Professional Removalists in Southport, Gold Coast

Two movers and a truck for $143 an hour (incl. GST). Packing and wrapping included. Open 24 hours, 7 days. Based next door in Arundel.

Looking for professional removalists in Southport who publish their rates and plan around your building, not just the drive? Move Mate Movers works out of our depot at 14 Aspen Way, Arundel, which borders Southport, so the truck doesn't have to cross the Coast to reach you. By road we're roughly 6 km from Gold Coast University Hospital and about 10 km from Australia Fair at the Broadwater end of the CBD (route estimates without traffic). We move CBD apartments, high-rise units, townhouses, family homes and offices across Southport QLD 4215, from the Southport CBD and Chirn Park to the streets bordering Labrador, Main Beach and Ashmore. You get our published hourly rate, and we explain the call-out fee and any extras before you book, not on the day.

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Removalists Southport, at a glance:

• ✓ $143/hr for 2 movers + truck · 2-hour minimum $286 · all rates include GST
• ✓ Packing and wrapping included at no extra service charge
• ✓ 6, 8 and 10-tonne trucks, matched to your load and access
• ✓ Public Liability insurance (what it covers)
• ✓ Registered company, MOVE MATE MOVERS AND LOGISTICS PTY LTD, ABN 33 700 649 109 · Read our Google reviews

What to Expect From Professional Removalists in Southport

"Professional" is easy to put on a website. Here's what it should mean in practice, the standard we hold ourselves to, and the facts behind each point. Use the same list to compare any Southport removalists before you pay a deposit.

1. Prices you can see before you call

A professional removalist tells you how the bill is worked out. Ours is published: $143 per hour including GST for two movers and a truck, a 2-hour minimum ($286), $44 per flight of stairs and a compulsory call-out fee, which we confirm before you book. The only number left for the day is how long the job takes.

2. A registered business you can look up

Our registered company is MOVE MATE MOVERS AND LOGISTICS PTY LTD, ABN 33 700 649 109, based at 14 Aspen Way, Arundel QLD 4214. You can check any ABN on the Australian Government's ABN Lookup. A mover who can't give you an ABN and an address is a warning sign.

3. Honest answers about insurance

"Fully insured" can mean very different things, so here's exactly what we hold: Public Liability insurance for property damage, subject to policy terms and exclusions. It isn't Goods in Transit or all-items cover. Tell us about fragile, high-value or specialised belongings before booking, ask for the policy details, and check whether your own contents policy covers belongings during a move. See our insurance details.

4. The right truck and crew for the building

We run 6, 8 and 10-tonne trucks and choose one based on your furniture and access, including any loading dock's height clearance. A truck that's too big for the dock, or too small for the load, costs you hours.

5. Packing and protection as standard

Packing and wrapping are included at no extra service charge with a booked move. You shouldn't pay extra just to have your sofa protected.

6. Clear booking terms

Bookings are secured with a $100 deposit, and rescheduling has no change fee, subject to availability. Knowing the deposit, cancellation and rescheduling terms in writing is part of what separates professional removalists Southport residents can rely on from a cash-only job with no paperwork.

7. Available when your building is

We're open 24 hours, 7 days. Many Southport towers only allow moves in set windows, so starting early, late or on a weekend (subject to availability) matters here.

Why Southport Moves Need a Different Plan

Southport isn't a typical Gold Coast suburb. It's the Gold Coast's central business district, and with 36,786 residents at the 2021 Census it's the city's most populous suburb. The same Census shows how differently people live here:

Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, Southport (Qld), SAL32611.

In plain terms, more than half the homes in Southport are apartments, and most are rented. For your move, that means:

• Lifts, loading docks and booking windows decide how your day runs, more than the distance does.
• Parking is the hard part. In the Southport CBD, along the light rail and near the Broadwater, the truck's legal loading spot matters more than the drive.
• Lease dates are fixed. Renters often have to move out and hand back keys on a set day, so the move needs to finish on time.

A removalist who plans around those three things will usually get you moved in fewer hours, and on our hourly rate, fewer hours means a lower bill.

Our Southport Removal Services

Apartment and high-rise removals

Before the day we ask for your floor level, lift dimensions, loading dock or bay details, the dock's height clearance and the building's permitted moving hours at both addresses. You book the goods lift and dock with building management and send us the confirmed slot. We bring the right crew and truck so the booking window isn't wasted. See our home and apartment removals service for what's included.

House and townhouse moves

Southport also has established houses and plenty of townhouse complexes, especially around Chirn Park and the quieter streets towards Ashmore. These moves are more about stairs, driveways and long carries than lifts. Count the flights of stairs at each address so the $44-per-flight charge is in your quote and doesn't surprise you on the day.

