Top 12 Reliable Movers in Singapore
Moving house isn’t something that can be done without prior preparation and planning. Thankfully, today’s post features some of the most reliable movers who can lend you more than a helping hand.
For this review, we rounded up professional packers and house movers that meet our criteria. But first, let’s discuss costs.
How much does it cost to hire movers in Singapore?
To adequately compare prices, we created a table with the most common moving services. Then we researched the average rates for each one to give you a picture of the estimated costs involved.
With some idea of average costs, it’s still good to remember that professional movers’ services (as with any other service providers) come in varying tiers.
There could be companies that merely consider themselves freelance movers, along with middle-tier movers and international ones. Their reputation, clientele, manpower, and other factors could add or subtract the average rates.
The best way to know how much they’ll charge for your move is to ask them for a quotation directly.
How to Choose a Mover in Singapore
Whether they’re domestic, international, office, or house movers, we think it’s a good idea to check against the following criteria to get the best value for your money:
1. Cube Movers
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Cube Movers’ services promise safety-oriented moves with a careful, experienced staff of drivers, loaders, and even delivery couriers.
It might sound like a run-of-the-mill moving provider promise except that it’s backed by up to $1M public liability insurance coverage!
Quite impressive, thus far. However, Cube Movers confines its services to local moves only so it could be more customer-focused.
But whereas other moving companies throw in a discount or two to customers, Cube Movers provides regular moving offer packages. Customers can avail of free 30 boxes, a half-load move, using a 15-foot lorry for just S$180, and other discounts.
This is a great way to declare how much the customer will be paying by outrightly stating fixed prices.
However, the company still offers a free online moving quote to ensure that Cube Movers and their customers are on the same page regarding expectations, deadlines, quotations, and other details.
Pros
- Free online moving quote
- Special moving promotions available
- Impressive moving portfolio
- Public liability insurance coverage of up to $1M
Cons
- Doesn’t offer international moving services
- Office is closed on Sundays
Customer Reviews
Movers wrapped everything securely
“We were very happy with our move with Cube Movers. Very efficient. Movers wrapped everything securely. A tough job moving our King Bed frame and mattress but no complaints from the movers. They got the job done very well and always kept a happy, cheerful attitude throughout the 4 hours it took for them to move everything (2 loads). No secret added prices at the end. Would definitely use their services again. Thank you.” – Aleesha Spencer
Delivered all goods safely without any damage
“It was the very first time for me using Cube Movers but I really had the best experience with cube movers for shifting my households. They are the best moving service provider in my locality. They delivered all goods safely without any damage and also shifted my households at the time they committed. Truly Recommended and excellent service. The price was reasonable. Very Satisfied service.” – Hema Priya
2. CYC Movers
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We’re including a 2022/23 The Straits Times awardee for Best Customer Service for moving providers in the form of CYC Movers. We think that’s a vote of confidence (aside from verified customer feedback) about how well the company values its clients.
CYC Movers’ track record is made more impressive with corporate clients that include Goldman Sachs (Singapore) Pte Ltd, Raffles International Limited, the Asian Food Channel, and other notable groups.
The company has been providing moving services for homes and offices locally and internationally since 2003. There are also furniture storage solutions and IT equipment relocation on its menu.
Insurance is provided for each moving service, but it’s best to send CYC Movers an inquiry on the specific coverage and other helpful information.
It’s also a bit of a letdown that CYC hasn’t been offering regular promotions and discounts to its clients, which could help those on a moving budget.
