Moving companies and Durban movers services

Moving handled with care

When relocating your home or belongings in Durban, you’ll want assurance that your furniture and possessions are in the best possible hands, managed exclusively by professionals.

Our movers and packers in Durban are thoroughly checked, skilled, and experienced in moving items of all sizes, working closely with you to fully understand your unique needs and expectations. They specialise in securing and managing each item from start to finish. This is the Wise Move experience.

Importantly, they are adept at navigating changing situations, always prioritising the safety of your belongings regardless of any challenges. Your satisfaction is our commitment, and we consistently deliver.

Booking with Wise Move ensures a comprehensive service. Our moving companies are there every step of the way to support you.

If you require packaging materials, we’ll deliver them well in advance to streamline the moving process. Should you need advice on preparation or expectations, we’re just a phone call or email away, ready to assist.

For packing, we suggest limiting box weight to 20kg, enabling safe stacking without risk of damage. If using a larger box, label it as heavy so we know how to position it properly in the truck.

Additionally, placing a prominent FRAGILE sticker on boxes containing glass, ceramics, or breakables ensures they receive the utmost care.

Please note there are certain items we cannot move, such as explosives, illegal substances, firearms, hazardous chemicals, jewellery, perishable items, and cash. For a seamless moving experience, it’s best to consult with us in advance if you have any concerns about your items, allowing us to propose solutions.

On moving day, our experts will manage all significant tasks—loading large furniture and heavy items. They will arrange these in the trucks with smaller boxed items to guarantee the integrity and safety of everything. Each mover is equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to stack and secure furniture and items during transit.

Upon arrival, your movers will assist with unloading, following your guidance on placing boxes, furniture, and fixtures. If you have any questions or concerns once everything is unloaded, they will gladly offer help where needed.

It’s that simple! For dependable removals, choose Wise Move.

Fully equipped

Successful furniture removals in Durban require a blend of expertise and state-of-the-art equipment, ensuring your belongings are transported efficiently and safely. Our professional movers at Wise Move possess the necessary expertise, complemented by the finest professional-grade tools available to complete every job to the highest standard.

Equipped with top-tier moving gear, we handle unwieldy and heavy furniture with ease—items that other services might struggle with. Whether navigating staircases or accessing multi-story buildings, our team expertly lifts, manoeuvres, and positions your items precisely where you desire them.

To maximise the volume of your belongings on each journey, our movers are equipped with reliable, heavy-duty vehicles suitable for both local and extended trips. These vehicles feature the essential harnesses and clips to secure your possessions, ensuring their safety during transit across Durban.

Upon arrival at your destination, our movers take comprehensive measures to safeguard your home from any potential damage during the move. Protective steps include securing floors, bannisters, and carpets against rips, tears, and other harm.

For furniture relocation to upper floors, Wise Move teams utilise hoist equipment to effortlessly lift furnishings either inside or outside the premises. All arrangements and communications are made in advance to ensure your peace of mind.

Should you have any specific requirements or concerns about your move in Durban, please inform us beforehand. We will accommodate your needs to provide you with the most seamless and straightforward moving experience possible.

7 days / week

Booking a mover in Durban that aligns with your schedule can be challenging. Whether you need an item collected on a specific day or have an urgent move with limited availability, we're here to assist.

We collaborate with a variety of movers in Durban who are available to accommodate your booking any day of the week, including weekends and public holidays.

With Wise Move, there's no need to spend hours searching for movers who meet your requirements. With just one message, we eliminate the hassle of endless research or phone calls. You’ll receive availability from movers ready to service your required dates.

Customisable service

Our movers in Durban are equipped to handle every aspect of your relocation – from packing and loading to transporting, unloading, and unpacking your possessions. We'll manage every detail so you can concentrate on what truly matters: settling into your new space or enjoying your newly moved item.

While our movers can assist with tasks like disconnecting washing machines, we recommend preparing your appliances ahead of moving day. Ensure fridges and freezers are unplugged, defrosted, and cleaned before they are loaded onto a van or truck. Should there be any issues, or if you're unsure how to get an item ready for the move, please inform our movers. On packing day, our team can arrive with the appropriate tools and handle it for you before the scheduled move.

For more complex tasks such as mains disconnection/connections, we advise hiring a qualified electrician or plumber.

If you require a clearance and declutter service in Durban to tidy up rooms, garages, and attics, we’ll organise this for you as part of your move.

Single item delivery

We understand the challenges of moving a single item. Many moving services in Durban aren't equipped to handle small, urgent jobs or find them not cost-effective. However, whether you need to transport a large wardrobe, a bed, an antique, a piano, or a bulky sofa, assistance is available.

In Durban, our professionals handle any job, big or small. Whatever you need delivered, rest assured our team will provide reliable Door-to-Door service at competitive prices.

Our movers will assist with packing, safely load your item into the vehicle, and handle its transport anywhere within South Africa.

