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Rating: 4.9 (3358 reviews)

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4.9 based on 3358 reviews of 24 businesses

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4.9

147 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 78 657 855 046 2026 Award

Melbourne VIC

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Prices starting at $75 per half hour Medium Truck Our Guarantee - repair, replace, compensate*

Most reviewed for: Furniture moving

Photos from Melbourne CBD Removals

"Small company but what they lack in size they make up in quality and professionalism. Punctual, eye on detail and..."

5.0

180 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 23 395 239 795

Melbourne VIC

Wednesday: 8:00am to 6:00pm

Fully insured for peace of mind Prices starting at $203 p/h (2 men + 4.4T truck)

Photos from HomeMove Removalists and Storage Melbourne

Photo from HomeMove Removalists and Storage Melbourne

"Really fantastic service. The movers made it so easy and stress-free."

4.9

675 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 21 251 549 750 2023 Award

Melbourne VIC

Wednesday: 6am - 10pm

Good in transit insurance up to $50,000* Prices starting at $135 + GST per hour (4T truck)

Most reviewed for: House move

Photos from Jake Removals & Storage

"Efficient service and great to deal with."

5.0

618 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 16 606 227 338 2025 Award Special Offer

Melbourne VIC

Wednesday: 7am - 9pm

19+ years industry experience No hidden fees and no extra on weekends

Most reviewed for: House move

Photos from Red Carpet Removals

"We had an outstanding experience with Red Carpet Removals. Sam and Hassan went out of their way to accommodate our..."

4.9

535 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 14 166 496 608 2024 Award

Melbourne VIC

Wednesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Starting at $79 p/h (two men + truck) Storage with 24/7 CCTV monitoring

Photos from Kevin Removals and Storage

"Best service from Jenny on the phone to Rob L, John & Sam on the day. Kevin’s Removals have been a pleasure to work..."

5.0

525 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 35 096 891 513 2024 Award

Public liability and comprehensive insurance Starting from $149 p/h for a small truck

Most reviewed for: House move

Photos from All The Right Moves

"Once again a great move with all the right moves. Efficient, professional, good price and friendly."

4.7

217 reviews

Quality 4.7 Service 4.7 Value 4.6

Verified ABN: 97 822 949 072 2024 Award Special Offer

Sunshine West VIC

Wednesday: 8:00am-7:30pm

AFRA accredited 35+ years industry experience

Photos from Transcorp Removals And Storage

Photo from Transcorp Removals And Storage

"thank you again for excellent service "

4.9

123 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 14 166 496 608

Springvale VIC

Wednesday: 9:00am to 6:00pm

Australian owned and operated Free, no obligation in home quote

Photos from Best Quote Removals and Storage

Photo from Best Quote Removals and Storage

"Professional team who worked really hard. Thanks"

4.9

102 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 27 964 188 215 2024 Award

Thomastown VIC

Wednesday: 24 hours

All inclusive fixed quotes - no hourly rates Can quote over the phone

Photos from Moush's Removals

"Moush and his team were awesome to deal with from the first phone call until the last piece of furniture had been put..."

5.0

78 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 42 612 147 734 2023 Award

Oakleigh VIC

Wednesday: 8am to 9pm

No Damage Guarantee* Packing services available (boxing and un-boxing)

Photos from Pack Men Movers

"2nd time with Packmen and just the best movers. Mark & Nick helped so much, made my move a pleasure. "

4.8

46 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 13 156 589 936

Maidstone VIC

Wednesday: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm

We are fully insured Our work is 100% guaranteed

Photos from Brilliance Removalists Melbourne

Photo from Brilliance Removalists Melbourne

"Amazing, these guys definitely deserve 5 stars. Choosing a removalist is stressful. Comparing quotes, trying to make..."

4.8

45 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.7

Special Offer

Armadale VIC

Wednesday: 8am-5pm

"very quick, on time, friendly, basically all you need for an efficient move. will recommend "

4.5

17 reviews

Quality 4.5 Service 4.5 Value 4.5

"Very professional on time and pleasant to deal with"

4.9

10 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Special Offer

Elwood VIC

Wednesday: 08:00-18:00

"Val is brilliant .... Patient ... No fuss .. no bullshit ... Gets on with it. I had the unfortunate experience of 3..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

St Kilda VIC

"My family have used Gronows on many occasions, and I have used them twice, once in 2006 when I relocated back to..."

4.3

6 reviews

Quality 4.5 Service 4.5 Value 4.5

Elsternwick VIC

"Are these men machines? Incredible to see how the men lovely young men worked very hard for 9 hours to move..."

5.0

8 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Caulfield South VIC

"Moving Forward provided me with great Customer Service throughout the booking process. on the day, my move cost me..."

