Westville Moving Company | Local & Long Distance Movers
JHB Removals holds a 4.4-star Google rating and a 5-star HelloPeter rating, and nine years in, we’re the moving company Westville families and businesses turn to for local and long-distance furniture removals.
Our Westville movers cover the full spread from the leafy family streets near Westville Boys’ and Girls’ High to the townhouse complexes closer to Westville Mall, and the same crew handles it whether you’re staying local or heading out to another province altogether.
A dedicated furniture removal consultant checks your inventory, access and date up front, which is what lets us quote a firm price rather than an estimate that changes on the day. Get your free quote below:
A Westville Moving Company Team That Knows the Upper Highway's Suburbs
Westville sits in the Upper Highway area of eThekwini, known for its rolling hills and established gardens rather than the flat coastal plains found closer to the beachfront. Our crews are on these streets every week: family homes in Dawncliffe, student and academic moves near the UKZN Westville campus, and the steep, winding driveways off Jan Hofmeyr Road that a smaller vehicle often handles better than an 8-ton truck. The Palmiet Nature Reserve and Westville Mall are two landmarks most local quotes get measured against for access and travel time.
Westville connects to the rest of eThekwini via the M13 and N3, putting Pinetown, Kloof and Durban’s CBD within easy reach. A Westville moving company quote typically starts around R3,000, then moves up or down depending on how much needs to travel, how accessible the property is, and any add-ons like packing or storage.
Est. 2017
9 Years Trading
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Get A Quote From Your Movers in Westville
Get a free quote from our movers Westville families and businesses already rely on. Send through an inventory list and a consultant will assist with a free quote:
Removal Services We Run Out of Westville
Westville is dominated by large family homes, so the service list below leans toward full-household moves, though smaller jobs get the same attention.
Full Home Removals
A complete move out of Westville, packed and loaded by a crew that treats every box and piece of furniture like it’s their own. Your consultant walks through the inventory and checks access at both properties beforehand, including any steep driveways or complex rules, so the price you’re quoted is the price you pay.
Long Distance Shared Loads
Heading to another province doesn’t have to mean paying for a dedicated truck. We run scheduled long-distance routes out of Westville and fill spare space with other households heading the same way, covering Johannesburg, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and the other major centres.
Office Removals
We fit office moves around your operating hours, not the other way round, working evenings or weekends so Westville businesses lose zero productive time. Desks, server racks and boardroom furniture are handled with the same protective wrapping used on a household move.
Mini Removals
Not every move needs a full crew and an eight-ton truck. A student flat near UKZN, a single couch or a small load gets priced against the actual volume being moved, so a small job costs like a small job.
Packing & Wrapping
Fragile and valuable items get wrapped in moving blankets and bubble wrap and boxed in reinforced cartons, all done on-site before anything reaches the truck — extra important given the humidity typical of the Durban area.
What Does Moving in Westville Cost?
Furniture removals in Westville vary by property size, access and the services you add. Below is a realistic range for a local move, based on recent relocations in the area:
| Size of Your Home | Average Local Move (Within Gauteng) | Average Long-Distance |
|---|---|---|
|
1 Bedroom / Bachelor Flat |
R3,000 – R4,500 |
R3,500 – R7,500 |
|
2 Bedroom Apartment |
R4,000 – R6,800 |
R6,500 – R14,000
|
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3 Bedroom House
|
R6,000 – R11,500 |
R12,000 – R26,000
|
|
4+ Bedroom Family Home |
R10,500 – R16,000+ |
R22,000 – R38,000+
|
Last verified 2026-07-08. Note: these are estimated base prices. For an exact, customized price, please request a free quote.
Your Westville moving quote can be affected by various factors:
- Furniture volume: a student flat and a four-bedroom family home sit at opposite ends of the price range for a reason.
- Access: steep driveways off Jan Hofmeyr Road and gated complex rules near UKZN can add time to the job.
- Distance: a move within Westville costs less than one heading to another province.
- Extras: packing, wrapping and storage are quoted separately, so you only pay for what you use.
Nearby Areas We Also Service
Our Westville jobs regularly overlap with these neighbouring Upper Highway suburbs, so a crew is rarely far from one already working nearby. Each of these areas has its own dedicated page, and our Durban page covers the wider metro if you’re moving further afield:
Pinetown: bordering Westville to the west, an established industrial and residential hub our teams know well.
Kloof: further up the Upper Highway corridor, covering a mix of large family homes and smallholdings.
Cowies Hill: just south of Westville, where our crews handle a similar mix of established homes.
Hillcrest: further along the M13, another Upper Highway suburb our crews regularly service.
Reservoir Hills: closer to Durban’s centre, where our crews handle both household and business relocations.
Westville Moving Companies: Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to move in Westville?
Pricing runs from roughly R3,000 for a smaller unit up toward R8,500 or more once you’re looking at a four-bedroom family home — the biggest swing factors are how much furniture is involved and how easy the property is to access, with packing or storage extras added on separately.
Do you handle moves in and out of Westville's gated complexes and estates?
Yes — many Westville moves involve gated complexes and secure estates around the university and Dawncliffe areas. We confirm access procedures and any visitor registration with the estate or body corporate ahead of time so moving day isn’t held up at the gate.
Can I book a mini move for a single item or student flat in Westville?
Yes. A single item, a student room near UKZN or a small flat gets priced against the actual volume being moved rather than a full-household rate, so a small job is billed like one.
Do you offer office removals for Westville businesses?
Yes — we schedule around your operating hours, including evenings and weekends, so a Westville office move doesn’t cost you a working day. Desks, server racks and boardroom furniture travel with the same protective wrapping used on household moves.
Do you offer long-distance or shared-load moves from Westville?
Yes. We run scheduled long-distance departures from Westville and fill spare truck space with other households heading the same way, which is how we keep long-distance and shared-load pricing lower than booking a dedicated vehicle.
Will someone need to be at my property on moving day?
It helps to have someone available to sign off at both ends, but it doesn’t have to be you personally — a nominated representative, building manager or estate agent can stand in as long as they’re briefed on the inventory beforehand.