Office and commercial relocations in Southport

Southport is home to the Gold Coast's CBD offices and the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct. We move desks, workstations and office furniture, including after-hours relocation windows (subject to availability), to fit building access rules and your business hours. Read our office relocation services, or our 6-week office move plan for Gold Coast businesses if you're planning one now.

Moving outside business hours? See after-hours office moves.

Packing and wrapping

Packing and wrapping are included at no extra service charge with your booked move. As furniture removalists, we cover furniture with moving blankets and strap it inside the truck. Tell us about fragile, antique or high-value pieces so we can allow the time. Details are on our packing and wrapping page.

Storage, interstate and backloading

If your lease ends before your next place is ready, ask us about storage between moves. Heading to Brisbane or further? See our interstate removals, or ask about backloading for a few items on flexible dates.

Southport Removalist Pricing

We publish our rates so there are no surprises. All prices are in AUD and include GST.

How your total is worked out: moving time + call-out fee + any applicable extras.

Worked examples. These are arithmetic to show the formula, not quotes for your move.

• A move that takes the 2-hour minimum, with no stairs: $286 + call-out fee.
• A walk-up unit with 2 flights of stairs at pickup, finished in 3 hours: (3 × $143 = $429) + (2 × $44 = $88) = $517 + call-out fee.
• A job that runs 4 hours with lift access at both ends and no stairs: 4 × $143 = $572 + call-out fee.

What changes the hours in Southport: lift time at each end, the carry from the dock to your door, waiting on keys or swipe access, and how ready the boxes are. Have the lift booked, keys ready and boxes sealed, and you're paying for moving, not waiting.

Worth confirming in your quote: furniture dismantling and reassembly, packing materials, extra stops and any after-hours timing. Full details are on our rates and booking policies page.

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More examples are in our Gold Coast removalist cost guide.

Southport Moving Day: Local Things to Plan For

The G:link light rail corridor

The G:link light rail has seven stations in Southport: Gold Coast University Hospital, Griffith University, Queen Street, Nerang Street, Southport, Southport South and Broadwater Parklands. Queensland's Department of Transport and Main Roads says it's an offence to stop on or drive along a tramway, and you must not stop within 20 metres before a tram-stop sign unless a sign allows it. If your building fronts the light rail, the truck usually has to load from a side street, a driveway, a loading dock or a signed loading zone. Tell us your exact address and we'll work out the legal loading point before the day.

Loading zones and kerbside parking

Under Queensland's parking rules, a truck picking up or dropping off goods can stop in a loading zone for up to 30 minutes unless the sign shows otherwise, and can't stop at all beside a continuous yellow edge line or a no-stopping sign. Most CBD apartment moves take longer than 30 minutes to load, so a building dock or driveway is usually best.

When a council permit is needed

The City of Gold Coast requires an Interference with a Road Permit (Local Law No. 11) for activities that occupy a footpath, verge, parking area, bicycle lane or traffic lane on a City-managed road, with at least 15 business days' notice for low- or medium-impact activities. Most moves avoid this by using a driveway, dock or legal loading zone. If your address has none, tell us early.

Lifts, docks and building rules

High-rise buildings in the CBD and around the Broadwater and Main Beach often set moving hours, require lift bookings and limit dock time. Some underground car parks have height limits a moving truck can't clear. Before you confirm a date, ask building management:

1. What hours are moves allowed, and on which days?
2. Which lift is the goods lift, and can it be padded and booked?
3. Is there a loading dock or bay, and what's its height clearance?
4. Is there a time limit on the dock or the lift booking?
5. Do they need anything from the removalist before moving day?

Professional Southport removalists will ask you these questions before they confirm a time. If a mover doesn't ask, ask them.

For a full step-by-step, read our high-rise moving guide.

Getting to and from Southport

Southport connects to the M1 via the Smith Street Motorway. Our Arundel depot is next door, so travel to most Southport addresses is short, but on an hourly rate peak-hour traffic still costs you. Ask us about start times that avoid it.

Students, hospital staff and lease-end dates

The Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct, home to Griffith University's Gold Coast campus and Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH), sits on the Parkwood side of Southport. If you're moving into or out of housing near the precinct, book early: month-end dates, school holidays and weekends fill first.

Suburbs Around Southport We Move

Southport QLD 4215 is bordered by Labrador, Main Beach, Surfers Paradise, Bundall, Ashmore, Molendinar, Parkwood and Arundel. Heading north along the Broadwater? See our page on professional removalists in Labrador. Moving from Southport to Surfers Paradise or out to our home suburb of Arundel? Those guides cover local access too.

