Palmers Relocations
77% of the users recommend this removalist
This removalist scores a 8.9 out of 541 reviews on other platforms.
Friendly
7
Helpful
4
Price
3
Communication
5
Damage settlement
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About Palmers Relocations
Palmers Relocations for over 40 years has been providing high-quality, stress free and seamless international moving experiences. They understand you’re not just moving homes, you're changing worlds and they are here to assist you every step of the way.
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Palmers Relocations
# 47 068 349 477
# 47 068 349 477
Services
International removals
National moving
Excess baggage
Art transport
Associations
Palmers Relocations is accredited by the following associations:
IAM
AFRA
Euromovers
Type of Removalist
We do not know whether this moving company subcontracts the moves or executes them with their staff and vans.
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Write a review 77% of the users recommend this removalist
This removalist scores a 8.9 out of 541 reviews on other platforms.
Type of move
31 out of 31 reviews shown
May 2, 2022
I enquired about moving with Palmers and left it a little late to organise (mainly because we were let down by another company). They were super friendly, fast and great to deal with. I cannot compliment them enough especially as we were in a seriously tough spot having to get our of our rental and get a flight all within 6 days of our enquiry.
The lads who moved us were amazing as well - special shout out to [name removed by Sirelo], what a packer and a delight she was.
The lads who moved us were amazing as well - special shout out to [name removed by Sirelo], what a packer and a delight she was.
Responsive
Friendly
Moved from Melbourne (Australia) to Galway (Ireland)
November 18, 2021
We were quoted 10-16 weeks for a part container. Our goods were packed on March 15th but didn’t even leave Melbourne until June 20th. We are very aware of the current situation regarding shipping movements but we were not prepared for the complete indifference displayed by Palmers. Three ships were used which incurred extra delays and problems with tracking. The container finally arrived in England on September 15th and was taken to Palmers English partners on October 5th. They held our goods for 5 more weeks until they had a return load for their warehouse so the move took exactly 8 months. We had no communication from Palmers after an email in early July. I rang them on October 31st to beg them to put pressure on their partners to deliver our goods but they did nothing.
In addition to the poor service we were shocked to see the state of our clothes. We were told not to bother packing them as they would be transported in hanging wardrobes but they arrived crumpled and crushed in flat boxes. Jackets and trousers will have to be dry cleaned. My complaint was dismissed by Palmers.
In addition to the poor service we were shocked to see the state of our clothes. We were told not to bother packing them as they would be transported in hanging wardrobes but they arrived crumpled and crushed in flat boxes. Jackets and trousers will have to be dry cleaned. My complaint was dismissed by Palmers.
Packing of furniture very efficient
Time taken to deliver and poor communication
Not truthful about packing information
Moved from Junortoun (Australia) to Doncaster (United Kingdom)
September 14, 2021
First of all, for those who won’t be reading the full review, let me make it very clear that I strongly recommend against entrusting Palmer’s Relocations with your relocation project.
I’m not usually much for writing reviews, or complaining, but after giving it some thought I decided that I should write this, as I would have liked to have had this kind of information before deciding to place my trust with Palmer’s Relocations.
Our family had a big international relocation coming up, and had to find a shipping company to move our select belongings. We put a fair bit of effort into making the decision, since they would be handling our belongings of both monetary and affectional value. Unfortunately, Palmer’s sales rep was very nice, so combined with their high online rating, we thought we had found just the right company.
They advised us that due to the Covid situation, we should expect 2-3 months of shipping time. After 2 months, our things had not even left Australia, and it took 6 months before we saw our belongings again. Communication about these delays was almost non-existent, unless we reached out for information.
