The 5 best removalists in Brisbane to relocate your home or office safely and efficiently
No matter how exciting it is to start fresh in a new place, the things leading up to it are what many of us dread—or even wish we could escape. Tasks like packing, furniture disassembly and reassembly, possible return trips, and seemingly endless to-do lists.
It gets tougher when you’re handling the move solo or don’t know much about moving services, so you just try to fit everything into one borrowed van. Then comes the regret when you find the fridge dented after a road bump or a treasured mirror shatters from poor packaging.
That’s exactly why we’ve gathered the best removalists in Brisbane here. With their help, you can relocate your home or office safely and efficiently—whether it’s just down the street or all the way to another city.
How much do removalists charge in Brisbane?
Removalists in Brisbane charge from $140 per hour for small moves with two movers and from $700 for larger jobs, such as a three-bedroom house. Costs further vary based on the truck size, distance, time of day, and extra services like packing or storage.
1. Optimove Removals
Address: Level 22/127 Creek St
Phone: +61 1300 400 874
Business hours: Monday-Sunday, 24 hours
Families and individuals who’ve hired Optimove—some for the third time—recall their moves as easy, stress-free, and even enjoyable. That goes for big houses, offices, relocations just minutes away, and interstate ones to cities like Canberra, Sydney, and Melbourne.
Much of that credit is due to the team, whom clients often found professional, punctual, respectful, and friendly. Many also highlight their efficiency and speed, with one noting that after starting at 7:00 AM, they were done and dusted by 8:20 AM—all while taking great care of every item.
By great care, we mean packing, loading, and ensuring delicate tables and appliances arrive in perfect condition—even handling pianos flawlessly. Through it all, customers appreciate the attention to detail, as well as the prompt updates and clear quotes from customer service.
Let’s not forget Optimove’s AFRA (Australian Furniture Removers Association) accreditation, which explains their 20–100 m³ trucks and secure furniture protection with bubble wrap and quality boxes. Still, a few pointed out haphazard packing and inexperience with IKEA sofas.
Used Optimove three times—professional, friendly, and cared to protect my furniture
“I’ve used Optimove three times over the past few years, but the team that showed up today was absolutely incredible. They went above and beyond — taking exceptional care to protect both my furniture and the walls. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and friendly attitude made the entire move stress-free. I honestly couldn’t be happier with the service. Highly recommended!”
– John Hatzinik, Google Review
Flawless pool table and piano handling, clear communication, and stress-free
“OptiMove recently handled a complex removal involving large delicate antique furnishings, a three-piece slate pool table, and a piano—and their performance was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment the team arrived, their professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care for the items being moved were evident. The dismantling and transport of the pool table required precision and experience, and they executed it flawlessly. The piano, often a logistical challenge, was handled with expert care and coordination. Their positive attitude, clear communication, and respect for the property made the entire experience stress-free and enjoyable. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them for any high-value or complex removal job—they’re a rare find in the industry.”
– Grant Chinchen, Google Review
2. Kent Removals & Storage
Address: 38 Westgate St
Phone: +61 1300 731 423
Business hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
The way customers talk about Kent Removals’ help, you’d think the belongings were the team’s own. They keep mentioning how the movers were very careful and cautious the whole time, how everything was moved safely with no damage, and how it was all neatly arranged.
With over 75 years in the industry and a five-year streak of Service Excellence Awards at the Australian Business Awards, a smooth, professional service from Kent Removals is no surprise. They’ve delivered the same quality across local, overseas, and corporate moves.
As its name suggests, Kent also offers storage: Traditional (at their facility), Mobile (delivered back to you when needed), and Self (DIY and accessible anytime). However, reports of missing items and conflicting delivery dates—July 16 becoming July 3, then July 8—have come up.
The good news is that thanks to Kent’s “Customer Goods in Transit and Storage Insurance Policy,” they cover any mishaps from the minute packing begins until delivery. This, along with their thorough and informative quoting process, has given clients added peace of mind.
Team was careful, everything was moved safely, and impressive professionalism
“Had a great experience with Kent Removals and Movers! The team was super friendly and careful with all my furniture and everything was moved safely with no damage. Really impressed with their service and professionalism. Especially affordable rates for any movers. Highly recommend!”
– Vikranth Reddy, Google Review
Safe interstate move—so helpful, approached with care, and huge effort
“Gabriel and Matt were amazing removing all our belongings for an interstate move. They were both so helpful and nothing was too much trouble. They approached the whole task with care and we really appreciated their huge effort! They worked non stop and got the job done without compromising on care. I would highly recommend Gabriel and Matt from Kent for any future move. You will definitely be in safe hands!”
– Maree Kaiser, Google Review
3. Little Truck Removalists
Address: Brisbane, QLD
Phone: +61 434 617 225
Business hours: Monday-Sunday, 24 hours
Little Truck may be its name, but they do send out trucks big enough for a full house, office, apartment, commercial space, or even a load of junk and rubbish. Each comes with a team of two to four removalists, often described as hardworkers, polite, punctual, and professional.
