Moving to Albany?

Albany Moving Guide

Tucked away on Western Australia's spectacular southern coast, Albany isn't just a pretty face (although the scenery is to die for!). It's a prime spot to settle down and enjoy a sea change. 

Enjoy life on this coastal gem where hard work meets coastal charm. Albany's waiting to welcome you with open arms and a sea breeze!

Albany WA moving costs

How Much Does it Cost to Relocate to Albany? 

Albany is located on the West Coast so if you are coming from the East Coast, you've got quite the journey ahead! Relocating to Albany can be expensive as the costs of moving in general have increased immensely with the price of fuel. Our goal at Best Rated Transport is to ensure you find the best rate for your move whether you go with a DIY self-move, a road train or a removalist truck.

So how much does it cost to move to Albany?

Generally speaking, to move to or from Albany you’re looking at around $120 to $250 per cubic metre. 

A large house move is typically around 40m3 to 65m3 while a 3 bedroom house is typically 25m3 to 40m3. An apartment is around 10m3 to 20m3 but again, this all depends on your contents. 

You could be looking at:

10m3 - $1,200 to $2,500

20m3 - $2,400 to $5,000

30m3 - $3,600 to $7,500

40m3 - $4,800 to $10,000

However, there are other factors involved when calculating moving costs including flights or fuel if driving, accomodation along the way and packing supplies. 

Can Best Rated Transport Handle My Move to Albany?

We certainly can! We are an Australian owned and operated company and work with trusted transporters across Australia. 

When you are moving to a regional area such as Albany, either from a larger city, to a larger city, or from/to another remote location, there’s a lot more to organise than your typical big city to city move. One of the things you may find is that many interstate removalists don’t service your specific area. 

Regional moves require longer drives in most instances and more complex routes in others. Because of this you could be looking at more costs. However, it doesn’t have to be this way.

Best Rated Transport specialise in connecting regional and remote Australia to trusted carriers. Our instant quote service allows you to compare interstate removalists quotes, even to and from Albany. If there is no instant quote available, we will find you the best rate personally. 

Our goal at Best Rated Transport is to ensure our customers have a stress-free moving experience. Our online platform allows you to compare trusted removalists and moving companies to find the best rate for your move. Keep the team at Best Rated Transport a call and we’ll help ensure this move is your smoothest one yet. 

Self Pack, Full Service and Backloading: Best Budget Move Options

What options do you have when moving to Albany? Can you do it completely on your own or will you need a professional to assist you?

You might be surprised with how many options you have when moving house, from DIY to container hire and more. The right option for you will depend on a number of things including your budget, how much you need to move and how far the move is. 

DIY Moves

Self move means that you hire your own truck or UHaul and drive it yourself. You can purchase a truck or a trailer which can be towed by your own vehicle. This may be your best bet if you are moving from the West Coast already, such as from Perth. 

Hiring Albany Removalists

The most popular option for moving, especially if you are moving interstate or long distance, is to hire a professional removalist to assist you with your move. 

Removalists are also known as house movers and furniture movers and, essentially do the heavy lifting for you. This is also known as a full-service move. They will pack your contents into a truck for you and then transport your item to your new location. They will also unload your furniture and other items so you don’t have to worry about any of that.

If you are after the easiest and less stressful way to move, this is by far your best option.

You don’t need to worry about insurance, fuel costs, unloading and loading your goods and transporting your items. This is all done for you. 

Backloading - Albany Backloads

Backloading is another removalist option and is the most affordable option if you are looking to hire house movers. Backloading is when you book available truck space on a large interstate removalist truck that already has a primary load. 

You may not need to book the entire truck for your move and thus, with backloading, you only pay for the space that you need. 

With a backload removalist, you will still receive the same services as a house mover - loading and unloading and transport. You also don’t have to worry about insurance or fuel costs.

FUN FACT: This is one of our specialities at Best Rated Transport and it’s our recommendation for those who do have some flexibility when it comes to their moving dates.

Container Transport (Self-Pack) 

Container transport is another smart option when it comes to regional moves, especially if you are going across the country, from the East Coast to Albany. These are also known as self-pack moves as you will be unloading and loading your contents into a container. Then a carrier will transport the container from your house to your new location. 

If you have your own container, you can pay for “transit only” which means a carrier will move your container from your house to your new location. You will need to pack the container yourself and unload it at your new home, but you don’t have to worry about getting the container onto a truck or finding a way to move it. 

If you don’t have a container, you can hire one which involves the same as above, but you will be given a container for 28 days. You then load it up and arrange for pick up and delivery. You can then unload it at your new location before the container is picked up. 

Container transport is generally done by either rail or road depending on the distance. While container transport isn't always cheaper than using a professional removalist, it is with some long distance moves. 

Like hiring professional furniture removalists, you don't have to worry about making the drive yourself and containers can carry furniture as well as vehicles (be sure to request this). This is definitely a plus for anyone looking to bypass the long distance drive and just fly to their new home. Like removalists, you also don’t have to worry about insurance or fuel costs. 

What about car transport to Albany?

We can most certainly help you with that! Our network of transporters can move furniture, vehicles, boats, caravans and heavy machinery. Whatever you’re bringing to Albany, we can help get it there!

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Moving is hard enough without making comparing moving quotes hard too. So take the easy route and book with Best Rated Transport today! 

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We look forward to helping make your move to Albany the smoothest one yet.