Pros
- Impressive corporate clientele
- Internationally recognised and accredited moving association
- Provides insurance coverage for house and office moves
- 2022/23 The Straits Times Best Customer Service awardee
Cons
- Closed on weekends
- No regular promotions or discounts offered
Customer Reviews
Always friendly, fast, and efficient
“We have moved six times in the last 15 years and I have used the “big” named movers. However, this team is the best I have ever met. Always friendly, never say no, fast, efficient and hardworking. Will be using CYC again in the future.” – Ms Wendy
Delivered a reasonable quote that met specific needs
“We picked CYC to move us and we will never regret it. Jessica did a brilliant job with delivering a reasonable quote that met our specific needs. On Moving Day, Kannan and his team arrived on time and got us packed up quickly and efficiently. We had some last-second requests that CYC obliged without hesitation. Unpacking at our new place was equally swift and mistake-free. If we ever move again, we will definitely use CYC.” – Mr Sean Farquhar
3. GSX Moving
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GSX Moving is not just a moving house service provider. It can also conduct office moves and safely relocate heavy pianos and safes.
Aside from moving, the company also offers packing, storage, and disposal services. It’s a good option for busy clients who might not have time to spare for prepping, packing, and unpacking their stuff.
However, it only does local moves and not international ones. And there’s no liability insurance being offered for any of its services, which is disappointing.
Still, GSX Moving gives free quotes and provides packing materials like bubble wrap, moving cartons, tape, and others for a convenient move. Simple furniture dismantling and assembly also come free of charge!
Pros
- Open daily
- Free dismantling and assembly of basic furniture
- Offers disposal, packing, and storage services
- Gives free quotes
Cons
- Doesn’t offer liability insurance
- No discounts or regular promos
- Doesn’t do international moves
Customer Reviews
All items were taken care of from wrapping to moving
“Have a great moving experience with an amazing team of professional movers. Thanks to Gerald and the team for the fast response. All items are well taken care of from wrapping to moving and brought to a new place. Very friendly and helpful service provided. Thank you for the wonderful and stress-free experience. Will recommend it to friends and relatives. Cheers!” – Muhammad Tarmizi
Everything went without a hitch
“I had a home renovation and had to move out. Gerald is responsive, he promptly came for a site visit, Everything from the start, to the completion, even getting my furniture re-arranged the way I want it after reno, went without a hitch. The whole process was very smooth. His team are equally superb- professional, fast, friendly, flexible & most of all GSX is value for money. Highly recommended.” – Noorin Aris
4. Santa Fe Relocation
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Whether it’s for a local or international move, Santa Fe Relocation checks off all the criteria we’ve set for reliable movers in Singapore. From an old home to a new home (and beyond), the company aims to make relocation as hassle-free as possible.
Its reputation as a global mobility company is backed by over a century’s worth of experience in the relocation business. Santa Fe also has ISO certifications and is affiliated with important moving associations and groups.
Apart from moving house needs, it also provides office/commercial moves. Clients can ask for tailor-made domestic and international relocations.
A handy moving questionnaire helps potential clients to come up with the closest quote based on their preferred moving date and other factors.
But as there have been some customer concerns with tracking updates, it’s best to also talk to a real member of the staff to be on the same page.
Pros
- Movers available daily
- Can accommodate domestic and international corporate relocations
- Offers professional packing services
Cons
- Some concerns raised over tracking updates
- No discounts or promos available
- No live support available
Customer Reviews
Santa Fe team is well-experienced and professional
“Santa Fe was engaged for my relocation from Australia to Dubai. I do believe that the Santa Fe team is well-experienced and professional. Though there was slight damage to my items, they were very quick to process the damage claim.” – Mohsin
Exceptionally flawless and friendly moving process
“The entire process was handled exceptionally, as they are client-oriented, personalised, they find solutions, great communication with the client, follow-ups and updates regularly. The delivery and unpacking exceptional, the staff and crew so friendly from the place of origin to the destination.” – Olga
5. Sanelo
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With the understanding that moving can be an emotional experience, Sanelo’s goal is to make any relocation as simple and hassle-free as possible. The company’s total loss protection policy underlines this.
We appreciate how Sanelo offers different-tiered valuations to suit any moving budget. There’s a lump sum valuation based on the entire shipped volume, and one that’s based on the value of what’s being relocated (itemised values go into different tiers).
We just wish its operating hours extended beyond weekdays, as some concerns with tracking and updating could happen on weekends.