Palmer’s had advised us that we were to let them pack our things for insurance purposes, and sold us a (rather expensive) “replacement cost” insurance policy. When we had received our belongings, we would unpack several items with significant damage, including an original aboriginal painting we had bought in Central Australia (we had even told them that this was one of the most important items to us). This and another painting had been packed canvas-against-canvas, with a sharp-edged chess board in between, tightly in a picture carton. The canvas and the paint was badly damaged. Other items, such as an almost-new king size mattress, had not been packed to undergo a 6-month shipping trip in various weather conditions, and the mattress was moldy and not something you’d be happy to sleep on. We also had to throw out a lot of clothing that had been miscoloured.
We obviously expected that our items would be covered by our insurance policy. We only made a claim for some of the items, figuring that misc. clothing etc was hard to quantify. Soon after, Palmer’s sent us a refusal, stating that all of the items were already damaged when they packed them, and none of the items could form part of an insurance claim. They referenced some “code annotations” from the packing list, which they had not explicitly informed us about. Apparently, they had marked the mattress as “soiled”, something you would have to find in the small print, code annotation description (they only verbally asked me to check that all items were on the list). They also pointed out that I had signed, upon receiving the items, that they were in the same condition as when they were sent. I asked whether they expected me to hold up the driver while I unpacked 7.5m3 worth of packed items. Their reply: “well, then you should have added ‘subject to checking when unpacking’”. How would I know?
After months of rather unpleasant conversations, in which I pointed out that they had mistaken about the artwork item number, Palmer’s agreed to include our artwork in a claim, but only the cost of purchase although we had paid for the replacement cost policy. After policy excess, we only received roughly what corresponds to the price of the policy itself.
There was a distinct change in the tone from when they were selling us the service, to once the items were underway. Palmer’s are unwilling to take responsibility for their mistakes, and are more than willing to imply that you’re dishonest and fraudulent. Their communication was not very pleasant, and felt deliberately slow and purposefully dragged out.
I’m sure that if our belongings arrived in good condition, I would have been happy with Palmer’s Relocations, as I would not have learned how they behave when things go wrong. But it is exactly the unfortunate situations, where things go wrong, that one learns whether a company can take responsibility, and provide a professional and fair resolution. I have regretted many times choosing Palmer’s Relocations, and would have hoped to learn about their approach to business when things go wrong before placing my trust in them to move our family’s belongings.
I’m not usually much for writing reviews, or complaining, but after giving it some thought I decided that I should write this, as I would have liked to have had this kind of information before deciding to place my trust with Palmer’s Relocations.
Our family had a big international relocation coming up, and had to find a shipping company to move our select belongings. We put a fair bit of effort into making the decision, since they would be handling our belongings of both monetary and affectional value. Unfortunately, Palmer’s sales rep was very nice, so combined with their high online rating, we thought we had found just the right company.
They advised us that due to the Covid situation, we should expect 2-3 months of shipping time. After 2 months, our things had not even left Australia, and it took 6 months before we saw our belongings again. Communication about these delays was almost non-existent, unless we reached out for information.
Palmer’s had advised us that we were to let them pack our things for insurance purposes, and sold us a (rather expensive) “replacement cost” insurance policy. When we had received our belongings, we would unpack several items with significant damage, including an original aboriginal painting we had bought in Central Australia (we had even told them that this was one of the most important items to us). This and another painting had been packed canvas-against-canvas, with a sharp-edged chess board in between, tightly in a picture carton. The canvas and the paint was badly damaged. Other items, such as an almost-new king size mattress, had not been packed to undergo a 6-month shipping trip in various weather conditions, and the mattress was moldy and not something you’d be happy to sleep on. We also had to throw out a lot of clothing that had been miscoloured.
We obviously expected that our items would be covered by our insurance policy. We only made a claim for some of the items, figuring that misc. clothing etc was hard to quantify. Soon after, Palmer’s sent us a refusal, stating that all of the items were already damaged when they packed them, and none of the items could form part of an insurance claim. They referenced some “code annotations” from the packing list, which they had not explicitly informed us about. Apparently, they had marked the mattress as “soiled”, something you would have to find in the small print, code annotation description (they only verbally asked me to check that all items were on the list). They also pointed out that I had signed, upon receiving the items, that they were in the same condition as when they were sent. I asked whether they expected me to hold up the driver while I unpacked 7.5m3 worth of packed items. Their reply: “well, then you should have added ‘subject to checking when unpacking’”. How would I know?
