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Word of Mouth removalists in Botany receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 644 reviews.
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"I and my family have used the co.for a long time they are reliable they have a great team will highly recommend them ..."
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"Thanks Danny & Greg for your work on our moving job. Wasn't and easy one but you got it done and with care for all..."
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"The movers were quick and efficient and moved me in minimum time, was happy with the service, no negative comments so..."
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"My 75yr old mother was let down by removalists company, they just didn't turn up. I contacted Sydney City..."
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"I got a baby grand piano about ten years ago, and since then, we've moved around in Sydney three times. All three..."
"Global Self Storage has one of the most attentive customer care executives I have ever met. This has made me another..."
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"Excellent service. Very efficient , helpful and courteous staff. 5 star services. Michael Reeves"
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"I've used a few different removalists in the past few years and these guys were by far the best. They came out on a..."
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"All I can say is excellent! I've used Billy and his fantastic team on two occasions - both to move units. Billy is..."
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"Really good service this company provides Rocky was more than helpful and the quality of work was great no items orrl..."
"I'll gladly recommend DMF Taxi Truck Removals to anybody who needs their services. They are very punctual, reliable..."
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"I used this company to move a few pieces of furniture and I was very impressed. The removalist was very friendly and..."
"'Triple R Movers recently provided a removal service for me, the guys were fantastic! On time, on an agreed price,..."
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Insights for removalists servicing Botany
In total, 838 jobs have recently been posted for removalists on the Word of Mouth jobs marketplace. Across Word of Mouth, the average quote response time for removalists is 21.5 hours. Quotes sent back through the marketplace average $925 for a fixed-price job, and $212.65 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
Removalists servicing Botany
Data-driven insights based on 644 customer reviews collected between 2010 and 2025, ABS Census data
Botany has an unusually strong field of removalists — five of the 25 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (20% award rate), with 644 customer reviews and an average rating of 4.9 stars.
What it costs
Reviewed removalist jobs in Botany have a median price of $1,605 — the middle 50% of jobs fall between $1,375 and $1,902 — 21% above the NSW average. Nearby: Banksmeadow ($1,605), Pagewood ($1,605), Mascot ($1,450). Prices have risen 86% since 2016 (from $780 to $1,450 median), averaging 14.3% per year. Three in four reviewed jobs come in at or below $1,902 — a useful sanity-check number when comparing quotes.
Demand patterns
Demand for removalists in Botany peaks around August and drops to its quietest in January based on review patterns — something to factor in if your job is flexible on dates.
About this suburb
With 37% of Botany households in rentals, move volume is high — reflected in removalists here receiving 101% more reviews than the NSW average. Probe experience with strata move-in/out permits, protecting shared corridors and lifts, and same-day condition photos.
What locals say
Review activity here is higher than typical: Botany averages 40.3 new removalist reviews a year — 101% above the NSW average — a larger sample than most suburbs in the state.
Based on 644 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2010–2025, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Removalists reviews & ratings over time — Botany area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 4.5 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 2 | 2.5 | no prices reported |
| 2012 | 3 | 4.7 | no prices reported |
| 2013 | 6 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2014 | 7 | 4.1 | no prices reported |
| 2015 | 5 | 4.8 | no prices reported |
| 2016 | 61 | 4.9 | $780 |
| 2017 | 17 | 4.8 | $970 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1.0 | no prices reported |
| 2019 | 56 | 4.9 | $800 |
| 2020 | 359 | 5.0 | $1,135 |
| 2021 | 22 | 5.0 | $1,000 |
| 2022 | 71 | 4.9 | $1,450 |
| 2023 | 20 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2024 | 9 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2025 | 3 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2010–2025
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Botany area profile ABS Census 2021
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 Botany 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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What other customers paid
Where enough customers have reported it, the listing shows the typical price range for the job they reviewed.
Reviews going back to 2007
Australians have been reviewing local businesses here since 2007. How we handle reviews, disputes and removals is set out in our Fair Play Policy.
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Removalists in Botany — FAQs
How much does a removalist cost in Botany?
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, removalists in Botany typically charge between $1,375 and $1,902. This is 21% above the NSW average.
What time of year does removalist demand peak in Botany?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, removalist demand in Botany tends to peak in August and is quietest in January. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
How can I tell if a removalist in Botany is worth hiring?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Botany has 644 removalist reviews on Word of Mouth. Sydney City Removalists (2024), VW Removals Pty Ltd (2023) and AAA City Removalist (2022) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 2 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
What is the average removalist rating in Botany?
Removalists in Botany have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 644 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.84 stars.
What makes Botany different when it comes to removalist work?
With 37% of Botany households in rentals, move volume is high — reflected in removalists here receiving 101% more reviews than the NSW average. Probe experience with strata move-in/out permits, protecting shared corridors and lifts, and same-day condition photos. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Botany has apartments make up 51% of housing, a median age of 36, a median household income of $2,373/week.