Best Moving Companies on the North Shore
We assessed 18 moving companies on the North Shore and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 3,809 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 on the North Shore
The top 5 moving companies on the North Shore are #1 Big Bull Movers, #2 Crown Relocations, #3 Specialist Movers, #4 The Smooth Mover, and #5 Super Movers, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.
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Big Bull Movers Auckland & New Zealand Experts
★ 5.0 857 reviews +36 Top5 Score 188 +15★ 848 4★ 6 1★ 3Big Bull Movers covers local Auckland moves, long-distance relocations to places like Tauranga and Cambridge, and tricky items such as pianos and oversized sofas up multi-flight stairs. When schedules changed at short notice, including on a public holiday, they rearranged without complaint and showed up on time ready to work.
location_on 28 Constellation Drive, Rosedale, Auckland
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Crown Relocations - Auckland
★ 4.7 1,058 reviews +25 Top5 Score 184 +55★ 948 4★ 20 3★ 6 2★ 8 1★ 76Crown Relocations coordinates full-service packing and removal for both domestic moves, such as Auckland to Nelson or Whangarei, and international relocations to destinations like Brisbane and Sydney. Crews routinely work through high-volume packs in a single day, and the planning team keeps communication clear from booking through to port arrival and delivery window.
location_on 200 Bush Road, Albany, Auckland
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Specialist Movers
★ 4.9 344 reviews +2 Top5 Score 1745★ 325 4★ 12 3★ 1 2★ 1 1★ 5Specialist Movers takes on demanding jobs, including grand pianos, heavy silent pods into conference venues, antique furniture, and steep-driveway properties, while maintaining clear contact with clients from booking through to completion. Coordinator Danielle has stepped in to arrange a truck and crew within 30 minutes when a client's original mover failed to show, and the team has adjusted pricing downward when a job turned out simpler than quoted.
location_on 8/186 Target Road, Wairau Valley, Auckland
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The Smooth Mover
★ 4.9 315 reviews +4 Top5 Score 1735★ 304 4★ 7 3★ 2 2★ 1 1★ 1The Smooth Mover gets residential and commercial relocations done quickly without cutting corners, having shifted everything from minor dwellings in 2.5 hours to four-truck house moves with awkward items up narrow staircases. When a settlement fell through mid-move, leaving a family in limbo over a weekend, Tim held three loaded trucks and rearranged the full move for Monday without fuss.
location_on 11 Tarndale Grove, Rosedale, Auckland
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Super Movers
★ 5.0 231 reviews +51 Top5 Score 171 +35★ 225 4★ 2 3★ 3 2★ 1Super Movers completes house moves, apartment relocations, and long-distance jobs to places like Whakatane at a pace that consistently surprises clients, with a six-bedroom house cleared and settled in five hours. Furniture is wrapped in ties and blankets before loading, and crews arrive ready to work with little direction needed from the client.
location_on 61 Chequers Avenue, Glenfield, Auckland
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Before you hire a moving company on the North Shore
Drawn from 193 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 roughly $150 to $220 per hour. A typical two-bedroom local move takes three to five hours, putting the total between $450 and $1,100.
Larger homes, stairs, difficult access, or long-distance moves push costs higher, and packing services add further to the bill. Fixed quotes are available and worth requesting, as hourly rates can climb if access is tricky or the job runs long.
How is a moving company held accountable if my belongings are damaged? expand_more
Furniture removal in New Zealand is an unregulated industry, meaning no licence is required to operate, so accountability depends almost entirely on the contract you sign and the insurance in place. Most movers carry limited liability, which often covers only a fraction of replacement value, so a separate transit or contents insurance policy is worth arranging before moving day.
Standard mover policies commonly exclude items you packed yourself and flat-pack or pressboard furniture, which can fail during a move regardless of how carefully it is handled. A written inventory signed by both parties before loading gives you the clearest basis for any damage claim.
What should a moving quote include so the price does not change on the day? expand_more
One company in the reviews was specifically praised for quoting a fixed price and then invoicing exactly that amount with no hidden costs, which shows this is not something you can take for granted. A solid quote should specify whether the rate is fixed or hourly, what triggers extra charges such as stairs, long carries, or additional stops, and whether travel time to and from the depot is included. Get clarity on the minimum call-out period, the cost of packing materials if used, and what happens to the price if the job runs longer than estimated.
