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Name: Removalists
Brand: Word of Mouth
Rating: 4.4 (34 reviews)

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4.4 based on 34 reviews of 12 businesses

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5.0

12 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 77 623 033 401

Hobart TAS

Friday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

Comprehensive insurance Punctual and professional

Photos from Flash Moves Hobart

"They were on time and professional. There was no damage to my furniture and the guys were really pleasant to deal..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Hobart TAS

"Just completed moving from Hobart to habart. Prompt and professional service from the team. Extremely pleased I used..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Hobart TAS

"The cost of moving was very cheap and the service was wonderful. My furniture was treated carefully and the..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Sandy Bay TAS

"good and reliable and professional service for house removal"

5.0

5 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

North Hobart TAS

"We used john's service to move house in last December . He was friendly and helpful throughout. We plan to use his..."

4.0

4 reviews

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Hobart TAS

"Hired Universal Movers to move apartments recently. The service was excellent. On the day of the move itself, they..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Moonah TAS

"Really impressed with this company, I orginally booked another company who did not show up. Radcliffes were able to..."

Hobart TAS

Friday: 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM

North Hobart TAS

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Howrah TAS

"Shaggy arrived on time with three guys provided to do the work. They were so careful with my stuff, hardworking,..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Montrose TAS

"The service and professionalism of this company is unparalleled. My move from Sydney to Hobart was flawless and..."

3.0

2 reviews

Quality 3.0 Service 3.0 Value 3.5

"We used Chess for a local move (only moving, not packing.) They were happy to come at 8am on a weekday to give us a..."

Montrose TAS

1.0

1 review

Quality 1.0 Service 1.0 Value 1.0

Glenorchy TAS

1.0

2 reviews

Quality 1.0 Service 1.0 Value 1.5

Huntingfield TAS

Market Intelligence

Hobart removalists

Data-driven insights based on 20 customer reviews collected between 2010 and 2024, ABS Census data

59 / 100

Local Service Score

1 Award Winners

85% Positive Feedback

Hobart removalists are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars — 0.5 stars above the Tasmanian average of 4.28, with ratings on an upward trend in recent years, based on 20 customer reviews across 16 removalists servicing the area. Removalists in Hobart who have earned Word of Mouth Service Awards include Flash Moves Hobart (2020) — the award recognises consistently high customer ratings across a calendar year.

Local context

Pricing

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 285% since 2012 (from $100 to $385 median), averaging 35.6% per year.

Customer feedback

Hobart's removalist ratings have improved from 3.5/5 (2010) to 4.5/5 (2024), suggesting a local market that's getting stronger over time. Hobart generates 3.8 new removalist reviews per year, running 19% above the Tasmanian average — giving you a larger sample to compare providers from than most comparable suburbs.

Based on 20 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2010–2024, and ABS Census 2021 data.

3.8 / yr Review velocity -84%

4.8 stars Avg rating below avg

$385 Typical cost -62%

5.0 stars Service rating

1.3 avg Reviews / provider

47.2 / 10k Provider density

Removalists reviews & ratings over time — Hobart area

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Removalists reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Hobart area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2010	2	1.5	no prices reported
2012	3	3.7	$100
2013	1	5.0	no prices reported
2014	1	4.0	no prices reported
2015	1	1.0	no prices reported
2019	5	5.0	$398
2020	18	5.0	$385
2021	2	3.0	no prices reported
2024	1	5.0	no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2010–2024

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Hobart area profile ABS Census 2021

3,390 Population

11.5% Own with mortgage

18.6% Houses

$1,464 Median income / week

Sample-size note: This page is built on 20 customer reviews — a smaller sample than our typical suburb page. Ratings and patterns here may shift materially as more data arrives.

How we calculate the Local Service Score: We combine two sources of data: first-party data collected directly by Word of Mouth — verified customer reviews, customer-reported pricing, post-service trust-signal responses, and service awards — with suburb-level population and housing data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census. The score measures how well Hobart is served for removalists, reflecting the depth of choice, quality of service, and value for money available to residents compared to other suburbs across Australia. See our Local Service Score methodology for data sources, update frequency, and quality guardrails.

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What other customers paid

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Reviews going back to 2007

Australians have been reviewing local businesses here since 2007. How we handle reviews, disputes and removals is set out in our Fair Play Policy.

Jobs posted in Hobart

1.0

Average quotes per job

10 min

Average response time

Based on the most recent job posts for removalists in Hobart.

Excellent service. Great organisation, prompt, efficient, personable, considerate, careful and all for a very reasonable fee. Would not hesitate to recommend and will definitely use again. Nearly m...

michael-w81

20 April 2020

Flash Moves Hobart

5.0

Hobart, TAS

Fast and reliable. Pleasure to do business with. Would highly recommend

alice1619

15 April 2020

John and David did a fantastic job and helped me moving to new house in no time. They were quite friendly and helped me with extra things. I will highly recommend them for removalist job. Again.. G...

malisha-m

05 October 2019

Approximate cost: $380

Local Cheap Movers

5.0

Hobart, TAS

These guys were on time, efficient, friendly, funny, positive and a treat to work with on move day. The crew leader kept his crew laughing and all three guys were kind and went above and beyond wha...

falker-j

30 September 2019

Approximate cost: $450

Universal Movers

4.0

Hobart, TAS

Removalists in Hobart — FAQs

What should I look for when choosing a removalist?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Hobart has 20 removalist reviews on Word of Mouth. Flash Moves Hobart (2020) has earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

What rating do removalists in Hobart typically receive?

Removalists in Hobart have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 20 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the Tasmanian average of 4.28 stars.

What should I know about Hobart when hiring a removalist?

Renters make up roughly 68% of households in Hobart — a high-turnover profile that shows up as 19% more removalist reviews than the Tasmanian average. Worth asking movers about their experience with short-notice bookings, tight stair/elevator access, and coordination with end-of-lease cleaners. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Hobart has apartments make up 62% of housing, a median age of 31, a median household income of $1,464/week.

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