Removalists Deakin

Deakin Removalists for Canberra’s Leafy Inner South

Expert Movers has been moving households for more than 10 years. We’ve completed over 5,000 moves across Australia and hold a 4.9-star average rating, including moves across Canberra and the ACT. Every truck and every mover is our own, so you’ll never get a subcontracted crew or day labourers. When you call, you speak to the person who will quote your move and then turn up to do it.

Moving in Deakin often means moving more than boxes. Large family homes, fine timber furniture, artwork, pianos and antiques all need extra care. As a moving company in Deakin, we plan the protection, the crew and the truck around what’s actually in your home.

About Deakin, ACT 2600

Deakin is an established suburb in South Canberra, about 6 km south-west of the city centre, postcode 2600. Its neighbours include Yarralumla, Forrest, Curtin, Red Hill and Hughes, and it sits close to Parliament House and the embassy area. Adelaide Avenue and Melbourne Avenue run along its edges, linking Deakin to the city and the Woden Valley.

The suburb was named after Alfred Deakin, Australia’s second Prime Minister, and gazetted in 1928. Building started in the 1920s, but most homes went up after 1945. Many streets carry the names of Governors, Governors-General and diplomats.

Deakin is home to The Lodge, the Prime Minister’s official residence, and the Royal Australian Mint. Several embassies and high commissions are here too. The local shops on Hopetoun Circuit have a supermarket, chemist, newsagent and restaurants, and the suburb is home to Alfred Deakin High School and Canberra Girls’ Grammar School.

Here’s what the 2021 census tells you about moving here:

• Mostly houses, with some townhouses and units. About two in three dwellings are separate houses.
• Larger homes. Close to half have four or more bedrooms.
• A settled community. The median age is 45, and about six in ten homes are owned outright.

Looking After Valuable and Heritage Pieces

Deakin has homes from the interwar years, post-war architect-designed houses and newer rebuilds. Many contain furniture and art that can’t be replaced.

• We wrap before we lift. Antiques, timber furniture and framed art are wrapped in blankets and padding before they leave the room.
• We plan the route. Older homes can have narrow hallways and tight turns. We measure big pieces against doorways and take apart what we can.
• We note high-value items. Tell us about anything special when you book, such as a piano, a grandfather clock or a large artwork. We’ll plan how to move it and make sure it’s covered in your quote.

Moving in Canberra’s Cold Months

At around 590 metres above sea level, Deakin gets cold, frosty winter mornings. Frost on paths, steps and driveways can make the first hour of a move slippery.

On the coldest days, we prefer to start once the frost has lifted, and we keep your floors protected from wet shoes. If your path is shaded and stays icy, let us know so we can plan around it.

Our Moving Services in Deakin and Across Canberra

Every service we offer is available in Deakin and across the ACT. Each one has its own page with more detail.

• House removals. Full family homes moved, with extra care for fine furniture, art and heritage features.
• Furniture removals. From a single sideboard to a house full of timber pieces, everything wrapped and strapped for the trip.
• Office removals. Offices and home businesses near the parliamentary and embassy areas moved after hours or on weekends.
• Packing and unpacking. Full packing, or just the glassware, artwork and fragile pieces, with every box labelled by room.
• Single item removals. One lounge, dresser or fridge, collected and delivered on its own.
• Bed removals. King, queen and adjustable beds taken apart, moved and rebuilt in your new bedroom, with mattresses wrapped to keep them clean.
• Man with a van. A simple choice for a few items or a small apartment.
• Two men and a truck. Two trained movers and a truck for townhouses, units and part loads.
• Piano removals. Upright and grand pianos moved with the right equipment and a planned route out of the house.
• Pool table removals. Tables taken apart, the slate protected, and rebuilt level at your new home.
• Heavy item removals. Safes, cabinets and other heavy pieces lifted safely by trained movers.
• Antique removals. Heirloom furniture padded, handled by hand and loaded away from heavier items.
• Bathtub removals. Freestanding and clawfoot tubs moved carefully from older Deakin homes and renovations.
• Furniture assembly and disassembly. Wardrobes, dining tables and desks taken apart and put back together.
• Storage. Our own storage facility holds your things while a renovation finishes or a settlement date catches up.

Common Problems We See During Deakin Moves

These are the issues that come up most on moves in Deakin.

Heirlooms found on the day. A piano or antique cabinet that wasn’t mentioned can change the plan. List every special piece before we quote.

Loading near main roads. Homes close to Adelaide Avenue or Melbourne Avenue need a safe place for the truck. Give us your exact address, and we’ll plan to use a side street or driveway.

Big furniture in older homes. Interwar and post-war houses can have narrow halls and doorways. Measure large pieces, and we’ll take apart what we can.

Frosty winter mornings. Icy paths are a slip risk when you’re carrying heavy furniture. A slightly later start on very cold days is safer.

Leaving the garden shed until last. Established gardens often come with sheds full of tools and pots. Sort them a week or two before the move.

Removalists Deakin Prices: Upfront and Hourly

People searching for removalists Deakin prices want a clear answer. We charge by the hour, from depot to depot. Your time starts when our truck leaves the depot and stops when it returns. Travel and fuel are included in your upfront written quote, with no hidden fees.

To get an accurate removalist quote in Deakin, send us your room list and a note about any valuable or heavy items. Weekend moves cost the same as weekdays, and being packed when we arrive helps keep your hours down.

Deakin Moving Checklist

Valuables and special items

• List antiques, art, pianos and heavy pieces in your quote request
• Take photos of high-value items before the move
• Keep jewellery and important papers with you

Access and timing

• Tell us if you’re near Adelaide Avenue or Melbourne Avenue
• Check for frost on paths on winter mornings
• Measure big furniture against doorways at the new home

On moving day

• Keep pets and children safe and out of the way
• Show the crew which pieces need the most care
• Walk through every room and the garden shed before we leave

Trusted Removalists in Deakin, ACT: Why Canberra Families Choose Us

Searching for the best removalists in Deakin ACT? Here’s how we work.

Upfront Pricing, No Hidden Fees

You’re charged by the hour, depot to depot, with travel and fuel included in your written quote.

Same-Day and Last-Minute Help

Need to move quickly? We’ll fit you in as soon as we can, including same-day moves when a truck and crew are free.

Open 7 Days, Same Weekend Rate

We work every day of the week, and Saturday and Sunday moves cost the same as weekdays.

Fully Insured Moves

Every customer is covered by public liability insurance based on their move and requirements, included in the quote.

Clear Terms if Plans Change

If we have to cancel your move, you get a refund. If you need to reschedule or cancel, any charges depend on your booking and are explained upfront.

The Person Who Quotes Is the Person Who Moves You

Our own trained crew handles every job, backed by a 4.9-star rating across 5,000+ moves.