Most shifting problems in Lahore do not happen on the road – they start at the booking. A price given on the phone without seeing the house, a vehicle that is too small, a team that arrives without cartons, or a balance that suddenly goes up when the truck is loaded. This checklist covers the ten things worth confirming before hiring packers and movers in Lahore, whichever company you choose.
1. Get the price in writing, after a survey
A fair price needs someone to see what is being moved – either on site or on a video call. Ask for the final price in writing (WhatsApp is fine) and check what it includes: vehicle, driver, labour, packing material, dismantling and setting at the new home. A number given in one minute on the phone, before anyone has seen your rooms, is usually a starting figure that will change on the day.
For reference, our own standard rate for one 16 ft Mazda trip within Lahore is Rs 15,000 without packing and Rs 25,000 with full packing. Shehzore, container and intercity moves are priced after a free survey. See the full table on our shifting rates in Lahore page.
2. Ask “what can make this price go up?”
A clear answer is a good sign. Honest reasons for a change are things you add after the survey – extra furniture from the roof or store room, an extra drop-off point, or a change of date at the last minute. Floors without a lift, a long carry from the vehicle to the door and split AC dismantling should already be in the quote if they were shown during the survey.
3. Make sure the vehicle size is right
Booking a vehicle that is too small is the most common mistake. A 2–3 bedroom house or portion usually fits one 16 ft Mazda; a 4–5 bedroom or kanal house usually needs a 20 ft truck or container; a single room or hostel can go in a Shehzore. Our guide Shehzore vs Mazda vs Container explains how to choose. Also tell the company if your street is narrow or has a low gate.
4. Check the vehicle is covered
An open loader is fine for a short move on a clear day, but Lahore has monsoon rain in summer and dust and smog in winter. For a full house, ask for a covered vehicle so mattresses, sofas and cartons arrive clean and dry.
5. Ask what packing material is included
“With packing” should mean real material: strong cartons, bubble wrap for crockery and glass, stretch film for furniture, foam or blankets for polished wood and LED TVs. Ask how many cartons they will bring and whether wardrobes and beds will be wrapped. If you want to pack fragile items yourself, follow our step-by-step guide to packing crockery and glass.
6. Confirm the team: how many people, and who is in charge
Ask how many labour will come, whether a carpenter is included for dismantling beds and wardrobes, and who the supervisor on the day is. One person in charge, with a phone number you can call, makes the day much smoother – especially if you are at the new house while loading is still going on at the old one.
7. Plan ACs and appliances separately
Split ACs need a technician to pump down the gas before removing the indoor and outdoor units, and to install them again with proper fittings. Ask whether this is included or charged separately. Fridges should be defrosted a day before, washing machines drained, and gas cookers and geysers disconnected by a technician.
8. Know the payment terms before the move
A common and fair arrangement is a small advance to confirm the date and the balance after the goods are delivered. Be careful with any company that asks for the full payment before loading. Agree whether payment is in cash or by bank transfer, and keep the agreed amount on WhatsApp.
9. Read the damage and claim policy
Even with good packing, ask what happens if something breaks. Who do you report it to, how soon, and what proof is needed? Is insurance available for very valuable items? A company that has a written policy is easier to deal with than one that says “nothing will break”. You can read our damage claim policy as an example of what to look for.
10. Check real reviews and a real address
Look at the company’s reviews on Google Maps and read the recent ones, not only the star rating. Check that the address is a real office you could visit. Our office is at Plaza No. G-110, Sector G, DHA Phase 1, Lahore – you can find us on Google Maps or see our reviews page.
A short checklist to copy
- Survey done (on site or video call)
- Final price on WhatsApp, with what is included
- Vehicle size and covered vehicle confirmed
- Packing material and number of cartons confirmed
- Number of labour, carpenter and supervisor’s phone number
- AC and appliance work included or priced
- Advance amount and balance terms agreed
- Damage claim process understood
- Moving date, time and building or society gate rules checked
Need a survey?
Send us your current address, new address, house size and moving date on WhatsApp 0323 4097155, or see our house shifting service in Lahore. We are open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
