Removalists Forrest

Forrest Removalists for Canberra’s Original Garden Suburb

Expert Movers has been moving households for more than 10 years. We’ve completed over 5,000 moves across Australia, including moves across Canberra and the ACT, and we hold a 4.9-star average rating. Every truck and mover is our own, with no subcontractors and no call centre. The person who quotes your move is the person who turns up to do it.

A Forrest move is often a change of lifestyle as much as a change of address. Many people here move from a big family home into an apartment, or between homes in the inner south. As local Forrest removalists, we help you plan what to take, what to store and how to fit it all into the new place.

About Forrest, ACT 2603

Forrest is an inner-south suburb about 5 km south of the Canberra CBD, postcode 2603. It sits between Capital Hill and Red Hill, with Yarralumla, Deakin, Barton, Kingston and Griffith as neighbours. Canberra Avenue, Melbourne Avenue, Hobart Avenue and National Circuit run through or beside it, and part of the Manuka shops lies inside its boundary.

Established in 1926 and named after Sir John Forrest, it is one of Canberra’s oldest planned suburbs. Many of its first residents were senior public servants moving from Melbourne. Its streets follow Walter Burley Griffin’s 1913 plan, with circles, crescents and curving avenues, and they’re named after explorers and governors.

Much of Forrest is heritage-listed. The Forrest Housing Precinct and the Blandfordia 4 Precinct protect Garden City homes from the 1920s onwards, and landmarks include St Andrew’s Church, St Christopher’s Cathedral and the Forrest Fire Station. Forrest Primary School is on Hobart Avenue, and several embassies and high commissions are in the area.

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

• A real mix of homes. About 47% of dwellings are flats or apartments, and about 37% are separate houses.
• Some very large houses. About one in eight homes has five or more bedrooms.
• A settled community. The median age is 47, and more than half of homes are owned outright.

Downsizing From a Large Forrest Home

Moving from a four or five-bedroom house into a two-bedroom apartment is a big change. Not everything will fit, and some pieces may have been in the family for decades.

Start with the new floor plan. Measure the rooms in your new home, then decide which furniture fits best.

Sort into three groups. Coming with you, going to family, and being sold or donated. Do this weeks before moving day, not on the day.

Store what you’re not sure about. Our own storage facility can hold pieces while you settle in and decide.

Split the move if needed. We can take some furniture to your new apartment and other pieces to family members’ homes on the same day.

Circles, Crescents and Truck Access

Griffin’s street plan is part of what makes Forrest special, but curved circles and crescents can be tricky for navigation and parking. Some homes sit on corners where two curved streets meet, and the best place for a truck isn’t always obvious.

Give us your exact address and any tips on where to park, such as a side street or a wide section of the crescent. If your home has a long front path through an established garden, let us know, so we can plan the carry.

Our Moving Services in Forrest and Across Canberra

Every service below is available in Forrest and right across the ACT. Each one has its own page.

• House removals. Moves from Garden City homes and large family houses, planned around your garden path and street.
• Furniture removals. As furniture removalists in Forrest, we wrap and strap heirloom and modern pieces for the trip.
• Office removals. Offices and home businesses near Parliament and the embassy area moved after hours or on weekends.
• Packing and unpacking in Forrest ACT, from a whole house to just the china cabinet.
• Single item removals. One sideboard, armchair or fridge delivered on its own.
• Bed removals. Beds taken apart, moved and set up again, so the first night in your new home is easy.
• Man with a van. A good fit for small removals in Forrest ACT, like apartments and a few pieces.
• Two men and a truck. Our flexible truck removals in Forrest ACT for apartments, townhouses and part loads.
• Piano removals. Pianos moved with the right equipment, including out of older homes with steps.
• Pool table removals. Tables taken apart, slate protected and rebuilt at your new home.
• Heavy item removals. Safes and other heavy pieces lifted safely by trained movers.
• Antique removals. Family heirlooms padded, handled by hand and loaded with care.
• Bathtub removals. Freestanding tubs moved during renovations of heritage homes.
• Furniture assembly and disassembly. Wardrobes, dining tables and desks taken apart and rebuilt.
• Storage. Our own storage facility holds furniture while you downsize or wait for settlement.

Common Problems We See During Forrest Moves

These are the issues that come up most on Forrest moves.

Too much furniture for the new apartment. Downsizers often bring more than the new rooms can hold. Measure first and decide early, or use our storage.

Hard-to-find addresses on curved streets. Circles and crescents can confuse GPS and drivers. Send us your full address and a note on where to park.

Heirlooms not mentioned until moving day. Antiques and pianos need planning. List them in your quote request.

Apartment access at the new home. If you’re moving into an apartment, check lift and loading arrangements with the building manager before the day.

Long garden paths. Established gardens can mean a long carry to the street. Clear the path and let us know how far it is.

Cost of Removalists in Forrest

Here’s how the cost of removalists in Forrest works. 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.

Weekend moves cost the same as weekdays. If you’re downsizing, sorting your furniture before we arrive is the easiest way to keep your hours down.

Forrest Downsizing and Moving Checklist

Trusted Removalists in Forrest, ACT: Why Canberra Residents Choose Us

If you’re searching for the best removalists in Canberra ACT, here’s what makes our service different in Forrest.

Upfront Pricing, Written Down

We charge by the hour, depot to depot, with travel and fuel included in your written quote and no hidden fees.

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.

Seven Days, One Rate

We move every day of the week, and weekend moves cost the same as weekdays.

Fully Insured, Every Move

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

Fair and Clear if Plans Change

If we ever 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.

Our Own Crew From Start to Finish

No subcontractors. The person who quotes your Forrest move is the person who does it, backed by a 4.9-star rating.