How Do Packers and Movers Charge for Shifting Services in India?



Relocation is an expensive event and we all are very well aware of this fact. Packing the entire household goods and transporting them to a newer place is neither easy nor so cheap. You have to be financially strong when moving to a new place whether locally or outside a city. For this, people prefer experts assistance so that they can enjoy safe and smooth relocation but there is one thing that stops them from doing this or just make them confused whether to hire packers and movers or not. And that is the charge of movers and packers. 

 

People always wanted to know the rates and charges of packers and movers company before hiring them so that they can know whether or not they are suitable to their budget. But it is hard to get exact charges of packers and movers without understanding the needs of a customer. There are many things that are considered while determining the cost of your move by the movers. So, let just discuss about how packers and movers calculate their charges for shifting services in India.

Different removal companies have different policies and rules for calculating their charges but there are some factors that are common for all the moving companies so lets see the common cost heads:
  • Packing supplies charges
  • Packing charges
  • Transportation charges (including fuel charges)
  • Loading unloading charges
  • Insurance
  • Service tax, toll tax, etc.

These are the key cost heads for which the movers and packers will charge you, but there are many other important factors that plays a vital role for calculating movers charges like:

Distance of the move
The distance of the move plays a vital role during moving and shifting but this does not effect the charges for local shifting in India. This will be considered for intercity or international move.

Quantity of the goods
Packers and movers charges mainly depends on the quantities of the goods. The more your have goods to be packed and moved the more the charges will be.

Insurance
Many people do not insure their goods as it is not necessary for local shifting within a city. This can be done when you are moving to a distant place for the safety of your possessions. So, if you want to ensure the safety of your possessions by insuring them then, the movers will add the cost of insurance in their charges too.

And for knowing the exact figure of the rates or charges of packers and movers company then you should get moving quotes from different relocation companies to compare the rates and services also and hire the one that fits your requirements at your budget.

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