Best Moving Companies in Wellington
We assessed 20 moving companies in Wellington and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 4,775 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 5 September 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 Wellington
The top 5 moving companies in Wellington are #1 Cameron Ryan Relocations, #2 VanMan, #3 NZ Van Lines, #4 Big Camel Moving & Storage, and #5 45 Movers, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.
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Cameron Ryan Relocations
★ 4.9 937 reviews +60 Top5 Score 206 +205★ 906 4★ 14 3★ 3 1★ 14Cameron Ryan Relocations delivers and installs furniture, mattresses, and couches, carrying items up to upper floors and assembling pieces in place before leaving. Crews call ahead with arrival times and go beyond the basic job when it matters, such as shifting old beds to spare rooms or helping elderly customers with extra care.
location_on 55 Kaiwharawhara Road, Kaiwharawhara, Wellington
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VanMan
★ 4.9 717 reviews +6 Top5 Score 194 +105★ 697 4★ 4 3★ 1 2★ 2 1★ 13VanMan takes on flat moves, full house relocations, and intercity shifts including oversized items like pool tables, spa pools, and motor scooters. Crew members disassemble and reassemble furniture as part of the job, then walk through the finished space with clients to confirm placement before leaving.
location_on 2 Hutt Road, Pipitea, Wellington
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NZ Van Lines - Wellington Movers
↑ 1★ 4.9 594 reviews +18 Top5 Score 191 +115★ 563 4★ 19 3★ 3 2★ 3 1★ 6NZ Van Lines coordinates house moves, goods-into-storage shifts, and long-distance relocations with crews that wrap and pack items carefully before loading. Reviewers single out named staff across a large roster, from Steve and Parish to Lani and Muzz, for working methodically through difficult conditions, including wet Wellington days and tight driveways, while staying cheerful and accommodating extra requests on the day.
location_on 19 Barnes Street, Seaview, Wellington
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Big Camel Moving & Storage
↑ 1★ 4.9 467 reviews +15 Top5 Score 189 +125★ 445 4★ 10 3★ 4 1★ 8Big Camel Moving & Storage shifts full household contents, single heavy items like pianos and spa baths, and same-day rubbish removal jobs including furniture to the tip. Named crew members like Chris, Louie, Jake, Francis, and Ifeanyi turn up with good communication and work through difficult conditions, including heavy rain, without complaint.
location_on 12 Centennial Highway, Ngauranga, Wellington
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45 Movers
↓ 2★ 4.9 524 reviews +4 Top5 Score 189 +85★ 510 4★ 7 3★ 3 2★ 1 1★ 345 Movers gets flat moves, full house relocations, and single-item pickups done with crews who work fast through difficult paths, stairs, and tight access points. A live tracking feature lets clients follow the movers from the old address to the new one, which repeat customers specifically single out as a reason to book again.
location_on Whitehall Street, Wainuiomata, Wellington
Before you hire a moving company in Wellington
Drawn from 191 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 house runs roughly $800 to $1,500, and a four-bedroom house can reach $3,000 or more.
Stairs, long carries, difficult access, and extra stops all push the price up, as does booking on weekends or at the end of the month. Packing services add further cost, though review evidence suggests customers who use them find the time savings worthwhile.
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 comes down to the contract you sign and the insurance in place. Most movers carry limited liability, often covering only a fraction of an item's replacement value, which leaves a significant gap if something valuable is damaged.
A separate transit insurance policy fills that gap, but check the fine print: owner-packed cartons and flat-pack or pressboard furniture are excluded from most policies. A written inventory signed by both parties before the truck leaves is your strongest protection, giving you a clear record if a claim is needed.
What should a moving quote include so the price does not change on the day? expand_more
Get clarity upfront on whether the quote is fixed or hourly, because one negative review in this set shows how a last-minute time change forced a customer to reschedule separate cleaners, adding cost and stress. The quote should itemise charges for stairs, long carries, extra stops, and any depot-to-depot travel time, since these are the most common sources of surprise charges. Packing materials, disassembly, and reassembly of furniture should be listed separately, as review evidence shows some companies include these and others do not.
What are the warning signs of a moving company you should not hire? expand_more
- –Late arrival of five hours or more, with little communication and no extra crew sent to compensate, as happened in one documented Wellington case.
- –A confirmation email that promises extra movers if they are late, but the company arrives with the original crew anyway.
