May 6, 2020

What is Pre-Move Survey and Why its Important?

Pre-Move Survey is the method to get estimates or enquiry guide prices for your relocation to a new address. The survey is a sensible and correct way of obtaining information to prepare a quotation for your move. If you hire a trustworthy and reputed packing and moving company, they will reach your place at the discussed time and date during the call.

They will examine your home with you from beginning to endpoint room on a room basis, observing and they will make a list of the items you would like to move. In this way, you get a practical overview of your relocation process which reduces your moving cost along with simplifying the task of the movers.

How the Pre Survey is done?
As per the scheduled time, the move assessment team is there to estimate the volume and necessary services required for the move.

Here are the most important things they will document:

• The (weight* and) volume of the shipment if there is a case of air shipments.
• Any items that require special handling (e.g. piano, safe) or storage.
• Identifying the problems that might occur during the survey process in your property, including parking issues*
• Applicable to new destinations as well
• A complete inventory of the shipment
• Any other logistics that are necessary to complete the move
• Packing/unpacking services required
• Disassembly/ assembly of furniture
• Special wood crating for fragile/ valuable items
• Handy-man services*
• Vehicle transport (and thus vehicle details required)
• Pet transportation
• Requested dates for packing, collection, and/ or delivery

How to take advantage of a pre-move survey?

Pre-move survey has its advantages it is also necessary that you fully cooperate with the representative. All questions asked to you should be given correct answers. He will discuss the move with you. You must show him all the items that need to be packed and moved. Based on that the pre-move assessor can also plan for proper packing supplies.

After the pre-move survey, you get an estimate of your relocation job and you can also get detailed information about your office shifting company and which services you are going to hire. You get to know the company’s reputation, registration, experience, and previous customers. A pre-move survey is also the ideal time to find the credibility of the company to make your relocation.

What should you do during this survey?

Express any concerns about the handling of certain items
• Ask about what you will be required to do regarding customs
• Confirm the timeline of the move
• Ask if there are any charges you can avoid by making your home more accessible
• Finalise all of your choices for the services you want
• Ask about insurance options (and own risk)
• Ask any question without any hesitation about your relocation process.