Moving a heritage home is a unique and intricate endeavour that combines logistical precision, historic preservation, and meticulous architectural care. Often steeped in character and history, these homes demand special attention during relocation to safeguard their integrity and charm. This article delves into the distinct challenges of relocating heritage homes, offers key insights for navigating the...
This week, the QHR crew teamed up with our sister company, Wright Choice Homes, to deliver an impressive new transportable home to Barcaldine, QLD. This brand-new 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home measured an impressive 7.0m wide by 18m long and was transported in a single shift. Wright Choice Homes Constructed Transportable...
Relocating a house is a unique and complex process that can be a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative to building a new home. However, like any significant project, it involves various expenses that homeowners need to understand and budget for. Queensland House Removals, a leading company in moving houses in Southeast Queensland, provides insight into the different costs associated with...
In an era where sustainability is becoming increasingly important, the environmental impact of our actions is scrutinised more than ever. One significant area where sustainability plays a critical role is in the housing sector. Traditionally, the process of moving or upgrading our living spaces involves demolishing old structures and building new ones, which has significant environmental...
The Brisbane Convoy for Kids is an annual event featuring a convoy of trucks to raise funds for children's charities in Brisbane. The line of trucks travel from Larapinta to Redcliffe, and is a sight that can't be missed! This voluntarily organised event has been running every year since 2013, and while the convoy is the main attraction, there are a number of other activities that the community could get...
Moving houses can be a daunting and intricate task, requiring precision, expertise, and, of course, the right equipment. In the beautiful state of Queensland, Australia, one family-owned and operated business is making waves in the house-moving industry with its new and impressive fleet of trucks designed specifically for this unique purpose. Queensland House Removers, with over a hundred years of...
Housing costs have been rising faster than wages, making it difficult for many people – especially young people and low-income earners – to buy a home. As a result, many state that Australia is experiencing a “housing crisis”. In an effort to increase housing diversity, affordability, and flexibility, the Queensland Government has introduced changes to laws on secondary dwellings, and...
When it comes to finding a new home, have you ever considered purchasing a removal home? The unique housing options offered by Queensland House Removers present an innovative opportunity for those seeking affordability, character, and sustainability. What are Removal Homes? Removal homes, as the name suggests, are houses that have been carefully dismantled and transported to a new location....
As the Australian building industry continues to face a crisis in terms of skyrocketing costs and dwindling resources, more and more homeowners are turning to alternative options to meet their housing needs. One such option is to purchase a removable house from a reputable house removal company like Queensland House Removers. In this blog, we'll take a closer look at why this is a sensible option and...
Late last year, we were called upon for an exciting project – two beautiful old Queenslanders were relocated to the new site for this years’ season of Channel Nine renovation series The Block. It was all hands on deck for each shift which saw our boys travel 1,680 km down the east coast from the sunny sunshine state, through flood-ravaged NSW, to their final destination in Gisborne,...
Article originally published in RACQ April / May Issue 2022. SOUTH-EAST QUEENSLAND’S real estate boom has spilled over into the house removal business.Coinciding with huge growth in property values, owner of Queensland House Removers John Wright said he had seen unprecedented demand for “second-hand” homes. “I have never been as busy as I am atthe moment,” Mr Wright said. “We’ve doubled...
When planning for oversized loads, like a house relocation, or a boat transport, it is essential to know the restrictions in place for these oversized loads. The Heavy Vehicle Road Operations (HVRO) Program Office is responsible for the provision of police officers for wide load escorts in Queensland, and without the wonderful support from our men and women in blue, we simply wouldn’t be able to...
Original article published By Hilary Whiteman, CNN. Brisbane (CNN) - With their rear lights flashing, two huge trucks slowly backed down the suburban Australian driveway, delicately carrying two-thirds of a 100-year-old house. Workers had spent two days sawing the house's timber frame into three pieces 30 meters (98 feet) long and 8 meters (26 feet) wide, so it could be moved from Bald...
Big thanks to the team and contractors that made it happened ahead of schedule. 1 day may not be much but with recent weather, it was big achievement. QHR Removals exceeded our expectations with their professionalism and safety awareness at school zone area. Few words from Site Manager Richard: “Hi Simon.I have always said give credit where credit is due and I must say how impressed I was with your staff...
Taking your house with you Moving a house is not a small task, but it happens at high speed. It’s approaching dawn and police lights flash through the quiet streets of Tin Can Bay. A semi-trailer carrying half a Queenslander house breaks the silence of the tiny community, north of Brisbane. To anyone outside Queensland, “moving house” means packing cardboard boxes but for Peter Thorneycroft, who is...