Quote A
Quote B
Price read
Enter both totals to compare the headline price.
Quote A gaps
GST rate and GSTIN written, Transit insurance amount and declared value written, Truck mode written, shared, dedicated or local vehicle, Packing material and fragile handling written, Dispatch date and delivery window written, Advance, balance and cancellation terms written
Quote B gaps
GST rate and GSTIN written, Transit insurance amount and declared value written, Truck mode written, shared, dedicated or local vehicle, Packing material and fragile handling written, Dispatch date and delivery window written, Advance, balance and cancellation terms written
How to use the checklist
Enter two mover quotes exactly as they were shared on WhatsApp, PDF or email. Do not clean them up. If a mover did not mention GST, leave that line blank. If the truck mode was only said on call, leave it blank until you get it written. The tool is meant to expose missing lines, not make a legal judgement.
The point is simple: a moving quote is not just one number. It is a promise about packing, loading, truck movement, unloading, timing and payment. When those promises are not written, the cheapest quote can become the most tiring one.
Price is only one column
Headline price matters, obviously. Nobody wants to overpay. But a Rs 2,000 difference is not useful if one quote includes full packing and the other is transport-only. A Rs 4,000 saving can disappear fast if GST, insurance, long carry, waiting or second-trip charges get added at delivery.
For local shifts in Gurgaon, Delhi or Noida, compare loading access and labour count closely. For intercity moves, truck mode and delivery date matter more. Use the intercity charges guide when the route crosses NCR.
GST and invoice check
If your employer will reimburse the move, GST is not a small detail. Ask whether the quote is transport-only or full packing-and-moving service, and ask for the GSTIN before paying advance. A clean invoice should show business name, GSTIN, pickup address, delivery address, service type and amount.
Cash-only discount can look attractive, but it weakens your paper trail. If the move involves office reimbursement, defence claim, corporate transfer or a high-value household, the invoice is part of the service. Read GST charges for packers and movers before accepting the final line.
Insurance and declared value
Transit insurance should not be a unclear "covered sir" message. Ask for declared value, premium, insurer or carrier risk wording, excluded items and claim process. If the quote lists insurance as optional, compare the quote both with and without it. For expensive TVs, appliances, glass, antiques or a long highway route, skipping cover to save a small amount is usually a weak trade.
Keep photos before packing and after loading. If something breaks, photos and invoice lines matter more than memory.
Truck mode and timing
For city moves, ask the vehicle type and whether a second trip is included. For intercity moves, ask whether it is a shared truck or dedicated truck. Shared truck can be cheaper but slower. Dedicated truck is costlier but gives cleaner dispatch and delivery control.
Also separate packing date from dispatch date. A shared-load mover may pack today and dispatch after more load is clubbed. That is not automatically wrong, but you should know it before booking. Compare this with the shared truck vs dedicated truck guide.
Payment and cancellation terms
Advance amount should be reasonable and traceable. Avoid paying most of the bill before the crew reaches your home. Ask what happens if society permission fails, rain delays loading, a lift slot changes or you cancel one day before. These are normal Delhi NCR problems, not rare cases.
Write the payment split clearly: booking amount, amount after packing, amount before unloading and balance after delivery. If the mover refuses to write terms, that is a real signal.
Final decision rule
Pick the quote with the clearest written scope, not the fanciest promise. A good quote has fewer surprises. It names the truck, GST, insurance, labour, packing and timing. If two quotes are equally clear, then price can decide. If one quote is cheaper but missing half the lines, ask for a corrected version before comparing again.
Use this tool with the mover verification guide and hidden charges checklist. That trio catches most quote problems before they become doorstep arguments.
Common quote mismatch examples
Quote A says Rs 18,000 for a 1 BHK, but packing is basic and insurance is blank. Quote B says Rs 21,500 with GST invoice, standard packing, 4 helpers and declared value cover. The cheaper quote may still win for a simple move, but now you know the real difference.
Another example: Quote A gives shared truck delivery in 7 to 10 days. Quote B gives dedicated truck delivery in 4 to 6 days. If your joining date is fixed, the second quote may be better even at a higher price. If your date is loose, the first quote may be smart.
What our team checks first
We check whether the mover has written the service basis. That means full service, transport-only, shared truck, dedicated truck, app-led booking or survey-led quote. Once that line is clear, GST, insurance and hidden charges become easier to compare.
We also check whether the quote matches the building. A 12th-floor flat with service lift restrictions needs a different labour plan than a ground-floor house. If the quote ignores access, it is not ready.
When to ask for a fresh quote
Ask for a fresh quote when inventory changes, moving date changes, society lift slot changes, destination floor changes, or you add bike, car, storage, unpacking or AC work. Do not let a mover revise verbally on moving day. Get the corrected total before the truck arrives.
Save the final version
Once both sides agree, save the final quote PDF or WhatsApp message in one place. Screenshot the GST line, payment terms, truck mode and delivery window. If there is a dispute later, the final written version matters more than the first estimate.