Moving house in Hobart comes with its own challenges. Steep driveways in West Hobart and Mount Nelson, narrow streets in Battery Point and old staircases in heritage homes all slow a job down. Winter rain and the odd snowfall on the higher suburbs can disrupt a schedule too.
Interstate moves add the Bass Strait crossing. Furniture usually travels in a container or on a truck on the ship, so timing depends on sailings, and storage at either end is common.
Prices vary widely between hourly local movers and full-service firms. Our guide to removalist costs in Australia explains typical rates, and if you are buying, our guide to Tasmanian stamp duty covers the other big moving-day cost.
Every removalist in Hobart on this list has a depot or office in the greater Hobart area. We ranked them on local presence, range of services and how clearly they explain pricing.
Andrew Mathers Removals & Storage has its Hobart depot at 12a Duncan Street, Montrose, and a branch in Mowbray, Launceston. The company says it has been relocating household furniture and personal effects since 1870, and it also trades as Chess Moving Tasmania, the local arm of the national Chess network.
It handles local moves around Hobart and across Tasmania, door-to-door container moves to any mainland capital, and international relocations through a global partner network. Storage is available at its Hobart and Launceston facilities, and it also moves pianos, fine art, antiques, vehicles, boats and pets, with packing, insurance and cleaning on offer. The firm is accredited by the Australian Furniture Removers Association (AFRA), whose members follow an industry code of practice. It suits families moving interstate or overseas who want a firm with long Tasmanian history, its own storage and national backup.
Bells Removals & Storage is a Hobart family business with its office at 65 Patriarch Drive, Huntingfield, about 10 minutes south of the city near Kingston. It describes itself as Tasmania’s largest privately owned and operated removal company and says it has 75 years of experience.
Services include local, interstate and international removals, piano and antique moves, office relocations, pet transport, packing and cleaning, plus tilt tray hire. Its storage options are broad: short and long-term furniture storage, container storage, module storage and container relocation. A separate Bells Mini Moves service caters for smaller jobs. Bells is a member of the Australian Movers Group, and it says that 99 percent of the time it sends a detailed quote within one business day. It suits Kingston, Blackmans Bay and Huon Valley households, and anyone who needs storage between selling and buying.
3. Two Way Taxi Trucks — Moonah Family Removalists Since 1964 With Hourly Rates
Two Way Taxi Trucks is a family-owned business with its main office at 45 Charles Street, Moonah, and a warehouse at 21 Pitcairn Street, Hobart. It has been moving people around Hobart since 1964.
It handles residential and commercial removals, packing and unpacking, furniture removal and moves across Tasmania. Storage is available through its partner Radcliffe Warehouse & Storage in Glenorchy, and it also hires out forklifts, which is useful for small businesses moving heavy equipment. The company offers either a free quote or an hourly rate, so you can choose a fixed price for a big move or pay by the hour for a small one. It works weekdays and is closed on weekends and public holidays, so book ahead if you need a Friday move. It suits renters and households making a local move within Greater Hobart who want an established, family-run local operator.
Grace has a Hobart branch at 63 Greenbanks Road, Brighton, open weekdays. The company has provided removals since 1885 and now operates more than 50 branches around Australia, plus a global partner network.
The Hobart branch lists removals, commercial moving and storage. Across the wider business, Grace offers local, interstate and international moves, pet transfer, vehicle transport, mobile self storage, fine art handling and an Easycover warranty, along with office, education and healthcare relocations. That scale suits employer-funded relocations, public servants and university staff moving to or from Hobart, and businesses moving offices. Being part of a national company also means one booking can cover packing in Hobart and delivery in any mainland capital. It suits corporate transferees and organisations, and families who want a national brand with a local branch in the northern suburbs.
5. Flash Moves — Hobart Movers With Hourly Or Fixed-Price Options
Flash Moves serves Hobart, with operations in Sydney as well. The business says it started out helping friends move boxes and furniture between houses before growing into a full moving company, and it works Monday to Saturday.