And since it’s a competitive industry, a few discounts or promos to reel in potential clients would help.
Pros
- Offers different-tiered valuation
- Total protection policy for domestic and international transport and storage
- Over 130 years of moving experience
Cons
- Closed on weekends
- Doesn’t offer regular promos or discounts
Customer Reviews
Did all they could to make the move a smooth and stress-free experience
“Amazing experience with Sanelo – despite a move being a very stressful moment for any family, they made all they could to make it a smooth and stress free experience, always handling our queries promptly and professionally. I particularly would like to thank Fahmy for his professionalism, kindness and patience..” – Marc
Very accommodating and helped me keep to my budget
“Need to store my belonging for a renovation and move some belonging when the renovation was being carried out.
Tyron from sales was very accommodating and helped me keep to my budget.
Raffles, from operations was very helpful and accommodating too! Was assigned Ram and his team. The move was carried out so smoothly and efficiently.
Will definitely recommend Sanelo.” – Alexandria Lim
6. Move Move Mover
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From local moves to disposal services, Move Move Movers is eager to prove why it became an SME500 awardee for 2021-2022. While it doesn’t offer international relocation services, we find their unique services considerate and thoughtful.
For starters, potential clients can get a free quotation for residential moves as well as free size estimations for its storage services. The latter doesn’t even require a security deposit!
Move Move Movers has proven its mettle at relocating even the most delicate of objects, including huge fish tanks, grand pianos, and even hospital equipment.
However, no promos or discounts, which could help movers on a budget, are offered. And its insurance coverage doesn’t include works of art, antiques, and other valuables.
Pros
- SME500 2021-2022 awardee
- Open daily
- Offers free quotes
- Storage service doesn’t require a security deposit
Cons
- No international moves available
- No promos or discounts offered
- No insurance coverage for works of art, antiques, and other valuables
Customer Reviews
Very responsive to my query
“Excellent house moving services by Move Move movers company. Sky is very responsive to my query and provide transparent pricing. Their house movers are polite, careful with my stuff and they are really fast and efficient! Well done, keep up the great work! Highly recommended if you’re looking for Singapore movers!” – Lim Angela
Efficient and very satisfying service
Recommended!!! Prompt reply from seller and great price. Professional and friendly mover provided. Efficiency and very satisfying service. Definitely will engage again if needed. Thank you Move Move Movers!” – Jerome Lim
7. The Trio Movers
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The Trio Movers deserves a spot in this listicle because of its 24-hour, seven-days-a-week service. This makes it a practical option for people moving house in a hurry or at the last minute.
The company does commercial and residential moves and a host of other helpful services. Customers can rent vehicles, storage spaces, have their stuff packed, moved, or disposed of, and even get a handyman to fix stuff for them!
It’s a great one-stop shop for those needing to relocate, except it can only do so locally. Potential clients can get an instant quote using the handy form on Trio Movers’ website too.
It’s great that the company also provides only insured and licensed services so customers can rest assured that any damage, injury, or accident will be acknowledged and paid for.
This 2022 SME 500 Singapore awardee is a shoo-in for one of the most reliable movers in the city. The only thing that’s missing is some regular discounts and promotions once in a while.
Pros
- Available 24/7
- Quick quote form available on the website
- Has a furniture disposal service
Cons
- No promos or discounts offered
- Local moves only
- Office is closed on Sundays
Customer Reviews
All the stuff was responsibly handled with respect
“We’d highly recommend Trio Movers too! Especially for their packing and moving services. Rates were reasonable. Communication was responsive. We had 100 boxes in all and every plate and bowl was carefully and individually wrapped in kraft paper including the kitchen condiments! All frozen food was transported in a large ice box and remained frozen when the move ended at the end of the day. All our stuff was responsibly handled with respect. Two teams (pack/load up team and unload/deliver team) came, and they were polite, efficient and very professional. Great service indeed!! Keep it up!” – Weng Ho
Team is extremely well-trained, professional, and courteous
“I can’t say enough good things about Trio Movers. Their team is extremely well-trained, professional and courteous. The move was completed quickly and efficiently, with the movers being very careful with all of our belongings. The moving process just took 1.5 hrs. Amazing! We would recommend them to anyone.” – Deepesh Moad
8. Zealous Mover
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As its name implies, Zealous Mover is a Singapore company driven by the passion for professional packing and moving services.
