Lower North Shore · 2061
Removalists in Milsons Point — Hartmann Removals
Milsons Point is harbourfront tower living. A 1-bed apartment move with two movers is from $450 + GST; 2-bed lift moves are $600–$900. The common complication is truck access — the suburb sits directly under the Harbour Bridge and the road network around Alfred Street and Ennis Road is dominated by the Bradfield Highway. Every quote confirms hourly plus estimated hours before booking.
Moving in Milsons Point
What Milsons Point actually involves.
Milsons Point is one of Sydney’s most compact high-rise pockets. Alfred Street and Lavender Street hold most of the apartment towers — harbourfront, bridge-adjacent, mostly modern with service lifts — and the smaller pocket around Fitzroy Street and Glen Street mixes older Art Deco blocks with a few heritage terraces. The same postcode (2061) includes Kirribilli, but Milsons Point is its own move profile because of the Bradfield Highway access.
Truck access is the suburb’s defining logistics problem. The Bradfield Highway ramps, the Harbour Bridge toll plaza and the Warringah Freeway approach constrain how and when we can bring a truck in. Loading-dock access for the Alfred Street towers is usually off a side street like Cliff Street or Broughton Street, not off Alfred Street itself. For the Fitzroy Street heritage blocks, kerbside access is tight and permit-controlled by North Sydney Council.
Most Milsons Point moves we see are owner-occupiers or long-lease renters in the harbourfront towers — higher-value loads, smaller total volume. The common pattern is a 2-bed load-out into Mosman or Cremorne, or a 1-bed load-in from Kirribilli or the CBD. Weekend moves are constrained by bridge-run event traffic and Sunday Luna Park foot traffic.
Before you book
What to tell us when you call.
The quicker we know these, the tighter the hours range on your quote.
01
Book the service lift first
Every Alfred Street and Lavender Street tower we work with wants a service-lift booking through building management — 2–3 weeks notice, floor protection required, move-in bond on some buildings. Lock the date, then call us.
02
Confirm the loading dock — not the residential entrance
The concierge will name the loading dock address, which is almost always on a side street off Alfred or Lavender. That is where we send the truck; the residential entrance is for your own access on move day.
03
Avoid weekend bridge-event windows
City2Surf, NYE fireworks, marathon days and other bridge-adjacent events close or slow the Bradfield Highway approach. We cross-check event calendars at the quote stage and flag any weekend risk before you book.
04
Flag heritage-block moves separately
Fitzroy Street, Glen Street and the older pockets closer to Luna Park have small heritage lifts and narrower stairwells. Let us know the building and we scale the crew and the plan — these jobs run closer to a Kirribilli profile than an Alfred Street tower one.
What Milsons Point moves cost
Typical Milsons Point jobs, typical hours.
Tower moves use our two-mover crew from $150/hr + GST for 1-bed and 2-bed jobs. Larger loads (3-bed+ or office relocations) are quoted with 3 or 4 movers from $210 or $300 per hour + GST. The hourly rate and estimated hours range are always confirmed on the quote call.
| Home type | Typical hours | Estimated cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1-bed tower with lift | 3–4 hours | from $450 + GST | Alfred St and Lavender St modern towers |
| 2-bed tower with lift | 4–6 hours | $600–$900 + GST | Standard Milsons Point tower profile |
| 1-bed heritage walk-up | 4–6 hours | $600–$900 + GST | Older Fitzroy St / Glen St stock |
| 3-bed harbourfront apartment | 7–9 hours | $1,050–$1,350 + GST (2 movers) | 3-mover crew often better value |
Studio / 1-bed tower with lift
Hours
3–4 hours
Cost
from $450 + GST
Alfred St and Lavender St modern towers
2-bed tower with lift
Hours
4–6 hours
Cost
$600–$900 + GST
Standard Milsons Point tower profile
1-bed heritage walk-up
Hours
4–6 hours
Cost
$600–$900 + GST
Older Fitzroy St / Glen St stock
3-bed harbourfront apartment
Hours
7–9 hours
Cost
$1,050–$1,350 + GST (2 movers)
3-mover crew often better value
All rates plus GST. Minimum charge 3 hours. Your written quote shows the hourly rate and the estimated hours range specific to your move — confirmed before you book.
See your Milsons Point number in writing.
Hourly rate + estimated hours range, specific to your move. Reply within the hour, 6 days (Mon–Sat).
