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Moving Within India - Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much in advance should I call for the pre-move survey?
Ans: You can call Globe Moving & Storage Co., at least 1-2 weeks prior to the move. This way we can plan your move better to make it a smooth one.
Q: How long will the pre-move survey last?
Ans: Usually no more than 30 minutes.
Q: What is the purpose of a survey?
Ans: We conduct a pre-move survey for the following reasons To Inspect your goods, Understand your needs, Identify delicate & valuable articles, Take measurements to calculate the volume of the goods, Assess manpower and materials requirements, Check facilities for loading, parking, movement of vehicles, etc. During the survey, Globe Moving & Storage Co. will also explain the moving process, clear your apprehensions, advise you on appropriate means of transport, schedule dates for packing & moving and most importantly help you plan your move more effectively
Q: How should I prepare myself for the pre-move survey?
Ans: Identify, the goods in your house and decide the articles you intend to carry, store, donate, leave behind etc.
Show all the items you intend to carry to the surveyor. This helps us in making a better and more accurate estimate.
Let us know about your special needs or areas of concern.
Ask as many questions and clear all your doubts, however simple they may be.
Make sure you give the same brief to all the moving companies surveying your goods
Q: Will all my goods be crated?
Ans: Generally, only electronic goods, fragile items, glass/mirrors need to be crated. However, if you choose we can crate all the items you want.
Will you give us some cartons so that we can sort out our goods?
Yes, you can call us & we can deliver as many cartons as you want prior to the move.
Can I also pack my goods myself?
Ans: You can do this if you are good at it. However, please be aware of the potential problems. For instance, insurance companies will not pay out on goods packed by their owner. If you really must pack some of your goods, leave the cartons unsealed so that the Globe Moving & Storage Co. packing crew can inspect the contents, seal the cartons and make a note in the inventory.
Q: How long will the packing take?
Ans: Every home is different but a normal truckload of household effects (750 CFT) takes between two and three days for packing. This is based on a crew of three or four persons. If timing is important, let us know about your requirements and Globe Moving & Storage Co. will coordinate the move accordingly.
Q: What are the items that I can take and can't take with me?
Ans: Generally speaking, you can take most of the personal stuff like furniture, clothes, books, curios, utensils, electronic goods etc. However, all flammable items, liquids, perishable foods and other items that can deteriorate should not be moved.
Q: Do I need insurance?
Ans: We at Globe Moving & Storage Co. use quality packing materials and experienced crews to pack your goods. But this journey may be covering long distances and through very bad roads. So, Insurance is definitely a must and is really a bargain.
Q: What kind of insurance should I go in for?
Ans: There are different kinds of insurance packages available like Transit risk coverage or Comprehensive coverage. Globe Moving & Storage Co. can give you additional information if required.
Q: How do I value my goods for insurance?
Ans: In general, you should think about what it would cost to replace your goods. When completing your insurance value, please be as detailed as possible. Remember to mark down all individual items that have a high replacement cost. It's better to have too much information than not enough in this instance. If you have any questions relating to the coverage, contact Globe Moving & Storage Co.
Q: What type of vehicles will be used to move my goods?
Ans: We have multiple moving options for your goods from small to very large trucks. However, this depends upon the volume of your goods & your specific needs. To know more about your moving requirements please contact Globe Moving & Storage Co.
Q: Will somebody accompany the vehicle in Transit?
Ans: Yes, if required, one of the packers will accompany your goods to your destination. This person is known as an escort. An escort is useful because the packer who packed your goods at the origin will be there to assist you at your destination.
Q: Will my goods be unpacked at the destination?
Ans: Yes, we will assist you in unloading, unpacking, removal of debris and setting up your home.
Q: Will Globe Moving & Storage Co. Pvt Ltd assist in dismantling all my complicated furniture & electrical fixtures?
Ans: Yes, we provide handyman services for professional carpentry, electrical & plumbing services.
Q: Do I have to pay any interstate taxes?
Ans: Generally, there are no Interstate taxes for used & old personal effects. However, in certain cities like Bombay, there are interstate taxes - which are generally very nominal. But for automobiles, these taxes are much higher.
Q: What are the documents required to move my personal effects?
Ans: To move your personal effects, we require a Packing list, Declaration for check post purposes and destination delivery address. If you are moving an automobile, we require copies of Registration documents, Insurance documents, Tax paid receipts & Emission certificates.
