Frequently Asked Questions

It’s no secret that moving from one place to another can be challenging and stressful event of life. In fact, moving process has been listed one of the top stressors in the world. The process of shifting involves packing up household items, loading the truck, transportation, unloading the truck, unpacking everything, and rearranging items. So its better to hire a company who has credibility, experience, license, reputation and genuineness.

Moving quotes are price estimates given to a customer who want to know a rough calculation of cost to shift from one pace to another. You can get free moving estimates online or over the phone. But it is recommended that you should not accept quotes over the phone calls only. It would be the best if estimate given to you is in written form. But written estimates can be given to you only after the seeing your belongings which you want to pack and move.

Moving quotes prices may vary on various factors. On the phone calls moving companies may provide you only roughly calculation of cost for relocation. They may ask some questions such as: From where to where you want to shift? Do you live in 2 BHK or 3 BHK: How many things you have to pack & move? Do you live on first floor or 5th floor? Are you moving for a short distance or long distance destinations? These are some sample questions moving companies ask you before giving you free moving estimates. The actual cost can be determined only after the pre-move survey.

We as a professional packers and movers companies provide a comprehensive range of relocation and transport related services. Most companies provide their services for house shifting. But there are also some companies that also offer their services for office shifting, commercial goods shifting, industrial goods shifting, bike shifting, car transportation and international moving. Some value added services can be also hired from Indian movers and packers - such as, warehousing & storage, pet animals moving, house plants moving, specialty items moving, fragile items moving, furniture moving, pest control service, house cleaning service, furniture disassembly/reassembly, utility setup, and goods transit insurance. Core services provided by most company are packing service, loading service, transporting service, unloading service, unpacking service and rearranging service.

Moving price estimate consists of the following cost heads.

• Packing charge - It will also include the cost packing materials and moving boxes. You will not have to pay extra charge for packing supplies.
• Labor charge - Professional packers and movers add labor charge in lieu of doing the tasks of loading and unloading. Make sure you don’t pay additional money in name of loading and unloading the truck.
• Transport charge - It will also include the cost of fuel consumption in transit. You don’t need to pay the cost of fuel consumption in transit, if you have already charged for transportation.
• Unpacking charge - Professional movers and packers add this cost-head then they will be responsible for doing all the unpacking tasks at your new home. You need not to pay extra money for doing unpacking charge, if it is already added in your moving estimate.
• Other charges and expenses - You also need to consider other charges such as insurance (optional), GST, toll tax and Octroi.

Every move is different. There are pros and cons of both - moving on the weekend or weekdays. Moving during a weekend or holiday can be an expensive affair due to high demand of packers and movers companies on these day. It is an obvious fact that if the demand is high then the cost will be increased. But moving during weekends or holidays can be also beneficial in many ways. If you are looking for an affordable option then moving on a weekday will be suitable. But there are also several drawbacks of a weekday moving. So, which is the absolute best day for house moving. We think, every day can be the best day for moving. After all, it should be like that - your day, your way.

Moving insurance is offered by relocation companies to cover the risk of damages on a house moving process. There are general two types of moving insurance - Goods transit insurance and All-inclusive insurance.

Goods transit insurance will cover the risk of damages happened during transportation. It means if your goods are damaged anyhow in transit. It is not necessary to get the moving insurance from the moving company that you have hired for your move. You can also purchase third party insurance. But it will be a wise decision to purchase goods transit insurance from the same company that you have hired for your move. Goods transit insurance can be availed at a very nominal fee i.e. 1.5% of the declared value of goods.

All-inclusive insurance will cover the risks of damages of goods during entire process of shifting. Getting this type of moving insurance can be an expensive affair because moving companies have to replace or make a cash settlement for any lost or damaged items in the shifting process. All-inclusive insurance can be availed at 3% of declared value. Keep in mind, you cannot buy third party all-inclusive insurance on your move. This type of insurance will be provided by your selected movers and packers only.

Moving insurance protects your belongings against damages in transit or during moving process. But, you should keep in mind that all items of household cannot be insured. Professional packers and movers will deny to offer insurance for certain items, such as valuables, cash, jewelry, collectables, sport memorabilia, documents, medications, heirlooms, fine art, glassware, antiques and perishable items. We recommend that you ought to take care of such items personally and move them safely.

If you opt for moving insurance from a company of reliable packers and movers then they would give you a list of items that will be covered under the insurance. General insurable items are furniture (sofa, bed, dining table, study table, chests, etc), large home appliances (refrigerator, air conditioner, air coolers, washing machine, etc.), small kitchen appliances (toaster, coffee maker, microwave oven, etc.), electrical equipment and garden equipment.

There is a big confusion among the people about GST charges on hiring domestic shifting services in India. Some consumers say that it is charged at the rate of 5% and some are saying that it is charged at the rate of 18%. So, what is the actual GST rate charged by packers and movers companies in India? How much GST price do Packers and Movers companies charge?

Let’s make it clear now. Professional packers and movers companies in India add GST charges in finagling billing generally at the rate of 18%, but in some cases they just add 5%. If you are hiring full service of a moving company to accomplish all the shifting tasks then GST charge will added at the rate of 18%. If you are using only transport service of packers and movers then 5% of total cost will be added in packers and movers charges.

• GST for transportation - 5%
• GST for insurance - 18%
• GST for full service packers and movers - 18%

If you are moving locally within a city with the items of 1 BHK home then the average price of packers and movers will be around Rs 3,000 - 9,000. If you are moving 2 BHK home locally in a city then the average packers and movers cost will be approx. Rs 4,500 - 13,000. In the case of 3 BHK house moving and 4/5 BHK house moving, the average price of hiring movers and packers will be around Rs 6,000 - 18,000 and Rs 8,000 - 25,000 respectively.

Once you fill the quick and simple query form available at this site you should receive between three to six moving quotes for best packers and movers companies depending on your location with few hours. Just you need to compare and select the best one that will perfectly match your needs and budget.

Of course, why not? You can still get quotes but packers and movers companies may demand a minimum charge which might seem high when shifting only 1-2 items.

Of course! we will definitely help you transport your car from one place to another. Even we can transport your car using especially designed car carriers and trailers for safety.

A3S Packers is backed by legitimate Moving experience. Here you will get best deals of industry and definitely save a significant amount of money on your move.

What more; this company is started by persons who are working in the industry for more than 16 years; and know the INS and OUTS of relocation industry - and what customers truly want.