Home Relocation

We recommend booking at least 7 days in advance. For peak seasons (Oct–Jan), 14 days ahead is safer.

Yes. All our network partners carry transit insurance. Premium plans include coverage up to ₹5 lakhs.

Local home relocation with ShiftingHub typically starts around ₹3,400 for a studio and scales up with home size, distance, floor access, and how much packing you need. A 2 BHK local move usually falls between ₹6,600 and ₹10,600, while intercity moves cost more because of distance and fuel. The fastest way to get an exact number is a free survey, where a partner assesses your belongings and gives you a written quote before anything is booked. There are no last-minute surprises added on moving day.

Several things shape the final price: the volume of goods, how many floors are involved at pickup and delivery, whether a lift is available, the distance between the two addresses, and the level of packing you choose. Bulky furniture, a piano, or fragile art can also add to the quote because they need extra material and careful handling. Timing matters too, since weekends and the festive season between October and January get busier and cost slightly more. Sharing accurate details during your survey call helps your partner quote a number that holds on moving day, instead of changing once the truck arrives.

Yes. Every home relocation booked through ShiftingHub includes packing materials as standard, covering sturdy cartons, bubble wrap, stretch film for furniture, and tape. Wardrobe boxes and mattress covers are available on request if you want clothes to travel on hangers or want extra protection for bedding. Fragile items like glassware, mirrors, and electronics get extra cushioning or custom crating where needed. You are welcome to pack a few personal boxes yourself, but for anything valuable or breakable, letting the trained team handle it usually means fewer surprises when the boxes are opened at the other end.

A local move within the same city is usually completed in a single day. Loading a 1 BHK typically takes two to three hours, a 2 or 3 BHK closer to four to six hours, and delivery happens the same afternoon or evening depending on distance across the city. Larger homes or those with limited parking and lift access can take a little longer. Your move coordinator will walk you through a rough timeline before the day so you know roughly when to expect the truck at both ends.

For safety and legal reasons, certain items cannot travel with your household goods. This includes cooking gas cylinders, flammable liquids like petrol or paint thinner, firearms without proper licensing, perishable food, and hazardous chemicals. Cash, jewellery, and important documents should also travel with you rather than in the moving truck, simply because no insurance policy can replace sentimental or irreplaceable items. Your partner will flag anything on this list during the survey so you can plan for it well before moving day.

Yes, dismantling and reassembly is part of the standard home relocation service. Beds, wardrobes, dining tables, and modular furniture are carefully taken apart, with all screws, brackets, and small parts bagged and labelled so nothing gets lost in transit. At the new home, the team puts everything back together and places it where you want it. Wall-mounted items such as TV units or shelving usually need to be requested in advance since they may involve tools beyond a standard toolkit, and your coordinator can confirm this during the survey.

Absolutely. Every move starts with a free survey, either in person or over a video call, where a ShiftingHub partner reviews the volume of your belongings, the layout of both addresses, and any special items that need extra care. Based on that, you receive an itemised, written quote before you commit to anything. This keeps pricing transparent and means the number you agree to is the number you pay, aside from any changes you request afterward. You can also compare quotes from more than one verified partner before choosing.

Quotes shared by our verified partners are meant to be transparent, and any applicable GST is mentioned clearly in the written estimate rather than added as a surprise later. Packers and movers services in India currently attract GST, and the exact rate depends on the nature of the service and the partner's registration. If you need a formal invoice for reimbursement or company records, ask your partner to include GST details on it. Always confirm the final, all-inclusive number before you sign off on a booking.

A little preparation makes moving day faster and smoother. Declutter first: sell, donate, or discard anything you no longer need so you are not paying to move it. Keep a small bag with essentials like chargers, medicines, and a change of clothes separate from the packed boxes. Empty and defrost your fridge a day in advance, back up important documents, and set aside valuables to carry yourself. If you have specific instructions, like which room to load first, tell your move coordinator ahead of time so the team can plan accordingly.

Delays are rare but can happen because of traffic, weather, or logistics on very long routes. Your ShiftingHub partner keeps you updated on the estimated arrival time and will flag it as soon as they know of any change so you are not left waiting without information. For local moves, delivery almost always happens the same day. For intercity and interstate moves, the agreed transit window in your booking already accounts for typical delays, and any updates are communicated proactively rather than after the fact.

Yes, unpacking is available as part of the home relocation service or can be added on if you booked a lighter package. The team unpacks boxes, removes the packing material, and places furniture and larger items where you want them in each room. Kitchen items, wardrobes, and general boxes can be unpacked and arranged on request, though putting away personal items like clothing in drawers is usually left to you. Let your coordinator know your preference before delivery day so the right team size is planned.

Pets should always travel separately, ideally with you or through a specialised pet transport service, since a moving truck is not a safe or comfortable environment for animals. Plants can sometimes be moved locally with care, but many interstate routes restrict transporting live plants across state borders due to agricultural regulations. If you have plants or pets as part of your move, mention it during your survey so your partner can advise on what is realistic for your specific route and suggest the safest option.

Yes. Floor level and lift availability both affect the final price because carrying furniture and boxes up several flights without a lift takes more time and manpower than a ground floor move. If your building has a working lift large enough for furniture, the cost stays closer to the base estimate. Walk-up buildings, especially above the third floor, usually carry an additional labour charge. This is always disclosed upfront during your survey rather than added as a surprise once the team arrives on moving day.

When you submit a request, ShiftingHub matches it with verified partners who are active in your origin city and have the right capacity for your move size and date. Every partner in the network goes through background checks, GST verification, and a physical audit before being listed, and every partner's real Google rating is published. You are free to compare quotes from more than one matched partner and pick the one that fits your budget and timeline best, rather than being locked into a single option.

Back up any important data from your computer or hard drives before moving day, just as a precaution. Where possible, keep original boxes for TVs, monitors, and appliances since they offer the best protection during transit. If you no longer have the originals, the packing team will use anti-static wrap and extra cushioning for screens and sensitive components. Unplug and disconnect cables in advance, and label them if you want help reconnecting everything at the new home.

For local moves, your coordinator stays reachable by phone through the day and can update you on progress since delivery usually happens within hours of loading. For intercity and long-distance moves, GPS-tracked vehicles let you and your coordinator monitor the shipment's location throughout transit, so you always know roughly where your belongings are and when to expect delivery. This visibility is one of the reasons customers prefer booking through a verified ShiftingHub partner over an unverified local operator.