Moving Advice & Helpful Guides
Whether you're moving across Melbourne, relocating to regional Victoria or planning a commercial move, having the right information can make the process much easier.
At J Doolan Relocation Specialists, we've been helping Australians move since 1921. Over five generations, we've learnt that a well-planned move is a successful move. That's why we've created this collection of practical moving advice, expert guides and helpful resources to answer the questions we hear every day.
From estimating your furniture volume and choosing the right truck size to packing tips, storage advice and moving checklists, you'll find reliable information based on real industry experience—not generic advice.
Browse our guides below to help plan your move with confidence.
Popular Moving Guides
Whether you're looking for advice before requesting a quote or preparing for moving day, these guides cover the topics our customers ask about most.
How Much Does It Cost to Hire Removalists?
Understand the factors that influence the cost of a professional move, including furniture volume, truck size, crew size, travel time, access conditions and optional services such as packing and storage.
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What Size Removal Truck Do I Need?
Choosing the right truck helps your move run efficiently. Learn how truck sizes are determined and use our free Moving Volume Calculator to estimate the space your belongings require.
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How Many Removalists Will I Need?
Not every move requires the same crew size. Learn how the number of removalists is determined based on your furniture volume, property access and the complexity of your move.
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Packing Advice
Good packing protects your belongings and makes moving day more efficient. Explore practical packing tips, recommended materials and advice for fragile, valuable and bulky items.
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Home Moving Guides
Whether you're moving from a house, apartment, townhouse or retirement village, our home moving guides help you prepare for every stage of your relocation.
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Commercial Relocations
Planning an office or business relocation? Our commercial moving guides explain how to minimise downtime, prepare your workplace and coordinate a successful business move.
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Storage Advice
Need storage before, during or after your move? Learn how to prepare furniture for storage, estimate storage space and protect your belongings while they're in storage.
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Moving Checklists
Stay organised with practical moving checklists covering everything from four weeks before moving day through to settling into your new home.
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Free Moving Tools
Planning your move is easier with the right tools.
Our free Moving Volume Calculator helps estimate the volume of your furniture, recommends an appropriate truck size and allows you to submit your inventory for a personalised quotation from our experienced estimating team.
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Why Trust J Doolan Relocation Specialists?
Moving advice is everywhere online, but not all of it comes from real industry experience.
At J Doolan Relocation Specialists, we've been helping Melbourne families and businesses relocate since 1921. Every guide in this resource centre is based on practical knowledge gained from thousands of successful residential, commercial and interstate moves.
Whether you're moving around the corner or across Victoria, our goal is to help you make informed decisions and enjoy a smoother moving experience.
Need Personalised Moving Advice?
Every move is different.
If you have questions about your upcoming relocation, our experienced team is happy to help. Contact J Doolan Relocation Specialists for friendly advice and a personalised, obligation-free quotation tailored to your move.
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