Choosing a removalist in Perth is harder than it looks, because search results are crowded with quote aggregators and call centres that pass jobs to unknown subcontractors. The right firm should have a real depot, a clear hourly rate or fixed price, written terms and a plain answer on insurance. Distance matters too, because a local move, a Pilbara relocation and an interstate haul call for different trucks and licences.
For this list we read each firm’s own website and kept only movers that state a base in Greater Perth and offer household or office removals. Where a site gives accreditation, insurance or pricing details, we have reported them as written. If you are also fixing up a home, see our list of plumbers in Perth, and if you are buying, our guide to stamp duty in WA explains the transfer duty you may need to budget for.
Removalists In Perth At A Glance
Company
Based In
Best For
Known For
Keys TMS
Canning Vale
Corporate, international and long-distance moves
Wide industry memberships and WA heavy vehicle accreditation
Adlam Transport Removals & Storage
Neerabup
Local, Pilbara and regional WA moves
AFRA accreditation and over 30 years in business
A2B Removals Group
Wangara
Interstate moves and storage
AFRA accredited with 25-plus years of experience
Perth Removals & Storage
Welshpool
Local house and office moves
Over 2,000 jobs and storage options
2 Easy Removals
Osborne Park
Apartments, heavy items and crane jobs
Balcony lift and crane services
Mike Murphy Furniture Removals
Embleton
Antiques, pianos and specialist items
Over 50 years of operation
1800 Move It
Claremont
Western suburbs home moves
Family owned with over 15 years of experience
Advanced Perth Removals
Wangara
Small moves and short-term storage
Packing and storage from a northern base
Best Removalists In Perth
1. Keys TMS — Local, Interstate And International Removalist In Canning Vale
Keys TMS has its head office at 5 Purdy Place, Canning Vale, and a second office in Kalgoorlie. Its site lists local, interstate and international removals, commercial relocations including office and IT moves, storage in Perth and Kalgoorlie, vehicle and pet transport, and e-waste services. It says it has more than 30 years of experience. The accreditation list is the longest of any firm here: AFRA, FIDI, the International Association of Movers, the Australian International Movers Association and Australian Movers Group, where it is a founding member, plus Main Roads Western Australia heavy vehicle accreditation. It is open that transit insurance is not automatically included in a quote and is available through Cowden Insurance Brokers, where Keys acts as an authorised insurance consultant. That clarity is useful. It suits corporate relocations, moves between Perth and the Goldfields, and households going overseas who want a mover with international networks.
Adlam’s head office is at 51 Greenwich Parade, Neerabup, in Perth’s northern corridor, with a branch at 1495 Lambert Road, Karratha. The site describes local home removals, interstate and regional WA moves, office and corporate relocations, furniture delivery to the Pilbara, and storage at both Neerabup and Karratha. It says the business has operated for over 30 years and describes itself as AFRA accredited, showing the AFRA logos. Named corporate clients on its own site include Crown Resorts, Water Corporation and the Department of Finance, and it reports a 4.7 Google rating from 350 reviews. The Perth and Karratha pairing makes it a practical choice for families and workers relocating between the metro area and the Pilbara, as well as for northern suburbs households wanting a long-established local company with its own storage.
3. A2B Removals Group — AFRA Accredited Interstate And Local Removalist In Wangara
A2B Removals Group says it is based at 1/15 Success Way, Wangara, and has more than 25 years of experience. Its services include local Perth removals, interstate moves from Perth, commercial relocations, regional Western Australia moves, packing and pre-packing, container and self-storage, and self-load and backloading options. The site states it is accredited by the Australian Furniture Removers Association, which it says covers vehicle maintenance, training, customer service, work health and safety, and chain of responsibility standards, and it displays an AFRA Member logo. The FAQ states the company is fully insured, and storage is described as monthly with 24 hour security monitoring. It publishes a starting rate of A$150 per hour for a two-person local crew, so check current pricing. It suits households and businesses planning a Perth-to-east-coast move or wanting flexible backloading to reduce costs.
Perth Removals & Storage operates from 34 Welshpool Road, Welshpool, in Perth’s south-east industrial belt, and publishes its ABN. The site describes residential moves, commercial and office relocations, internal relocations within a property, such as moving furniture for flooring work, and furniture storage. It says the company has completed over 2,000 house removals, business removals and internal relocations, and describes itself as 100 per cent insured. It lists no formal accreditations on the page, so ask for a certificate of currency and confirm what the cover includes. A testimonial describes a team led by Ben. The business suits households in the inner south and east, offices needing a weekend move, and anyone who needs furniture moved inside a property rather than across town. Its shorter track record on the page makes references from recent customers worth requesting.
5. 2 Easy Removals — Apartment And Heavy Furniture Mover In Osborne Park
2 Easy Removals is based at 61 Gordon Road East, Osborne Park, and serves the Perth metro area and most of Western Australia. Its list of services is broad: home and apartment removals, office relocation, heavy furniture and antiques, packing and unpacking, balcony lift and crane services, self storage, mobile storage and business storage, cleaning, assembly and moving insurance. The site says the business is covered for A$100,000 and that clients pay no excess. A feature on the site quotes Diane Muller describing over 10 years of experience moving homes and offices in Perth. No formal accreditations are listed, so confirm the insurance terms in writing before booking. The crane and balcony lift offer is the main point of difference, which suits apartment dwellers in the CBD, Subiaco and Scarborough, and anyone moving a piano, safe or oversized item that will not fit a stairwell.