Picked up a heavy or large item on Gumtree that's 'Pickup Only'? We offer a specialised service catering to online shoppers' needs. Our extensive and friendly courier service operates across South Africa, delivering items to your destination the same day or the next day, as requested.

100% customer satisfaction

We are one of the most recommended moving companies in South Africa. Our customers are the driving force behind everything we do, and we constantly strive to improve our service based on the feedback we receive.

If you’re looking for a trusted mover, you’ve come to the right place. Our skilled professionals from all over South Africa are consistently rated highly by our customers.

With over 9,742 reviews on our website and a 9.4-rating you can ensure a quality, trusted service.

In addition, our business is rated 5-stars with over 1,700 reviews on Google Reviews.

Over 85% of our service clients have referred us to their families and friends. We are proud to have a stellar reputation in the community and are grateful for every referral we receive.

Full packing service

When moving house, professional packing isn't simply advisable—it's essential. Even with highly experienced moving teams managing your belongings, the packing process itself plays a crucial technical role in preventing damage or breakage. Proper packing provides essential cushioning, structural integrity, shock absorption, and secure containment, all of which are critical during transportation.

At Wise Move, we have assembled a network of South Africa’s premier packing specialists, thoroughly trained in advanced and technical packing methodologies tailored specifically for diverse household items. Our moving teams have extensive knowledge of packing materials, methods, weight distribution, and transport dynamics, enabling them to safely handle everything from fragile antiques and fine ceramics to sophisticated electronics, musical instruments, bulky furniture, and household appliances.

For fragile and highly sensitive items, such as fine china, glassware, artwork, or antiques, our teams employ an intricate Fragile Packing procedure. Each item undergoes a technical multi-step packing process beginning with acid-free tissue paper to guard against scratches, chemical reactions, or surface damage. This is followed by individual wrapping in multiple layers of high-density, industrial-grade bubble wrap designed specifically for superior shock absorption and vibration dampening. Items are then securely packed into reinforced double-wall corrugated boxes. The boxes are systematically arranged and clearly marked for identification, ensuring careful handling throughout the entire relocation process.

For furniture and larger household items such as cabinets, sofas, tables, and kitchen appliances, our teams utilise Blanket Packing—a highly technical method leveraging thick, durable, professional-grade moving blankets. Each item is expertly wrapped and secured using robust strapping or stretch film to prevent shifting, friction, or abrasion during transport. The technical approach employed by our moving teams ensures not only physical protection but also breathability, reducing potential moisture build-up that could otherwise damage surfaces.

Beyond packing, Wise Move's moving teams consistently apply precise handling and vehicle loading procedures. Items are meticulously arranged within moving trucks according to weight, size, and fragility, using advanced loading strategies to balance loads and optimise space utilisation. Securely strapped and braced to minimise shifting, items remain stable throughout transit, significantly reducing the potential for damage due to movement or vibration.

With Wise Move, your relocation is managed with technical precision and care, ensuring every item arrives safely and securely at your new home.

Long-distance moves across South Africa

Planning a long-distance relocation from Durban requires expert logistics management and precise execution. Whether relocating to a remote rural community in the Karoo, a major urban centre such as Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria or any other location nationwide, Wise Move provides specialised removals services tailored to meet every technical demand of your move.

Our long-distance relocation services utilise industry-leading techniques, including advanced inventory management systems, climate-appropriate packing methodologies, and professional furniture disassembly and reassembly. We operate modern, well-maintained removal vehicles designed for reliability and efficiency, capable of handling extensive travel over South Africa’s diverse terrains and varying road conditions.

Wise Move’s teams excel in meticulous packing strategies using high-quality protective materials such as reinforced cartons, protective blankets, shrink wrapping, and specialised cushioning for fragile items. We carefully plan transport logistics, incorporating route optimisation technology and precise scheduling to ensure punctual delivery.

Our movers specialise in secure loading and unloading protocols, adhering to rigorous safety standards to protect your belongings at every stage. Our removals specialists can liaise directly with your family, friends, or employees under your remote guidance, ensuring smooth, remotely supervised transitions.

You don’t have to be physically present during pickup or delivery; our comprehensive management approach ensures your relocation proceeds seamlessly from start to finish.

Experience an advanced, reliable, and thoroughly professional long-distance relocation service from Durban with Wise Move.

No hidden fees

When you need to move, we understand how frustrating it can be to expect to pay one price, only for extra costs to add up as the process drags on.

At Wise Move, we’ve done away with all that thanks to our strict ‘no hidden fees’ policy. Whatever quote we give you for your moving job will be final, no ifs or buts. We’re proud to offer value-driven moving for you, your family and your business that never takes you for granted.

Our charges are fully inclusive of petrol and any other charges the removal process might incur – including VAT, the goods and service tax levied by the government.

If you have any questions or queries about the quote you’ve been given, you can always get in touch and our friendly support team will be happy to help.