Apr 25, 2019

General questions to ask movers and packers

Movement of residential items has become quite common these days. Every other person is moving to another place due to different reasons. Thus, demand for packers and movers have been rapidly increased. While shifting with professionals incalculable questions develop in the mind of a person who is planning to move and getting solution for each of them is really essential for a stress free journey.


Therefore, some of the commonly asked questions are-

1. How can I create a budget for my move?

This is the most essential thing to be done by the person willing to move. It is followed by few simple tips-

• Inspect all the items in your home

• Separate the minor, major and fragile items

• Make a list of the items to be transferred

• Sell or dispose the articles that are not required to be carried along

• Carry only the most required items. Do not overload the shipment

Doing this will bring the clarity about the size of the consignment that will further define the cost of the entire shifting procedure.

2. How can I find a budget friendly service provider?

You just have to inspect about the various movers services and then shortlist the best suited one, keeping in mind the quality of the services they are providing.

3. What is the basis of the cost computation?

The cost is calculated by considering the size, weight of the consignment and the distance between the pickup and drop locations.

4. What is a pre move survey?

It is the examination of the goods required to be shifted by a person. The surveyor will note down the articles to be moved and the distance that is to be covered, then will give you the quotation based on that.

5. What all services are included in the quotation?

It involves all the services, which will be offered from the hired vendors. Such facilities involves-

1. Packing charges

2. Loading charges

3. Unloading charges

4. Unpacking charges

5. Vehicle, if any

6. Transit insurance

7. Taxes applicable

And the prices charged for each item will be written along with the services only.

6. Do they have any insurance facility available for safety of the goods?

Yes, they have a facility of transit insurance. This is done for the security of the consignment while it is in transit. Moving with the professionals do not cause any harm but sometimes there are some unavoidable reasons such as natural calamities, political conflicts, weather changes etc. To deal with them, insurance coverage is given by charging a particular percentage on the value of the consignment declared by the customer. In case something breaks, customer will be getting the claim against that article.

7. How can I track the status of my goods?

They have GPS tracking system enabled in their carriers. A customer can track the status online at any time of the day.

8. What will be the mode of the payments available?

A person can pay by any mode according to his convenience. Online payment, debit card, credit cards, RTGS, NEFT, cash etc all the options are available with movers and packers.

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