Mike Murphy Furniture Removals lists its location as c/o National Storage at 197 Beechboro Road North, Embleton, in Perth’s north-east, and publishes its ABN. The site says the company has operated for over 50 years, a longer claim than most firms in this list, although it does not give a founding date. Services include pre-packing, furniture assembly, office relocation, furniture relocations, antique specialist removals, packing supplies, storage and lift service, and the site singles out pool tables, spas, pianos, granite and marble tables, safes and aquariums. Customer reviews on the page name staff such as Vince, Luke, Capper and Nick. It lists no accreditations or insurance details, so ask for both. The business suits households with valuable or awkward items, from antique dressers to a pool table, and older homes in the north-east suburbs where experienced handling matters more than the lowest rate.
7. 1800 Move It — Family Owned Home And Office Mover In Claremont
1800 Move It describes itself as a local, family owned and run Perth removalist with over 15 years of experience, and gives its head office as Claremont. Christian Pedersen is named as the business owner. The site lists home removals, office removals, packing and unpacking including furniture disassembly and reassembly, packing materials and storage. It does not list accreditations or insurance details on the page, so ask for a certificate of currency before booking, and ask whether any extra charges apply for stairs, long carries or time spent waiting for keys. The business is a natural fit for households in the western suburbs, from Claremont and Cottesloe to Nedlands and Subiaco, who want a smaller, owner-led operator and a direct line to the person running the job rather than a call centre.
Advanced Perth Removals & Storage gives its address as 3/76 Berriman Drive, Wangara, in the northern suburbs. Its site lists home and residential removals, office removals, apartment moves, internal relocations, local and regional moves, packing services, small moves, storage and tip-run disposal. It does not state a founding year, accreditations or insurance on the page, and it names reviewers rather than clients, so treat references and a written quote as essential. The mix of small-move and tip-run services is useful for people clearing a unit or downsizing, because many larger removalists prefer full-house jobs. The Wangara location suits households and small businesses in Joondalup, Wanneroo, Ellenbrook and the northern corridor. Before booking, ask what the hourly rate includes, how travel time is charged, and what monthly cost applies to storage.
How To Choose A Removalist In Perth
Is A Removalist Licensed In Western Australia?
Consumer Protection WA says it has received complaints about rogue Perth operators, and its advice is to choose removalists that belong to the Australian Furniture Removers Association or come recommended by family and friends. Membership is voluntary and not a licence, so also ask to see a depot address, an ABN and a certificate of currency for insurance. Accreditation signals audited standards for vehicles, training and safety, but it does not replace reading the terms.
How Should I Compare Removalist Quotes In Perth?
Get at least three written quotes on company letterhead with terms and conditions. Compare the hourly rate, the minimum hours, how travel time is charged, the number of staff, truck size, and extras such as stairs, packing materials and storage fees. Hourly quotes depend on how fast the crew works, so ask for a time estimate based on your inventory. For interstate moves, a fixed price or a price per cubic metre is more predictable.
What Insurance Do I Need For A Move?
Do not assume goods are covered. Some firms include limited cover, while others, including Keys TMS on its site, say transit insurance is not automatically included and must be arranged separately. Ask what is covered, what the excess is, and whether you can see a certificate of currency. Consumer Protection WA also advises that a contract should not say the removalist accepts no responsibility for damage or loss. Photograph valuable items beforehand and keep your own home and contents policy details handy.
When Should I Pay?
Consumer Protection WA advises paying the full amount only at the end of the job, and refusing a demand for final payment partway through, because that keeps your bargaining position if something goes wrong. A modest deposit to secure a booking is common, but ask for it in writing with a receipt. Be cautious of firms asking for large cash payments up front or changing the price once the truck arrives.
Is It Worth Using A Local Removalist For An Interstate Move?
Often yes. A Perth-based firm knows the Nullarbor route, can arrange storage at both ends, and may offer backloading or part-load options that reduce cost. Ask whether your goods travel in the firm’s own truck or are handed to a subcontractor, how long delivery is expected to take, and what happens if you are not ready to receive the load. AFRA accreditation and written delivery windows are useful signs of a firm with proper processes.
Conclusion
The firms above show the main shapes of the Perth removals market: long-established companies with depots and accreditation, such as Keys TMS, Adlam and A2B, suburban owner-run operators such as 1800 Move It, and specialists with cranes or antique experience. Which one is best depends on the move: a Karratha relocation, a fourth-floor apartment and a grand piano are different jobs, and the cheapest hourly rate is not always the lowest final bill once travel time, stairs and extras are added.
Whoever you choose, get a written quote, confirm insurance in writing, and keep your inventory and photos. For more local providers, browse the Perth hub or our list of mortgage brokers in Perth if you are buying.