They’ve moved clients from Brisbane to Sydney, North Queensland to Brisbane, Melbourne to Brisbane, and more. Because of their 24-hour availability and efficiency, those on tight schedules or who called last minute were still moved on time without any issues.
Not always, though—while they generally handle appliances and furniture well, there were times they couldn’t move a fridge downstairs for lack of straps or took too long setting up a bed. They make up for it in packing, coming fully equipped with boxes, bubble wrap, tape, and padding.
Customers also recognize Victor (the owner) for his accommodating nature and fair pricing, with some underlining the affordable rates and great value for service. This helps ease the worry of potential clients who need to request a quote first, since prices aren’t listed online.
Arrived on time, never stopped for a break, and very courteous—no damage to our goods
“Victor and his team were sensational from time of booking right through to furniture being dropped off at our new house during a recent move. Arrived ontime and after a quick walk-through and assessment, the boys started loading and never stopped for a break until the truck was full. Very courteous lads and did a great job. No damage to walls or our goods.”
– Pete Finn, Google Review
Reliable, friendly, and well-priced—got us moved within a short moving window
“Highly recommend Victor and his team. We had a very short moving window and they were able to get us moved with no issues within that time frame. Reliable, friendly and well priced.”
– Shae Cook, Google Review
4. Shift Buddies
Address: Unit 29/97 Creek St
Phone: +61 411 713 380
Business hours:
- Monday-Saturday, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Shift Buddies’ service is just as warm, friendly, and cheery as its name. Clients see it in the fun banter while loading boxes, the thoughtful questions about where to place things, and the extra care given to fragile heirlooms—be it a home, office, commercial, or simple furniture move.
Those who’d call Shift Buddies again praise the team’s competency, timeliness, and overall helpfulness. Care Kits for Kids Qld, which has already used them twice for pick-up and delivery, was especially touched by how reliable and genuinely interested the staff were in their cause.
Even on short notice, clients share they were squeezed into a busy schedule and that date changes were still accommodated. That’s on top of packing, loading, transporting, and unpacking—from $296 for a 1-bedroom to $1,500+ for interstate relocations.
On the downside, some were concerned when trucks would arrive late and carried other clients’ belongings. This made space management difficult, forcing items to be left behind and moved much later—with scratches and drag marks at times when certain staff weren’t gentle.
Used for delivery twice now—friendly, reliable team and genuinely interested
“The charity I volunteer for, Care Kits for Kids Qld, has used Shift Buddies twice now – once for delivering our free Care Kits to a Rockhampton child protection agency, and then recently to another Brisbane suburb. We highly recommend them for any move. The owner Matt and his staff were just wonderful – caring, friendly, fast, professional and reliable. To top that off, Matt was genuinely interested in our charity and even asked us to show him what was packed in our Care Kits, distributed for children entering crisis or out-of-home care in Queensland. Will happily recommend Shift Buddies to all!”
– Stephanie, Google Review
Handled my belongings with care, no damage, and asked where I wanted everything
“Shift Buddies are fantastic. I have used them twice now and both times were just great. They handled all of my belongings with care and were very efficient and respectful. Nothing was damaged at all and they had moving blankets for fragile things. They were very patient with me and asked where I wanted everything. Thank you guys, I really appreciate all of your help last year and this week. Highly recommend using Shift Buddies for your next move.”
– Jessica Bollen, Google Review
5. Movalist
Address: Level 18/324 Queen St
Phone: +61 482 092 571
Business hours: Monday-Sunday, 4:00 AM to 11:30 PM
What clients mention most about Movalist is the whole moving process going smoothly and hassle-free—as promised on the phone. From the thorough quoting process and easy online booking to professional loading, safe transport, and careful unloading.
Across every stage, moving couples, families, and businesses recognize the team’s friendliness, organization, and dependability. Whether it’s a complicated three-bedroom job or an anxious interstate move, customers felt the removalists genuinely cared for them and their belongings.
Movalist also provides free storage for two weeks or until a client’s new home or office is ready. But those who extended their stay reported mold on stored items or even misplaced furniture—and said messages expressing frustration over these issues went unanswered.
It helps that movers bring their own heavy-duty boxes, packed efficiently (not too heavy, not too light) and clearly labeled with their contents. Customers are also grateful for the free shrink-wrapping and the secure packing of their glassware in butcher paper.
Smooth and stress-free moving—friendly team and everything was handled with care
“The team were amazing! They were super friendly, helpful and easy to deal with from start to finish. Everything was handled with care and they did such a great job making the whole moving process smooth and stress-free. I really appreciated how helpful they were and how nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommend!”
– Sabrina Kay, Google Review
Super friendly, top efficiency, and the perfect guys for a complicated move
“Guys were at home at 6am on the dot. Super friendly. Top efficiency. It was a complicated move and they were the perfect guys for it. So smooth. Thank you sooo much! Definitely will recommend!”
– Vanessa Bonazzi, Google Review