Where our charges data comes from
Two sources feed every range you see on a charges page. Both are checked before a single number goes live.
Real customer quotes and bills
Quotes and final bills shared by people who actually moved through ShiftCompare, tied to a specific area, BHK and date.
Verified vendor rate inputs
Rate cards and per-move inputs from movers we have GST-verified and checked before onboarding. Unverified vendors do not feed the data.
From raw data to a published range
Every number follows the same five steps before it appears on a page. This is what keeps a ShiftCompare range honest instead of a guess.
Collect
We gather pricing from both sides, customer quotes and verified vendor inputs, for each city, locality and route we cover.
Verify
Vendor GST and identity are confirmed first. Customer numbers are matched to a real move, not a casual estimate or a screenshot from another site.
Clean
We drop one-off extreme highs and lows, then keep the working band that reflects normal access, packing and distance for that area.
Publish
Numbers go live as typical ranges and market observations, with the basis noted on the page. Never a single fixed final bill.
Review
Key charges pages are rechecked on a regular cycle and refreshed when quotes shift. The visible updated date changes when the data changes.
What our ranges include and what stays separate
A published range is the core move cost. These items sit outside it and are added only when they apply, which is why the same band can end at different final bills.
| Included in the range | Separate, added when it applies |
|---|---|
| Core packing, labour, loading, local transport and unloading for normal access | GST on the invoice, charged only when you ask for a bill |
| Standard cartons and wrapping for a normal move | Transit insurance, priced on declared value |
| A truck size that matches the inventory we assume for that BHK | Society move-in deposits and RWA fees, paid to the society |
| Basic placement of furniture at the new home | Long carry, stair carry, crating, dismantling and waiting charges |
How to read a real quote against our range
The range is a check, not the final price. Use it to judge whether a mover quote is normal, low or padded, then confirm the exact number with the moving calculator and a written quote.
Match the BHK and area. Our range assumes a normal home of that size in that locality, so compare like with like.
Check what the mover wrote as included. If packing or labour is missing, the low number is not the real number.
Add the separates that apply to you: GST, insurance, society deposit, crating, long carry. Our range is the core, not these.
If a quote sits far below our band, treat it as a flag, not a win. Ask what is excluded before you share an address or advance.
What we never do with pricing
The data only means something if we hold these lines.
Copy price numbers from competitor websites or directories.
Invent an average or a rate when we do not have real data for that area.
Show a single fixed price as if every move costs the same.
Let a vendor pay to display a lower or higher rate than the data supports.
Use Dataset schema unless the data on the page is visible and defensible.
For how we rank and shortlist the movers behind these quotes, see how ShiftCompare ranks movers.
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Charges methodology FAQ
Where do ShiftCompare shifting charges come from?
They come from two checked sources: real customer quotes and bills from moves booked through ShiftCompare, and rate inputs from movers we have GST-verified. We do not copy numbers from other websites or invent averages.
Why are the charges shown as a range and not a fixed price?
Because no two moves are identical. The same 2 BHK can cost differently based on inventory, date, floor, lift and truck access. We publish a typical band that covers normal cases, and the real quote is confirmed by the mover for your exact move.
How do you verify the pricing data before publishing it?
Vendor GST and identity are confirmed before any of their rate inputs are used, and customer numbers are matched to a real completed move. We then remove extreme outliers so a single unusual quote does not distort the published band.
Do the published ranges include GST and insurance?
No. The ranges cover the core move: packing, labour, loading, local transport and unloading for normal access. GST, transit insurance, society deposits, crating and long carry are separate and are added only when they apply to your move.
How often is the charges data updated?
We recheck key charges pages on a regular cycle and refresh the data when local quotes or move volumes shift. The visible updated date on each charges page reflects the last review.
Can a mover pay to show a cheaper price on ShiftCompare?
No. Published ranges follow the verified data, not vendor payment. A mover cannot pay to look cheaper or more expensive than the real market band for that area.