- –Inventory items being left behind at the old property, then disputed by the company when raised on the day.
- –Poor packing standards on international moves, with photos showing items unlikely to survive transit, despite premium pricing.
- –A pricing structure that is hourly only with no cap, leaving the final bill open-ended regardless of how long the job takes.
- –Complaints being handled dismissively on moving day rather than resolved quickly, which compounds stress at an already difficult time.
What should you ask before booking a moving company? expand_more
- –Is the quote fixed or hourly, and what specific circumstances would trigger additional charges on the day?
- –Are the crew direct employees or subcontractors, and who is liable if a subcontracted crew damages something?
- –What does your insurance actually cover: does it include owner-packed cartons, flat-pack furniture, and high-value items like artwork or bicycles?
- –Will you conduct an in-home or video survey before quoting, rather than estimating over the phone from a description?
- –How do you handle damage claims: is there a written process, a timeframe for resolution, and a clear point of contact?
- –What is your policy if you are running late: do you send extra crew, reduce the rate, or simply notify and proceed as planned?
Also recommended moving companies in Wellington
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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The Moving Company Wellington
★ 4.9 456 reviews +11 Top5 Score 189 +115★ 434 4★ 8 3★ 1 2★ 2 1★ 11The Moving Company Wellington packs, loads, and shifts full household contents, including long-distance relocations to places like Greytown and Bay of Plenty, with teams sized to the job. Crews regularly field unexpected requests mid-move and stay calm through them, and reviewers single out named staff across a wide roster, from Parish and Troy to Nataahia and Lani, for keeping fragile items safe while working at pace.
location_on Level 1/19 Barnes Street, Seaview, Lower Hutt
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Crown Relocations - Wellington
★ 4.7 389 reviews +6 Top5 Score 175 +35★ 339 4★ 23 3★ 4 2★ 4 1★ 19Crown Relocations takes on domestic shifts, international moves to Australia, and goods-into-storage jobs, with named crew members like Rangi, Rick, Kamal, and Jay appearing across multiple moves. Their coordinators stay in contact from initial quote through to delivery, and on-the-day teams label boxes carefully and work through packing at pace without sacrificing care.
location_on 65 Seaview Road, Seaview, Lower Hutt
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Relocationz ltd
↑ 1★ 5.0 195 reviews +9 Top5 Score 173 +55★ 194 4★ 1Relocationz picks up apartment moves, full house relocations, and single-item intercity deliveries, including antiques and heavy equipment like a printing press. Dan coordinates bookings quickly, often completing the entire process from first message to finished move within two days, and crews bring the tools and local route knowledge to work around tricky parking situations on the day.
location_on 15 Park Road, Belmont, Lower Hutt
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Grace Removals Wellington
↑ 1★ 4.7 253 reviews +2 Top5 Score 172 +65★ 220 4★ 18 2★ 2 1★ 13Grace Removals coordinates international relocations from Australia, domestic house moves, and shipment deliveries, with crews like Jack and Cam unpacking contents, placing furniture, and removing all packaging before they leave. For complicated jobs involving multiple pick-up points or unexpected obstacles on the day, their coordinators stay available through the process and work around changing circumstances to keep the move on track.
location_on 9/15 John Seddon Drive, Todd Park, Porirua
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New Zealand Movers Wellington
↓ 2★ 4.9 243 reviews +8 Top5 Score 1705★ 235 4★ 3 3★ 1 1★ 4NZ Movers Wellington scales crews to the job size, fielding teams of six or more for big household relocations, including shifting belongings into third-floor apartments that reviewers described as seemingly impossible. Packing, uplift, transit, and full unpacking with placement are all covered in a single coordinated service, with delivery teams arriving on time and removing all packaging on the way out.
location_on 1st Floor/19 Barnes Street, Seaview, Wellington
About this ranking
What the 10 moving companies listed above hold, at the 5 September 2026 check.
We first assessed moving companies in Wellington in July 2026 and have rechecked the ranking twice since. Cameron Ryan Relocations has held first place at every check. The same five businesses have been in the top 5 at every check. 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
- Jul 2026
First check. Cameron Ryan Relocations #1.
Latest check, 5 September 2026: no change to the top 5. Months where nothing changed at the top are not listed.
How are the top moving companies in Wellington chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for moving companies in Wellington. 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 Wellington. 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.