Local and Long - Distance Shifting Guide

Are you planning to relocate your home in Guwahati and wondering how much packers and movers charge? Usually, these companies provide an accurate estimate of the total cost only after conducting a pre-move survey of your house.

The total cost of shifting does not depend on just a single factor rather, there are several key reasons behind it. Let's understand them through simple points.

Key Factors Affecting the Total Cost

• Volume of Goods : The total amount of goods in your house is the most important factor.
• Size of Move : Depending on whether your home is a 1 BHK, 2 BHK, 3 BHK, or a large villa, the labor and vehicle requirements are adjusted accordingly.
• Distance : The fare is determined by whether you are doing a local shift or moving to another city (interstate).
• Additional Requirements : The level of packing, difficulty level, special items (fragile goods), and add - on services.

Difference Between Local and Long - Distance Shifting

• Local Shifting : Distance within the city does not matter much. Here, the volume of goods primarily determines the cost. If you have fewer items, the cost is quite low.
• Long - Distance (Interstate) Shifting : The distance between the two cities together with the size of the house determines the total budget.

What is Included in Local Shifting Charges in Guwahati?

Local packers and movers in Guwahati generally include the following services in their package.

• Safe packing of goods.
• Loading and unloading of goods onto/from the vehicle.

Note: Some companies may charge separately for unpacking (opening and neatly arranging goods), so be sure to discuss this before making the final booking.

Main Cost Breakdown for Packers and Movers in India

During residential or commercial shifting in Guwahati/Assam, your bill may include these separate charges.

• Packing Material Cost : Cost of boxes and other packaging materials.
• Packing Service Fee : Labor charges of the packers.
• Handling Charge : Fees for loading and unloading.
• Shipment Insurance : Transit insurance for the safety of goods.
• Transportation Fee : Type of vehicle (small or large truck) and distance traveled.
• Add-on Services : Charges for any specific demands you may have.
• Warehousing (Storage) : If goods need to be stored for a few days (optional).
• Applicable Taxes : Toll tax and other government taxes.

Special Tip : Every packers and movers company has its own separate parameters, so be sure to get quotations (estimates) from 2-3 different vendors before finalizing any company.