Removalists Griffith

Professional Griffith Removalists for Canberra’s Inner South

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. We use our own trucks and our own trained movers, never subcontractors. The person who quotes your move is the person who turns up to do it.

Griffith moves are often about access more than size. An apartment near Manuka can mean a lift booking, a basement car park and a tight loading spot. A heritage cottage can mean a narrow hallway and an old front door. As a Griffith removalist, we sort out these details before moving day, so the day itself runs smoothly.

About Griffith, ACT 2603

Griffith is one of Canberra’s oldest suburbs, about 7 km south of the CBD in the South Canberra district, postcode 2603. It was settled in 1927 and named after Sir Samuel Griffith, the first Chief Justice of the High Court. Its neighbours are Forrest, Kingston, Barton, Red Hill, Narrabundah and Fyshwick.

Several streets follow Walter Burley Griffin’s original plans for Canberra, and many are named after explorers. Canberra Avenue, Captain Cook Crescent and Flinders Way run through the suburb. The Manuka shopping precinct, one of Canberra’s earliest, sits on Griffith’s northern edge with its cafés, restaurants and boutique shops. Manuka Oval and the heritage-listed Manuka Pool are nearby.

Griffith has a lot of heritage. The Kingston/Griffith Garden City precinct, the 1939 Whitley Houses and the Evans Crescent homes are all heritage-listed. There are 20 parks covering almost 12% of the suburb. Newer apartment buildings have also gone up in recent years, adding to the mix.

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

• Smaller homes are common. About 57% of homes have one or two bedrooms.
• Lots of small households. More than a third of homes have just one person living in them, and the average is 2.1 people.
• A younger mix. The median age is 38, lower than many nearby inner-south suburbs.

Moving Into or Out of a Griffith Apartment

Apartment moves come with their own rules. Many buildings ask residents to book the lift, use a set loading area or move only at certain times. Check with your building manager or strata before you book us, and tell us what they say.

Lift bookings. If the building lets you book a lift, reserve it for the full moving window. Ask whether it can be padded to protect the walls.

Loading and parking. Find out where the truck can stop, whether that’s a loading bay, a basement or the street. Parking near Manuka is busy, so this matters.

Measuring doors and corners. Large couches and wardrobes may not fit through apartment doors or lift doors. Measure first, and we’ll take apart what we can.

Heritage Cottages and Older Homes

Griffith’s 1930s and 40s homes have character, but they can be tricky to move in and out of. Narrow hallways, small doorways and tight front steps are common. Mature trees and garden beds can also make the path to the street longer.

We wrap furniture well before it passes old door frames and polished floors, and we take apart beds, tables and wardrobes where needed. If you have antique or heirloom pieces, tell us so we can give them extra care.

Our Moving Services in Griffith and Across Canberra

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

• House removals. Full moves for heritage cottages, family homes and townhouses across the inner south.
• Furniture removals. As furniture removalists in Griffith ACT, we protect each piece through narrow halls, lifts and stairwells.
• Office removals in Griffith ACT for small offices and home businesses, including after-hours moves.
• Packing and unpacking in Griffith ACT, from full apartments to just the kitchen and fragile items.
• Single item removals. One couch, fridge or bookcase, picked up and delivered.
• Bed removals. Beds taken apart to fit lifts and narrow doorways, then rebuilt in the new bedroom.
• Man with a van. A good fit for small removals in Griffith ACT, like studio and one-bedroom apartments.
• Two men and a truck. Our most popular truck removals in Griffith ACT for one and two-bedroom homes.
• Piano removals. Pianos moved with proper equipment, including planning around stairs and lifts.
• Pool table removals. Tables taken apart, slate protected and rebuilt at your new place.
• Heavy item removals. Safes and other heavy pieces lifted safely by trained movers.
• Antique removals. Heirloom furniture from older Griffith homes, padded and handled by hand.
• Bathtub removals. Freestanding tubs moved during renovations of heritage homes.
• Furniture assembly and disassembly. Wardrobes, desks and dining tables taken apart and rebuilt.
• Storage. Our own storage facility holds your things if your new apartment isn’t ready yet.

Common Problems We See During Griffith Moves

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

Forgetting to book the lift. If your building needs a lift booking, missing it can delay the whole day. Book it as soon as you have a moving date.

Not enough loading access. Some apartment blocks have small loading areas or none at all. Check with building management where the truck can stop.

Furniture that won’t fit apartment doors. Big couches and bed bases often won’t fit through apartment or lift doors in one piece. Measure first, and we’ll take apart what we can.

Busy parking around Manuka. Street parking near the shops fills up quickly, especially on weekends. Tell us your exact address so we can plan where to stop.

Narrow hallways in heritage homes. Older Griffith cottages can have tight turns and small doorways. We’ll wrap furniture well and take apart anything that won’t make the corner.

Cost of Removalists in Griffith ACT

If you’re wondering about the cost of removalists in Griffith ACT, here’s how it 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, and there are no hidden fees.

Weekend moves cost the same as weekdays. To keep your hours down, have your lift booked, boxes packed and big furniture measured before we arrive.

Griffith Moving Checklist

If you’re in an apartment

• Book the lift for the full moving window
• Check where the truck can load
• Measure big furniture against lift and apartment doors

If you’re in a heritage home or house

• Measure tight hallways and doorways
• Clear garden paths to the street
• List any antiques or heirlooms in your quote request

For everyone

• Pack a first-night box with essentials
• Keep keys, documents and valuables with you
• Walk through every room before we leave

Trusted Removalists in Griffith, ACT: Why Locals Choose Us

People searching for the best removalists in Griffith ACT want straight answers before they book. Here’s what you get.

Clear, Upfront Hourly Pricing

We charge by the hour, depot to depot, with travel and fuel included in your written quote.

Same-Day and Last-Minute Moves

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.

Working 7 Days a Week

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

Fully Insured on Every Move

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

Refund if We Cancel

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.

The Same Person, Start to Finish

Our own trained crew does every job, and the person who quotes you is the person who moves you.