Estimate Your Shifting Costs in 60 Seconds

Within 10-20% of actual quotes for standard moves. The estimate covers transport, loading, and packing. It doesn't include society move-in fees (₹2,000-₹15,000 in many gated societies), staircase carry charges for floors above 4 without a lift, or special handling for antiques and large appliances.

Several factors aren't captured: the specific mover's fleet availability on your date, whether your old and new buildings have service lifts, how many trips the truck needs, and whether your society charges the mover's team at the gate. Get 3 actual quotes to calibrate against the estimate.

Most movers charge ₹600-₹1,000 per floor above the ground floor without a lift. With a working service lift, it drops to ₹200-₹400 per floor (elevator time, not physical carry). Above floor 10 with no lift, expect premium rates or a refusal to quote.

Full packing (mover packs everything) adds 18-25% to the base transport cost. Partial packing (you pack soft items, mover handles fragile/furniture) adds 8-12%. No packing service reduces cost but increases your liability for damage.

Yes. Always ask: (1) Is the society move-in fee included? (2) What's the staircase carry rate? (3) Is transit insurance included or extra? (4) What happens if a second trip is needed? (5) Are disassembly and reassembly of furniture included? Get these in writing.

Weekdays (Tuesday through Thursday) mid-month (10th-20th) are the cheapest - demand is lowest. Avoid month-end (massive spike), festive season (Navratri, Diwali), and school holidays. You can save 15-25% just by choosing the right week.

Yes. When from and to city differ, the calculator applies an intercity multiplier based on distance. Delhi to Noida is shorter so costs less than Gurgaon to Noida. For very long-distance moves (Delhi to Mumbai/Bangalore), get a dedicated quote as road conditions and driver overnight allowances add to the cost.

Yes, always. Standard mover liability is limited (often ₹50,000 regardless of goods value). Transit insurance costs 1-2% of declared goods value and covers damage, theft, and loss. For a ₹5 lakh worth of household goods, that's ₹5,000-₹10,000 for real protection.