Removalists St Ives.
Semi-rural, large blocks, and no train line. We know how to get there.
St Ives occupies a particular position in the Upper North Shore landscape: it sits east of the Pacific Highway corridor rather than along it, which means it has no railway station of its own. Residents drive to Gordon or Pymble to catch a train, or take the bus services on Mona Vale Road to the city and Chatswood. This geography has kept St Ives more residential and less developed than its North Shore line neighbours - the streets are quieter, the blocks are larger, and the suburb borders Garigal National Park to the east and Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park to the north, giving it a semi-rural character that buyers specifically seek out.
The housing stock reflects that character. Large family homes on generous blocks - many with pools, tennis courts, and the space that the Inner West and Eastern Suburbs gave up decades ago. The St Ives Shopping Village on Mona Vale Road has 100 stores and three major supermarkets, making it one of the most self-contained suburban shopping centres in northern Sydney. Brigidine College and Sydney Grammar School St Ives Preparatory are both in the suburb. Masada College, a Jewish private school, also calls St Ives home - one reason the suburb has a significant Jewish and South African community alongside its broader demographic.
Karl Stefanovic, Andrew Denton, Georgie Parker, Kyle Sandilands, and Slim Dusty have all lived in St Ives at various points - which tells you something about the suburb's combination of privacy, space, and city access that attracted people who could live wherever they chose.
St Ives family homes tend to sit on the larger end of the Upper North Shore block range, and the moves here usually reflect that - substantial furniture, full rooms of content, and the kind of job that benefits from a crew that knows how to plan a large property load sequence. Jet has worked St Ives consistently across the suburb, from the streets closest to the Chase to the flatter sections near the town centre. The approach is always the same: assess the property, plan the truck position, and run a clean day.
No train station, Mona Vale Road, and large properties that need proper time
The absence of a railway station means Mona Vale Road is the primary access route into and out of St Ives for most of the suburb. The road connects St Ives to Gordon station in the south and the Northern Beaches to the east, and it carries the through-traffic of both directions throughout the day. For moves with a St Ives address, the approach route and timing are planned around Mona Vale Road's traffic pattern - peak hour heading south toward Gordon on weekday mornings, returning traffic in the afternoon.
For properties in St Ives Chase - the bushland sub-suburb to the north of the main shopping village that borders Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park - Warrimoo Avenue is the main access road. These properties sit close to the bush and often have the long driveways and elevated access that comes with living on the national park boundary. Billy assesses access during quoting on any St Ives Chase property where the approach may require the truck to position on the street rather than in the driveway. For larger St Ives properties going on the market, our property styling moves service handles the furniture changeover around a stylist's schedule.
The St Ives Shopping Village precinct on Mona Vale Road generates significant parking and delivery vehicle activity during business hours. For any St Ives move with an address near the shopping village, the loading position and truck approach are planned to work around the village traffic rather than compete with it.
What we cover in St Ives
- House and family home moves
- Apartment and unit relocations
- Office and commercial relocations
- Interstate moves
- Packing and unpacking
- Furniture disassembly and reassembly
Fully insured by QBE on every job. No deposit required. No cancellation fees.
"St Ives Chase property backing onto the national park with a driveway that winds through the bush. Billy had been out to assess it beforehand and knew exactly where to position the truck. Smooth from start to finish."- Michael B., St Ives Chase family home move
Common questions about moving in St Ives
The Pacific Highway via Gordon or the Mona Vale Road route are the main options depending on which part of the suburb. Billy plans the approach based on the specific address and the time of day.
Yes - including properties with bush driveways and elevated access. These get an assessment during quoting so the truck position is planned before moving day.
We charge hourly. Large St Ives family homes on generous blocks are typically full-day jobs. Get in touch for an honest estimate.
Yes - same crew, no handoffs. Get in touch for an interstate quote.
We cover all of Sydney. Nearby suburbs we regularly work in include Pymble, Turramurra, and Gordon.
Billy and Jet run every St Ives job and are always on site overseeing it. On bigger family home moves, they bring in their own trusted, experienced team to help with the extra volume - but it is never a stranger turning up alone with no one accountable.
Yes - we work Monday to Saturday, 7am to 6pm. Weekend dates for full-day family home moves book out fastest, so get in touch as early as possible once you have a date in mind.
Two locals, not a call centre.
When you book a St Ives move, Billy or Jet runs it personally - not a call centre handing you off to whoever's free. They know the bush driveways and the elevated blocks near the national park well enough to plan the truck position before the day, not figure it out on it. 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.
Moving something irreplaceable - a family heirloom, an antique, or anything that means more than its price tag? Read how we handle art and antique moves.
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.
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