Removalists Bass

Experienced, Trusted Removalists in Bass, VIC

Expert Movers is a removal company that started in Melbourne and has been moving homes for more than 10 years. We've now completed over 5,000 moves across Australia and hold a 4.9-star average rating. Every truck is from our own fleet, and every mover is on our own trained team. There's no call centre, no subcontracting and no day labour, so the person you speak to is the person who moves you.

Bass is a small village with a big rural spread. At the 2021 census it had 405 residents and 121 homes across about 49 km². Every home is a separate house, and more than eight in ten have three or four bedrooms. Most full moves here need a medium or large truck.

Bass at a Glance: Where the Highway Meets the Island Road

Bass is a rural village in the Bass Coast Shire of [Gippsland](LINK: Gippsland region page). It sits where the Bass Highway crosses the Bass River, about 5 km inland from Western Port and 113 km south-east of Melbourne.

The area has a long history. Explorer George Bass charted Western Port in the late 1790s, and the river and town carry his name. Samuel Anderson started farming by the Bass River in 1835. The village was surveyed in 1863 as Woolamai and renamed Bass in 1896. The post office opened in 1862 and the first school in 1866.

What matters for your move today:

• One postcode, one town. Postcode 3991 covers only Bass, which keeps addresses simple. Still give us your full street address, as many homes sit outside the village.
• The Phillip Island interchange is just south of town. Since 2013, Phillip Island Road has joined the Bass Highway at an interchange near Bass. It only allows traffic to join the highway heading north, or to leave the highway heading south. We plan truck routes around this.
• A divided highway to Melbourne. The Bass Highway is a four-lane divided road from Bass to Lang Lang. That makes the drive to and from Melbourne easier to plan than on smaller country roads.

Moving From Bass to Phillip Island, Wonthaggi or Melbourne

Where you're heading changes the plan. Here's how each route works.

To Phillip Island or San Remo. San Remo is about 13 km south-west. Phillip Island gets more than 1.8 million visitors a year, and Phillip Island Road gets congested in peak visitor periods. A weekday outside school holidays is usually the easiest time to move.

To Wonthaggi, Kilcunda or Inverloch. Wonthaggi is about 24 km south-east. These moves head away from Phillip Island, so island traffic has less effect on them.

To Melbourne. Melbourne is about 113 km away. We plan the drive into your quote, so the price covers getting your things there, not just loading them.

Within Bass. A move from one Bass street to another, or out to a farm nearby, is still quoted in writing. A short drive doesn't mean a small job if it's a four-bedroom house.

How to Choose a Removal Company in Bass

Lots of people search for the best removalists in Bass, but "best" means different things. What matters most is whether the company is trustworthy, experienced and clear on price. Use this table to check any removal company near Bass, including us.

Everything in the left column is how Expert Movers works. Ask us about any of it before you book.

Common Problems We See During Bass Moves

Most issues on Bass moves come from timing, highway access and family-sized loads. Here's what to watch for.

Moving on a peak holiday weekend. Island-bound traffic builds up around Phillip Island Road during busy periods. If you're moving to the island or San Remo, avoid long weekends and school holidays where you can.

Homes with highway frontage. A removal truck can't stop on a busy highway to load. If your home faces the Bass Highway, tell us about side roads or driveways where the truck can pull in.

Underestimating a four-bedroom house. Bass homes are mostly three or four bedrooms. Once you add the garage, shed and outdoor furniture, the load is often bigger than people expect. List everything, room by room.

Settlement dates that don't match. Selling in Bass and buying elsewhere rarely lines up to the day. Our own storage facility can hold your things in between.

Heavy items with no plan. Pianos, pool tables and solid timber furniture need extra people and protection. Mention them when you ask for a quote, not on the day.

Removalist Prices in Bass: What You're Paying For

Want affordable movers in Bass? Start by knowing what sets the price: how much you're moving, the access at both homes and the distance between them. We give you a written quote with no hidden fees, so you see the full cost up front.

If you're looking for cheap removalists in Bass, the cheapest quote isn't always the cheapest move. Look for travel charges, fuel surcharges and minimum hours. Our written quote has no fuel surcharge and no weekend surcharge.

For affordable removalist quotes in Bass:

• Sell or donate what you won't use at the new home
• Pack your own boxes before moving day
• Choose a weekday outside school holidays if you're moving towards the island
• Give us an accurate list, so you get the right size truck

Bass Moving Checklist

• Confirm your settlement or lease dates in writing
• Get a free written quote and check what it includes
• List every room, plus the garage, shed and outdoor furniture
• Tell us about pianos, pool tables or other heavy items
• Check the holiday calendar if you're moving to Phillip Island or San Remo
• Tell us where the truck can safely park, especially if you face the highway
• Book storage if your dates don't line up
• Keep a first-night box (kettle, bedding, medicine, chargers) with you, not on the truck
• Do one last lap of the house, garage and yard, opening every cupboard

Why Locals Choose Our Removal Company in Bass

For reliable movers in Bass, you get experience, a written price and a team that's ours from start to finish.

Over 10 Years in the Industry

We've been moving homes for more than a decade, with over 5,000 moves completed across Australia.

You Meet the Person Who Quoted

The person who prices your move is on the truck. There's no call centre between you and your crew.

Our Own Trucks and Movers

We use our own fleet and our own trained team, with safe lifting and loading on every job.

Written Quotes, No Hidden Fees

Your quote is free and in writing. No fuel surcharge and no weekend surcharge.

Flexible When Dates Move

If your settlement changes, you can reschedule without a cancellation fee.

Storage in Between Homes

Our own storage facility holds your belongings when your new home isn't ready.