In its company description, it promises “the most seamless home and office moving experience” with special emphasis on moving bulky items.
Its photo galleries show impressive pictures of a large Buddha statue and a grand piano the company has successfully relocated. You can check out images of international relocations and storage facilities too.
Zealous Mover offers free quotes, insurance coverage for commercial moves, and disposal services. We’d consider this company a great one-stop shop for moving purposes, except it’s lacking regular promotions and discounts to offer.
For added peace of mind, it’s also a practical move to ask the company about its specific insurance coverage. Otherwise, we’re pretty impressed with what Zealous has to offer (along with its illustrious list of past clients).
Pros
- Free quotes offered
- Insurance coverage for commercial moves
- Impressive clientele
- Can move bulky and heavy items carefully
Cons
- Closed on Sundays
- Doesn’t offer promos or discounts
Customer Reviews
Impressed with the speed and efficiency of all the staff
“We decided to engage Zealous mover because they took the effort to do a site survey upon receiving my phone call on the next day. They are the only company that requested to go down to the unit to see the items to be transported to give a more accurate quotation. Then, on the moving day, he deployed 10 helpers with 3 lorries knowing our requirements after the site survey. I am very impressed with the speed and efficiency of all the staff and everything was handled very professionally. I highly recommend Zealous movers if you are looking for professional movers to transport your stuff safely from point A to point B.” – Jessica Ho
Movers are well experienced
“A colleague shared with me that she engaged Zealous movers to move homes and after enquiring their moving package we decided to go with them as another company wanted to charge me double. My husband and I were very pleased with their professionalism as they carefully wrapped all our boxes and loose items. The movers are well experienced and it makes us appreciate their efforts as we can see that moving is not an easy job. We are very thankful and happy with their service. We do not hesitate to recommend them to anyone who needs moving services!” – Sarah Lee
9. The Family Movers
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Let’s start with what we love about this company first.
The Family Movers has been around for over four decades and has all the accreditations and a full range of relocation services to show for it.
The company is known not only for being house movers but also for office relocation and corporate immigration services.
The Family Movers’ policies are based on corporate social responsibility. It emphasises working within strict legal, ethical, and financial standards to positively impact the environment and community.
It’s also one of the few moving companies that are upfront about its insurance coverage. Its all-risk policy works on a door-to-door basis with the client’s premium depending on their declared shipment value.
We just wish there were regular discounts and promotions to make Family Movers a cut above the rest.
Pros
- Clear insurance coverage
- Does local and international relocations
- Assigns a move manager for constant client updates
Cons
- Office is closed on weekends
- No promos or discounts offered
Customer Reviews
Excellent one-stop relocation services
“Very reliable home-grown international moving company. They also provide excellent one-stop relocation services too! Highly recommended.” – Lawrence Low
Polite, professional, helpful and responsive
“I highly recommend Family Movers. I needed to move very quickly and Family Movers happily accommodated me. They were polite, professional, helpful and responsive. All of my items arrived in perfect condition. I can’t recommend them enough!” – Courtney Timms
10. Anytime Movers Singapore
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As a relatively new moving company (established in 2016), Anytime Movers seems to have recognised that flat rates will help it get more clients.
This means it doesn’t have surcharges on weekends or public holidays the way other companies do. And true to its name, Anytime Movers is available 24 hours, seven days a week.
It also promises itemised quotes to prevent surprise charges come payment time. Site surveys and quotes come free of charge too.
Anytime Movers has quite the moving portfolio of past clients to underline its dedication to providing quality relocation services. Customers can also expect free packing materials when they engage the company.
