Relocating can be a stressful task if the right agency is not
chosen for shifting of goods. Normally the relocation agent visits your venue
and inspects the goods and then shares a cost with you for shifting from one
place to another. The cost normally includes packing, unpacking, loading and
unloading from the vehicle, rearranging and unpacking, labour charges, etc.
So here are the tips:
- Compare quotes. But think twice before choosing a vendor over another for a difference of Rs.500 – Rs. 1000. Reason: Costlier quotation may involve better packing options.
- Clearly define the new location such as the availability of service lift and the floor number. Reason: There are chances of additional costs if the service lift is not working and for higher floors.
- Vehicle choice. The agency may offer two choices of vehicles – open and closed. There may be a temptation to choose the open vehicle due to discounts. But keep in mind, weather conditions can damage your furniture.
- Packing offers. All relocation companies offer packing of all household items. This is good. However, remember, they may literally throw your clothes into a carton without sorting out. This may become tedious for you when settling down at your new place. It is better to wash and iron your clothes and pack it yourself to make it easier once you shift. Or keep it ready nicely folded and differentiated for the vendors to pack. Insist that they pack your crockery and other breakable goods with bubble packing material.
- Insurance is necessity. No matter how carefully things are packed or packed with the original carton boxes, there may still be damages. Check for broken stuffs before settling the bill.
- Do research online for reviews on the relocation agencies. The marketing executive will be looking and sounding very professional but the actual goods are handled by workers who may not be professional enough. Check with your colleagues and friends on their experiences.
- Chalked by Rashmi Abhilash
