Kallista is a small village up in the Dandenong Ranges, where the roads twist through tall mountain ash and tree ferns, and the mist rolls in most mornings. Houses are tucked into the slopes, gardens are big and leafy, and there’s a little general store at the heart of it. People live here for the quiet and the cool air, and most of them wouldn’t swap it.

If you’re booking a removalist in Kallista, expect us to ask about the driveway first. Plenty are steep, narrow and gravel, with a sharp bend or an overhanging branch that a full-size truck can’t always get past. Send us a photo or a rough description, and we’ll bring a truck that can actually get in. Fog and rain can make the roads slippery, so we leave extra time.

Many homes here are cottages and timber houses with a lot of character, and a lot of furniture to match. Our furniture movers at Mover Melbourne wrap and strap each piece for the winding road out, and we take care with timber floors, narrow doorways and garden steps. The price is fixed before we start, and it stays put on the day.

Moving in or out of the hills? Get a quote for removalists Kallista and tell us what you’ve got and when. Call or fill in the form online, and we’ll come back with a clear price.