Moving in a hurry? Send one request today
Tell us where from, where to, when and how much is going. It is free and comes with no obligation to book.
How it works
Describe the move
Where from and to, when you need to move and how much is going.
We pass it on
We aim to pass your request to a removalist within one business day, and urgent requests are passed on first. It goes to one removals business that works in your area.
They get in touch
To ask about access and what is moving, then quote.
You decide
Ask questions, compare and book only if it suits you.
Moves at short notice, and planned ones too
Last-minute, emergency and interstate moves, plus every planned move.
Last-minute removals
Moving tomorrow or this week, at short notice.
Read moreEmergency moves
A lease ending, a settlement moved or a sudden relocation.
Read moreInterstate removals
Last-minute and planned moves between states.
Read moreHouse removals
Whole-home moves, planned or urgent.
Read moreApartment and unit removals
Lifts, loading docks and owners corporation rules.
Read moreSmall moves and single items
A few rooms, one big item or a storage run.
Read morePacking and unpacking
Boxes packed, wrapped and unpacked.
Read more
What drives the price of a move
Each removalist quotes your move from these six things. Give them all up front, then compare quotes on the same details and spot extra charges before you book.
When you need to move
Short notice limits which crews and trucks are free.
Size of the home and what is moving
Sets the truck size, the crew and the hours.
Stairs, lifts and the walk to the truck
Every flight and every metre of carrying adds time.
Where the truck can stop at each end
Clearways, permits and loading zones decide how close it gets.
Distance, and whether it crosses a border
Travel time, driver rest and border checks all count.
Packing and materials
Packing by the crew and boxes are often priced separately.
Ask what costs extra before you book
We do not publish prices: every move is quoted by the removalist. Government guidance on choosing a removalist points to the same things every time. Check whether the price is a flat fee or charged by the hour, and what extra charges apply if the move runs over time (Victorian Government). A quote is a total amount that becomes binding when you accept it, while an estimate can change (Consumer Protection WA). And give full details of the move so the quote is accurate (NSW Fair Trading).
Questions to ask your removalist
Before you accept a quote, ask for these. A good removalist will be glad to answer.
Can you do my date?
Ask for the date and time in writing, not just a yes on the phone.
A written quote
A fixed price or an hourly rate, with the terms attached.
Deposit and payment
A small deposit only, and the balance at the end.
Cover for your goods
Whether transit insurance is offered and what it covers.
Crew and truck
How many movers and what size truck, for your access.
Parking and permits
Where the truck will stop and who arranges any permit.
Packing
What they pack, what the materials cost and who unpacks.
Damage and claims
How breakages are handled and how to make a claim.
Recent reviews
Ask for recent reviews from customers and read them yourself.
When the date is set for you
Renters' notice periods differ by state: at least 14 days at the end of a fixed term in NSW (NSW Government), 28 days in Victoria (Consumer Affairs Victoria) and 3 weeks in the ACT (ACT Government). Our emergency moves page links the official rules for every state and territory. Request your quote as soon as you know the date.
Ready to move? Send the details once.
Free to use, with no obligation to go ahead. We aim to pass your request to a removalist within one business day, and urgent requests are passed on first.
Australia moves, often at short notice
About 15.0% of people in Australia lived at a different address a year before the 2021 Census and about 40.7% five years before, by our count from the ABS 2021 community profile. Across the country 30.6% of homes are rented (ABS), and every lease, sale and job offer has a date that someone else can change.
Our specialty is the move nobody planned for: last-minute removals, emergency moves and interstate removals. We take planned moves too. Our area guides cover every state and territory, with the local parking, clearway and building rules that make a quick move harder or easier.
Areas we cover
Moves from and to anywhere in Australia. Choose your state or territory.
New South Wales
- Removalists in Sydney
- Removalists in Newcastle and Maitland
- Removalists in Central Coast
- Removalists in Albury and Wodonga
- Removalists in Coffs Harbour
- Removalists in Port Macquarie
- Removalists in Ballina
- Removalists in Tamworth
- Removalists in Orange
- Removalists in Bowral and Mittagong
- Removalists in Dubbo
We also pass on requests from Wollongong, Wagga Wagga, Lismore, Armidale and the rest of New South Wales. Request a quote and tell us both places.
Victoria
- Removalists in Melbourne
- Removalists in Geelong
- Removalists in Ballarat
- Removalists in Bendigo
- Removalists in Shepparton and Mooroopna
- Removalists in Mildura and Buronga
- Removalists in Traralgon and Morwell
- Removalists in Warragul and Drouin
- Removalists in Richmond
- Removalists in Fitzroy
- Removalists in Collingwood
- Removalists in Carlton
- Removalists in Southbank
- Removalists in Brunswick
- Removalists in South Yarra
- Removalists in Prahran
- Removalists in Footscray
- Removalists in Northcote
- Removalists in Hawthorn
We also pass on requests from Warrnambool, Horsham, Sale and the rest of Victoria. Request a quote and tell us both places.
Queensland
- Removalists in Brisbane
- Removalists in Gold Coast
- Removalists in Sunshine Coast
- Removalists in Toowoomba
- Removalists in Mackay
- Removalists in Rockhampton
- Removalists in Bundaberg
- Removalists in Hervey Bay
- Removalists in Gladstone
We also pass on requests from Townsville, Cairns, Emerald and the rest of Queensland. Request a quote and tell us both places.
Western Australia
We also pass on requests from Mandurah, Albany, Kalgoorlie and the rest of Western Australia. Request a quote and tell us both places.
South Australia
We also pass on requests from the Adelaide Hills, Mount Gambier and regional South Australia. Request a quote and tell us both places.
Tasmania
We also pass on requests from Devonport, Burnie and the rest of Tasmania. Request a quote and tell us both places.
Australian Capital Territory
We also pass on requests from Queanbeyan and the surrounding region. Request a quote and tell us both places.
Northern Territory
We also pass on requests from Palmerston, Alice Springs and Katherine. Request a quote and tell us both places.
Questions and answers
How quickly will a removalist get in touch?
We aim to pass your request to a removalist within one business day, and urgent requests are passed on first. The removalist then contacts you by phone or email to check the details and quote.
Can you promise a removalist for tomorrow?
No, and nobody honestly can. We will try to find a removalist who can help at short notice, and urgent requests are passed on first.
Do you only do urgent moves?
No. Last-minute moves are our specialty, but planned moves are welcome too. Choose Flexible in the form.
Which areas do you cover?
All of Australia. Our areas page lists the capital cities and regional hubs with their own local guide, and you can request a quote from any suburb or town.
Will several removalists call me?
No. Your request goes to one removals business, so you deal with one removalist.
About this site
Express Removals is an independent referral service for last-minute and planned moves across Australia. We are not a removals business and we do not employ removalists. We write plain guides to the rules that apply, cite our sources and pass each quote request to one removals business, with your agreement. More about us.