Moving Company Alberton | Furniture Removals, Johannesburg
JHB Removals holds a 4.4-star Google rating (91 reviews) and a 5-star HelloPeter rating, and for nine years has been a moving company Alberton households and businesses turn to for local and long-distance furniture removals. Our Alberton movers cover the full spread from Brackenhurst’s family streets to Meyersdal’s estates, and everywhere between, and the same crew handles it whether you’re staying local or heading out to another part of Johannesburg altogether. Ask our alberton furniture removals team about anything from a full house to a single item and you’ll get the same careful packing, wrapping and loading — nothing rushed, nothing left to guesswork. Smaller jobs go through our mini movers Alberton service instead, so you’re not paying full-truck rates for half a load. A dedicated 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. Our core services: Full Home Removals, Mini Removals, Long Distance Shared Loads, Office Removals, Packing & Wrapping.
Alberton: A Moving Company Team That Knows Brackenhurst, Meyersdal and the N12/R59 Corridor
Alberton sits south of central Johannesburg in the Ekurhuleni metro, with the N12 and R59 both close by and the JHB CBD around 20 minutes away. Our Alberton moving teams regularly work across the established, tree-lined streets of Brackenhurst and Brackendowns, where generous stands and driveway space suit a full-size truck without any trouble, and across New Redruth, Alberante and Randhart, where secure, settled neighbourhoods keep access straightforward for most moves. Meyersdal, up on the hill, is a different kind of job: its estate living, including the Meyersdal Eco Estate, usually means a move slot booked with the estate office ahead of time, and our consultants confirm this before moving day rather than leaving the crew to sort it out at the gate.
Day-to-day life in Alberton runs through Newmarket Mall and Bracken City for shopping, and schools like Bracken High and Brackenhurst Primary anchor a lot of the area’s family moves. With OR Tambo under 40 minutes away, we also handle a fair number of moves timed around flights and relocations. An alberton moving company quote runs from about R2,900 upward for the smaller end of that housing mix, with volume, access and any add-ons doing the rest of the work on the final figure.
Est. 2017
9 Years of Trading
4.4★
Google (91 Reviews)
5★
HelloPeter
Getting a Quote From Your Alberton Movers
Skip the call centre — your quote goes straight to one of our Alberton movers. Fill in the online inventory form if you’ve got a few minutes, or just WhatsApp through a list of what’s moving. Either way, a dedicated consultant then talks you through property size, access and timing before sending back one final number, so there’s nothing extra to negotiate once the truck arrives.
Our Moving Services in Alberton
From a single-room move to relocating an entire office, Alberton has a service matched to the job.
Local and Mini Furniture Removals
Relocating within Alberton or to a nearby suburb like Brackendowns, Verwoerdpark or New Redruth? Our local crews know the R59 corridor and surrounding routes well. Smaller loads, like a single item or a move into a bachelor flat, are quoted against the actual volume rather than a full truck rate, keeping the cost proportional to the job.
Long Distance and Shared Load Removals
A cross-province relocation does not require booking out a full truck. Scheduled shared-load departures run out of Alberton on a weekly basis to Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth and the other major centres, with the cost split across the other households sharing the space.
Office Movers and Business Relocations
Business relocations are scheduled around your operating hours, not the reverse, with evening and weekend slots available so an Alberton office is not losing a working day. Desks, boardroom furniture and IT equipment travel with the same protective wrapping used on a household move.
Secure Vehicle Moving Services
Relocating a car, bakkie or motorcycle alongside a house move? Vehicle transport runs from Alberton to major centres countrywide, with a choice between door-to-door delivery or a lower-cost depot-to-depot option, either one coordinated with the same move date as your furniture.
Professional Packing and Wrapping
Fragile and valuable items are wrapped in moving blankets, bubble wrap and reinforced boxes on-site before loading. Larger furniture is disassembled and reassembled by the same crew handling the rest of the move, so nothing sits half-packed overnight.
What Does Moving in Alberton Cost?
