About Us

Vanguy is a Craigieburn-based man with a van service that has been helping Melbourne households and businesses move furniture, single items, and entire homes since 2007. Whether you have one couch to move from a shop to your lounge room or a full house to pack up and move across town, our team arrives on time, works carefully, and gets the job done without fuss.

Who We Are

Vanguy started in 2007 with one man, one van, and a simple idea: moving doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive to do properly. Nearly two decades on, that idea still sits behind everything we do. We are based in Craigieburn, VIC 3064, and we work throughout Melbourne’s northern suburbs, though we are happy to take on jobs across greater Melbourne as well.

We are not a large call centre operation. We are a small, hands-on team that knows the local streets, the tight driveways and the awkward staircases that come with moving in and around Melbourne. That local knowledge, combined with proper equipment and trained movers, is what keeps our customers coming back and referring their friends and family.

What We Do

Vanguy handles jobs of every size, from a single armchair to a fully furnished house. Our work includes:

House and apartment removals, big or small

Office and workplace relocations

Furniture moves between homes, stores and warehouses

Moving bulky or heavy items such as fridges, couches and appliances

One-off jobs for people whose own car or trailer will not do the job

If your move does not fit neatly into a category, give us a call. We would rather talk through the details with you than have you guess whether we can help.

Meet Your Man With Van

Vatan Randhawa

Vatan founded Vanguy in 2007 and has personally overseen thousands of house and office moves across Melbourne since then. His approach has always been straightforward: turn up when you say you will, treat every customer’s belongings as though they were your own, and never leave a job half finished.

Under Vatan’s direction, Vanguy has grown from a one-man operation into a trusted local name, but the way we work has not changed. Every move is still planned around the customer’s actual needs, not a fixed package that may not suit the job. If you want a mover who understands what you need, works within your budget, and does not disappear once the quote is given, Vatan and the Vanguy team are ready to help.

Why Melbourne Trusts Vanguy

Our aim is simple: give you one less thing to worry about on moving day. Some of the reasons customers choose us again and again include:

No depot fees and no rounding up on time
Fit, capable movers who handle heavy items safely
Trained, professional staff on every job
Clear, competitive pricing with no surprise add-ons
Genuine care taken with your furniture and belongings
Proper packing materials used to protect your items
Punctual arrival and steady, reliable work on site

We would rather earn your trust through the way we work than through slogans, which is why so many of our new customers come from word of mouth.

Our Values

Since we began operating in 2007, five things have shaped how Vanguy runs its business:

Quality

Doing the job properly, every time, not just when it is easy

Values

Making sure the service we provide is worth more than what we charge for it

Trust

Earning your confidence through what we actually do, not what we say

Community

Supporting the local area we have worked in for close to twenty years

These values are not printed on a poster in an office somewhere. They are the standard Vatan set when Vanguy first started, and the standard our team is still held to on every job.

Get in Touch With Vanguy Movers

Planning a Move? We’re Here to Help!

Whether you’re moving house, relocating your office or need help moving furniture, our friendly team is ready to make your move simple and stress-free.

Contact us on 1300 780 706, available 7 days a week from 8 am to 7 pm, or complete the form below and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

What areas does Vanguy service?

Vanguy is based in Craigieburn and mainly services Melbourne's northern suburbs, though we take on jobs across greater Melbourne on request.

How long has Vanguy been in business?

Vanguy has been operating since 2007, with founder Vatan Randhawa personally involved in thousands of house and office moves over that time.

What size jobs does Vanguy take on?

We handle everything from a single piece of furniture to a full house or office move, so no job is too small or too large to ask about.

Are your movers trained and experienced?

Yes. Our team is trained, physically fit, and experienced in handling furniture and household items safely, including bulky or awkward pieces.

What happens if something is damaged during the move?

While our movers take great care with every item, if damage does occur, you can lodge a claim within 24 hours of your move being completed.

What days and hours is Vanguy available?

We operate Monday to Saturday from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm and Sunday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, seven days a week.

Words of Appreciation from Our Customers

"We found Vanguy through great reviews for a sideboard pickup. Vatan communicated promptly and easily, and everything went smoothly, definitely recommend for pickup and delivery."

"Excellent service - very flexible, accessible and communicative. Used Vanguy twice and they will now be my go to for transiting items I can't move in my car. Thanks Vatan! "

"Awesome service and even extra and he was patient and so kind. I recommend 150% If there was 100star review I would give him. THANK YOU AGAIN"

"The BEST removalists in the business! Excellent service with professionalism and care used at all times. These guys go the extra mile and make sure your items are delivered safely and promptly! AAAAA ++ service"

"Excellent service! On time, quick and reliable. Was worried about my big TV but the boys handled it exceptionally. Fairly priced also. Highly recommend these guys, would definitely use again!"

"Vanguy was incredibly efficient and made the whole moving process smooth and stress-free. They worked quickly, handled everything with care, and even offered a great deal. Highly recommended!"

"They are nice and helpful people. Doesn't charge you an arm and a leg. Quotes fairly. "

"Great experience Was on time and managed to accommodate my last minute request and worked very well and efficiently. Also showed care to my items making sure they don’t break"