When To Move

If you have a choice in terms of the time of year or time of month when it comes to scheduling your move, moving during off peak times is recommended. The summer is generally the busiest time of the year for the moving industry, since many families need to relocate while school is out of session.

Furthermore, the end of the month also tends to be busier due to generally excepted business practices which often finalize the sale of a house or conclusion of a lease on the last day of the month.

Choosing a Mover

When it comes to choosing a mover, you have a lot of options. If your move is arranged though your employer, you may be provided with a list of approved transportation service providers. If your move is arranged privately, may want to asked friends and/or coworkers for recommendations and find out what experiences they have had. We also recommend that you check with the Internet, as well as industry trade associations to narrow your search.

It is recommended that you obtain at least three separate written estimates for your move. This gives you the ability to compare price, services provided, and schedule availability. It is important to mention here that you should not only consider price when choosing your mover but also the reputation, years of service, and services provided should also weigh heavily in your decision. Carefully compare each estimate and choose the company that best fits your budget and service requirements.

The day of the Move

Depending on the size of your move, it may take more than one day to pack and load the goods. As mentioned previously, being prepared will reduce the time needed to complete that process.

Segregate the goods which you may require on immediate basis until the time goods arrive at destination. Keep cash, valuables, jewellary in safe custody. Once the Packing crew arrives at your home, you should attempt to be available to answer any questions that may arise and address any problems. Carefully read any paperwork provided to you before signing. Provide your mover with enquiry information, so that you can be reached at designation to arrange for the delivery of your goods. If available, ask your mover to provide you with enquiry information for the agent that will be handling your delivery. This way, you will have a back-up in the event that the enquiry information you provided to the mover gets lost or changes.

Packing Your Belongings

Properly packing your valued belongings is essential in assuring that your shipment arrives at its destination in the same condition as it was loaded. While we recommend that you have your belongings professionally packed, you may choose to pack less valuable or less fragile items like personal clothes yourself. However, you need to keep in mind that your carrier will not usually accept liability for damage to items in boxes that have been packed by the owner.

You should be present when your belongings are being packed, so that any issues that arise during the compiling of your inventory can be resolved prior to you signing it. Make sure that the inventory is complete and that all copies are legible. Especially valuable items should be listed separately for insurances purposes. Check with your carrier for information on properly insuring your shipment.

After the Move

It is your responsibility to be present on delivery day. Be sure to have your payment ready, as payment is required upon delivery, unless other billing arrangements were made in advance.

As the driver unloads each item, carefully inspect each item for damage and check it off the driver's original inventory form. If any item is damaged or missing, you must identify the missing items and/or note the damage on the driver's inventory. This is required if a claim is filed and settlement is to be made. After unloading, you will be asked to sign the inventory form. Before you sign, be sure that you accompany the driver for one last inspection of your shipment and your residence. Your signature indicates that you have received your articles in the same condition (unless noted) as when they were picked up by Om Packers & Movers Pvt. Ltd. for transportation.

Should you have any issues after the move is completed, make sure to mention the same while signing the delivery acknowledgment or inform your mover as soon as possible. Check with your carrier far specific procedures and/or regulations governing the filing and processing of claims.

General Questions

• How much does a move cost?

It’s always ideal for Om Packers & Movers Pvt. Ltd. to visit your home to determine the cost of your move. Our move consultant will visit your place, have a in-house survey of goods, discuss and understand your requirments and offer customised solutions. It is possible to send you a form that will provide a rough indication of price, but this is only a guide and costs may increase or decrease once the survey takes place.

• Who organises Vehicle entry to your residence, parking & other permissions?

It is your responsibility to ensure that there is suitable access for our vehicle at both collection and delivery addresses. If you are unsure about your accessibility it's best to let your move consultant know so Om Packers & Movers Pvt. Ltd. can arrange an alternative access check at your delivery address. It is also your responsibility to ensure there is adequate parking at both addresses to avoid any delays on the day of the move. It is advisable to enquiry your association / authoirities to arrange permits for parking and movement of vehicles, use of lifts and other permissions.

• Can you assemble/disassemble furniture?

Yes we can. Our Packing crew is trained to handle, dismantle and assemable all kinds of furniture included branded furniture. You are required to provide the furniture manual.

• Do you provide Storage?

Yes! We provide long term, short term and transit storage facilities, both at origin and destination as per your convenience and requirements. Our storage facilities are secure, regurlary fumigated, climate secured and have 24 hours manned security with additional electronic security.

• What about insurance valuations?

At least 3 days before moving day you should prepare a detailed valuation of your effects to move for insurance purposes (based on replacement value at destination). You can inform us the cummulative value of goods for which the insurance policy can be taken. On the packing day, individual values should be declared on the inventory / packing list.

• What I Cannot Transport with you?

Firearms, immflammable goods, paints, thinners, oils etc. Valuables, Cash, Jewellary etc should be carried by yourself.

• What about my utility providers?

Ask for final electricity, gas, water and telephone bills and arrange disconnection if required. Do not arrange disconnection of your telephone until the end of the last day of the removal so that we can maintain enquiry.

• What about our pets?

Om Packers & Movers Pvt. Ltd. will advise on regulations and help organise the transportation of pets.

• What about food and alcohol?

Dispose of alcohol, if at all possible, as this can cause problems at customs overseas & check posts during domestic relocation. Please advise Interim Moving if you do intend to ship alcohol. Begin reducing your supply of frozen food.

• Can you lock & unlock the washing machine?

CYes - If you are moving your washing machine do ensure that you have the drum securing bolts or bar supplied by the manufacturer and secure the drum after you have completed your last load of washing. The packing crew may be able to assist you with fitting these on the day of the packing but the onus is on you to provide them with the parts and to advise them that it has jot already been done. Have all operator manuals for your electrical items ready to be packed.

• Can I help label boxes to be moved?

Om Packers & Movers Pvt. Ltd. Moving crew will label all the boxes for its contents and other identification details. You can advise the move coordinatore to label the boxes as per your convenience and ruquirements i.e. AIR/SEA/STORAGE/DO NOT PACK/IMP DOCUMENTS etc., Om Packers & Movers Pvt. Ltd. will provide you with the stickers.

• What about personal effects and clothing?

Put to one side all personal items that you will carry with you (i.e. passports, documents, work permits, jewellery, money, airline tickets, clothing and toys etc). Make sure that you take enough clothes to tide you over until you airfreight or sea freight shipment arrives.

• What about Car Transportation?

Yes! We import and export Cars and other personal vehicles. For Intercity Movements, Cars are transported by customised car container vehicle equipped with hydraulic loading and unloading ramps and wheel jammers. Once loaded, the cars are packed securely to ensure safe transit.

• What Should I do the day of the move?

Segregate the goods that you wish to carry with yourself and keep them seperately.

Backup information contained in your computer into another format and send it independently of your household goods.

Should you still have the original packing for any fragile, electronic items such as TV’s or stereos, we recommend that you advise the packers of this upon their arrival at your home. This packaging is customs-made to suit your equipment and may offer additional protection.

Prepare or arrange any food or meals you will need on moving day.