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Word of Mouth removalists in Canberra receive an average rating of 4.5 based off 63 reviews.
"I used GK removals in November 2022. The job involved two pick up points at opposite ends of Canberra and a delivery..."
"We moved over 50 cubic metres of items from Sydney with 2 pickup locations into a apartment with stairs and these..."
"I asked Milton to pick up a queen sized ensemble bed for me. He got this up the stairs, then dismantled the existing..."
"Immigrating to a different country can be very stressful, but Jackie from 2easy relocations made our transition so..."
"Jack, Paul and his team moved us from Canberra to Murrumbateman just over a week ago, we could not have been more..."
"Micks removals professional efficient and reasonable storage to my unit. Very professional and..."
"When moving our furniture from Canberra to Melbourne. Corey and the crew in Canberra were on time, very professional,..."
"Allround this was a pleasurable job. Zeke and the team moved all my belongings from A to B. They were very polite I..."
"I've moved houses a few times, and with these guys the move was painless and there was nothing to stress about. they..."
"Best service ever so fast and professionals "
"Absolutely fantastic with short notice, helped us out, arrived on time and super efficient thank you Tim and the team..."
"Geoff moved me. the work was handled with great care and within a good timeframe. minimum 2 hours cost and thats..."
In total, 838 jobs have recently been posted for removalists on the Word of Mouth jobs marketplace, with 4 in Canberra. The average quote response time is 17.8 hours. Quotes sent back through the marketplace average $925 for a fixed-price job, and $150.00 an hour where the work is quoted hourly. These are quotes, not final invoices. For what customers reported paying, see the cost breakdown below.
Market Intelligence
Data-driven insights based on 63 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, and 1 trust signal responses
63 customer reviews cover the 17 removalists servicing Canberra — a solid base when weighing up providers, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars — below the ACT average of 4.38, though ratings have dipped slightly in recent years. Canberra removalists recognised with Word of Mouth Service Awards: Capital Removal (2020). Awards reflect sustained high customer ratings across a calendar year.
Removalists in Canberra tend to be busiest in January and quietest in March according to review data — booking during the quieter stretch often means more choice.
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 1011% since 2008 (from $150 to $1,667 median), averaging 59.5% per year.
Over the 2008–2026 window, removalist ratings in Canberra have dropped from 4.7/5 to 3.9/5 — a signal to weight recent reviews more heavily than older ones. Canberra sees 3.9 new removalist reviews a year — 5% above the ACT average, a larger recent sample than comparable suburbs in the state.
Based on 63 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026.
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 4.0 | $150 |
| 2009 | 4 | 4.3 | no prices reported |
| 2012 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2013 | 7 | 5.0 | $480 |
| 2014 | 3 | 4.7 | no prices reported |
| 2015 | 2 | 5.0 | $850 |
| 2016 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2017 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2018 | 1 | 5.0 | $1,130 |
| 2020 | 14 | 4.4 | $1,250 |
| 2021 | 3 | 3.7 | $2,000 |
| 2022 | 5 | 4.2 | no prices reported |
| 2023 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2024 | 15 | 4.7 | $750 |
| 2025 | 2 | 3.0 | $1,667 |
| 2026 | 1 | 1.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
How we calculate the Local Service Score: We combine two sources of data: first-party data collected directly by Word of Mouth — verified customer reviews, customer-reported pricing, post-service trust-signal responses, and service awards — with suburb-level population and housing data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census. The score measures how well Canberra is served for removalists, reflecting the depth of choice, quality of service, and value for money available to residents compared to other suburbs across Australia. See our Local Service Score methodology for data sources, update frequency, and quality guardrails.
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I used GK removals in November 2022. The job involved two pick up points at opposite ends of Canberra and a delivery to the Tuggeranong area. They arrived spot-on the time they said they'd arrive...
GK Removals provided a great level of communication in the lead up to my full household move, which put my mind to rest. Moving house is a very stressful time for everyone, however, these guys work...
Allround this was a pleasurable job. Zeke and the team moved all my belongings from A to B. They were very polite I would use them again
Approximate cost: $880
Simply amaze business. I have lot antique persian furnitre and paintings and rugs. owner come inspect promise me everyhting ok and his guy take good care with everything. they move me house furnitu...
Approximate cost: $1020
Moved interstate from Canberra. One of the cheapest quotes. And also surprisingly cheap packing quote (which I didn't use, but should have). I am guessing that the lower price is because of lot...
If you are planning a house move, whether local or interstate, and looking for a professional, reliable, inexpensive, quality, customer oriented and friendly removalist company - look no further. ...
Will also need disconnection and reconnection of washing machine
Just getting rid of things
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, removalist demand in Canberra tends to peak in January and is quietest in March. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Canberra has 63 removalist reviews on Word of Mouth. Canberra Removalist Group (2024) and Capital Removal (2020) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
Removalists in Canberra have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 63 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the national average of 4.84 stars.
