Packers and Movers Cost Calculator

Our free Packers and Movers Cost Calculator is easy to use. It saves you from lots of hassles and gives you an approximate price estimate so that you can know if any moving company is giving you expensive moving quote.

Packers and Movers Cost Calculator - User Guide

• Input the source you are moving from.
• Input the destination home you are moving to.
• Enter your full name and mobile number.
• Select size and type of your move.
• Then click on KNOW CHARGES button.

After completion of these steps you will receive approximately calculated cost of shifting.

Packers and Movers Cost Estimates

Packers and movers price estimates are given estimates by professional moving companies that can be the tentative cost of your entire moving process including the costs of packing, loading, transportation, unloading and unpacking. Packers and Movers cost calculator will determine what amount you need to keep aside for your move. Before collecting moving price estimates from different moving companies, you must use packers and movers cost calculator aka moving cost estimator to know the approx. packers and movers charges and rates.

Knowing moving cost prior to finalize a company of packers and movers is imperative and beneficial in many ways. If you have an overall idea about the approx. rates and charges of shifting home then you can understand if the company is giving you expensive quote or extremely lower estimate. You should not prefer to go with a moving company that offers you the lowest price estimate because it can be a big scam. Shady packers and movers companies often use this technique to trap innocent customers. If you know the approx. movers and packers rates in advance then you can also negotiate the rates and get the cheaper deal.

Packers and movers estimate comprises of different cost heads. Most common cost heads in a moving price estimate are packing charge (inclusive of the cost of packing materials & moving boxes), labor charge (inclusive of charges for loading and unloading works), transportation charge (inclusive of the cost of fuel consumption in transit), and unpacking charge. You estimate may also reflect GST charge which is generally charged at the rate of 5% for transport only service and 18% for full service packers and movers. For example, if the total cost of your move is Rs 10000 then the final cost including the GST charge will be Rs 11800 in the case of using full service movers and packers. If you are using transport only service then the final cost including GST charge @ 5% will be Rs 10500.  Other expenses can be Octroi, Toll Tax and the cost of any additional or value added service.

Insurance charge can be also included in the moving estimate if you are moving from one city to another. More often than not, professional packers and movers also offer insurance coverage for belongings they pack and move. Hence, you will also have to pay a nominal fee for moving insurance. Generally, there are two types of moving insurance - goods transit insurance and all-inclusive insurance. You can avail goods transit insurance by paying a nominal fee, i.e. 1.5% of the declared value of goods. If you want to get all-inclusive insurance then the insurance rate will be @ 3% of declared value. Additionally, you will also have to pay additional GST @18% on insurance charge. So, it is imperative to know the price structure of packers and movers before hiring the required services. 

Packers and Movers Cost Affecting Factors

The cost of hiring packers and movers depends on different factors. Hence, it is imperative to understand what factors which can influence the final cost of moving. This will help you get fully prepared with the adequate moving budget. Know here the different cost affecting factors in details.

Size of your move: Price will vary depending upon the size of your home. For example, there will be different charges for 1 BHK, 2 BHK, 3 BHK, 4 BHK and 5 BHK. The greater size will attract the higher prices.

Total volume & weight of your items: Apart from considering the size of your home, professional packers and movers will also consider the total volume & weight of your items. For example, if there are items of 10 boxes to shift in a 2 BHK home and there are only 6 boxes to shift in a 5 BHK home then the cost will be determined on the basis of total volume & weight of items not on the basis of the size of your move. The more items are required to ship the more cost you will have to pay.

Packing materials: The type and quantity of packing materials & moving boxes will also be cost deciding factor in moving process. What types of and how much packing materials & moving boxes will be required for packing will affect the final cost. Any special packing or waterproof packing will attractive premium charge.

Other factors to consider: Apart from the aforementioned cost-affecting factors for packers and movers, there can be several other factors which might affect the final shifting cost. Some other factors to consider are the season & time of moving, the time of booking packers & movers, the floor of buildings, the experience of moving crew, the condition of road/route between your current place and new place, and the brand value or reputation of moving company that you want to hire.

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