Below are the list of things to tell your packers and movers for relocation in or outside Chennai -

• List of goods to be packed and moved;
• Quantity of fragile items;
• Quality of packing material required;
• If disassembly and reassembly of items is required;
• Size of the move (1 BHK, 2 BHK, & so one);
• Availability of lift;
• The current and the new address;
• The date and timing of relocation;

The moving companies do not relocate corrosive or damaging items in nature, such as valuables like laptops, jewellery, documents, and ID proofs; perishable goods; dangerous liquids such as motor oil, fuel, and batteries, paints, etc.; and explosives.

Anything can happen on the route while your belongings are on the move with the movers and packers. Although there is less possibility of your belongings getting damaged in transit, it is better to take insurance coverage on your belongings on the safer side. If you are planning a long-distance move, we would suggest going to this service.

The time required to complete a relocation task will depend on the move's size and the volume of goods.

• 1 BHK: 4 – 5 hours
• 2 BHK: 5 – 6 hours
• 3 BHK: 6 – 8 hours
• 4/5 BHK: 10 hours & more

A pre-move survey is a free service offered by the packers and movers Chennai to take the items' inventory to be shifted and provide an accurate moving estimate. The survey includes:

• Date and time of relocation
• List of things to be shifted
• Time required to finish the shifting
• Quality of packing material required
• List of moving services required
• Size and vehicle to transport items
• Additional services like insurance, warehousing, etc.

The questions you should ask from the movers and packers in Chennai are:

• The number of experience they have.
• Number of successful shifts they have done so far.
• If their moving company licensed and insured.
• If any moving insurance is provided by them.
• If there is any hidden cost in the quotation.
• Do they have the required tools and equipment?
• The kind of packing materials they are going to use.
• If they charge for the pre-move survey.

As relocating to a new city is a tiresome task, the chances of committing mistakes become higher. If you are not hiring packers and movers for your relocation, then following these tips will save you from making any mistakes in the process –

• Avoid packing things at the last minute as it may lead to a blunder and may heighten the risk of damage to the packed items.
• Settle all your liabilities before moving, like clearing pending bills of grocery, any rent due, or arrears in electricity bills.
• Never compromise on the quality of packing materials used by movers and packers in Chennai in packing your household items.
• Always label the boxes to make settling in a new home more comfortable and quicker.
• Choose boxes of appropriate sizes to pack items as overstuffing or leaving gaps in the boxes may damage.

Organization and planning well in advance is the key to hassle-free relocation. We can give you the best advice in town to organize your approach for a successful relocation process. First of all, determine what goods you want to move in with and what you want to discard. Also, prepare a list of all the fragile and breakable items in your possession. Else, to simplify the task and to assure efficient relocation in or to Chennai, you must follow the following factors:

• Dispose Off Clutters in Advance
• Carry important documents like bank papers, educational certificates, birth certificates, marriage certificate, credit cards, etc. with yourself
• Arrange Necessary Packing Supplies such as old newspapers, appliances, carton boxes, etc. to save on money

One of the significant factors which affect the cost of moving to Chennai is the date of moving. The scheduled date will impact the packers and movers Chennai charges and decide whether shifting will be expensive or affordable for the mover.

Best time to move to Chennai: Weekdays (Monday to Thursday) and the mid of the month (6th to 25th of the month) are ideal times to plan your move as fewer people plan their shifting during this time. It will be easier for moving people to find suitable packers and movers in Chennai during this period and at economical prices.

Time to avoid for relocation in Chennai: Weekends (Friday to Sunday) and the end of the month (25th to 5th of the next month) will not be the best time to plan your relocation as more people shift during this time owing to the expiry of lease agreements. During this time, moving charges by the moving companies in Chennai is much more expensive than on other days.

• Packing charges
• Labor charges
• Transportation charges
• Taxes like GST & Octroi
• Moving insurance, if any

The packers and movers in Chennai charge Rs 5,000 to Rs 32,000 depending on the move's size and the distance to be traveled.

Follow these essential steps to find the best packers and movers in Ahmedabad–

• Select at least three moving companies based on the recommendations or using any online tools.
• Connect with shortlisted companies through calls or emails to get quotes on moving costs.
• Check for the testimonials o feedback of the customers.
• Google rating is helpful.
• Visit their websites to have an idea about the services they offer.