5 Best Movers in Johannesburg (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Between them, the movers on this page have handled enough Johannesburg relocations to log over 900 Google reviews, but the ratings split sharply once volume climbs, from a near-perfect 5.0 down to a 4.0 average carrying a genuine cluster of one-star complaints. That gap matters more here than almost any other trade, because a bad moving day is expensive and hard to undo.

Short answer: Two Men and a Truck Johannesburg leads with 4.9 stars across 477 reviews, the deepest track record on the page. Falcon Direct Movers posts a perfect 5.0 from 47 reviews for smaller bakkie-based jobs, while Master Movers (4.1, 188 reviews) and Girls On The Move (4.1, 86 reviews) both carry real, specific complaints worth reading before you book.

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Movers in Johannesburg, compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Two Men and a Truck Johannesburg	4.9 ★	477	Full-service home and office moves	View ›
2	Master Movers Johannesburg	4.1 ★	188	Long-distance moves with wrapping	View ›
3	Falcon Direct Movers BAKKIE FOR HIRE	5.0 ★	47	Small loads and bakkie hire	View ›
4	Mr Cheap Transport - Furniture Moving and Removal Company in Johannesburg	4.0 ★	118	Budget long-distance and vehicle transport	View ›
5	Girls On The Move	4.1 ★	86	Careful handling for complex moves	View ›

Our picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Two Men and a Truck Johannesburg

4.9477 Google reviews

Two Men and a Truck Johannesburg has operated since 2013, offering home, office and commercial property moves across Gauteng, plus packing materials, wrapping services and storage. It runs an online instant-quote and booking system and backs its work with a guarantee to fix or replace anything damaged during a move.

What people praise

Crews consistently described as efficient, careful and well-organised
Online quoting and booking praised for making the process fast
Company responded transparently and refunded a customer after a documented delay

Worth knowing

One customer reported a significant scheduling delay on a same-day job
Move times can run later than quoted on busier days

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume477 · 97th

Confidencehigh

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

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Our take: The deepest review base here by a wide margin, and a 4.9 average across nearly 500 reviews makes this the safest default for a full home or office move.

Website +27115682027 Directions

10 Kangnussie Dr, Blairgowrie, Randburg, 2194

#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Master Movers Johannesburg

4.1188 Google reviews

Master Movers Johannesburg, based in Germiston, handles local and long-distance moves including cross-province relocations, with a specific focus on protective wrapping for fragile items. The company markets a personal, apologetic response style to complaints, actively following up on issues raised.

What people praise

Wrapping and packaging of fragile items, including glass tabletops, praised as thorough
Long-distance moves specifically cited as smooth by multiple customers
Company responds directly and specifically to negative reviews

Worth knowing

One customer reported an eight-hour delivery delay with a damaged item and slow follow-up
Online quote generation was called confusing by at least one customer

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.1 / 5

Review volume188 · 92nd

Confidencemoderate

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown71% 5-star

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Our take: A 4.1 rating reflects real strength on long-distance jobs alongside a genuine communication gap on at least one delivery. Worth booking with clear delivery-window expectations set upfront.

Website +27114937569 Directions

17 Indianapolis Blvd, Gosforth Park, Germiston, 1401

#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Falcon Direct Movers BAKKIE FOR HIRE

5.047 Google reviews

Falcon Direct Movers in Kensington offers bakkie-for-hire transportation services, suited to smaller moves, single-item transport or storage collections rather than full household relocations. It's a leaner operation than the larger movers on this page.

What people praise

Reviewers repeatedly praise punctuality and professionalism for smaller jobs
Bilingual service noted as helpful for international customers
Rates described as affordable even in poor weather conditions

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating5 / 5

Review volume47 · 75th

Confidenceearly

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

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Our take: A perfect 5.0 rating for a bakkie-hire service, the right call for a small move or single-item job rather than a full house.

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58 Juno St, Kensington, Johannesburg, 2094

#4🕑 Open 4 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Mr Cheap Transport - Furniture Moving and Removal Company in Johannesburg

4.0118 Google reviews

Mr Cheap Transport, based in Ferndale, offers furniture removal and vehicle transport services across Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, positioning itself as a budget long-distance option with insurance included. It also provides short-term storage as part of its moving service.

What people praise

Long-time customers cite consistently good pricing across multiple moves
Vehicle transport service specifically praised for careful handling
Insurance included in quotes as standard

Worth knowing

A serious allegation of missing items from storage was raised by one customer and disputed by the company
Communication and timing issues reported by more than one customer during collection

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4 / 5

Review volume118 · 86th

Confidenceearly

Recency6 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown66% 5-star

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Our take: A 4.0 rating with a wide range of experiences, some very positive over repeated use, alongside at least one serious storage dispute. Confirm insurance and inventory documentation carefully before using their storage service.

Website +27835651096 Directions

318 Oak Ave, Ferndale, Randburg, 2160

#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Girls On The Move

4.186 Google reviews

Girls On The Move in Wynberg is a moving and storage company built around an all-female moving team, in operation since 1997. It handles both local and long-distance residential moves, with a stated focus on careful, personal handling of belongings.

What people praise

Team specifically praised for handling difficult logistics, including steep driveways and multiple staircases
Careful, considerate packing repeatedly cited by customers
Flexible with schedule changes without extra friction

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.1 / 5

Review volume86 · 81st

Confidenceearly

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown72% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.1 rating with consistently warm, specific praise for the team's care and flexibility, a strong option if the physical logistics of your move are unusually tricky.

Website +27114400993 Directions

no 5 5th St, Wynberg, Johannesburg, 2090

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How we score

Rating is each company’s live Google average. Review volume shows how many customers have actually rated it, measured against the others on this page. Confidence weights the rating by that volume, so a smaller company’s high average carries less certainty than a larger one’s. Recency reflects how recently people are still reviewing. No mover can pay to change these numbers.

What do movers cost in Johannesburg? (2026)

Moving costs vary widely by load size, distance, packing needs and whether storage is included, and none of the companies here publish a single flat rate we can cite with confidence, so get a written quote before booking.

Serving all of Johannesburg

This list spans Randburg, Germiston, Kensington, Ferndale and Wynberg, covering movers near me across Johannesburg as well as long-distance relocations out of Gauteng entirely.

What to ask before you book

Is the quote a fixed price or subject to change on the day?
Is insurance included, and what does it actually cover?
What’s the cancellation and rescheduling policy?
How is fragile or high-value furniture packed and protected?
What’s the confirmed delivery or collection time window?
Does the company provide a documented inventory list at collection?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these movers?

We compared moving companies across Johannesburg on their real Google rating, review volume, and how recently people have reviewed them, then ranked the strongest overall performers.

How often is this updated?

This page reflects Google data verified in August 2026 and is refreshed periodically as ratings and review counts change.

Which mover is best for a small, single-item job?

Falcon Direct Movers is built around bakkie hire for smaller loads and single-item transport rather than full household relocations.

Which of these movers has had complaints about storage or missing items?

Mr Cheap Transport has at least one documented storage dispute in its reviews, which the company has publicly responded to and disputed. Confirm inventory documentation before using any storage service.

The bottom line

Two Men and a Truck is the safest default given its scale and near-perfect rating, but for a small job, Falcon Direct Movers’ flawless record makes it worth a call before you book a bigger company for a job that doesn’t need one.

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