Best Moving Companies in Dunedin
We assessed 12 moving companies in Dunedin and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 839 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 20 August 2026. How we rank →
Before you hire
Whether you are hiring furniture movers for a house move, an office relocation or removals with storage, get a written quote after an in-home or video survey, not just a phone estimate: sight-unseen prices routinely blow out on moving day. Confirm what the insurance actually covers, whether the crew are employees or subcontractors, and ask for the final price as a fixed quote rather than an hourly rate that runs long.
Top 5 Moving Companies in Dunedin
The top 5 moving companies in Dunedin are #1 NZ Movers Dunedin, #2 Hanson Removals, #3 Crown Relocations, #4 Mobile Orange, and #5 Better Moves, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.
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New Zealand Movers Dunedin
★ 4.8 190 reviews +7 Top5 Score 172 +105★ 176 4★ 5 2★ 1 1★ 8NZ Movers Dunedin coordinates house packs, container unloads, and interstate deliveries with named crews who walk through your home before starting and place heavy items exactly where you want them. Reviewers single out team leads like JL, Caitlin, and Tobey for keeping jobs moving without losing track of the people behind the boxes, including putting beds up once the heavy work is done.
location_on 1 Odlins Place, Mosgiel, Dunedin
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Hanson Removals
★ 4.8 143 reviews +3 Top5 Score 165 +75★ 135 4★ 2 1★ 6Hanson Removals gets furniture, pianos, and household loads shifted across Otago and Southland with quoted prices that hold firm on the day. Laura in the office fields enquiries quickly when other companies go quiet, and the moving crews regularly tackle awkward heavy items, including piano transport, without needing special arrangements or extra fuss.
location_on 31 Otaki Street, Dunedin South, Dunedin
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Crown Relocations - Dunedin
↑ 5★ 4.6 115 reviews +6 Top5 Score 161 +185★ 96 4★ 8 3★ 1 1★ 10Crown Relocations coordinates packing, uplift, and delivery for long-distance and international moves, including Australia-to-NZ relocations and inter-island container shipments, with named crew members handling each stage. Custom protective crating for fragile antiques and heritage pieces is arranged at the assessment stage, and project managers like Megan and Joss keep clients updated through to final delivery.
location_on 32 McNab Street, Kenmure, Dunedin
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Mobile Orange Moving & Storage
↓ 1★ 4.8 102 reviews Top5 Score 156 +15★ 95 4★ 4 1★ 3Mobile Orange turns around short-notice house moves, furniture shifts, and storage-in-between jobs across Dunedin and as far as Oamaru, with crews who arrive on time and load fast. Repeat customers have delayed their moving date specifically to book the same crew again, with named regulars like Garth, Jason, and Dave drawing praise for careful handling of fragile items including a vintage upright piano.
location_on 225 Kaikorai Valley Road, Kenmure, Dunedin
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Better Moves
↑ 1★ 4.7 78 reviews +2 Top5 Score 154 +75★ 69 4★ 4 2★ 1 1★ 4Better Moves takes on local Dunedin shifts, long-haul runs from Dunedin to Auckland, and furniture deliveries to towns like Oamaru, fitting around client schedules and picking up extra stops along the way when time allows. Crews like Dan and Ben are noted for staying upbeat through late finishes and last-minute additions, and the team has slotted in jobs booked with less than 24 hours notice.
location_on 31 McGlashan Street, Mosgiel, Dunedin
Before you hire a moving company in Dunedin
Drawn from 172 customer reviews collected for this page. The first answer is what it costs.
What does hiring a moving company typically cost in New Zealand? expand_more
Local moves in New Zealand are priced by the hour, with two movers and a truck running between $120 and $180 per hour. Full house moves shift to fixed quotes: a two-bedroom home runs roughly $800 to $1,500, while a four-bedroom can reach $3,000 or more.
Stairs, long carries, fragile items, and extra stops push the price up, as does booking on weekends or at the end of the month. Packing services add further cost, so confirm upfront whether materials are included or charged separately.
How is a moving company held accountable if my belongings are damaged? expand_more
Furniture removal in New Zealand is unregulated, meaning no licence is required to operate, so accountability rests entirely on the contract you sign and the insurance in place. Most movers carry limited liability, which covers only a fraction of replacement value, not the full cost of a damaged item.
A separate transit or contents insurance policy fills that gap, but standard policies exclude items you packed yourself and pressboard or flat-pack furniture. A written inventory signed by both parties before loading is your strongest evidence if a claim becomes necessary.
What should a moving quote include so the price does not change on the day? expand_more
A reliable quote should state clearly whether the price is fixed or hourly, because an hourly rate with no cap can grow significantly if the job takes longer than estimated. Extra charges for stairs, long carries, or additional stops should be listed explicitly, and one review noted that a job ran larger than anticipated, which the crew handled well, but that outcome is not guaranteed without written terms.
Travel time, including depot-to-depot charges, and any minimum call-out fee should appear in writing before you agree. Packing materials and whether the crew will reassemble furniture at the destination are worth confirming in the same document.
What are the warning signs of a moving company you should not hire? expand_more
- –A quote given over the phone with no in-home or video survey of your belongings is a red flag, as the price is likely to change once the crew sees the actual volume.
- –Demand for a large cash deposit before the job begins, with no written receipt or cancellation terms, suggests poor business practice.
- –Vague hourly-only pricing with no cap or fixed-price option leaves you exposed to costs that can double on the day.
- –One review in this category described packages going missing and the operator simply forwarding carrier emails rather than taking responsibility or offering resolution.