After months of rather unpleasant conversations, in which I pointed out that they had mistaken about the artwork item number, Palmer’s agreed to include our artwork in a claim, but only the cost of purchase although we had paid for the replacement cost policy. After policy excess, we only received roughly what corresponds to the price of the policy itself.
There was a distinct change in the tone from when they were selling us the service, to once the items were underway. Palmer’s are unwilling to take responsibility for their mistakes, and are more than willing to imply that you’re dishonest and fraudulent. Their communication was not very pleasant, and felt deliberately slow and purposefully dragged out.
I’m sure that if our belongings arrived in good condition, I would have been happy with Palmer’s Relocations, as I would not have learned how they behave when things go wrong. But it is exactly the unfortunate situations, where things go wrong, that one learns whether a company can take responsibility, and provide a professional and fair resolution. I have regretted many times choosing Palmer’s Relocations, and would have hoped to learn about their approach to business when things go wrong before placing my trust in them to move our family’s belongings.
Can’t/won’t take responsibility for their mistakes and the damage they cause
Unpleasant communication after uplift
Moved from Melbourne (Australia) to Aarhus (Denmark)
August 16, 2021
I choose Palmers because they gave us a cheap quote than others. But it turns out cheap also means cheap service.
We got a household shipped from Australia to Auckland. I have to deal with different companies which Palmers partner with, and also lots of extra payments. Palmers is hard to communicate and slow to response in the process.
I will not recommend Palmers.
We got a household shipped from Australia to Auckland. I have to deal with different companies which Palmers partner with, and also lots of extra payments. Palmers is hard to communicate and slow to response in the process.
I will not recommend Palmers.
Packing
Shippment
Communication
Moved from Sydney (Australia) to Auckland (New Zealand)
June 22, 2021
Quote prompt follow up prompt packing crew very friendly and professional overall up to this stage where container is in transit very happy with service
Moved from Killingworth (Australia) to Auckland (New Zealand)
May 15, 2021
International moving with an imperative date of removal and few experience in that. Company was very reactive (first to contact me, proposing phone contact even during week_end ...)
Answer to all my questions efficiently. not expensive
Answer to all my questions efficiently. not expensive
Moved from Maroubra (Australia) to Fontenay-sous-Bois (France)
February 10, 2021
I got a number of quotes and Palmers was not the cheapest. They sounded the most professional but thats where it ended. We were told 4-8 weeks from pick to delivery. We were not told our shipment would sit in Sydney for 8 weeks doing absolutely nothing. Communication about our shipment leaving Australia was non-existent. Upon arriving some 14 weeks after pick up we discovered out TV was damaged and our stainless steel fridge now has deep scratches that are rusty - we didn't have them before. Insurance claim was quick but be warned rust is not covered in the insurance and the TV we only got a measly $595 back. The insurance was expensive for the little support it gave us.
The guys dropping off at the other end. But they don't even belong to Palmers
communication, not informed our stuff would sit for months
handling complaints, insurance crap
Moved from Sydney (Australia) to Christchurch (New Zealand)
November 30, 2020
The quote from Palmers was in the middle of the quotes received not the cheapest not the most expensive one. I wanted to have my belongings of 22 boxes and a large rug (freshly cleaned) to be moved from Sydney to Germany.
Initial correspondence was quick (of course they wanted the sale) but I was surprised that I had to pay in full even before pick up.
