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- January 2, 2025
Moving is one of those jobs everyone dreads, and the team you hire makes all the difference. The right removalists make the day feel easy. The wrong ones turn up late, break things and leave you with a bigger bill than you were quoted. Here is how to tell them apart.
What makes a good removalist
- Trained, experienced staff who know how to wrap, lift and load furniture safely, including through tight hallways and down stairs.
- Their own trucks and crew, not hired vans and day labourers.
- Clear pricing, with the rate, minimum and travel time in writing.
- Insurance that covers your belongings during the move.
- Full service when you need it: packing, dismantling and reassembling furniture, and storage.
- A real reputation, backed by recent Google reviews from local customers.
Why DIY is often a false saving
Renting a truck and calling in friends looks cheap until you add truck hire, fuel, tolls, blankets, trolleys and the cost of anything that gets dropped. Professional removalists bring the right equipment (moving blankets, trolleys, straps and the right sized truck) and do the job faster and more safely.
Local and interstate pricing
Local movers in Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama usually charge by the hour. Interstate moves, for example from Wollongong to Brisbane or Melbourne, are normally a fixed price based on volume. A good company does both and explains clearly which applies to your move. See our removalist prices and our guide to removalist quotes and costs.
Know your local streets
A local crew knows the Illawarra: the steep driveways of Mount Keira and Figtree, apartment blocks in the city centre with lifts to book, narrow streets in the northern suburbs, and which truck size suits your street. That local knowledge saves time on the day.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is the crew your own staff, and how many movers will come?
- What size truck will you send?
- What is the hourly rate, the minimum charge and the travel time?
- Is dismantling and reassembling beds and tables included?
- What insurance covers my belongings?
- Do you have the equipment for heavy items such as a piano, pool table or fridge?
Red flags to avoid
- A quote that is far cheaper than everyone else’s.
- No ABN, no business address and no reviews.
- A request for full payment long before moving day.
- Vague answers about insurance or what is included.
- Pressure to book immediately.
Why locals choose 777 World Removals
We have been moving Wollongong and the Illawarra since 2014, we are rated 4.8 on Google, and every move is done by our own trained crew in our own trucks. We wrap furniture in quilted blankets, dismantle and reassemble beds and tables, and offer packing, storage and interstate moves. See our furniture removals in Wollongong or get a quote.
Frequently asked questions
How do I choose a good removalist?
Choose a company with its own trucks and trained crew, clear written pricing, insurance for your belongings and recent local reviews. Ask what is included before you book.
What questions should I ask a removalist?
Ask about the crew, the truck size, the hourly rate, minimum charge and travel time, whether dismantling and reassembly are included, and what insurance covers your belongings.
Are cheap removalists worth it?
A quote far below everyone else is a warning sign. Cheap operators often make up the difference with extra fees, a slow crew or damage that is not covered.
Do local removalists charge by the hour?
Yes. Local moves are usually charged by the hour, while interstate moves are normally a fixed price based on the volume you move.
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