All Of Our Quotes Are GST Inclusive And Fully Insured, with No Hidden Extras
Journeyman Movers charges different hourly rates for our various sized trucks. Please check out Our Rates to work out which truck you will require. To help you choose the right truck-size for your move, or the correct storage unit dimensions for your belongings, please use our Cubic Calculator, so that you can easily work out the total cubic meter volume of your household contents. We can also provide a free, no-obligation online quote. Simply fill in our Quick Quote form, add the total cubic meter volume of your possessions and submit your information, then we will get back to you within 24 hours. Or you can request a free on-site survey (commercial), or home-visit estimate (domestic). Alternatively, we can conduct a video-survey, using FaceTime on your smartphone or tablet, at a time convenient for you. For more urgent inquiries please Call Us for an immediate response. Whichever way you decide, we are happy to help you.
Journeyman Movers’ depot is located in Palmwoods on the Sunshine Coast, in S.E. Queensland. Please Click on one of the 5 highlighted Cities on our map to get a express estimate for moving interstate. (either to or from our location) to regional QLD, outback NSW, the ACT and country Victoria.
An error occurred inside the PHP Code Block element: Caught exception: syntax error, unexpected identifier "version"
Line: 1
Handy Hints
According to popular myth, aside from a tragic loss in the family, or an acrimonious divorce, moving house is the third most stressful thing a person will endure during their lifetime.
We at Journeyman Movers can assure you that this is not true. If this was a fact we’d be emotional wrecks by now! So we’ve put together this list of seven handy moving hints to help ease the stress of moving house.
If you follow our guide closely, it will ensure that the whole day goes smoothly. Journeyman Movers wants your moving experience with us to be an enjoyable one.
Be organised
Good organisation is the most important aspect of any house move. If you’re not ready when the movers arrive, you’re off to a bad start before it even begins. Make sure that everything is packed and stacked, ready to go. But don’t just throw it into any old box! The heavier the contents are, the smaller the box should be. And the lighter the bigger. Weird huh? Big boxes full of books are back-breakers, so try to avoid this it all costs!
Take it or leave it?
Moving house is probably the best opportunity you will get to cull the things you don’t need, or never use. Will your old furniture fit in the new house? Or even go through the front door? By selling or giving away items you no longer want, you will reduce the overall cubic meter volume to be loaded, transported then unloaded, thus saving you time and money. Plus the extra cash from their sale could even help to pay for the entire move!
Economy pack
Long before you are ready to move, start saving old newspapers and sturdy large boxes. These work just as well as regular packing materials and are free and environmentally friendly too. Try to avoid small shoebox sized options, because they don’t stack well on a trolley, or stow safely in a truck and can slow down the whole loading process. Also, whilst packing use towels, blankets and cushions to protect your fragile items, like lamps and vases. These work better than packing paper and cost you nothing.
D.I.Y options
Try to do as much as you can yourself. This includes moving all packed boxes, bags and lighter furniture downstairs, or into the garage. But be careful! If it’s too heavy or awkward, just leave it for when the boys arrive. D.I.Y includes emptying and defrosting the fridge, un-plumbing the washer, disconnecting appliances, dismantling beds and rolling up rugs etc. The more you D.I.Y the less the removalists will have to do. Remember, any time you spend in preparation will ultimately save you time and money.
Have a plan
You should have a clear floor plan in your head where all your belongings should go in the new house. By knowing where everything is going, this will ensure the unloading process goes a lot quicker and avoid the dreaded ‘double-handling’ which is a big taboo amongst removalists. Also, have you measured the new space for the old fridge? Older houses often do not accommodate newer, larger modern fridges, so beware! But if you have a clear plan in mind, all of these issues can easily be avoided.
What’s The Priority?
There’s nothing worse than when you can’t remember which box you packed the cat in! Just joking, we know you wouldn’t do that. But seriously, think about packing a PRIORITY BOX, clearly labelled, where you can put all of your important documents and essential items in. This box could include precious valuables, life saving medicines and most importantly, the TV remote. If there’s anything you might need right away, having a priority box will spare you a lot of worry and endless searching. Maybe even consider taking the priority box with you in your own car.
Final key tip
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE KEYS TO THE NEW PROPERTY. This is probably the biggest issue you will face when moving house. If possible, try to avoid moving on settlement day. But if you can’t, there is the danger that you wont get the keys in time, before the removalists arrive to start unloading. Most removals companies will continue to charge you by the hour, while they wait for the keys to turn up. They may not even be handed over until the following day! Sorry to end it on this sad note, but remember you have been warned!
HEAR FROM THE CUSTOMERS
WhatThey Are Saying
Posted on
Julie Thorne
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I was recommended Journeyman Movers, a local sunshine coast family run business via a social media post. Quotes from other removalists were beyond our affordability so I contacted Jason, the owner. Jason came to our home to assess what we needed relocated along with an estimate of the size truck required and an hourly rate which was within our budget and considerably less than other companies were asking.
We booked the date some months ahead, and the booking was confirmed a week prior.
Jason and his son did an amazing effort- arrived on time, had the van packed and on the road for the long drive within the space of an hour. It wasn't an easy offload either - a steep street with limited parking access along with having to carry the entire load down an entrance with numerous stairs. They both worked tirelessly on a very warm day and were back on the road for the return trip within a very reasonable time. Our items were handled with care in spite of the days challenges.
Jason messaged me once they were back at the base. The total cost was honest and very reasonable. We highly recommend Jason and his son Mason. Mason did an awesome job! Thank you both so very much !
Posted on
Susan Bradley
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Jason and his team are the only movers I will use. Reliable, efficient - they really do make moving an art form !
Thanks Jason
Posted on
Camille McInerney
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Great service, very reasonable price and good communication. Would use again.
Posted on
Courtney Hackett
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Jason, Jason and Mason were amazing. Professional, efficient and friendly. They arrived promptly and estimated the time perfectly. I would highly recommend them and would use them again.
Posted on
Yo Yo
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We moved from Sunshine Coast to Brisbane and Journeyman Movers were super efficient. I was surprised how fast they were at moving things. They were very quick to drive from Sunshine coast to Brisbane and did not waste time. They were very strong and could lift all our heavy belongings. They took the upmost care in moving our belongings. I would highly recommend them for your next move!!
Posted on
Cheryl Saul
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Best mover ever!!! Jason and Mason ( The Journey Men) were faultless. They communicated clearly, turned up when they were expected, treated my possessions with care, and were helpful and polite.
A top level of service and an affordable price… I would most definitely recommend the services of The Journey Men 😊
Posted on
Lauren Daniels
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
If you need a reliable, trustworthy and easy to deal with company, then this removalist company is exactly who you need. Efficient, great service and extremely careful with your belongings puts your mind at ease. We have used them twice in last six months and would highly recommend them to anyone.
Posted on
Alexandra Davison
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Jason and his team were prompt, friendly and value for money. We had a big job but they made it easy and we had a few laughs along the way. Highly recommend!
Posted on
Bodhi Greenwood
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
The biggest move of my life was the easiest thanks to Jason. He's the best.
Journeyman Movers was founded in Palmwoods in 2016, with the purpose of providing a professional, affordable removals service to the people of the Sunny Coast.
