Pre-Move Survey for Packers and Movers

A surveyor walks the house room by room and lists what will be shifted. The list carries photos, fragile marks and the lift and parking details for both addresses.

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What the surveyor lists

Items room by room

Beds, almirahs, sofas, dining sets, cartons of kitchen goods and loose articles are counted under the room they stand in.

Fragile and high-value pieces

Glass tops, mirrors, televisions, marble and idols are marked fragile, and the customer is asked to declare anything of unusual value.

Dismantling and carpentry

Beds, modular wardrobes and bunk cots that must come apart are flagged, because a carpenter has to be sent with the crew.

Appliances needing a technician

A split air conditioner, a geyser or a wall-mounted television needs an uninstall at one end and a fitting at the other.

Articles the customer keeps

Jewellery, documents and cash stay with the family. They are listed as not shifted, so nobody looks for them in a carton.

Access at both addresses

Access decides the crew size and the vehicle. The floor, whether the lift takes a wardrobe, the width of the stairway and the distance from the gate to the lorry all sit on the survey. A narrow lane at the delivery end may need a small tempo for the last stretch. Photos of the stairs, the lift and the gate are attached to the same record.

What the survey feeds

The quotation

Item counts and access notes become the heads on the estimate, so the customer can see what each charge answers to.

Packing material

Carton numbers, bubble wrap and crates for the fragile pieces are estimated from the listed items rather than guessed on the morning.

Crew and vehicle

Packers, loaders, a carpenter and the lorry size are proposed from the volume and the access. The coordinator confirms them at booking.

What the survey does not settle

Declared value is what the customer states, not a valuation by the surveyor
Transit cover and its terms stay between the customer and the insurer
A volume formula, where you use one, follows your present practice
Items added on packing day are entered then, against the same move

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can the survey be done on a phone?

Yes. The surveyor works through the rooms on the phone, adds photos as he goes, and the list saves against that address.

What if the family adds goods on packing day?

The crew adds them to the same move, and the extra cartons and labour show on the final bill with the reason.

Can a survey be done without a visit?

For a small shift, yes. Photos or a video walk-through from the customer can carry the list, and the crew checks it on arrival.

Does the customer get a copy of the list?

Yes. The item list can be sent by WhatsApp or mail with the quotation, so both sides hold the same count.

Who can edit a survey after it is signed?

Only the roles the owner allows. Every change shows the staff member who made it, with the earlier figure kept.

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