Removalists Putney.
Named after the Thames suburb because the Parramatta River was once called the 'Thames of the Antipodes'. Home to Sydney's last surviving punt.
Putney is a riverside suburb in the City of Ryde, sitting on the northern bank of the Parramatta River roughly 14 kilometres from the Sydney CBD. The area was originally known as Eastern Farms and then Kissing Point - one of the very first European settlements outside Sydney and Parramatta, established in 1792. Brewer James Squire moved here that same year and founded the Malt Shovel brewery near Kissing Point, helping establish what would become Australia's first commercial brewing operation. The current name was applied later, drawn from Putney on the River Thames in London - the Parramatta River was once known as the 'Thames of the Antipodes', and the naming pattern extended to neighbouring suburbs Greenwich, Woolwich, and Henley, all borrowed from real Thames-side locations.
Putney's residential streets are predominantly detached - established brick family homes and some older weatherboard construction, with more recent infill development on the larger blocks closer to the river. Most properties are long-term owner-occupied.
The riverside streets have the access characteristics you'd expect from a peninsula suburb - limited through traffic, tight street widths in places, and properties where the driveway and garden make the path from the front door to the truck longer than a standard suburban job. The streets closer to Putney Point need the truck position confirmed before arriving.
Riverside and unhurried, with streets that don't rush - Putney is a suburb where the homes have been lived in properly, and the moves reflect it.
Putney's riverside character and the depth of occupation in its homes means moves here tend to be full ones - families who have been in the same property for years, not a rental suburb with rapid turnover. The streets are generally quiet and accessible, but some of the properties on the Parramatta River side have the access specifics that come with waterfront positions. Jet knows the Putney peninsula well - the riverside streets are the ones worth checking for driveway access before the truck is committed.
Morrison Road, the peninsula streets, and what moving in Putney involves
Morrison Road runs along Putney's northern boundary and is the main route in and out of the suburb, connecting to Church Street at the western edge and through to the broader City of Ryde road network. The Putney shopping centre and Putney Public School sit just inside the suburb boundary off this main road, and Billy positions the truck from a quieter side street for any move near these local hubs rather than holding on Morrison Road itself.
Properties on the peninsula closer to the river - particularly those backing onto Kissing Point Bay or near Putney Park - tend to be a mix of older-style family homes and newer designer duplexes, reflecting decades of gradual redevelopment along the waterfront. Streets in this section can have river views and the access variation that comes with waterfront topography - Billy assesses driveway and street access for any Putney property near the river frontage at quoting stage.
The Mortlake car ferry is a genuinely useful option for moves heading to or from the southern side of the Parramatta River, since it avoids a longer road route via the Gladesville or Ryde bridges. It is not suitable for a loaded removal truck, but for smaller deliveries or vans it is worth knowing about. For full house removals, Billy plans the route via the standard road network rather than the ferry given vehicle size restrictions.
What we cover in Putney
- House and family home moves
- Waterfront and peninsula property specialists
- Interstate moves - same crew throughout
- Packing and unpacking services
- Furniture disassembly and reassembly
- Apartment and townhouse relocations
Fully insured by QBE on every job. No deposit required. No cancellation fees.
What Putney customers say
"Moved from a Putney home near the river - gorgeous spot, Billy had already worked out the best truck position before the day and everything went smoothly with no surprises."- Olivia and Sam, Putney riverfront home move
How much does a Putney move cost?
We price by the hour. The rate depends on crew size, truck size, and access at both addresses. Use the quote form to get a clear estimate, or read our guide on how much removalists cost in Sydney.
Common questions about moving in Putney
The Parramatta River was historically known as the 'Thames of the Antipodes', and several riverside suburbs took their names from real Thames-side locations in London - Putney, Greenwich, Woolwich, and Henley among them. Before the name Putney was adopted, the area was known as Eastern Farms and then Kissing Point.
A cable ferry, officially the Mortlake Ferry, that has connected Putney Point with Mortlake Point since around 1927 (a hand-operated punt predates it from before 1896). It is the last surviving punt anywhere in the Sydney metropolitan area, though it is not suitable for a loaded removal truck.
We charge by the hour. Riverfront properties can have some access variation due to waterfront topography; the rest of the suburb is generally straightforward. Get in touch for a clear estimate.
Yes - same crew the whole way, no handoffs. Get in touch for an interstate quote.
We cover all of Sydney. Nearby suburbs we regularly work in include Meadowbank, Gladesville, and Ryde.
Two locals, not a call centre.
When you book a Putney move, Billy or Jet runs it personally - not a call centre handing you off to whoever's free. They know the riverside streets well enough to plan the truck position and the day before it starts, not figure it out on the morning. On bigger jobs they bring in their own trusted, experienced team, but Billy or Jet is always on site - sometimes both of them. Either way, there's always a named person from The Movers Company accountable for your move. Every item is wrapped and carried properly, and your home - doorframes, walls, floors, at both ends - is protected the whole way through. Fully insured by QBE. No deposit, no cancellation fees.
Prefer to meet us first? Call and we'll come to you. Fill in the form and most quotes back same business day. Or call us directly on 0466 705 078 - Mon to Sat, 7am to 6pm.
Ready to book your Putney move?
Get a no-obligation quote from the team who'll actually be on the truck - happy to meet in person before you commit - just call us.