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What does removals cost?

NZ, incl. GST · updated 2 November 2026

Typical house move

$1,300

Most jobs land between $400 and $4,000.

BallparkNZ 2026 ballpark. Real Connect quotes take over once there are enough.

An estimate for planning, not a quote.

People use Connect for house moves, single items, bach shifts and storage runs.

What drives the price

Volume, distance, stairs and access, packing, and whether it is a weekday. Local moves are hourly; long distance is by the load.

Example jobs

Single item or small flat, local$300–$600
3-bedroom house, same town$1,000–$1,800
3-bedroom house, Auckland to the Coromandel$2,500–$4,000

Example totals are typical NZ ranges incl. GST.

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Questions

How much does removals cost in NZ?

A typical house move is around $1,300 incl. GST, with most jobs between $400 and $4,000. Volume, distance, stairs and access, packing, and whether it is a weekday. Local moves are hourly; long distance is by the load.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate based on NZ ballparks to help you plan. Post the job on Connect and vetted local tradies will quote your actual job, free.

Why do quotes for the same job vary so much?

Because tradies often quote slightly different jobs. Connect writes one scope with you first so every quote is for the same work and you can compare them properly.

Prices on this page are estimates incl. GST for a typical residential job in NZ and will vary by site, access, materials and season. They are not a quote.

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