House Removals
House removalists Sydney-wide.
Federation cottages to 5-bedroom family homes — blanket-wrapped, strapped, garages loaded, beds reassembled. From $150/hr + GST. Hourly rate and estimated hours confirmed before we arrive.
Certificate of currency available on request before move day.
In one paragraph
Sydney house moves, by the numbers.
Hartmann Removals moves Sydney houses from Federation cottages to 5-bedroom family homes from $150/hr + GST for two movers and a truck. Most 3-bedroom moves run $1,200–$2,000 + GST with three movers; 4-bedroom homes $2,100–$3,000 + GST with four movers. Garages, sheds, and backyard items load as part of the standard hourly — no surcharge. A 3-hour minimum, call-out included in the first hour, and $$20 million of public liability insurance plus goods-in-transit cover on every move.
Moving out of an apartment instead? See our dedicated apartment removalists page — lifts, strata bookings, and council permits get more attention there.
Right-sized crew
Pick the crew that fits the house.
The right crew size usually saves more than it costs. Three movers finish a 3-bedroom home in the time two movers take to finish two, for roughly the same bill. See our crew-size decision guide for the full breakdown.
from $150/hr + GST
2 movers + truck
Small 1-bed cottages, studio-to-studio, or ground-floor granny flats with easy access. Typical finish 3–5 hours.
3-hr minimum · call-out included
from $210/hr + GST
3 movers + truck
2–3 bed cottages, semi-detached homes, townhouses with internal stairs. Most common crew for Sydney house moves.
3-hr minimum · call-out included
from $240/hr + GST
3 movers + big truck
Fuller 3–4 bed homes with garage contents or a shed. Bigger truck saves a second trip, same three-mover crew.
3-hr minimum · call-out included
from $300/hr + GST
4 movers + big truck
4-bed and 5-bed detached homes, double-storey family houses, full garages plus sheds. One-day finish.
3-hr minimum · call-out included
Weekend, public holiday and after-hours rates may vary — always confirmed on your quote before you book.
By house type
What a Sydney house move actually costs.
Typical ranges for the Sydney house types we move most often. Access at both ends (stairs, driveway parking, internal hallway width) shifts these by 20–30% — we build the specific numbers into every quote.
| House type | Crew | Hours | Typical total | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federation / Edwardian cottage (2–3 bed) | 3 movers + truck | 5–7 hours | $1,050–$1,470 + GST | Single-storey, front porch, moderate backyard, small garage or carport. |
| Semi-detached or duplex (2–3 bed) | 3 movers + truck | 6–8 hours | $1,260–$1,680 + GST | Shared-wall home, internal stairs on split-level versions, small yard. |
| Townhouse (3-bed, two-storey) | 3 movers + big truck | 7–9 hours | $1,680–$2,160 + GST | Internal stairs at origin, typically driveway parking, single-car garage. |
| Family home — 4-bed detached | 4 movers + big truck | 7–10 hours | $2,100–$3,000 + GST | Full garage, shed, backyard items (BBQ, outdoor furniture, tools). |
| Large home — 5-bed or double-storey | 4 movers + big truck, often 2-day | 10–13 hours (or 2×6) | $2,800–$4,200 + GST | Multiple storeys, large furniture, often a full garage and workshop. |
All prices plus GST. Full cost breakdowns and savings tips on the pricing page and in our 3-bedroom house move cost guide.
What's included
No hidden surcharges. No "we didn't know about the stairs."
Access conditions — stairs, driveway gradient, garage size — affect how long the move takes. We ask about them on the quote, build the likely range in, and the hourly stays the same either way. Garages, sheds, backyards all load at the standard rate.
- Fixed crew for the whole move — no crew swaps mid-day
- Matched truck size (no "too small" or "two trips" surprise)
- Furniture blankets on every timber piece
- Disassembly and reassembly of standard beds, tables and shelves
- Dollies, trolleys, stair-climbers, straps, wardrobe boxes on the truck
- Garage, shed and backyard items loaded as part of the standard hourly
- Fuel and tolls within Sydney metro — no surcharge
- Public liability and goods-in-transit insurance
- Uniformed, background-checked movers
Ready for a house-move quote?
Tell us the home size, the addresses, and what's in the garage — hourly rate and estimated hours back within the hour.
House move FAQ
Questions Sydney families actually ask.
How much does a house move cost in Sydney?
A 3-bedroom Sydney house move typically runs $1,200–$2,000 + GST with three movers and a truck. 4-bedroom homes run $2,100–$3,000 + GST with four movers. Federation cottages without stairs sit at the low end; townhouses with internal stairs or 4-bed homes with full garages push toward the top. All rates published — no surprises on the day.
How long does a 3-bedroom house move take?
Six to nine hours with three movers is the typical range for a 3-bedroom Sydney house — load, drive, unload. Internal stairs add 60–90 minutes. A full garage adds 30–60 minutes. 7am weekday start is consistently the fastest slot; cross-bridge moves should always start early to bank drive time before peak.
How many movers do I need for a 4-bedroom house?
Four movers, almost always. Three movers on a 4-bed home stretch to 12–14 hours, which pushes past a working day and raises damage risk in the last hour. Four movers at $300/hr + GST finish in 7–10 hours and come in at or below the three-mover total for the same work.
Do you move garages, sheds and backyards as well?
Yes — at the same hourly rate. A full garage adds 30–60 minutes; a shed with 10+ items adds another 20–30. Backyard furniture, BBQs, bikes, and tool collections are part of a standard house move. Tell us roughly what is in the garage and shed on the quote so the estimated hours range reflects it.
Do you take beds and furniture apart?
Yes, standard beds, dining tables, shelving, and most flat-pack furniture. We bring the tools. For wall-mounted items (TVs, shelves) we unmount but do not re-mount — that is usually a trade job and outside our insurance cover.
Can you move a 4-bedroom house in one day?
Yes, with four movers. A typical 4-bed Sydney house move finishes in 7–10 hours starting at 7–8am. The exceptions are 5-bed homes or double-storey family homes with substantial garages — those often split across two days for less total cost and fresher crew on day two.
Do you charge extra for stairs in a house?
No stair surcharge. Internal stairs in a townhouse or double-storey home add to the hourly on the clock — about 10–15% per flight — but the rate stays the same. Operators charging a separate "stair fee" on top of an hourly are double-charging.
Can you move on a weekend?
Saturdays yes — Sundays are closed by default, though we can arrange a Sunday crew as a quoted after-hours job. Saturday rates may vary slightly from weekday; we confirm the exact hourly on your quote. Office hours are mon–fri 8am–5pm and sat 9am–4pm; closed Sundays.
Are you insured if something gets damaged?
Every house move is covered by $20 million of public liability insurance plus goods-in-transit insurance as standard. Certificate of currency available on request. If something is damaged in our care, we handle it. No separate booking fee, no insurance upsell.
Ready to book your Sydney house move?
60-minute callback after quote request. Hourly and estimated hours confirmed before you book.