My 22 boxes and the rug were picked up on 18/06/2020. I was advised that the rug will be professionally wrapped at their warehouse. As I left Sydney on 15/07/2020 I assumed that I will have my belongings by September - about 3 months later which would have been appropriate (moving my belongings from Germany to Sydney took back then about 10 weeks). September passed no message from my move a follow up email revealed that I can expect delivery in October. October passed and I finally got an info that my 22 boxes and the rug will be delivered on 09/11/2020 - almost 5 months since pick up - far too long! By that time, I already had to buy essentials that I don't sit in an empty house into which I had moved in mid September.
The truck from Rotterdam arrived with a small delay in 09/11/2020. To my surprise, the rug was not professionally wrapped and was dirty on the edges and where it was dragged along on the floor of the various warehouses and the container. A count of the boxes revealed that box number 17 was missing and the driver from Rotterdam made contact with his office and it turned out that the box was never loaded onto the truck. Instead of giving me a heads up before the arrival and the wasted time in re-counting the boxes for myself and the drivers, they seemed to cover up that a box was lost! Interestingly, one of the boxes was missing the barcode sticker, yet it arrived!
It turned out that this box contained all my personal belongings with photos of my childhood, photos of my deceased grandparents, my high school year book along with photos of my prom, my art and craft work, my medals and certificates from sports competitions I won. Instead of approaching me themselves after the missing box was reported by the driver, I had to run after them to find out what happened to this box with my priceless and sentimental items. Apparently Rotterdam does not have the box but also did not want to provide me with the fright papers and was advised to contact Palmers for further steps.
Well and that is where it crap doesn't end. Several emails were sent and I only got vague responses and only after follow ups. I was then referred to their claims department who explained to me that I only had a total loss insured not even bothering about the fact that I have not asked to make a claim, I want my stuff as this is irreplaceable!
To date I have not received the requested fright papers. No efforts have been made to locate the missing box! No one at Palmers bothers to find my stuff which is basically my past life. Not even an appropriate apology was offered to date. I will now take things further.
Fazit, I will never use this company again, have made sure that all of my friends in Sydney know not to use Palmers ever, not for national or international moves. The star I had to give to enable the review is even too much! AND CERTAINLY I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY TO ANYONE!
Initial correspondence was quick (of course they wanted the sale) but I was surprised that I had to pay in full even before pick up.
My 22 boxes and the rug were picked up on 18/06/2020. I was advised that the rug will be professionally wrapped at their warehouse. As I left Sydney on 15/07/2020 I assumed that I will have my belongings by September - about 3 months later which would have been appropriate (moving my belongings from Germany to Sydney took back then about 10 weeks). September passed no message from my move a follow up email revealed that I can expect delivery in October. October passed and I finally got an info that my 22 boxes and the rug will be delivered on 09/11/2020 - almost 5 months since pick up - far too long! By that time, I already had to buy essentials that I don't sit in an empty house into which I had moved in mid September.
The truck from Rotterdam arrived with a small delay in 09/11/2020. To my surprise, the rug was not professionally wrapped and was dirty on the edges and where it was dragged along on the floor of the various warehouses and the container. A count of the boxes revealed that box number 17 was missing and the driver from Rotterdam made contact with his office and it turned out that the box was never loaded onto the truck. Instead of giving me a heads up before the arrival and the wasted time in re-counting the boxes for myself and the drivers, they seemed to cover up that a box was lost! Interestingly, one of the boxes was missing the barcode sticker, yet it arrived!
It turned out that this box contained all my personal belongings with photos of my childhood, photos of my deceased grandparents, my high school year book along with photos of my prom, my art and craft work, my medals and certificates from sports competitions I won. Instead of approaching me themselves after the missing box was reported by the driver, I had to run after them to find out what happened to this box with my priceless and sentimental items. Apparently Rotterdam does not have the box but also did not want to provide me with the fright papers and was advised to contact Palmers for further steps.
Well and that is where it crap doesn't end. Several emails were sent and I only got vague responses and only after follow ups. I was then referred to their claims department who explained to me that I only had a total loss insured not even bothering about the fact that I have not asked to make a claim, I want my stuff as this is irreplaceable!
