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Word of Mouth removalists in Elwood receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 3659 reviews.
Jake Removals & Storage
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"Jakes was easy to communicate with and the movers on the day were great. "
Red Carpet Removals
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"Thank you so much, Sam and Huss. You guys really took the stress off us on Moving day. While providing exceptional..."
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"Lovely people, punctual, efficient, careful as can be given difficult stairs & awful floors"
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"I don't often take the time to write reviews unless it is exceptional and my experience with Jake and Ross was. They..."
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"The two guys were so efficient and courteous, ready to do anything extra asked of them. We've moved with you before,..."
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"I used Fragile Removals for a move to Perth from Melbourne and then a move from Perth returning to Melbourne plus a..."
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"Refer Interstate Move # 356%^& Hi Lily, Just a short email to let you know we arrived in QLD with all furniture..."
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"Very happy with service. Great removalists and friendly staff. I'm happily provide excellent testimony and..."
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"Excellent service! The team was professional, punctual, and handled our belongings with great care. Highly recommend!"
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"Tony and the team at PacMen movers provided exceptional service from start to finish. They handled a huge move for..."
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"We were moving from Keilor to Ballarat North, finally it happened! so I didn't know how to choose a good moving..."
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"very easy to deal with,an easy process from start to finish. very happy with everything. will recccomend"
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"Brilliant service! Guys were very friendly, arrived on time, were very professional. I will recommend their service..."
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"Good job ! The movers are fast and nice ! Thank you for everything!"
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"Are these men machines? Incredible to see how the men lovely young men worked very hard for 9 hours to move..."
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"My family have used Gronows on many occasions, and I have used them twice, once in 2006 when I relocated back to..."
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"Thankyou once again for your outstanding level of service - you were timely, efficient and took care in all items..."
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"Moving Forward provided me with great Customer Service throughout the booking process. on the day, my move cost me..."
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"We used Mini-movers to move our house nearly a year ago. We initially thought it was good that they charged by the..."
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"We have been using this service to move our things from Melbourne to Geelong and we were very satisfied. We had many..."
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"Easy company to deal with! They kept it all simple and stuck to their word with no surprises on the day! "
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"I have used this company a couple of times and the ladies have been supurb. They are a packing and unpacking service...."
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Insights for removalists servicing Elwood
In total, 858 jobs have recently been posted for removalists on the Word of Mouth jobs marketplace, with 4 in Elwood. The average quote response time is 5 minutes. Quotes sent back through the marketplace to Elwood customers average $166 for a fixed-price job, and $215.50 an hour where the work is quoted hourly. These are quotes, not final invoices. For what customers reported paying, see the cost breakdown below.
Marketplace quotes for removalists in Elwood average $166 — around 84% below the typical review-reported cost of $1,010. To get a competitive price, it may be worth posting a job on our marketplace.
Market Intelligence
Elwood's removalist directory
Data-driven insights based on 3,657 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 14 trust signal responses
Elwood is one of the more affordable areas for removalists — 40% below the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $1,010. 25 removalists service the area with 3,657 customer reviews. Elwood removalists recognised with Word of Mouth Service Awards: RemoVal's Truck (2014). Awards reflect sustained high customer ratings across a calendar year.
Price overview
Most jobs range from $750 to $1,638. Nearby: Ripponlea ($1,020), Balaclava ($1,000), St Kilda ($1,000).
Suburb context
At 51% rentals, Elwood is a high-turnover market — removalist reviews run 130% above the Victorian average, so your mover's experience with tight bond-clean handoffs, elevator bookings, and short-notice dates is worth probing.
Customer experience
When customers responded after their service, 100% would choose their removalist again, 100% found them on time and reliable and 100% described them as friendly and professional. Over the 2007–2026 window, removalists in Elwood have moved from 4.4/5 to 4.9/5 — genuine improvement in customer-reported quality. Elwood sees 182.9 new removalist reviews a year — 130% above the Victorian average, a larger recent sample than comparable suburbs in the state.
Seasonal demand
Removalists in Elwood tend to be busiest in August and quietest in December according to review data — booking during the quieter stretch often means more choice.
Based on 3,657 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Removalists reviews & ratings over time — Elwood area
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| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
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| 2007 | 3 | 3.0 | $813 |
| 2008 | 3 | 4.7 | no prices reported |
| 2009 | 1 | 3.0 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 17 | 4.1 | $100 |
| 2011 | 23 | 4.4 | $121 |
| 2012 | 58 | 4.9 | $100 |
| 2013 | 142 | 4.8 | $110 |
| 2014 | 288 | 4.9 | $119 |
| 2015 | 404 | 4.9 | $149 |
| 2016 | 350 | 4.9 | $250 |
| 2017 | 505 | 4.9 | $455 |
| 2018 | 550 | 4.9 | $568 |
| 2019 | 423 | 4.9 | $660 |
| 2020 | 182 | 4.9 | $850 |
| 2021 | 180 | 4.9 | $565 |
| 2022 | 127 | 4.9 | $930 |
| 2023 | 185 | 4.9 | $860 |
| 2024 | 160 | 5.0 | $900 |
| 2025 | 40 | 4.7 | $600 |
| 2026 | 16 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Elwood area profile ABS Census 2021
How we calculate the Local Service Score: We combine two sources of data: first-party data collected directly by Word of Mouth — 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 Elwood 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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Recent removalist reviews in Elwood
Couldn't have asked for more. Great rates. Great service. Val turned up on time, treated my belongings with care, was quick at the job & he & his co-worker were both polite & friendly. Would book...
Approximate cost: $90
the service I have received from your company was the best could be EVER done. People who moved my furniture were very professional , friendly and understanding. Thank you very much.
Approximate cost: $90
Recent removalist jobs in Elwood
Removalist Job
2 large plants, 2 queen beds, 3 seater couch, 80 cm tv, fridge, 5 boxes, 1 large chair, 4 seater dining table and 4 chairs, coffee table, chest of drawers, 2 bedside tables, TV wooden cabinet, tallboy Ground floor, 1st and 2nd level IS THERE A CHARGE FOR STAIRS? Is there a callout fee or bac...
Removalist Job
$1921 trip required dinning table, chairs and sofa plus multiple boxes
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Removalists in Elwood — FAQs
How much do removalists charge in Elwood?
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, removalists in Elwood typically charge between $750 and $1,638. This is 40% more affordable than the Victorian average.
Are local removalists worth recommending?
According to 14 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their removalist in Elwood again. 100% found them to be on time and reliable, and 100% described them as friendly and professional.
Is there a quieter time of year for removalists in Elwood?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, removalist demand in Elwood tends to peak in August and is quietest in December. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
How do I pick the right removalist in Elwood?
Start by comparing customer reviews — Elwood has 3,657 removalist reviews on Word of Mouth. Melbourne CBD Removals (2026), Red Carpet Removals (2025) and Fragile Removals & Storage (2025) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 13 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year. Look for providers with a high 'would choose again' score — the Elwood average is 100%.
How do Elwood removalists compare to the state average?
Removalists in Elwood have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 3,657 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.84 stars.