Moving from one place to another is both a common and complex affair. What’s more – the packers and movers charges are skyrocketing every day. Therefore, while you are transiting, apart from other things, you also have to look into the costs associated with this. But how will you estimate that? If you do, how will you choose a company that will provide you with a fair price? You have the answers right here!
This article will outline the primary ways to estimate the charges that a packing and moving company like ours, PAM Packers and Movers Bangalore, follows. Also, we will highlight the key factors that you, as an aware individual, must check before choosing any service provider. Stay tuned –
How do you estimate packers and movers charges in India?
For starters, if you are doing things all by yourself, then you would have to pick up the cost of packing materials, freight choices, and the laborers you will engage. So, the overall costs for the transit would increase proportionately.
However, when you connect with professionals like us at PAM Packers and Movers Bangalore, the overall costs are assuredly streamlined. The estimates depend on a couple of factors –
1. The number/quantity of your household goods
This is the first thing to find out and check while putting down the costs on paper. The charges are levied depending on the quantity of goods. It requires special weightage and importance if you have more household goods to shift (especially fragile items, kids’ belongings, crucial documents, and others). Naturally, the charges are higher, increasing your costs. We at PAM Packers and Movers have a specified rate chart for you.
2. What kind of packing material you require
This is the second feature to note when you are estimating the transportation costs. If you are choosing the general boxes, we charge you standard rates. But, if you choose ‘special boxes’, especially for heavy goods, valuable items, and other fragile components – then additional charges are levied. This escalates the total transportation cost.
3. The distance you are traveling
The biggest component of estimating packers and movers charges correctly is – the distance that you travel. The longer the distance (from one end of the city to another, or from one district to another), the costs will escalate accordingly.
4. Type of freight you choose
The type of vehicle you choose is also crucial in determining the total costs incurred. If you choose more heavy-lift vehicles (trucks and jeeps), the prices will be higher vis-a-vis the small cars.
5. What kind of physical resources do you require?
The more physical resources you require (the amount of physical labor, the labor they will engage in – like taking it up the stairs or setting up the home) – the more money it will take. We at PAM Packers and Movers have a standard rate for the physical resources that a particular team has (while they are engaged in your work). If you require more men or have increased efforts, then the charges are levied accordingly.
Hence, while estimating packers and movers charges you must include this as well (our executives mention the details).
6. Additionals – overhead cost/tax/insurance
The final amount that you have to pay includes overhead costs (if incurred), tax, and insurance amounts. These are standard amounts you must pay after seeking the service and are part of the estimate you make for the shifting process.
7. Costs in case of an emergency
The last way to figure out total packers and movers charges is the emergency costs that may come up at any time. Therefore, when estimating the prices, you must take out a certain percentage of money and hold it back for emergency purposes. At PAM Packers and Movers, our executives give you a certain rate that you have to keep aside for emergencies. If not required, the amount is refunded.
What are the key factors to check before choosing a company?
If you have been reading till here, you have figured out the right ways to estimate packers and movers charges for any transit within the domestic boundaries.
However, with this business flourishing in current times, too many agencies are looking to take the cake. In that case, how do you differentiate between the credible and the fake? We’ll give you an insight –
- Though most packing-moving companies streamline their costs, there is a certain amount that you have to pay (irrespective of the discounts). If you research the market rates, you will get a basic idea. We at PAM Packers and Movers also streamline our costs, which are in tandem with the market rates. If you find an agency offering you too low rates, that is a red flag. It would be best if you avoided the same.
- The market reputation of a company is crucial. Always check what the testimonials and patrons have to say about the company, its records, and how it carries its regular functioning.
- Lastly, paperwork and demos are crucial factors. Any notable and reputed agency will keep their papers clear (from transit documents to finances) and are ready to provide a demo before you choose them.
As an aware individual, you must check these factors before you decide to invest in any packing-moving company.
What do we at PAM Packers and Movers provide?
It is time that we showcase the specifics we provide while shifting from one domain to another.
1. We provide a precise estimate of our packers and movers charges based on the factors mentioned above – distance/packing/human resources used and others.
2. Our paperwork is clear. Either you can make a direct payment at the end of the service, or you may pay at the end of the year along with the taxes incurred. Apart from that, all the transportation details are documented for future usage.
3. We have local offices at – Packers and Movers Domlur, Banashankari, Electronic City, BTM Layout, Bellandur, Marathahalli, and others. If you wish, you can drop into any of our local offices to see our work process for yourself.
4. All our freight is GPS enabled, and during the shifting process, the team categorically coordinates with you at every step. In case of any change of plans, you can inform them, and they will do what is needed.
5. Lastly, we have emergency provisions. Therefore, in case of any untoward issue, we allow the goods to be stored at our godown for a fixed period.
With us at PAM Packers and Movers, your shifting process will be assuredly eased like never before.
Conclusive thoughts
In current times, the packers and movers charges have increased considerably. However, in most cases, the reason for this escalation in cost is the ‘additional useless costs’ that companies levy (basically a way to cheat you). Assuming you have read this blog post well, you know the correct ways to estimate the shifting costs and can plan your budget accordingly. You can always connect with us at PAM Packers and Movers Bangalore for a more streamlined approach.