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Looking for experienced removalists in Cairns?
We have helped Cairns families, businesses and organisations move since 1986. From our Portsmith depot, our trained and experienced team handles local Cairns removals, interstate moves, packing, storage and specialist relocations.
Whether you are moving around the corner, or across Australia, we’ll provide a stress-free move.
Call our Cairns office: (07) 4035 5500
Local Cairns Removals
If you’re moving to somewhere bigger, downsizing, moving between Cairns suburbs or further afield, we can help. With over 40 years’ experience, specialised equipment, and trucks, it doesn’t matter if it’s wet season, you live on an acreage, or you’re in a rainforest retreat; we have the team to get you moving.
Our Cairns removalists regularly help customers move throughout Cairns City, Edge Hill, Whitfield, Redlynch, Smithfield, Trinity Beach, Palm Cove, Edmonton, Gordonvale and surrounding Far North Queensland communities.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
Why choose Greater Northern Removals?
- Moving Cairns locals since 1986
- Local Cairns depot with secure storage for your furniture
- Professionally trained removalists and an active AFRA member
- 4.8 Google Review rating from over 240 customers
- Complete door-to-door service throughout Australia
- Packing and unpacking services available to make your move even easier.
PACKING AND UNPACKING SERVICES
Let’s face it – nobody enjoys packing unless you work at Greater Northern Removals & Storage. Our packing services let you focus on organising your family or colleagues.
Some items require special attention. Televisions, pianos and furniture made of glass, for example, require specialist packing.
For all Cairns removals, we offer packing solutions for whatever you are moving. We come highly recommended and get job satisfaction from getting our customers safely from point A to point B.
We understand the importance of each item we move and work hard to pack everything carefully. Giving you the peace of mind that your belongings will be packed quickly and safely while you attend to other priorities. What’s more, we can even unpack it for you at the other end.
MOVING CARS, BOATS AND MACHINERY
If you’re moving house and need help transporting your larger vehicles, door-to-door in pristine condition, it’s simple for us. We can handle it all, whether you have a car, boat, farm machinery, a fleet, or a caravan. We just need to know the make, model, dimensions and a full description, and we’ll find a solution.
We’ll also help you prepare your vehicles for transportation by giving you the simple steps you need to take to get it move-ready. From checking the fuel to emptying personal items and deactivating any toll tags, alarms or parking passes, we are on hand to help.
We also offer insurance solutions to give you extra peace of mind.
PET TRANSPORT SERVICES
Our furry friends are part of the family, but sometimes they can’t travel with you and require specialist moving services to safely get them to their new home.
Our tailored solutions give you the flexibility you need, whether that is air transport or by road, we can move your pet carefully from Cairns to your destination.
If you’re moving interstate, locally or overseas, let Greater Northern Removals & Storage take the stress out of your move by giving you solutions tailored to every member of your family.
We make moving your pet, a walk in the park.
YOUR BEST MOVE
We move families, not just homes and understand that each move is different. We pride ourselves on our customer service and being responsive, flexible and approachable. As trusted Cairns removalists, we offer full, stress-free moving services from start to finish. We also provide flexible storage options to make your move easy.
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BUSINESS AND CORPORATE OFFICE MOVES
We have moved countless businesses to new offices across Cairns, FNQ and Australia, and can assist your company regardless of size. It’s not enough to understand how to move office furniture, we also pack, transport and store specialist equipment safely.
Our attention to detail and 35 years’ experience will give you the peace of mind that you are in safe hands with Greater Northern Removals & Storage.
Documents, IT equipment and large furniture need to all be packed professionally and moved with care to limit disruption to your operations. We have every aspect of your move covered.
OFFICE STORAGE
Sometimes, a move can’t be completed in one go which is where our highly recommended storage facilities come in. Navigating the removal process for businesses can be complicated and we are here to help.
Our modern, clean and secure warehouse storage facility in Cairns provides long and short-term solutions.
We will wrap each piece in specialist padding and protectors if you place your furniture into storage.
All modules are sealed and elevated from the floor to prevent damp, mildew and rust.
With 24 hours surveillance, our storage solutions meet the strict requirements for Federal and State Government storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do removalists cost in Cairns?
Our removalist rates are calculated hourly based on the size of your home. Larger homes require a bigger moving team, which is reflected in the hourly rate.