Q: Can I move my car?
Ans: Yes, we can move your car either in exclusive vehicles or co-loaded with other cars in Car Moving vehicles, depending upon your time & budget constraints. Irrespective of how the car is moved.
Q: What happens to my goods once they are packed and moved from my residence?
Ans: All goods are moved directly from door to door without any transhipment. However, for small volumes or part loads - the goods will be moved to our warehouse and clubbed with other goods before dispatch. At the destination, the goods will be moved to our warehouse and final delivery is done using local vehicles.
FAQs
For any international shipping services, the earlier you call us, the better. Ideally you can call Globe Moving, at least 6-8 weeks prior to the move. This way we can plan your international shipping better to make it a smooth one.
Usually a survey for international packing and moving will take about an hour.
For all international packing and moving, we conduct a pre-move survey due to the following reasons:
- Inspecting your household goods,
- Understanding your needs & requirements,
- Identifying delicate & valuable articles,
- Take measurements & calculate the volume of the goods,
- Assess manpower and materials requirements,
- Check facilities for loading, parking, movement of vehicles, etc.
- During the survey Globe Moving will also explain the international packing and moving process, clear your apprehensions, advise you appropriate means of transport, schedule dates for packing & moving and most importantly help you plan your international move more effectively. As specialist International packers and movers with over 48 years we also provide you efficient packing and moving tips to take away all your stress.
Identify the goods in your house and decide the articles you intend shipping, storing, donating, leaving behind etc. Show all the items you intend carrying to the surveyor. This helps us in making a better and more accurate estimate. Let us know about your special needs or areas of concern. Ask as many questions and clear all your doubts, however simple they may be. Make sure you give the same brief to all the international packers and movers surveying your goods
When the goods leave India, your goods will be physically opened & examined. Globe Moving will safely repack these goods for you (not feasible at all ports). At destination, depending upon the country you are shipping to, your goods may or may not be physically examined. In Europe & America, generally customs formalities mean only documentation and X-Ray. However, sometimes, random checks are done on personal effects. In such cases there will be an physical / extensive examination fee which is billed at cost. In other countries, generally your goods will be physically examined.
You can do this, but be aware of the potential problems. For instance, insurance companies will not pay out on goods packed by their owner. Also, Customs officials will almost certainly target goods that you have packed like locked suitcases. If you really must pack some of your goods, leave the cartons unsealed so that the Globe Moving packing crew can inspect the contents, seal the cartons and make a note in the inventory.
Every home is different but for a 2000 sq ft of household items, anywhere between two to three days will be required for packing and loading. This is based on a three to four person crew handling the packing & loading. If timing is a constraint, let us know about your international packing and moving requirements and Globe Moving & Storage Co. will coordinate the move accordingly.
Generally speaking, for international shipping, you can take most of the personal stuff like clothes, books, curios, utensils, pictures etc. However, all flammable items, liquids, perishable foods and other items that can deteriorate should not be shipped. Think carefully about alcohol & electrical goods. They may attract heavy duty and the electrical goods may not be compatible. Contact Globe Moving if you require more information about international shipping and customs regulations of the country you are moving to.
Well, mainly those things you might expect – Antiques, drugs, alcohol (in some countries), weapons, ammunition, explosives, Ivory, animal skins, Sandalwood, pornography, Gold, Silver etc. In some countries additional restrictions may be applicable for items like food, meat, milk, poultry etc.
Globe Moving is a experienced International Packer and Mover and we use quality packing materials, have experienced crews to pack your goods etc. But this journey may be covering thousands of miles, experiencing different weather conditions, wide variations of temperature, and several forms of handling. The forces of nature and physics that a shipment has to undergo are unimaginable unless you’ve seen a freight ship go through an Atlantic swell with 60-ft waves washing over its cargo of shipping containers. So, Insurance is definitely a must and is really a bargain for any International shipping.
There are different kinds of insurance packages available for international packing and moving. Eg: Indian Insurance, US Dollar Insurance, Declared value coverage, Replaceable value coverage etc. Globe Moving can give you additional information if required and can cover insurance for all types of International shipping insurance.
In general, you should think about what it would cost to replace your goods. When completing your insurance value, please be as detailed as possible. Remember to mark down all individual items that have a high replacement cost. It’s better to have too much information than not enough in this instance. If you have any questions relating to the insurance coverage for international shipping, kindly contact Globe Moving.
