Same day moves cost guide
How Much Does a Same Day Removalist Cost?
The short answer
A same day removalist costs about the same as a booked move, sometimes a little more. At UNN Movers the base rate is $120 an hour for two movers and a truck, and any small same day loading is shown in your price before the crew is sent.
What really drives the cost is hours, not urgency. A studio with everything boxed can be done inside the two hour minimum. A full house with nothing packed takes a lot longer.
Do same day moves cost more?
With many movers, yes. Some add a rush fee, and some ask for the full minimum charge upfront on bookings with less than 24 hours notice.
At UNN a same day move costs only a little more than a planned one, if anything. You see the exact figure in writing before you say yes.
How much does a same day move cost?
Most urgent moves are small: one room, a studio or a 1 bedroom unit. These are the base costs before any same day loading.
| Move size | Typical hours | Base cost at $120 an hour |
|---|---|---|
| A few items or one room | Up to 2 | $240 (2 hour minimum) |
| Studio or 1 bedroom | 2 to 4 | $240 to $480 |
| 2 bedrooms | 3 to 6 | $360 to $720 |
| 3 bedrooms | 5 to 8 | $600 to $960 |
Hours from Finder. Prices include GST. Bigger homes depend on what crews are free that day.
How fast can a crew get to you?
Call before midday if you can. A morning call means a crew can still reach you in the afternoon.
Crews work 6am to 10pm, seven days. You find out on the first call whether we can do it today, what time we can arrive and what it will cost. If today is not possible, we tell you straight away so you can keep ringing.
What can be moved on the same day?
Small loads are nearly always possible. A studio or one room at short notice is the easiest job to fit in.
A 4 bedroom house needs a big truck and a full crew, which are usually booked days ahead. Apartment lifts and loading docks often need booking too, and no removalist can get around building rules.
What makes an urgent move take longer?
The same things that slow any move, only with less time to fix them.
| Problem | What it does to the price |
|---|---|
| Nothing is packed | The crew packs first, at the moving rate |
| No parking near the door | Every trip to the truck takes longer |
| Lift not booked | The crew waits or uses the stairs |
| More stuff than described | The crew or truck may not be big enough |
An hour of boxing the kitchen tonight saves more than an hour on the clock tomorrow. If you have no time at all, say so and we send packers with the truck at $49 an hour each.
What should you send to book a same day move?
The faster we have the details, the faster you get an answer. Send these on the call or by text.
- Both addresses, with unit numbers and floor levels.
- A list of the big items, like beds, couches, fridges and washing machines.
- A few photos of each room.
- Access details, like stairs, lifts and where the truck can park.
- The time you need to be out by.
Why book a same day move with UNN?
A straight answer fast
You hear yes or no on the first call, not a callback at 4pm.
Open 6am to 10pm
Seven days, so there is still time to move today.
$120 an hour base rate
Any same day loading is small and shown upfront.
Live truck tracking
See where the crew is instead of ringing to ask.
One coordinator
One person who knows the job, so you only explain it once.
Where can you book a same day move with UNN?
UNN has crews ready in four cities. Each city page has local details and suburbs.
Frequently asked questions
Do removalists charge more for same day moves?
Some add a rush fee or ask for the minimum charge upfront. At UNN a same day move costs only a little more, if anything, and you see the figure before you book.
Can you move me today?
Often, yes, especially for smaller moves. Call before midday for the best chance of a crew this afternoon.
Do you move in the evening?
Yes. Crews work until 10pm, seven days a week.
Is there a minimum for a small urgent job?
Yes, two hours, which is $240 at the base rate. Most single items and one-room moves fit inside it.
What if I need to cancel a same day booking?
A same day job is already inside our 24 hour notice window, so the usual free cancellation rule cannot apply. Ask about it on the call before you confirm.
How do you get a written price?
Call us with your addresses and a rough list of what is moving. You get an answer on the call and a written price fast, 6am to 10pm, seven days.
Planning ahead instead? See what home removals cost, or compare with hiring movers without a truck.
- $120 an hour, GST included
- No extra fees
- $20M public liability
- 6am to 10pm, seven days