To date I have not received the requested fright papers. No efforts have been made to locate the missing box! No one at Palmers bothers to find my stuff which is basically my past life. Not even an appropriate apology was offered to date. I will now take things further.
Fazit, I will never use this company again, have made sure that all of my friends in Sydney know not to use Palmers ever, not for national or international moves. The star I had to give to enable the review is even too much! AND CERTAINLY I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY TO ANYONE!
lost a box with personal items
slag correspondence about the missing box which is still missing
Moved from Monterey (Australia) to Cadolzburg (Germany)
August 13, 2020
Very friendly and quick response time to questions, even if it was over a weekend. Their packing crew was very efficient.
Friendly
Good value for money
Moved from Blackburn South (Australia) to Pretoria (South Africa)
August 5, 2020
Easy to work with, responsive with helpful advice in the knowledge that there will be challenges moving from one side of the globe to the other. Flexible and understanding.
Professional
Helpful & responsive
Moved from Armidale (Australia) to Windsor (United Kingdom)
March 2, 2020
Highly unprofessional company! after I decided to go with Palmers because they told me I could ship my furniture with sheared container which is departing end of the month the sales man came to my house to bring me cartons that I can pack my personal belongings by myself the told me a story about a young woman had sextoys in her shelf and I would not belive how crazy some people are where he is going for the survey!? I’m sorry this is absolutely not acceptable to talk I’m 31 years old and I was alone at home and felt so uncomfortable and forced. Secondly 2 person came to package everything (one of them was totally smelly and rude) they damaged the dinning table while carrying to the stairs when I told them that I saw the damages he got aggressive and shouted at me and kicked a spot bag which was close to him on the floor. He let us sign the list and we asked him to write the damage down. Later we claimed the table and the woman working for the insurance told us the damages were pre existing!!!!! This is such a lay! When we tried to explain the situation we just got emails back that the claim is declined and closed! No conversation was possible. I didn’t got my delivery jet and I’m horrified how unprofessional this company works. I’ll go to a lawyer. I also didn’t got the refund for the amount of actual volume (of course they calculated more and said they pay the difference back but I didn’t got anything and when I call they tell me they they will come back to me but no one is calling)
This company is the worsted experience in Australia.
This company is the worsted experience in Australia.
Unprofessional
Lying about insurance
Moved from Sydney (Australia) to Munich (Germany)
November 6, 2019
We recently moved to Auckland and used Palmers Relocations. We had a great experience. Thank you for a stress-free move.
Fast
Price
Moved from Rosebery (Australia) to Auckland (New Zealand)
October 31, 2019
We used Palmers to move back home to the UK. competitive quote and very efficient team
Happy with the overall experience. Thanks
Happy with the overall experience. Thanks
Moved from Whale Beach (Australia) to Cornwall (United Kingdom)
October 30, 2019
I moved my apartment to Seattle with Palmers and they did an excellent job. Packed everything in a couple of hours!! All delivered on time in the US. I recommend them
Moved from Sydney (Australia) to Seattle (United States)
October 21, 2019
Everything went smoothly as previously described, I will recommend this company to anyone. Top people.
Best price and top service
Moved from Croydon Park (Australia) to Portimao (Portugal)
October 14, 2019
Fantastic Service. The guys who came to pack our house did an excellent job. We recommend Palmers Relocations to anyone.
Moved from Tuggerawong (Australia) to Copenhagen (Denmark)
September 30, 2019
Really happy with Palmers Relocations. We moved from Sydney back to France, and the team was very professional. From A to Z, the whole process was simple and stress-free. Highly recommend them.
Moved from Sydney (Australia) to Nantes (France)
September 1, 2019
The team is helpful, friendly.
Always reply within 2 biz days, even a few hours get back to me.
look at in details, professional
The pick up team is amazing!
