How much does it cost to move from Melbourne to Ballarat?

Our Melbourne to Ballarat removalist services typically cost between $150 to $220 per hour, depending on the size of your move and specific requirements.

How long does the move from Melbourne to Ballarat take?

The average move from Melbourne to Ballarat takes around 7 to 9 hours, including loading, transportation, and unloading. The exact time depends on the volume of items, property access, and traffic conditions.

Do you provide packing and unpacking services?

Yes, we offer professional packing and unpacking services to ensure your belongings are securely packed for transit and easily set up at your new location.

Can you handle large and fragile items?

Absolutely! Our team is trained to handle large, fragile, and valuable items with extra care. We use specialised equipment and packing materials to ensure safe transport.

Is insurance included in the moving service?

Yes, basic transit insurance is included. For additional peace of mind, we also offer comprehensive insurance options upon request.

What areas do you cover in Ballarat?

We cover all areas in and around Ballarat, including Alfredton, Delacombe, Wendouree, and Lucas.

How do I prepare for moving day?

To ensure a smooth moving day, we recommend following our detailed Moving House Checklist. It covers everything from packing tips to last-minute preparations, helping you stay organised and stress-free during your move.

Moving House Tips

Expert Moving Advice for a Smooth Move

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Planning a move? Check out our amazing moving home tips from our relocation experts with years of experience. Find the best tips for moving house that will guide you for every step of your relocation.

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Moving House Checklists & Calculators

Based on our extensive experience, we have developed our own custom checklists and calculators. Our interactive checklists allow you to track and save progress as you tick items off your list. They can also be downloaded as PDFs to make things easier for you.

Prepare Your Change of Address Checklist and Plan Your Move

Checklists

👉 Moving House Checklist

👉 Change of Address Checklist

👉 End of Lease Cleaning Checklist

Calculators

👉 Moving Cost Calculator

👉 Moving Interstate Cost Calculator

👉 Packing Calculator

Why Choose North Removals for Your Move?

What sets us apart from other removalists, is that we truly care about our customers and their belongings. We offer a wide range of quality services and complete every relocation job with pride.

1,000+ Five Star Reviews

Without bragging too much about it, we are extremely proud to be one of Melbourne's best rated removalists on Google.

Fair Pricing

If you are looking for a removal company that offers fair and transparent pricing, North Removals is your top choice.

Top Customer Service

Our team consists of happy individuals with years of experience. We take customer service extremely serious and aim to be the best at it.

100% In-House Moving Specialists

Many moving companies outsource work to other removalists. At North Removals we only use our very own in-house moving team for all jobs.

We'd love to assist you with your move to ensure your belongings arrive safely in your new home. Get in touch via our online forms or call our friendly team for more information.

Approved by Many Happy Customers ✅

Check out what our valued customers say about us. And guess what, we didn't bribe them to write these amazing reviews! It's all honest feedback from people we assisted with their move—proof that Melbourne’s premier five-star moving team delivers every time.

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   Costas Peck 
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Excellent work by these gentlemen! Efficient and effective. Would highly recommend !
  
 
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   Mike Hayward 
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Freddy and Alex awesome removal service, highly recommended.
  
 
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   Lindsay Coombs 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Leo and Alex did a fantastic job and were very quick! AA++
  
 
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   Nikhil Varma 
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Leo and Alejandro were friendly and efficient highly recommend them for any moves
  
 
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   Barely_Charlie 33 
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Thanks to Freddy and Alex for making this move so easy! Everything went incredibly smoothly, and they were both very professional. Definitely recommend North Removals and specifically them!
  
 
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   Ethan Brown 
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Leo and Alex were absolutely sensational and professional helping me and my partner with our move! We finished well ahead of schedule and everything was handled with care and zero damages! Couldn’t recommend these guys anymore!
  
 
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   James Smith 
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Great service by Alex and Alejo. Fast reliable and easy to work with!
  
 
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   Aaron Hindmarsh 
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Ale and Leo were awesome! On time, efficient, no damage, and friendly. Would recommend 👍
  
 
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   Steven Cabral 
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Leo and Alex are amazing!!!
  
 
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   Hadi Suleman 
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Wonder job thomas, Leo and Alex
  
 
 
  
 
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