We also move people right across the Gold Coast, including Broadbeach, Robina, Burleigh Heads, Helensvale and Coomera. See all areas we serve, or ask about your suburb.

How a Southport Move Works With Us

1. Tell us about your move. Send your pickup and delivery addresses, the number of bedrooms, your preferred date and the access at both properties: floor level, lift, dock, stairs and parking. A furniture list or a few photos helps. Use our quote form or call 0413 258 321.
2. Get your quote and agree the details. We confirm the truck size, crew, call-out fee, any stairs or heavy-item charges and the packing scope, so you know what is and isn't included.
3. Book with a $100 deposit. Your date and arrival time are confirmed once availability is checked. Rescheduling has no change fee, subject to availability.
4. Lock in building access. Book the lift and dock with building management and send us the confirmed slot. Keep keys, documents, medication and chargers with you.
5. Moving day. We wrap and protect your furniture, load and strap it securely, and unload it into the rooms you choose. Do a final walk-through at each address.

Renting in Southport? Your move-out checklist

With most Southport homes rented, it's worth getting the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) paperwork in order:

• ☐ Give your lessor or agent a Notice of Intention to Leave (Form 13).
• ☐ Book cleaners for after the truck leaves.
• ☐ Complete the Exit Condition Report (Form 14a) and take photos when you return the keys.
• ☐ Apply for your bond refund through RTA Web Services or Form 4, no earlier than your notice expiry date.
• ☐ Update your forwarding address with the RTA, your bank and other services.

For a full room-by-room list, use our Gold Coast moving checklist. If you're still comparing movers, here are 7 things to check before you book a removalist.

What Our Customers Say

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Southport Removalist FAQs

How do I choose professional removalists in Southport?

Look for published rates, a registered ABN and physical address, a clear answer about which insurance they hold, and written deposit and rescheduling terms. In Southport, also choose a mover who asks about lifts, loading docks and parking at both addresses before quoting, because building access drives the hours more than distance.

What should a professional removalist's quote include?

The hourly rate and what it includes (crew and truck), the minimum booking, the call-out fee, stairs or heavy-item charges, the packing scope and the deposit, all in writing before you book.

How can I check that a Southport removalist is a registered business and insured?

Ask for their ABN, check it on the Australian Government's ABN Lookup, and ask which insurance policy they hold. Ours is ABN 33 700 649 109 (MOVE MATE MOVERS AND LOGISTICS PTY LTD). We hold Public Liability insurance, subject to policy terms and exclusions. It is not Goods in Transit or all-items cover, so check your own contents policy too.

How much do removalists cost in Southport?

With Move Mate Movers it is $143 per hour including GST for two movers and a truck, with a 2-hour minimum of $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 extra charges for pianos, pool tables and marble items. Send us both addresses and your item list and we will confirm the full total before you book.

Do you move high-rise apartments in Southport?

Yes. Tell us the floor level, lift size, loading dock or bay details and the building's permitted moving hours at both addresses. Book the goods lift and dock with building management, then send us the confirmed time slot so we can plan the crew, truck and start time around it.

Where will the truck park for a Southport CBD move?

Ideally in your building's loading dock or a legal loading zone close to the entry. Queensland road rules allow a truck picking up or dropping off goods to stop in a loading zone for up to 30 minutes unless the sign shows a different time. Vehicles must not stop on a tramway or within 20 metres before a tram-stop sign unless a sign allows it, so loading spots near the G:link light rail are limited. Share your exact address and we will plan where the truck can legally load.

Is packing included for Southport moves?

Packing and wrapping are included at no extra service charge with your booked move. Furniture is covered with moving blankets and strapped inside the truck. Confirm the packing scope and any materials with us before moving day.

What size truck do you send for a Southport apartment?

We have 6, 8 and 10-tonne truck options and allocate one based on your bedrooms, furniture and access. For buildings with a loading dock, tell us the dock's height clearance so we can confirm a suitable truck before the day.

Can you move me after hours or on a weekend in Southport?

We are open 24 hours, every day, including weekends. Many apartment buildings set their own moving hours, so check those first, then contact us to agree a date and time, subject to availability.

What is your deposit and cancellation policy?

A $100 deposit is required in advance. For a change-of-mind cancellation the deposit is non-refundable, subject to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Rescheduling has no change fee, subject to availability.

Ready to Book Removalists in Southport?

Tell us where you're moving from and to, and we'll give you a clear quote with the call-out fee and any extras spelled out. That goes for a CBD apartment near the light rail, a townhouse in Chirn Park or a move from Southport into Labrador or Main Beach. If you want professional removalists in Southport who tell you the costs up front, start with a quote.

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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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