Removalists North Shore | Estimated Costs

Quick & Easy Removals are removalists for the North Shore, from Kirribilli units to family homes in St Ives. We have moved Sydney homes and offices for more than 20 years, and our crews are AFRA accredited and fully insured. You can book at an hourly rate or on a fixed price.

Moving soon? Get a free moving quote online at any hour, or call 1300 883 117.

Why book Quick & Easy north of the harbour

Hourly or fixed price. Choose an hourly rate, or ask for a fixed price once we know your inventory and access.
Apartment moves planned around the building. We work to your lift booking, moving hours and loading dock.
The right truck, one trip. We size the truck to your inventory, so even a large Killara home goes in a single trip.
No surprises on the day. We flag foreshore steps, a long carry or no parking before moving day, not on it.
Homes and offices. Businesses in North Sydney, St Leonards and Chatswood can book office removals after hours, overnight or on a Sunday.

How much do removalists cost on the North Shore?

Our North Shore removalists charge local moves by the hour, so home size sets most of the cost. For example, a 4 bedroom house in Lindfield usually takes 6 to 8 hours. The hourly rate covers the crew, a fully equipped truck, blankets, straps and insurance. These estimates come from our moving size guide for local moves within Sydney:

Home size	Typical time	Estimated cost
1 bedroom apartment	2 to 3 hours	About $350 to $525
2 bedroom apartment	3 to 5 hours	About $490 to $825
3 bedroom house	5 to 7 hours	About $825 to $1,125
4 bedroom house	6 to 8 hours	About $975 to $1,400
5 bedroom house or larger	8 hours or more	From about $1,280

These figures are estimates only, not a quote. A North Shore move can land at the top of its range for two local reasons. First, harbourside buildings mean lift waits and long walks from the loading dock. Second, foreshore homes often have steep steps between the kerb and the front door. However, you can ask for a fixed price once we know your inventory and access. Mid day starts of 11:00 to 14:00 or 12:00 to 15:00 also come at a reduced rate.

Which truck suits your harbour unit or family home?

The North Shore holds two very different moves. In the 2021 Census, 75.7% of homes in North Sydney were flats or apartments, and two bedrooms was the most common size. In Ku-ring-gai, by contrast, 68.6% were separate houses and 52.6% had four or more bedrooms. That is why we choose the truck from your inventory, not your postcode.

Your home	Truck	Capacity
Studio or 1 bedroom unit in Kirribilli, Neutral Bay or Cremorne	4 to 5 tonne truck	About 20 to 25m³
2 bedroom apartment or townhouse in St Leonards, Crows Nest or Lane Cove	6 to 8 tonne truck	About 27 to 30m³
3 to 4 bedroom house in Artarmon, Willoughby or Roseville	8 to 9 tonne or 10 to 12 tonne truck	About 35 to 45m³
5 to 6 bedroom home in St Ives, Killara or Castlecrag	55 to 60m³ or 65 to 70m³ truck	55 to 70m³

Not sure? Tell us what is moving and we will match the truck, so you never pay for space you do not need.

Local moving tips for the North Shore

Strata lifts and loading docks

Most lower North Shore homes sit in apartment blocks, so strata rules shape the day. The NSW model by-law on moving furniture asks you to give the strata committee enough notice to have someone present. So ask your building manager about moving hours, lift booking and lift padding. Also check the loading dock height and how far it is from the lift.

Street parking and council permits

Near the harbour, resident parking areas, meters and clearways leave little kerb space. North Sydney Council runs a permit to occupy a road or footpath, and it asks for at least 5 business days’ notice for standard applications. If the truck may need a reserved space, call your council early. Then tell us about parking at both homes when you book.

Steep foreshore blocks

Cremorne Point, Kurraba Point, Castlecrag and Hunters Hill include steep blocks and long flights of steps. That is normal work for our crews, but it takes longer. So describe the route from the kerb to your front door when you ask for a quote.

Packing a family home

Upper North Shore houses move faster when you pack before the crew arrives. Our packing team can pack one room, the breakables or the whole house. For the full timeline, read our moving house checklist for NSW.

North Shore suburbs we cover

We cover the lower and upper North Shore, and each suburb page has local detail for that move.

North Sydney and the harbour suburbs

Mosman

Chatswood, Willoughby and Middle Harbour

Lane Cove and Hunters Hill

Upper North Shore

Removalists North Shore FAQs

Do I need a council permit for the removal truck?

It depends on the street. North Sydney Council issues permits to occupy a road or footpath and asks for at least 5 business days’ notice for standard applications. So call your council early if the truck needs a reserved space.

How far ahead should I tell my strata building?

As early as you can, ideally a week or two. The NSW model by-law asks for enough notice for the strata committee to have someone present, and many buildings also need the lift booked.

How much does it cost to move a 4 bedroom house on the upper North Shore?

Our size guide estimates about $975 to $1,400 over 6 to 8 hours. That is an estimate only, not a quote, because stairs, parking and travel time can change it.

Do you charge by the hour or a fixed price?

Both. We charge local moves by the hour, and a move that runs long continues at the same agreed rate. Alternatively, we quote a fixed price once we know your inventory, access and move details.

Can you move my office in North Sydney or Chatswood after hours?

Yes. We run office moves after hours, overnight or on a Sunday. Our office team also dismantles and reassembles furniture and packs and archives files.

Can you store my furniture between homes?

Yes. We deliver a storage module to your address, our crew packs it, and it stays at our secure facility until you are ready. Modules start at 10 cubic metres.

Book your North Shore move

Tell us your two addresses, your date and what is going on the truck. Then our North Shore removalists will come back with an hourly estimate or a fixed price. Get a free quote online at any hour, or call 1300 883 117 Monday to Thursday 7:00 to 17:30, or Friday 7:00 to 17:00.

Moving a piano? We move upright and grand pianos, and you can add extra cover for your goods. Crossing Middle Harbour? See our Northern Beaches page. Comparing options across the city? See our removalists Sydney page for every area we cover.

Removalists across the North Shore

Our removal services across the North Shore

From Kirribilli and Milsons Point up through Chatswood, Killara and Gordon, our North Shore crews pack, dismantle, transport and reassemble, and every mattress is shrink wrapped before it goes on the truck.