Removalists Mortlake, NSW 2137
Alongshore Removals has moved households and small businesses around Mortlake since 1989. Two movers, a truck and all equipment is $195 an hour, and we don’t charge travel inside roughly ten kilometres of our Balmain base.
- No subcontractors
- 35+ years in Sydney
- Afterpay & Zip available
What a move in Mortlake actually involves
Mortlake sits in the City of Canada Bay. Four things about the suburb decide how a move here actually runs — and none of them is the number of bedrooms.
Quoted on access, not bedroom count
In Mortlake, the stock is mixed, with newer development sitting alongside older homes. That is exactly why we do not price from bedroom count. Stairs, hallway turns, lift bookings and where the truck can legally stop are what actually decide the hours — so we ask about all four before giving you a number.
Waterside streets, limited kerb
Mortlake runs along a bend of the Parramatta River, and those streets were not laid out for a ten-tonne truck. Kerb space is usually what limits the day, and the closest legal stopping point is often not the one directly outside. We work that out in advance.
Council issues no removalist permit
This one catches people out. The City of Canada Bay publishes resident, visitor, business and parks parking permits — but no dedicated removalist or moving-truck permit, unlike some inner-city councils. We work with the kerb space available on the day, so it is worth checking your street’s restrictions early and calling council on (02) 9911 6555 if access looks genuinely tight.
What being local saves you
Our base is Balmain, and we do not charge travel inside roughly a ten-kilometre radius of it. Mortlake is 12.1 km away by road, about 19 minutes off-peak, which puts it just outside that zone. A fixed base-to-base charge may apply — we work it out when quoting and tell you up front rather than adding it later.
What removalists cost in Mortlake
Our rates are published and identical for every suburb we cover. No quote needed to see them.
| Service | Rate | Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| 2 movers, truck and all equipment | $195 / hour | 2 hours |
| Each additional mover | $70 / hour | — |
| Packing service (1 packer) | $90 | 3 hours |
| Travel within ~10km of Balmain | $0 | — |
All prices include GST. Charged in 15-minute increments. No booking fee and no surcharge for delicate items; tolls and parking at cost. Credit card payments carry a 2% surcharge. Full price list.
What that works out to
- 1–2 bedroom apartment2 movers · 3–4 hours$585 – $780
- 3 bedroom house2–3 movers · 5–6 hours$975 – $1,590
- Small office3 movers · 4–6 hours$1,060 – $1,590
Worked examples at our published rates — not quotes. Lift waits, long carries and stair flights are what actually move the number, which is why we ask about access before giving you a figure.
How far Mortlake is from our depot
We charge by the hour, so the drive from our base is time you could end up paying for. Here is the actual distance rather than a vague promise to be “local”.
Balmain depot → Mortlake
Driving route, heading west from Balmain.
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Just outside the free-travel radius
Mortlake is 12.1 km from our Balmain base, which sits outside the ~10km local zone. A fixed base-to-base charge may apply — we confirm it when quoting and tell you up front, never on the invoice.
Driving distance from Balmain to the centre of Mortlake; your street may vary by a few minutes.
Services around Mortlake
ResidentialHouse & apartment moves
Freestanding homes, townhouses, terraces and apartments across Mortlake. Everything is wrapped and secured before it goes near the truck.
- Furniture dismantled and reassembled
- Floors, jambs and lift lobbies protected
- Strata and loading dock access handled
CommercialSmall office moves
Desks, filing, screens and workplace equipment, packed so the new space is working the same day rather than a fortnight later.
- Out-of-hours moves to cut downtime
- Items kept together by room or team
- Building rules agreed before the day
StorageStorage between moves
Settlement slips, the renovation runs long, the lease ends on the wrong Tuesday. We hold your things between properties.
- Short-term and longer options
- One team collects, stores and delivers
- No paying two crews to touch it twice
Why Local Customers Choose Alongshore Removals
Alongshore Removals is an owner-operated business that does not rely on subcontractors. This gives customers more consistent communication and service from the first enquiry through to moving day.
More than 500 five-star Google reviews reflect the team’s focus on punctual arrival, careful handling and straightforward support. Customers can also review current moving prices before making a booking.
Afterpay, Zip Pay and Ezidebit options are available to eligible customers who would prefer to spread the cost of their move.
Other suburbs we cover near Mortlake
We work the City of Canada Bay and the surrounding Inner West every week. These are the suburbs closest to Mortlake.
Mortlake moving questions, answered
Q.How much do removalists cost in Mortlake?
Two movers with a truck and all equipment is $195 per hour with a two-hour minimum, and each additional mover is $70 per hour. There is no travel charge to Mortlake from our Balmain base. A one to two bedroom property typically runs three to four hours.
Q.What is the average cost of removalists in Australia?
Local moves are usually charged hourly. Across Sydney, two movers and a truck commonly fall between roughly $150 and $220 an hour, so a typical two-bedroom local move lands somewhere between about $600 and $1,000. Our rate is $195 an hour, GST included, charged in 15-minute increments.
Q.Why are removalists so expensive?
Most of the cost is people and time, not the truck. An hourly rate covers two trained movers, a maintained vehicle, trolleys, blankets, straps and transit protection, plus insurance, superannuation and the hours spent travelling and loading. A cheap hourly rate usually reappears later as a slower day, a damage claim, or an invoice with extras on it.
Q.What are the red flags with moving companies?
No written quote; a cash-only deposit; no ABN or no transit protection you can read; subcontracted crews the company cannot name; a rate quoted without a single question about stairs, lifts or parking; and reviews that are all five stars and all from the same month. A removalist who does not ask about access cannot give you an accurate price.
Q.Do I need a parking permit for a removalist truck in Mortlake?
The City of Canada Bay does not issue a dedicated removalist or moving-truck permit — it publishes resident, visitor, business and parks permits only. Check your street’s restrictions in advance and call the council on (02) 9911 6555 if access looks tight.
Q.Can you handle apartment and strata moves in Mortlake?
Yes — lifts, stairs, shared entrances, loading zones and strata access are routine for us. In the newer buildings the loading dock and service lift usually need booking through building management about a week ahead, in a fixed time window. Tell us the slot and we will build the day around it.
Q.How far ahead should I book?
Two to four weeks is comfortable. End of month — and the last Friday of the month in particular — books out further ahead than most people expect, as do the days either side of a long weekend.
Q.Who is the cheapest removalist in Sydney?
Cheapest by hourly rate and cheapest by final invoice are rarely the same company. A lower rate with a longer minimum, a travel charge from a distant depot, or a two-person crew sent to a three-person job will usually cost more by the end of the day. Compare the total for your actual property, not the headline rate.
Recent moves around the Inner West
Plan your move around Mortlake
Tell us the address, the date and what the access is like. We will come back with a real number rather than a range — and if a lift booking or a tight street is going to shape the day, we will say so up front.