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Moving prices

Auckland moves from $109.25/hr.

Most Auckland moves are charged by the hour, based on the size of the crew and truck. Here’s what to expect. Your free quote confirms the exact price for your move.

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Hourly rates

Our moving rates.

Moves from $109.25 per hour. Prices shown include GST, with the price before GST underneath. Charged by the hour, so if the job finishes early, you only pay for the time used. Your free quote confirms the exact price.

From$109.25 /hrVan + driver

Single items, Marketplace pickups and small deliveries.
From $95 + GST per hour

From$166.75 /hr2 movers + 22m³ truck

Studios, 1–2 bedroom flats and small office moves.
From $145 + GST per hour

From$201.25 /hr2 movers + 33m³ truck

2–3 bedroom homes and apartments, or a 1-bedroom with a full garage.
From $175 + GST per hour

From$224.25 /hr2 movers + 45m³ truck

Larger 3-bedroom or 4-bedroom homes.
From $195 + GST per hour

From$287.50 /hr3 movers + 65m³ truck

Large family homes, big garages and office relocations.
From $250 + GST per hour

Call-out fee: $97.75 incl. GST ($85 + GST), charged once per move, within 20 km. Further away? We’ll include travel in your quote.
Extra movers: from $74.75 per hour incl. GST (from $65 + GST) each.

Specialist items

Pianos and heavy lifts.

From$224.25Piano, as part of your move

Add a piano to your house move.
From $195 + GST

From$483Piano on its own

Upright piano moved on its own. Grand pianos and stairs quoted.
From $420 + GST

From$862.50Hiab crane lift

For items that can’t go through the house, like spa pools or pianos to upper floors.
From $750 + GST, depending on the job

See piano moving and art, antiques and heavy items for how we handle them.

Good to know

What affects the price.

Every move is different, so the time it takes depends on a few things. Telling us about them up front means your quote is accurate and there are no surprises on the day.

  • How much you’re moving, and how big the furniture is
  • Access at both ends: stairs, lifts, long driveways and parking
  • The distance between the two addresses
  • Whether everything is packed and ready when we arrive
  • Specialist items like pianos, spa pools or antiques
  • Whether you need extra movers or a Hiab lift

Always included

  • Moving blankets and protective wraps
  • Trolleys and straps
  • Furniture placed where you want it at the new home
  • An owner-operated crew, rated 4.9★ from 209 Google reviews

Other services, quoted on request

Packing service · Boxes and packaging · Exit cleans · Carpet cleaning · Truck hire

FAQ

Pricing questions.

Something else? Call 021 314 243 or message us on WhatsApp.

Do your prices include GST?

Yes. The prices on this page include GST. We also show the price before GST, so you can compare quotes easily.

How long will my move take?

As a rough guide, a 1-bedroom flat often takes 2–3 hours and a 3-bedroom home 4–6 hours, depending on access and how much is packed. Your quote will give you an estimate.

What is the call-out fee for?

It covers getting the truck and crew to your first address, within 20 km. It’s charged once per move. For longer distances, travel is included in your quote.

Can I get a fixed price?

Ask us. For many moves we can give a firm quote once we know your items and access.

Do you provide WINZ quotes?

Yes. See our WINZ moving quotes page.

Reviews

What our customers say.

4.9
★★★★★Based on 228 Google reviews
“Communication from the start was amazing, friendly and professional. They placed all my furniture exactly where I wanted it to go in my new home.”
Linda ElliottGoogle
“The team were awesome, so fast and effective and treated all our furniture with such care. Extra points for the seamless navigation of the knarly driveway at the end!”
Hayley MostonGoogle
“The team arrived early, jumped straight into work with great energy and professionalism… They used all the proper blankets, wraps, and equipment to protect our stuff.”
ReneeGoogle

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