a date you do not control, like a lease ending or a property settling. Lock in the removalist as soon as that date is firm. Give them a backup time in case settlement runs late. Ask what happens if the keys are not released on time, because waiting time on an hourly job is still billable.

If your date moves at short notice, some crews can help. HF Removals lists same-day and urgent moves and says it is open 24 hours. Removals R Us offers a same-day service without extra booking fees. Weekend and public holiday rates are not published by most removalists, so ask for them in writing if your move falls on one.

The list side by side

No.NameAreaBest forRating
01Complete RemovalsMelrose ParkFixed-price house moves planned on site4.9 (978)
02HF Removals AdelaideElizabeth ValePublished hourly rates and same-day moves5 (456)
03Aussiemove International MoversParafield GardensInterstate and overseas relocations4.8 (227)
04Removals R UsAdelaide metroBudget hourly moves with no stair charges4.7 (207)
05AtoB Furniture RemovalsAdelaide metroPianos, pool tables and east coast runs5 (177)
06WM Removals and StorageSalisbury NorthNorthern suburbs moves with storage5 (195)
07DC Piano MovesModbury NorthPiano-only specialist with set prices5 (228)
08Tomas Transport and RemovalsParalowieSpas, swim spas and heavy single items5 (156)

Complete Removals

Melrose Park. Fixed-price house moves planned on site

Complete Removals has been moving Adelaide households since 1998 and works from a base in Melrose Park. It prefers to plan each move on site and then give a fixed price, so you are not watching the clock on the day. It also handles interstate moves, packing and storage.

  • Moving Adelaide households since 1998
  • On-site planning and a fixed quote
  • Local, interstate, packing and storage
  • Protective pads for entryways
Rating
4.9 from 978 reviews on Google
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HF Removals Adelaide

Elizabeth Vale. Published hourly rates and same-day moves

HF Removals publishes its rates by truck size, from $138 an hour for a small truck with two movers to $158 an hour for its 16 tonne truck. A 3-hour minimum and a 1-hour call-out fee apply. Time is billed in 30 minute blocks. It is based in Elizabeth Vale and takes same-day and urgent bookings.

  • Rates published by truck size
  • Up to $1,000,000 public liability and transit insurance (terms apply)
  • Interstate reference rates per cubic metre
  • Book online with no advance payment
Rating
5 from 456 reviews on Google
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Aussiemove International Movers

Parafield Gardens. Interstate and overseas relocations

Aussiemove has operated from Adelaide since 1987 and handles local, interstate and international moves. It belongs to the AMG network of independent movers, which it says has 18 locations nationwide. It offers its own goods in transit and storage insurance with several levels of cover.

  • Operating since 1987
  • Local, interstate and international moves
  • Goods in transit and storage insurance options
  • Storage and packing services
Rating
4.8 from 227 reviews on Google
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Removals R Us

Adelaide metro. Budget hourly moves with no stair charges

Removals R Us publishes hourly rates from $95 including GST for a few items up to $144 for a 45 cubic metre truck suited to a 4-bedroom house. It states a $0 call-out fee and $0 stair charges. Its published insurance policy covers packing, transit and temporary storage, with exclusions listed.

  • Hourly rates published by truck size
  • No call-out fee or stair charges
  • Insurance policy published in full
  • Piano moves and same-day removals
Rating
4.7 from 207 reviews on Google
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AtoB Furniture Removals

Adelaide metro. Pianos, pool tables and east coast runs

AtoB Furniture Removals is a family-run business with more than 30 years in removals. It moves pianos from small uprights to concert grands, along with pool tables and antiques. It also covers interstate routes including Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. It says a minimum of $100,000 cover is included free, subject to conditions.

  • More than 30 years in removals
  • Pianos from uprights to concert grands
  • Interstate routes to Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne
  • $100,000 minimum cover included (conditions apply)
Rating
5 from 177 reviews on Google
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WM Removals and Storage

Salisbury North. Northern suburbs moves with storage

WM Removals and Storage is a local family-owned removalist with more than 15 years in the business. It handles local and office moves, packing, packing materials and storage from Salisbury North. Online bookings can be made at any hour.

  • More than 15 years in removals
  • Family-owned and locally run
  • Storage for short or longer stays
  • Office and commercial relocations
Rating
5 from 195 reviews on Google
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DC Piano Moves

Modbury North. Piano-only specialist with set prices

DC Piano Moves specialises in pianos and has been moving them since 1998. It handles uprights, grands, pianolas, digital pianos and harpsichords. Its client list includes Adelaide Fringe and the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra among its clients. Every job gets a set, all-inclusive quote rather than an hourly rate.

  • Moving pianos since 1998
  • Set quotes, not hourly rates
  • Checks stairs and steep driveways before quoting
  • Climate-controlled piano storage
Rating
5 from 228 reviews on Google
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Tomas Transport and Removals

Paralowie. Spas, swim spas and heavy single items

Tomas Transport specialises in the items most removalists avoid. It relocates spas and swim spas, pianos and pianolas, pool tables, machinery and catering equipment. Baby grand pianos up and down stairs are listed as a specialty.

  • Spa and swim spa relocation
  • Baby grands moved up and down stairs
  • Pool tables and machinery
  • Free quotes
Rating
5 from 156 reviews on Google
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Frequently asked

How much does a removalist cost per hour in Adelaide?

Among the removalists on this list that publish rates, Removals R Us lists $95 to $144 an hour including GST depending on truck size. HF Removals lists $138 to $158 an hour for two movers plus $198 an hour for three. HF adds a 3-hour minimum and a 1-hour call-out fee. Rates change, so treat these as a guide and get your own quote.

Should I choose an hourly rate or a fixed quote?

An hourly rate can work out cheaper for a small, well-organised move with easy access. A fixed quote protects you when there are stairs, a long carry or a lot of furniture to dismantle. Either way, ask what the minimum is and whether travel time is charged.

Is my furniture insured during the move?

Only if the removalist carries goods in transit insurance or you buy it. Public liability insurance covers damage the removalist does to other people's property, not your belongings. Ask which cover applies, what the limit is and what is excluded, such as boxes you packed yourself.

Can a normal removalist move my piano?

Many can, but ask first. Pianos need specialist trolleys and enough people for stairs. Some removalists price them separately. DC Piano Moves specialises in pianos and gives set quotes, while AtoB Furniture Removals and Tomas Transport both list piano moves among their services.

How do interstate moves from Adelaide get priced?

Interstate moves are usually priced by volume rather than by the hour. HF Removals publishes reference rates per cubic metre for routes to Melbourne, Sydney, Queensland and Perth, with the final price depending on your inventory and access. Get a written inventory-based quote before you commit.

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