- Studio / 1 bedroom – from $225 per hour
- 2 or 3 bedrooms – from $293 per hour
- 4 bedrooms – from $389 per hour
- 5+ bedrooms – from $457 per hour
For the most affordable rates, we recommend booking your move on a weekday between 7:30am and 4pm. Moves outside these hours are charged at our after-hours rate, while weekends and public holidays attract our weekend rate.
Your final moving cost will depend on your property size, moving time and travel distance.
For an accurate cost, request a free quote today.
Am I able to take plants interstate with me?
If you are leaving Cairns, Queensland and are heading interstate, in most cases, you should be able to take your pot plants with you. However, individuals must adhere to border restrictions in Western Australia and Tasmania.
Our team will be able to advise you on the specific restrictions at the time of booking.
Do you provide boxes and packing services?
Yes we can provide you with moving boxes that are suitable for the belongings you have. Moving boxes can come in all shapes and sizes. However, a standard carton is usually around 406 (W) x 298 (L) x 432 (H) mm. These are perfect for most household items.
We also provide packing services, where our team packs and secures your furniture and belongings safely. Our staff have been trained to ensure to pack with care and label each box. We wrap and protect all fragile or valuable items.
What Cairns home removal services do you provide?
If you are moving house, business or your team, our friendly and professional team can help. As your local removalist in Cairns, we pride ourselves on providing a stress-free move to our clients.
Our services include:
- Local moves
- Interstate relocation services
- International relocation services
- Valet packing and unpacking
- Loading and unloading
- Safe removal of heavy-duty and fragile belongings
- Cleaning
- Pet transfers
- Car and boat transfers
- Insurance
- Corporate relocation services
- Secure storage
If you’re looking for a furniture removal company that offers friendly service at a great price, please request a quote.
Can you store my furniture between moving out and moving in?
Yes, we have our own purpose built storage facility that you can utilise. This is especially helpful if there is a gap between move dates or if you’re looking to only take part of your belongings with you.
What areas do your Cairns removalists service?
Our Cairns removalists service the following suburbs:
- Cairns City
- Cairns North
- Parramatta Park
- Westcourt
- Portsmith
- Bungalow
- Manoora
- Manunda
- Mooroobool
- Kanimbla
- Brinsmead
- Earlville
- Aeroglen
- Stratford
- Freshwater
- Redlynch
- Redlynch Valley
- Edge Hill
- Whitfield
- Machans Beach
- Holloways Beach
- Yorkeys Knob
- Caravonica
- Kamerunga
- Smithfield
- Trinity Park
- Trinity Beach
- Kewarra Beach
- Clifton Beach
- Palm Cove
- Ellis Beach
- Bayview Heights
- Woree
- White Rock
- Mount Sheridan
- Bentley Park
- Edmonton
- Mount Peter
- Gordonvale
- Aloomba
- Babinda
Our Cairns removals team also service the surrounding areas including:
- Atherton
- Mareeba
- Port Douglas
- Mossman
- Yungaburra
- Innisfail
- Mission Beach
- Cardwell
- Tolga
Do you provide local furniture removals within Cairns?
Absolutely. We are a local removalist in Cairns with a purpose-built depot and a fully trained team, ready to provide reliable furniture removals in Cairns.
Do your Cairns removalists handle both small and large house moves?
Greater Northern Removals’ team handle both small and large house moves. Our home removals services have no minimum or maximum consignment size. As experienced house removalists in Cairns, we know that moves come in all shapes and sizes, but every move needs to be handled with great care and professionalism.
Do you move apartments and units in Cairns?
Yes. We provide professional removalist services for apartment and unit moves throughout Cairns, from smaller apartments to larger multi-bedroom properties.
Can you move me from Cairns interstate?
Yes. We provide interstate removalist services from Cairns to destinations across Australia. Our partnership with Chess Moving Group lets us handle everything from packing to delivery.
Are my belongings insured during the move?
Greater Northern Removals can arrange insurance to protect your belongings whilst they are in transit or storage. We take precautions when handling your items, however, having extra cover gives you that peace of mind during the move. You can speak with our team to discuss the insurance options available.
Can you move during Cairns’ wet season?
You can certainly move during Cairns’ wet season, however on rare occasions, heavy rainfall and flooding can potentially affect your moving schedule and cause road disruptions. In this case, you should book your move early to ensure you have extra flexibility.
Can you move pianos, antiques and fragile furniture?
Yes. Our team can move pianos, antiques and fragile furniture safely. We use special equipment and protective packing materials to help prevent damage during the move.