However, it can only do local moves thus far. And there are no promotions or discounts offered to potential clients on a budget to reel them in.
Pros
- No surcharges on public holidays or weekends
- Available 24/7
- Good moving portfolio
- Provides free packing materials
Cons
- No international moving services
- No discernible insurance coverage
- Doesn’t offer promos or discounts
Customer Reviews
Professional and careful with work
“Bryan and team were so professional and careful with their work. Very efficient and reliable.” – Gila Fauziah Gee
Very punctual for the scheduled move
“Bryan and team accomplished the move very efficiently and within a short period between 3 locations. Very punctual for the move scheduled as well.” – Cardine Teo
11. SIR Move International Movers
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SIR Move International Movers has the capacity to accommodate international inbound and outbound moves. It’s regarded as a one-stop international moving solution among expats and those relocating out of or into the country.
It also works with an American insurance company to protect household items while in transit and during storage. We find this quite reassuring.
But SIR Move provides other services not found in other moving companies.
For starters, it has its own pet relocation service via MOVEPET, which involves all bookings, arrangements, documentation, customs processing and clearance, and other matters involving moving your furbaby elsewhere.
There’s also a handy concierge service for those moving to Singapore for the first time.
What we especially like about this service is how SIR Move provides post-arrival assistance by way of airport pickups, Singapore orientation tours, and other friendly activities.
We’re glad to find no major issues with the company. However, a couple of money-saving promotions and discounts now and then won’t hurt.
Pros
- Concierge and pet moving services offered
- Tailor-made support services
- Offers insurance solutions
- Complimentary surveys and quotes
Cons
- Doesn’t offer regular promos or discounts
- Office is closed on weekends
Customer Reviews
Helpful and very experienced team
“SIR Move managed a massive move for us and honestly it has by far been the best experience for us. We have moved many times. I won’t name anyone but some of the bigger boys have let us down completely. 5 stars for a helpful and very experienced team with personalised service. Thank you. Highly recommend.” – Aidan Cowell
Move from Singapore to Sydney went really well
“Thank you, James and Team. This was a tough move due to all the restrictions (COVID-19 Flights ) and increases in freight ( Shipping Companies ) but hats off to a very experienced and responsive team at Sir Move Services. Our move from Singapore to Sydney went really well. I am glad I went with a mover that was referred to us.” – Simon Graves
12. Yong Shen Service
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Yong Shen Service immediately gives a list of all the things the company is willing to give its clients for free. It includes no-obligation quotes, moving boxes on loan, wrapping services, and the dismantling or assembly of simple furniture.
It also offers removal services for events and exhibitions, which we find convenient. It’s got quite an impressive moving portfolio composed of notable companies too.
Yong Shen Service considers itself a specialist in landed house moving. It can safely transport bulky and heavy items like safes and pianos and also has short or long-term storage solutions for people with limited living spaces.
But the company can only do so for local moves, as it doesn’t do international relocations. And despite positive reviews from past clients, Yong Shen doesn’t offer any form of insurance to give potential customers peace of mind.
Pros
- Open daily
- Offers free quotes
- Removal services for events and exhibitions available
- Free boxes on loan, wrapping services, and simple furniture dismantling/assembly
Cons
- No international moving services
- Doesn’t offer insurance
Customer Reviews
Most reliable mover with excellent service
“3rd time use their moving service, one of the most reliable movers that I ever met before, very good reasonable price and excellent service, all the staff is very friendly. Stay Safe Guys.” – Liang Jia Qi
Real professionals in the biz
“My friend recommended Yong Shen Movers to me. Since then I have moved twice with this reliable mover. James visited my home to evaluate the load & confirm the details. He handed me many empty boxes for my packing. On the day of the move, his capable foreman called me to alert me of their arrival soon. They are really professional in this biz. Everything was cling-wrapped & moved to their 15-footer truck.
Very careful in carrying the load to my new home. Everything was placed according to my choice. Very satisfied with them. I would strongly recommend them ad the best choice of movers in the biz. Job well done.” – Tham KW
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