From new estates in Truganina and Tarneit to laneway homes in Yarraville and Seddon, no two moves in the west look alike. Here’s what shapes the price and how to plan moving day.
In mid-October we moved a customer from a double-storey house in Truganina to a single-storey home in Tarneit. It was wet, and he was worried about the grass outside and how safely everything would be handled.
The crew ran a ramp from the front door to the truck, avoiding the wet grass, and covered the furniture in plastic and mattress covers before it left the house. Once he saw the team working, he relaxed.
Jobs like that are a reminder of what most people want to know when they’re comparing removalists. Who will handle my belongings? What’s included? How is the price worked out? Here’s how we answer all three.
How much does a move cost in Melbourne’s west?
Most moves are charged by the hour, so the real question is how many hours yours will take. That depends on how much furniture you have, how far the truck has to park from your door, how many stairs or lifts are involved, and how many movers are on the job.
At Host Movers the hourly rate follows the truck and crew, not the suburb. Two movers with a 4.5 to 5 tonne truck is $155 an hour, two movers with a 6 tonne truck is $165, and three movers with an 8 tonne truck is $225. One mover and a truck is $120 an hour, with a two-hour minimum. Prices include GST and are current as at November 2026. Please check current pricing when booking.
A standard 30-minute travel charge applies to every job. Sundays and public holidays carry a surcharge, confirmed when you book. There are no fuel, depot or loading fees, and blankets, trolleys and straps come with every job at no extra charge.
Our crews start in the west, so there’s no zone surcharge across the western suburbs. That Truganina to Tarneit job ran at $155 an hour plus travel, with a final total of $1,040 including GST.
Hourly rate or fixed price?
An hourly rate suits a straightforward move where you’re happy to be flexible on the finish time. A fixed price suits anyone who’d rather not watch the clock. To get a fixed-price quote, send us a short video walkthrough or a list of what needs moving, and we’ll come back with a single price for the whole job. Either way, get the quote in writing and check exactly what’s included.
Who will actually handle your furniture?
Some removalists use subcontractors or day labour. We don’t. Host Movers is family-owned, we’ve moved households across the west since 2017, and every job is done by our own crew of trained professionals.
We cover doorways and floors before carrying anything, wrap large items in moving blankets, put mattresses in covers included in the hourly rate, and use shrink wrap and protective pads on fragile pieces. The 4.5 and 5 tonne trucks carry a 600 kg tailgate lifter and larger trucks a 1,200 kg ramp. Beds and other furniture can be taken apart and reassembled as part of the job.
We hold $10 million public liability insurance and goods-in-transit insurance. Damage caused by poor packing or incorrect labelling is generally not covered. Close and label boxes properly, or ask about our packing and unpacking service.
What’s different about moving in the west?
Access, mostly. Tarneit and Truganina estates can have narrow streets and unfinished kerbs. Point Cook townhouses may have tight staircases and no side access. Older Yarraville, Seddon and Williamstown homes can have little more than a front door and laneway. None of that is a problem if we know beforehand, which is why we ask about parking and stairs at both ends.
Weekends and month-end dates book out first, so lock summer moves in early. On hot days, ask for an early start.
A short checklist before you book
Preparation saves time, and on an hourly job minutes add up.
- Send your date, suburbs and furniture list or video so we can check availability and quote.
- Check parking, stairs, lifts and laneways at both properties. Book apartment lifts with building management.
- Tell us about pianos, pool tables, marble tabletops or safes. These need different tools and carry a small extra fee.
- Clear pathways, empty the fridge and big, heavy drawers, and disconnect appliances if you can.
- Pack small items properly, or ask us to help.
- Renting? Arrange end-of-lease cleaning after the furniture is out, and coordinate the final inspection and key handover.
Planning a move in the west?
Moving is easier when someone is thinking about the details. That’s the idea behind our motto: a better move starts with a good host.
Send your date, suburbs and furniture list. We’ll check availability and provide a clear quote. Visit our Western Suburbs page or call 0450 310 327.
About Host Movers – Removalists Western Suburbs
Host Movers is a family-owned removalist based in Truganina, operating since 2017. Our own trained crews handle house and apartment moves, office relocations, packing and unpacking, piano moving and end-of-lease cleaning across Melbourne’s west: Truganina, Tarneit, Hoppers Crossing, Point Cook and Werribee in Wyndham; Altona, Williamstown and Newport in Hobsons Bay; Footscray, Yarraville and Seddon in Maribyrnong; and Sunshine, St Albans and Deer Park in Brimbank.
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