Professional Removalists in Labrador, Gold Coast

Duplexes, walk-up units, townhouses and Broadwater apartments. Two movers and a truck for $143 an hour (incl. GST). Packing and wrapping included. Open 24/7.

Labrador moves are about stairs, not distance. Most Labrador homes are duplexes, townhouses and older unit blocks, and many have no lift. That means every box goes up or down a stairwell. As professional removalists in Labrador, Move Mate Movers prices stairs openly at $44 per flight, so you can see that cost before the day instead of finding it on the invoice. We're about 7 km from Labrador (around 10 minutes without traffic), at 14 Aspen Way, Arundel. We move Labrador renters, downsizers and families to the next suburb or across the Coast.

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Removalists Labrador, at a glance:

• ✓ About 10 minutes from our Arundel depot, open 24/7
• ✓ $143/hr for 2 movers + truck · 2-hour minimum $286 · GST included
• ✓ Stairs priced upfront: $44 per flight, either address
• ✓ Packing and wrapping included at no extra service charge
• ✓ Public Liability insurance (what it covers) · ABN 33 700 649 109

Labrador's Homes Are Different

Labrador overlooks the Gold Coast Broadwater to the east, with Southport on its southern border. It's one of the Gold Coast's oldest seaside areas, and the 2021 Census shows a housing mix unlike almost anywhere else in Queensland:

Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, Labrador (Qld), SAL31601.

Only about one in five Labrador homes is a stand-alone house. Nearly half are townhouses, semis and duplexes, and almost a third are units. It's also an older suburb by age, with a median of 45 against 38 for Queensland, and almost half the homes are rented. That points to three common kinds of move: stairs-heavy unit and duplex moves, downsizing moves, and renters moving on a lease-end date.

The Stairs Question

Many Labrador unit blocks are walk-ups, and many duplexes and townhouses are two storeys. Here's how to avoid surprises:

1. Count the flights at both addresses. Tell us the number at pickup and at delivery. Stairs are $44 per flight.
2. Measure the stairwell. Tight turns and low ceilings decide whether a sofa or bed base goes down in one piece. Measure big items and the narrowest point of the stairwell, and tell us about anything that may need dismantling.
3. Use smaller boxes for heavy things. Books, tools and kitchen items in small cartons are faster and safer to carry on stairs.
4. Keep the stairwell clear. Tell neighbours in shared blocks when you're moving, and clear shoes, bikes and pot plants from landings.
5. Plan for the truck being further away. Older blocks often have limited off-street parking, so the carry from the door to the truck can be longer than expected.

A quote that ignores your stairs is not a real quote. When you get ours, the stairs charge is already in it.

Downsizing in Labrador

With an older population and lots of smaller, low-maintenance homes, Labrador suits downsizers, and many residents eventually move on to retirement living. Some practical tips:

• Measure the new place first. Decide what furniture fits before moving day, so you don't pay to move pieces that won't fit.
• Sort in stages. Decide what to keep, gift, sell or donate a few weeks ahead. Fewer items means fewer hours on an hourly rate.
• Ask family to help on the day. Someone who knows where things go in the new home makes unloading faster.
• Storage can buy time. If you're moving into a smaller place before you've decided on everything, ask about storage between moves.

Packing and wrapping are included at no extra service charge with your booked move. That helps if lifting and packing boxes is hard for you. Confirm the packing scope with us when you book.

What Professional Removalists in Labrador Should Do

• Price the stairs openly. $44 per flight is published on our pricing page.
• Explain the whole bill. $143/hr incl. GST for two movers and a truck, a 2-hour minimum ($286), a compulsory call-out fee based on your suburb and distance from our Arundel depot (confirmed before booking), and extras for pianos, pool tables and marble items.
• Be clear about insurance. We hold Public Liability insurance for property damage, subject to policy terms and exclusions. It is not Goods in Transit or all-items cover.
• Give fair, written terms. $100 deposit. Rescheduling has no change fee, subject to availability.
• Be a business you can check. MOVE MATE MOVERS AND LOGISTICS PTY LTD, ABN 33 700 649 109, 14 Aspen Way, Arundel QLD 4214.

Our Labrador Removal Services

• Unit and duplex moves: walk-ups, two-storey duplexes and townhouses, planned around stairs and parking. See our home and apartment removals.
• Broadwater apartment moves: some newer buildings along the Broadwater have lifts, docks and building rules. Check the lift booking and dock height first, as in our high-rise moving guide.
• Downsizing and retirement moves: smaller loads with careful planning and packing included.
• Small moves: a few rooms or furniture-only, charged at the hourly rate with the 2-hour minimum.
• Moves to Southport and beyond: Southport is right next door. See our page for Southport.

