Movers Buddy

Movers Buddy: local removalist network in Australia

Movers Buddy presents itself as a network of moving companies in Australia that connects customers with verified local removalists. The company states that it operates in several cities across the country and works with local professionals who know the neighbourhoods well, allowing them to manoeuvre trucks down narrow laneways or navigate one-way streets. The company claims over ten years of experience in the sector and an average rating of 4.5 stars on Google and 4.4 stars on Trustpilot, according to its own information.

Removal services offered

The service catalogue covers various moving needs. For homes, the company handles house moves of up to seven bedrooms, whether moving within the same area or to another city. On the corporate side, it carries out office moves, including tech equipment, bulky desks, chairs, monitors, and TVs. It also offers removal of individual furniture items between homes, to a storage unit, or from a store to the customer's home.

It also provides packing services, with secure materials for fragile items, and temporary storage, moving belongings from houses to storage units or vice versa. For long distances, the company works with long-distance removalists across the country, enabling interstate moves. It also covers regional and local moves, and same-day services for those needing a last-minute solution.

Geographic coverage and removalist network

Movers Buddy's removalist network extends across Australia. Among the cities where it provides service are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide, as well as numerous local suburbs. The company states that its network of verified professionals allows finding a removalist near the customer, both for moves within the same city and for moves to other regions.

Pricing and how the service works

Movers Buddy publishes a pricing structure based on service time and truck size. Charges are per half hour, with a minimum of two hours and an additional 30-minute call-out fee. The cost always includes two workers. According to the site's information, the lowest possible price is 170 Australian dollars for the smallest truck and a simple move.

The catalogue shows four truck sizes with half-hourly rates: small truck at 70 dollars, recommended for one-bedroom apartments or studios; medium truck at 75 dollars, for two-bedroom homes or small offices; large truck at 80 dollars, for three-bedroom houses or spacious apartments; and XL truck at 85 dollars, for homes with four or more bedrooms and full house or office moves. Each option includes a description of its indicative capacity.

Quote and booking process

The company offers free, no-obligation quotes via an online form or by phone. The customer provides the pickup and delivery addresses, the size of the move, and the date, and receives a quote. According to the site, the quote process takes less than two minutes and does not require a credit card. Booking can be completed online once the quote is accepted.

Customer reviews

The site collects customer testimonials from various cities. A customer in Sydney highlights the speed and availability for a last-minute move. A customer in Melbourne praises the punctuality and the team's help during a stressful time. Another customer in Brisbane mentions that the price was reasonable, the team careful, and the booking and payment process straightforward. A customer in Adelaide highlights the punctuality and speed on a three-bedroom move to a nearby suburb. Another customer in Sydney thanks the team for the quick response and friendliness, as well as the fair price. Finally, a customer in Melbourne emphasises that there was no damage on a large move.