BUDGETING FOR YOUR MOVE

Plan your move cost with a budget

Know exactly how much your move will cost—no hidden fees, no surprises.

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Moving budget: Plan your move cost

Curious about your moving costs? Simply click the products and services you need below to get an instant estimate!

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* Total estimate prices are based on industry averages and should only be used as a guide. For instant and accurate pricing please visit the Happly platform where you will need to answer more detailed questions.

How easy is it?

Moves made more affordable with Happly

No hidden fees

Get only transparent quotes from our roster of top-tier, experienced providers who ensure a safe and secure move. No surprises—just grab a coffee, sit back, and let us handle the rest.

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Quick and easy quotes

Every move is unique, and getting a quote should be quick and easy. With Happly, you can instantly get customised quotes tailored to your exact moving needs, giving you a personalised and hassle-free experience.

All costs in writing

Don’t run the risk of lack of clarity and not knowing where your final move costs will end up. By having everything in writing, you can be confident in your move budget.

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Moving costs 101

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Frequently asked questions

Zilch. Zero. Nada. Nothing. That’s right, for anyone moving home, our service is absolutely FREE.

We’ve designed it this way and being transparent, the way we keep the lights on is we charge each service provider a facilitation fee for using our platform. That’s less than what they typically pay in marketing to say Google or Facebook so it’s designed to be a win-win-win for all parties involved.

We’ve also contracted with each service provider that they don’t pass on this cost to you and that their pricing on Happly is the same (or better) than you would find if you approached them directly.

Happly offers an all-in-one, user friendly platform with all the moving services you need to make your house move the best yet. Moreover, it’s all backed up by our assurance program known as HapplyProtect. We focus on quality and refer only top rated providers who we work with daily. Plus you’ll get no unwanted calls or emails from our providers and if unlikely issues occur, we help to resolve them. We’re also proud partners with ReLove, supporting families in need with furniture and love.

No. Pick and choose what you need to get done for your move.

Happly is a fully flexible checklist so you stay organised and always in control of your move – we’re happy to help with whatever you would like along the way!

Team Happly Complimentary Assistance is your very own personalised moving co-ordinator, but better because it’s free. We’ll happily assist you in booking in your move, compare moving providers and give you unbiased moving advice.

We recommend booking at least 2 weeks in advance of your move. Weekends and around public holidays are the most popular days, so if this is when you want to move, please provide as much notice as possible.

You can always shift around your booking (subject to the individual removalists cancellation policy) so it’s better to reserve your preferred timeslot early and change it if need be later.

A typical range for removalists in Sydney is between $60 – $110 per hour per removalist. The price can differ substantially given the length of time the removalists have been in business, the area they typically work in, the level of competition around and the state of the market. Click “compare and book” to easily compare removalist costs in Sydney.

Removalists often do a lot like local moves, interstate moves, packing, boxes, storage and sometimes offer specialist services like piano moves and art moves. Of course, removalists often have specialities like in other areas – some might be experts in oversize or heavy items; others are more experienced with high end furniture. That’s what makes it somewhat hard for people who only move once every few years to find the most appropriate provider for them.

Apart from comparing and saving money on service providers, some clever ways to minimise the cost of your move include:

  • Making sure the truck can park as close as possible to the location of loading in and out furniture
  • Having all small items boxed up and ready to go
  • Having all furniture dismantled as much as possible
  • Doing some of the work yourself and/or asking for help

Great – that’s what we offer! Feel free to self-help using the Happly platform or book in for a concierge call where a real live person can help you to book everything in and give you as much, or as little, advice as required.

Typically the actual move won’t take longer than a day but be prepared to spend up to 100 hours planning, booking and arranging your move. The Happly platform is designed to bring this down to a few minutes with a few clever clicks. We may not be able to pack boxes, but we can pretty much do everything else!

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