It offers residential moving, commercial relocations, storage, packing services and supplies, courier work, event logistics and delivery. Pricing is clear: you can choose an hourly rate, which runs from arrival at pickup until unloading finishes, or a fixed price based on a full item list and access and parking details. All prices include GST. Each truck carries tools and protective blankets, with extra blankets and straps on trucks of 10 tonnes and above. Saturday availability is a plus for people who cannot move on a weekday. It suits households and small businesses who want to choose between hourly and fixed pricing and need a weekend move.
6. Khalsa Movers — Lindisfarne Movers With Published Hourly Rates
Khalsa Movers is a Hobart removalist with addresses at 50 Begonia Street, Lindisfarne, and 126 Roches Beach Road, Roches Beach, on the Eastern Shore. Alongside removals it offers cleaning and gardening services.
It moves houses, apartments and offices, and handles pianos, pool tables and spas. It is one of the few Hobart movers to publish pricing: removal costs are listed at roughly $100 to $150 per hour depending on the service level, with a minimum charge for small moves. The company says it uses dedicated trucks so your items are not mixed with anyone else’s, screens its movers, and adds extra protection for fragile items at no extra cost. It recommends booking two to four weeks ahead. Being able to book end-of-lease cleaning with the same company is handy for renters. It suits Clarence, Sorell and Eastern Shore renters who want a quick local move plus cleaning.
Suburban Removals is a moving company serving Southern Tasmania that was founded by Sid in 2017. It started with local Hobart work and has since expanded to statewide and interstate moves.
The company handles residential and commercial relocations and says no job is too big or too small, from a single item to a full house. It describes its rates as reasonable and focuses on a five-star standard of service. As a younger, owner-led business, it is a good alternative to the large national names for people who want a direct line to the owner and a crew that works around Hobart every day. Ask for a written quote that sets out the hourly rate, minimum hours and any travel charge before booking. It suits households in Hobart’s northern and southern suburbs making a local or statewide move who prefer a smaller operator.
8. Island Removals — Hobart Interstate Specialists Offering Backloading
Island Removals, trading online as Tasmania Removals, specialises in interstate moves to and from Tasmania. The company says it has more than 13 years of continuous service in the removals industry.
It offers door-to-door interstate removals and backloading, where your furniture shares space on a truck already heading that way. Backloading can cut the cost of crossing Bass Strait considerably, as long as you are flexible on dates. The company covers routes from Tasmania to Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, and on to Mackay, Townsville and Cairns. Quotes are free. It is a smaller operator with less detail online than the firms above, so ask about insurance cover and transit times when you request a quote. It suits people moving between Hobart and the mainland on a budget who can be flexible on pickup and delivery dates.
How To Choose A Removalist In Hobart
Is The Quote Fixed Or Hourly?
Hobart removalists usually quote either an hourly rate with a minimum number of hours, or a fixed price based on an inventory. Hourly works for small local moves; fixed pricing is safer for full houses and interstate jobs. Ask whether travel time to and from the depot is charged.
How Do They Handle Bass Strait?
For interstate moves, ask whether your goods travel in a sealed container or loose on a truck, which sailing they plan to use, and how long the move will take door to door. Backloading is cheaper but less predictable, so build in a buffer if you are starting work on a set date.
What Insurance Is Included?
Standard carrier liability is limited. Ask whether the removalist offers transit insurance, what it costs, and how claims for damaged items are handled. AFRA-accredited firms follow an industry code of practice that covers this.
Do They Offer Storage?
Gaps between settlement dates are common in Hobart. Ask whether the firm has its own storage, whether it is container or module storage, and the weekly cost. Storage that is close to your new home saves a second long trip.
Can They Manage Access Issues?
Steep driveways, narrow streets and long walks from the truck to the door add time. Ask whether the removalist will inspect the property or ask for photos, and whether they use smaller shuttle trucks where a large truck cannot reach the house.
Conclusion
Hobart removalists range from Andrew Mathers, which has moved Tasmanians since 1870, to local operators that publish hourly rates. Larger firms suit interstate moves and storage, while smaller movers often give better value on local jobs.
Get at least two written quotes, ask about insurance and storage, and choose the removalist in Hobart that is clearest about what is included in the price.
