When moving doesn’t fit into one day...
Moving house doesn’t always happen neatly in one day. Settlement dates can shift, you may need to move out before you can move in, or timing simply doesn’t line up.
Instead of unpacking and repacking your belongings multiple times, this option keeps everything packed together and handled less while plans fall into place.
Using a secure, weatherproof moving container, your belongings are packed once and kept together. The container is transported when you’re ready and unpacked at your new home — avoiding repeated loading, unloading, and unnecessary handling.
This reduces pressure, lowers risk, and gives you more certainty when timing is uncertain.
How MoveBox works
- A secure container is delivered to your property seven days before your move
- Pack at your own pace, or have our team help if needed
- The container is transported when moving day arrives
- Unpack when it suits, you'll have seven days at your new property before we collect the container
If timing is tricky, think MoveBox
- You can’t move out and in on the same day
- Settlement dates don’t align
- You want fewer handling steps for your belongings
- You need more certainty around moving day
- You want a calmer, more controlled move
It’s not long-term storage — it’s simply a smarter way to manage a move when timing doesn’t cooperate.
FAQs
Here are some common questions when considering a container-based move.
The full service starts from $1000 + GST, which includes delivery, seven-day hire at each location, and transport between homes. Optional storage is available for $65 per week, and extra labour help can be arranged for $75 per hour + GST.
Our Move Box containers are designed to comfortably fit the contents of a standard two- to three-bedroom home. If you’re unsure how much space you’ll need, our team can recommend the best size based on your home and furniture.
Yes, absolutely. You can extend your hire period or store your loaded MoveBox at our secure yard for $65 per week — perfect if you’re between settlement dates or waiting on your new home to be ready.
Definitely. Each MoveBox is weatherproof, secure, and lockable, keeping your belongings safe from the elements and unwanted access. You can use your own padlock or request one from us.
Yes — while MoveBox is designed to give you flexibility, our professional movers are always available to lend a hand. Labour assistance can be added to your service for $65 per hour.
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