Labrador Removalist Pricing

Worked examples (arithmetic only, not quotes):

• One-bedroom walk-up unit, 2nd floor (2 flights), into a ground-floor unit, 3 hours: (3 × $143 = $429) + (2 × $44 = $88) = $517 + call-out fee.
• Two-storey duplex to a two-storey townhouse, 1 flight each end, 4 hours: (4 × $143 = $572) + (2 × $44 = $88) = $660 + call-out fee.
• Downsizing from a 3-bedroom unit into a lift-access apartment, 4 hours: 4 × $143 = $572 + call-out fee.

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Local Tips for Moving in Labrador

• Frank Street and the Broadwater roads. Frank Street and the roads along the Broadwater get busy at peak times and on weekends, when people head to the foreshore. Early starts help.
• Street parking near older blocks. Many older unit blocks have limited visitor parking. If there's a driveway, ask other residents to keep it clear. Don't plan on the truck stopping in a no-stopping area or across a footpath. The City of Gold Coast requires an Interference with a Road Permit to occupy a footpath, verge or traffic lane on a City-managed road, with at least 15 business days' notice for low- or medium-impact activities.
• Shared blocks. Let neighbours and the body corporate or owner know your moving date. Some blocks have rules on moving times.
• Lease-end timing. With almost half the homes rented, month-end and lease-end dates book out first. Lock in your date early and check the RTA's exit steps in our moving checklist.
• Weather. Stairs get slippery in summer storms. We'll keep the move going safely, but give us a dry spot inside to stage boxes.

What Our Customers Say

Real Google reviews, copied word for word.

"Exceptional service! Very happy with them moving our house twice."

— karan thind · ★★★★★ 5/5 · Google review (view on Google)

"Excellent service from start to finish. The team was punctual, professional, and handled all of our belongings with great care. The move was smooth, efficient, and stress-free. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy removalist service. Thank you brother"

— sunny ahuja · ★★★★★ 5/5 · Google review (view on Google)

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Suburbs Around Labrador We Move

Labrador sits between Southport to the south and Biggera Waters to the north, with Arundel, Molendinar and Parkwood inland. We move people between all of them. See our pages for Arundel and Southport, or browse all our areas.

Labrador Removalist FAQs

How much do removalists cost in Labrador?

$143 per hour including GST for two movers and a truck, with a 2-hour minimum ($286). A compulsory call-out fee based on your suburb and distance from our Arundel depot is added, plus $44 per flight of stairs and extras for pianos, pool tables and marble items. We confirm the total before you book.

How do I choose professional removalists in Labrador?

Ask how they charge for stairs and get it in writing, along with the hourly rate, minimum and call-out fee. Check their ABN, insurance and deposit and rescheduling terms. A good mover asks about stairwells and parking before quoting.

How are stairs charged?

$44 per flight, at either address. Tell us the number of flights at pickup and delivery so the charge is in your quote.

Can you move a sofa down a narrow stairwell?

Measure the sofa and the narrowest turn in the stairwell and send us the measurements or photos. Some items can be dismantled. If something won't fit, we'll talk through the options before the day.

Do you help with downsizing moves?

Yes. Packing and wrapping are included at no extra service charge with your booked move. Sorting what to keep before moving day keeps the hours down, and storage between moves is available if you need time.

Is there a minimum charge for a small move?

Yes, a 2-hour minimum ($286) plus the call-out fee. Extra time is charged at $143 per hour.

Can you move me on a weekend or at short notice?

We're open 24 hours, 7 days, subject to availability. Call 0413 258 321 for short-notice moves.

What insurance do you hold?

Public Liability insurance for property damage, subject to policy terms and exclusions. It isn't Goods in Transit or all-items cover.

Ready to Book Professional Removalists in Labrador?

Tell us the flights of stairs at both ends, the parking and what's going. We'll send a clear quote with the stairs, call-out fee and any extras already included.

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Move Mate Movers (MOVE MATE MOVERS AND LOGISTICS PTY LTD), 14 Aspen Way, Arundel QLD 4214 · 0413 258 321 · contact@themovematemovers.com.au · Open 24 hours, 7 days (bookings subject to availability) · ABN 33 700 649 109

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