Best international moving experience.
Always reply within 2 biz days, even a few hours get back to me.
look at in details, professional
The pick up team is amazing!
Best international moving experience.
Moved from Sydney (Australia) to Singapore (Singapore)
January 21, 2019
The young men who packed up my shipment were professional and worked tirelessly
They were friendly
Helpful
Moved from PAKENHAM (Australia) to Christchurch (New Zealand)
November 22, 2018
Great communication and value for money
Moved from Hawthorn (Australia) to Auckland (New Zealand)
November 1, 2018
Couldn’t do enough. I’m a bit dim and they were always there to help
Available to talk
Nothing too much teoubke
Moved from Melbourne (Australia) to Oxford (United Kingdom)
May 27, 2018
They provided an accurate quote and were helpful throughout the entire process. The boxes were picked up, shipped and delivered from Australia to Canada within a week, which was impressive. Everything arrived safely and in once piece.
Friendly and accessible
Reputable
Moved from St Kilda East (Australia) to Toronto (Canada)
March 7, 2018
We had 4 quotations in total on our car and household goods in a 40ft container. All the quotes were within about $800.00 of each other so all very similar. Because Palmers Relocations had the better insurance rate and are well known i the Irish community, I chose them to move our car and home.
It was a really good service both in Melbourne and in Dublin and the office staff were all friendly. Very happy with the service and happy to recommend.
It was a really good service both in Melbourne and in Dublin and the office staff were all friendly. Very happy with the service and happy to recommend.
Customer Service
Friendly Removal Staff
Moved from Melbourne (Australia) to Dublin (Ireland)
March 6, 2018
The pre-move arrangements were made with efficiency, friendliness and professionalism. The packing day went smoothly and the three packers were terrific and packaged everything with great care. The cost was very fair and we were happy to pay the amount for such a long overseas haul. Everything arrived safely and in good order except for the bleeding of the red and blue company logo ink on the bubble wrap onto our cream leather sofa and one of the leather chairs. When we told [name removed by Sirelo] about it she said because we did not pay for insurance they were not responsible. We thought that they were responsible as this was not a question of damage but the bleeding of ink from their own bubble wrap logo.
This was an unfortunate refusal on their part. We would have rated them 5 stars but now we have to give them a negative assessment. We recommend them but warn clients to expect to pay a few hundred dollars extra for insurance. This company does not provide even a basic insurance that covers damage from their own materials.
This was an unfortunate refusal on their part. We would have rated them 5 stars but now we have to give them a negative assessment. We recommend them but warn clients to expect to pay a few hundred dollars extra for insurance. This company does not provide even a basic insurance that covers damage from their own materials.
fast communication
no basic insurance to cover damage by the company
Moved from Kiama (Australia) to Emmaus (United States)
April 13, 2017
Friendly,professional,informitive.
Friendly
Informative
Moved from Campbelltown (Australia) to Kaitaia (New Zealand)
April 3, 2017
Went well
Helpful
Timely
Moved from N Richmond (Australia) to Richmond (United Kingdom)
April 2, 2017
Everyone we dealt with from the original sales guy to the movers themselves were extremely pleasant and professional to deal with.
Lovely people
Good advice on packing
Confusion internally over the timing of the move
Moved from Cremorne (Australia) to Dublin (Ireland)
March 21, 2017
Fair pricing, helpful advice during the early stages, expert packing performance. Would recommend them to anyone.
Pricing and efficiency.
Helpful advisers
Moved from Sydney (Australia) to Napier (New Zealand)
October 31, 2016
Wonderful service, very nice people
Moved from Sydney (Australia) to Auckland (New Zealand)
August 30, 2016
Good Customer service, knowledge and price
Moved from Erskineville (Australia) to Hout Bay (South Africa)
June 3, 2016
Service & price
Moved from Stanmore (Australia) to London (United Kingdom)