- –A crew that arrives late with no prior call or communication is a sign of unreliable scheduling, and one reviewer flagged this specifically as something that caused unnecessary stress.
- –Companies that cannot name whether their crew are direct employees or subcontractors may disown responsibility if something goes wrong.
What should you ask before booking a moving company? expand_more
- –Ask whether the quote is fixed or hourly and what specific circumstances, such as stairs, extra stops, or a longer job, would trigger additional charges.
- –Ask whether the crew are direct employees or subcontractors, as some companies use third-party labour and accountability becomes unclear if damage occurs.
- –Ask what their insurance covers and, critically, what it excludes, particularly for items in owner-packed boxes or flat-pack furniture.
- –Ask whether they will conduct an in-home or video survey before quoting, rather than estimating over the phone without seeing your volume of goods.
- –Ask how they handle damage claims, including the process, timeframe, and whether you need to note damage on a delivery receipt before the crew leaves.
- –Ask for a contact number for the crew on moving day so you can reach them directly if timing changes or they are running late.
Also recommended moving companies in Dunedin
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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Allied Moving Services
★ 4.4 53 reviews Top5 Score 1455★ 40 4★ 5 3★ 2 1★ 6Allied Moving Services carries household goods across long inter-city routes, including Dunedin to Auckland, Dunedin to Christchurch, and Dunedin to Napier, with crews who wrap fragile items like mirrors in blankets and load multiple members on the day to keep things moving fast. Where scheduling conflicts arise, they have sourced crews from alternative locations to meet requested dates rather than simply turning the work away.
location_on The Exchange 34 Ward Street, Central Dunedin, Dunedin
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Prices Packers and Movers
★ 4.1 70 reviews Top5 Score 1395★ 49 4★ 4 3★ 2 2★ 3 1★ 12Prices Packers and Movers covers local city shifts, long-haul moves to Auckland and Christchurch, and international container shipments, with office staff like Jacquie and Dennis coordinating the full process from first quote through to box removal. Crews ask room by room where furniture should go on arrival, and the office will cap quotes for clients on tight budgets so the final bill does not come as a surprise.
location_on 61 North Taieri Road, Abbotsford, Dunedin
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Country Wide Relocations
↑ 1★ 5.0 21 reviews Top5 Score 1375★ 21Country Wide Relocations steps in when other companies fall through, covering local town shifts, long-haul runs like Dunedin to Auckland, and specialist lifts including pianos and commercial equipment. Chris quotes the job himself and shows up on the day, meaning the price agreed upfront matches what you pay, with no gap between the person who sold the job and the person doing it.
location_on 327 Big Stone Road, Brighton, Dunedin
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Southern Furniture Movers Ltd
★ 4.1 59 reviews Top5 Score 1375★ 42 4★ 2 3★ 3 2★ 3 1★ 9Southern Furniture Movers moves sofas, lounge suites, bedroom furniture, and large awkward items like grandfather clocks and chaise lounges across routes spanning Gisborne to Dunedin, Wellington to Dunedin, and Dunedin to Hamilton. Terressa and the team are noted for keeping clients informed throughout the journey, including arranging short-term depot storage in Dunedin to suit delivery timing.
location_on 152 Kaikorai Valley Road, Glenross, Dunedin
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Conroy Removals
★ 4.4 8 reviews Top5 Score 1185★ 6 4★ 1 1★ 1Conroy Removals covers local house moves, inter-city relocations, and full international moves including Melbourne to Queenstown, handling packing, paperwork, and delivery as a single coordinated process. On larger jobs, Simon has pre-scoped both properties, supplied boxes and wrapping materials, and offered interim free storage when timing between moves created a gap.
location_on 34 Ward Street, Central Dunedin, Dunedin
About this ranking
What the 10 moving companies listed above hold, at the 20 August 2026 check.
We first assessed moving companies in Dunedin in July 2026 and have rechecked the ranking once since. Across the 13 locations we assess moving companies in, the 116 businesses listed have a median rating of 4.9, and one-star reviews are 3.5% of their total.
What has changed since July 2026? expand_more
- Aug 2026
Crown Relocations entered the top 5, up from #8. Better Moves entered the top 5, up from #6. Allied Moving Services, Prices Packers and Movers, Southern Furniture Movers and Conroy Removals entered the list.
- Jul 2026
First check. NZ Movers Dunedin #1.
How are the top moving companies in Dunedin chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for moving companies in Dunedin. Each one is scored on its public rating and review record. Businesses outside the area, or whose reviews describe a different line of work, are left out, and a business whose main Google category is a different trade is held back until a person has checked what it does. A business whose website no longer resolves and that has had no Google review for six months is treated as dormant and left off the page until either changes. Every category and city is rechecked on a rolling cycle, about every two to three months. A location with a subscribing business is rechecked every month, and the whole page updates with it. See how we rank for the full method.
What does a business subscription offer? expand_more
No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Claiming and verifying a listing is free. It adds a phone number to the card and a small trust bonus (+3 points) to its score, for confirming a real operator stands behind the listing. The owner also gets a dashboard showing how their score is made up. A paid subscription provides an enhanced card with more ways to reach the business, including a website link and a detailed profile page. It also refreshes this page monthly and adds ranking history and competitor analysis to the owner's dashboard. The subscription adds nothing to the score. Claim your listing or see what a subscription includes.
Why isn't my business listed? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for moving companies in Dunedin. The usual reasons for missing out are a Google Business category that does not match, too few reviews to score near the top, or an address outside the area we cover. Sometimes we miss a business that should be here. Check where you rank first. If you are not there and think you should be, get in touch.