What's included
In every Milsons Point hourly rate.
Every number we quote for a Milsons Point move is the number you pay, with these covered. No separate call-out fee, no fuel surcharge, no weekend line-item surprise.
Public liability insurance to $20 million and goods-in-transit insurance on every single move.
- Furniture blankets & protection
- Disassembly and reassembly of standard beds and furniture
- Moving equipment (dollies, trolleys, specialist equipment)
- Fuel and tolls within Sydney metro
- Public liability insurance
- Transit insurance
- Professional uniformed removalists
- No hidden surcharges
Book your Milsons Point move with us.
Fully insured. Transparent rates. Same sales contact — Thales Yan — answers within the hour.
Common moves
Where Milsons Point is moving.
The four lanes we run most often from Milsons Point. Same hourly rate, same inclusions, same insurance cover on every run.
01
Milsons Point → Sydney CBD
via Harbour Bridge · ~10–20 min off-peak
Shortest cross-harbour residential lane we quote. Bridge approach timing matters — 10am or later weekdays is cleanest.
02
Milsons Point → North Sydney
via Alfred St / Miller St · ~5 min
Very short shift — usually tower-to-tower, with two lift bookings to coordinate. We plan both building windows before move day.
03
Milsons Point → Mosman
via Military Rd · ~10–15 min
Upsizing lane — couples moving from Milsons Point 2-bed into Mosman house. Military Road is straightforward outside bus-lane hours.
04
Milsons Point → Neutral Bay
via Alfred St / Military Rd · ~5–10 min
Apartment-to-apartment shift. Both ends typically permit-controlled — two staging plans instead of one.
Milsons Point FAQ
Milsons Point removalist FAQs.
How much does a Milsons Point removalist cost in 2026?
A 1-bed Milsons Point tower apartment is from $450 + GST with two movers — based on our $150/hr rate and a 3–4 hour typical move inside the service-lift window. 2-bed with lift is $600–$900. Heritage walk-ups and 3-bed harbourfront apartments sit higher. Every quote confirms hourly plus estimated hours upfront.
Can you handle the Alfred Street and Lavender Street towers?
Yes — the harbourfront Milsons Point towers are regular work. We know the service-lift dimensions and dock procedures for the main buildings. Tell us the building name on the quote call and we pre-book what we can.
How does the Harbour Bridge affect move timing?
The Bradfield Highway and Harbour Bridge approaches frame Milsons Point access. Weekday peaks (7–9am, 4–6pm) and event weekends (City2Surf, fireworks, marathons) add real time. Mid-morning starts are the cleanest for load-outs heading into the CBD or west.
How far ahead should I book a Milsons Point tower move?
We can usually accommodate the move 1–2 weeks ahead; the constraint is the building service-lift booking, which typically wants 2–3 weeks notice. Lock that first, then call us with the confirmed date.
Do you handle heritage blocks near Fitzroy Street?
Yes. The older pockets near Fitzroy, Glen and the streets closer to Luna Park run closer to a Kirribilli move profile — small lifts or stair-only access, narrower stairwells, often permit-zoned streets. We scale the crew and plan accordingly.
Are you insured for strata building moves?
Public liability with $20 million cover and goods-in-transit insurance on every move. Certificate of currency available on request — Milsons Point strata buildings usually require it before releasing the service lift. Just tell us the building name.
Which parts of 2061 do you cover?
All of Milsons Point and Kirribilli (both share 2061), plus adjoining streets down to the Luna Park pocket. We also cover the broader Lower North Shore from North Sydney to Mosman.
Nearby
Also moving in the area?
Our Milsons Point crews also service these neighbouring Sydney areas. Hourly rates and the included-in-the-rate list are the same across every suburb we cover.
North Shore
Removalists in Kirribilli
Art Deco and heritage blocks, harbour-front access, no-stopping bridge approaches.
View Kirribilli page
North Shore
Removalists in North Sydney
Office towers, harbour bridge timing, commercial after-hours.
View North Sydney page
North Shore
Removalists in Neutral Bay
Military Road apartment strip, Ben Boyd walk-ups, permit-parking streets.
View Neutral Bay page
North Shore
Removalists in Mosman
Harbourfront homes, steep driveways, narrow peninsula streets.
View Mosman page
Ready to book your Sydney move?
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