Furniture removals Alberton prices vary by property size, access and the services you add. Below is a realistic range for a local move:
| Size of Your Home | Average Local Move (Within Gauteng) | Average Long-Distance (e.g., JHB to Cape Town) |
|---|---|---|
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1 Bedroom / Bachelor Flat |
R2,900 – R4,000 |
R3,500 – R7,500 |
|
2 Bedroom Apartment |
R3,500 – R6,500 |
R6,500 – R14,000
|
|
3 Bedroom House
|
R5,900 – R9,500 |
R12,000 – R26,000
|
|
4+ Bedroom Family Home |
R8,500 – R16,000 + |
R22,000 – R38,000+
|
Last verified 2026-07-08. A few things push the final number up or down from there: total furniture volume, whether either address has stairs, a lift or an estate boom gate to deal with, the actual distance being covered, and any extras like packing or storage you add to the booking.
Example of the cost moving in Johannesburg: a two-bedroom apartment moving from a secured complex in Fourways to a townhouse in Bryanston, with lift access on one side and a mini-truck for complex rules on the other, typically lands mid-range at R4,500 to R5,500. Your consultant will give you an exact figure from your inventory. Complete your inventory online to start:
What Affects Your Moving Quote?
You might wonder why there is a price range. Your final quotation will depend on a few specific details about your move:
- Total Volume: How much furniture and how many boxes are we loading? This decides the size of the truck you need.
- Distance: A quick trip from Randburg to Bryanston costs less than an interprovincial trip from Johannesburg to Durban.
- Access at the Property: Do you live on the third floor with no elevator? Do we need to use a smaller shuttle bakkie because your complex has strict gate rules? Tricky access takes more time and labor.
- Time of the Month: The busiest time for movers is “month-end” (between the 25th and the 3rd). If you can plan your move for the middle of the month, you can often get a cheaper rate.
- Extra Services: If you need us to supply packing boxes, use heavy-duty bubble wrap for fragile items, or provide short-term storage, this will be added to your quote.
By booking early and sharing the correct details on your inventory form, you help us give you the most accurate and affordable moving price possible.
Nearby Areas We Also Service
Our Alberton jobs regularly spill over into these neighbouring East Rand and Ekurhuleni suburbs, so we’re rarely more than a day away from a crew working nearby too. Our Johannesburg page covers the wider metro, and each of these areas has its own dedicated page:
Edenvale: north of Alberton, home to established family streets alongside the newer Greenstone Hill development.
Boksburg: east of Alberton, with a similar mix of established suburbs and newer estate living.
Benoni: further east on the East Rand, where our crews handle everything from starter homes to larger family stands.
Germiston: neighbouring Alberton to the north, sharing much of the same older industrial character and residential streets.
Kempton Park: further north still, close to OR Tambo, where our teams work around airport-area access alongside household moves.
Alberton Moving Companies: Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to move in Alberton?
A one-bedroom home starts at around R2,900, rising past R8,500 for a four-bedroom house — the exact figure depends mostly on volume and access, plus whatever extras you add to the booking.
Do you handle moves in and out of Meyersdal's estates?
Yes — most estates there want a booking lodged with the estate office beforehand, and we handle that arrangement with you ahead of moving day so it’s never a last-minute scramble at the gate.
Can I book a mini move for a single item or small flat in Alberton?
Yes, that’s exactly what mini movers Alberton is for — bachelor flats, student rooms and single items get quoted by load size, not by truck size, so you’re not paying for space you don’t need.
Do you offer office removals for Alberton businesses?
We do, and we’re happy to schedule after hours or over a weekend if that keeps your operation running smoother.
What if I need storage during my move?
We offer both short- and long-term storage, useful whenever your move-out and move-in dates don’t quite line up.
How far in advance should I book movers in Alberton?
Aim for one to two weeks’ notice where you can, though we do fit in shorter-notice moves when there’s a crew and truck free.
Do you offer long-distance or shared-load moves from Alberton?
Yes, our weekly long-distance and shared-load runs cover Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth and other major routes out of Johannesburg.
Will someone need to be at my property on moving day?
Yes, at both the pickup and drop-off address — either you in person or someone you’ve authorised to check the inventory and sign for the delivery.