4.3

4 reviews

Quality 4.3 Service 4.5 Value 4.0

Caulfield VIC

"We used Mini-movers to move our house nearly a year ago. We initially thought it was good that they charged by the..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 4.7 Service 4.7 Value 4.7

Toorak VIC

"The 2 removalists helping us were very careful with all the items and cheerful throughout the day which definitely..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Brighton VIC

"Thankyou once again for your outstanding level of service - you were timely, efficient and took care in all items..."

4.6

9 reviews

Quality 4.6 Service 4.6 Value 4.6

Malvern VIC

"Just wanted to comment on how good Eddie and Reece were with our move. They were amazing with their dedication and..."

5.0

4 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Glen Iris VIC

"Moved large furniture items including white goods, antiques and a long glass fronted cabinet (they say that they..."

3.7

3 reviews

Quality 3.7 Service 3.7 Value 3.7

Elsternwick VIC

"Easy company to deal with! They kept it all simple and stuck to their word with no surprises on the day! "

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

"Great job. The guys were all very hard working.They were efficient, effective, professional and also polite."

St Kilda VIC

Wednesday: 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM

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Market Intelligence

Removalists servicing Balaclava

Data-driven insights based on 3,358 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 14 trust signal responses

92 / 100

Local Service Score

16 Award Winners

$1,000 median Typical Cost most jobs $750–$1,500

100% Would Choose Again

100% Positive Feedback

Balaclava is one of the more affordable areas for removalists — 40% below the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $1,000. 25 removalists service the area with 3,358 customer reviews.

What it costs

Most jobs range from $750 to $1,500. Nearby: Ripponlea ($1,020), St Kilda East ($1,020), Elwood ($1,010).

About this suburb

With 48% of Balaclava households in rentals, move volume is high — reflected in removalists here receiving 123% more reviews than the Victorian average. Probe experience with strata move-in/out permits, protecting shared corridors and lifts, and same-day condition photos.

What locals say

Post-job trust signals from local customers show 100% would choose their removalist again, 100% found them on time and reliable and 100% described them as friendly and professional. Over the 2007–2026 window, removalists in Balaclava have moved from 4.5/5 to 4.9/5 — genuine improvement in customer-reported quality. Review activity here is higher than typical: Balaclava averages 176.7 new removalist reviews a year — 123% above the Victorian average — a larger sample than most suburbs in the state.

Demand patterns

Demand for removalists in Balaclava peaks around August and drops to its quietest in December based on review patterns — something to factor in if your job is flexible on dates.

Based on 3,358 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

176.7 / yr Review velocity +627%

4.9 stars Avg rating above avg

$600 Typical cost -40%

5.0 stars Service rating

134.3 avg Reviews / provider

46.4 / 10k Provider density

Removalists reviews & ratings over time — Balaclava area

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Removalists reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Balaclava area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2007	2	4.0	$813
2008	1	4.0	no prices reported
2010	4	4.0	$110
2011	11	4.3	$121
2012	54	5.0	$100
2013	132	4.8	$107
2014	225	4.9	$119
2015	400	4.9	$149
2016	345	4.9	$119
2017	494	4.9	$445
2018	532	4.9	$568
2019	410	4.9	$650
2020	165	4.9	$610
2021	156	4.9	$550
2022	102	4.9	$930
2023	135	4.9	$775
2024	142	5.0	$900
2025	32	4.6	$600
2026	16	5.0	no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Balaclava area profile ABS Census 2021

5,392 Population

29.8% Own with mortgage

17.2% Houses

$2,026 Median income / week

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 Balaclava 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

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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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Jobs posted

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Removalists in Balaclava — FAQs

How much does a removalist cost in Balaclava?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, removalists in Balaclava typically charge between $750 and $1,500. This is 40% more affordable than the Victorian average.

Can I trust a removalist found on Word of Mouth in Balaclava?

According to 14 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their removalist in Balaclava again. 100% found them to be on time and reliable, and 100% described them as friendly and professional.

What time of year does removalist demand peak in Balaclava?

Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, removalist demand in Balaclava tends to peak in August and is quietest in December. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.

How can I tell if a removalist in Balaclava is worth hiring?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Balaclava has 3,358 removalist reviews on Word of Mouth. Melbourne CBD Removals (2026), Red Carpet Removals (2025) and Kevin Removals and Storage (2024) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 13 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year. Look for providers with a high 'would choose again' score — the Balaclava average is 100%.

What is the average removalist rating in Balaclava?

Removalists in Balaclava have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 3,358 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.84 stars.

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Removalists reviews & ratings over time — Balaclava area

Balaclava area profile ABS Census 2021

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What other customers paid

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