What are the warning signs of a moving company you should not hire? expand_more
- –A quote given over the phone with no site visit or video survey is a sign the price may change once the crew sees the actual job.
- –Vague or hourly-only pricing with no cap is a risk, as costs can balloon on the day if access is difficult or the job takes longer than estimated.
- –Demanding a large cash deposit upfront before any work begins is not standard practice among reputable movers.
- –Unresolved damage or missing items after a move, with no clear complaints process offered, signals a company that will be hard to deal with if something goes wrong.
- –One review described belongings going missing on an international move with no follow-up from the company, which is a serious red flag for any long-distance or overseas job.
- –No answer on the phone during a job, as one reviewer experienced when a truck blocked their driveway for two hours, suggests poor communication standards.
What should you ask before booking a moving company? expand_more
- –Ask whether the quote is fixed or hourly, and what specific circumstances would trigger an additional charge on the day.
- –Ask whether the crew turning up are direct employees or subcontractors, as the company's accountability for their conduct can differ significantly.
- –Ask exactly what their insurance covers and what it excludes, particularly for items you have packed yourself or furniture made from particleboard.
- –Ask whether they will do an in-home or video survey before quoting, since one company in the reviews was praised for visiting the property first, which is a mark of a more careful operation.
- –Ask how they handle damage claims and what the process looks like if something is broken or lost, so you know before signing anything what your options actually are.
Also recommended moving companies on the North Shore
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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Transworld International Removals Auckland
↑ 3★ 4.5 377 reviews +2 Top5 Score 167 +145★ 316 4★ 11 3★ 2 2★ 4 1★ 44Transworld International Removals ships household goods on international routes including Auckland to Brisbane, London to Auckland, Switzerland to New Zealand, and Australia to NZ, handling customs clearance, temporary storage, and door-to-door delivery. Staff like Tracy and Deborah are frequently named for keeping clients informed at every step, and delivery crews have arrived organised and careful with fragile or high-volume shipments.
location_on 7-9 Civil Place, Rosedale, Auckland
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小杨搬运服务-驻奥克兰注册持牌专业搬家公司 Young Removal Ltd
↓ 1★ 5.0 175 reviews +8 Top5 Score 167 +15★ 174 4★ 1Young Removal takes on residential moves, including awkward heavy items like floor-length mirrors and fridges requiring crane work, and gets the job done without damage to belongings. Crews arrive on time, keep pricing transparent, and manage the process in a way that leaves clients at ease rather than chasing updates.
location_on R28/108 Hobsonville Road, Hobsonville, Auckland
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Pro Moving Services
★ 5.0 166 reviews Top5 Score 1665★ 161 4★ 4 3★ 1Pro Moving Services works across local and inter-city house moves, same-day or short-notice bookings, and tricky items like heavy sectional sofas lifted over glass balconies. Coordinator Jamie manages communication and logistics behind the scenes while crew members like April, Trent, and Eddie focus on moving fast without putting a scratch on anything.
location_on 5 Spedding Road, Whenuapai, Auckland
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Comfort Movers
↓ 2★ 5.0 146 reviews +2 Top5 Score 1655★ 144 3★ 1 1★ 1Comfort Movers steps in for local house moves, inter-island relocations, and last-minute rescues when other companies have let clients down, often arriving within 20 to 60 minutes of a call. On longer jobs, like Auckland to Whitianga, crew members like Bikram have coordinated overflow trucks, unwrapped and placed furniture room by room, and removed all packing material before leaving.
location_on 294 Wairau Road, Glenfield, Auckland
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Specialist Piano Movers
↓ 2★ 4.9 140 reviews Top5 Score 1625★ 136 4★ 2 1★ 2Specialist Piano Movers focuses on piano relocations, including upright and Yamaha instruments, navigating difficult driveways and tricky access points to get the job done without damage to the piano or surrounding fixtures. They text clients 20 minutes ahead of arrival and scope locations in advance when access is uncertain, so there are no surprises on move day.
About this ranking
What the 10 moving companies listed above hold, at the 20 August 2026 check.
We first assessed moving companies on the North Shore 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
Pro Moving Services entered the list at #8.
- Jul 2026
First check. Big Bull Movers #1.
How are the top moving companies on the North Shore chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for moving companies on the North Shore. 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.
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Why isn't my business listed? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for moving companies on the North Shore. 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.