1. What is the purpose of pre- move survey ?
We provide pre- move survey online and at your door steps also. First of all we understand your requirement and concern, than we make a note of all the furniture, Electronics,Kitchen and Gym Equipments available and we assess the number of boxes required for all the fragile and non fragile small items to be packed in the card board boxes. Check facilities for loading, parking, movement of vehicles, etc. During the survey Globe Cargo Movers. will also explain the moving process, clear your apprehensions, advise you appropriate means of transport, schedule dates for packing & moving and most importantly help you plan your move more effectively
2. How much in advance should I call for per-move survey ?
You can call Globe Cargo Movers, at least one week prior to the move. This way we can plan your move better to make it a smooth one.
3. How I prepare myself for the pre-move survey ?
Identify, the goods in your house and decide the articles you intend carrying, storing, donating, leaving behind etc. Show all the items you intend carrying to the surveyor. This helps us in making a better and more accurate estimate.
4. How do I value my goods for insurance ?
In general, you should think about what it would cost to replace your goods. When completing your insurance value, please be as detailed as possible. Remember to mark down all individual items that have a high replacement cost. It’s better to have too much information than not enough in this instance. If you have any questions relating to the insurance coverage please contact either your insurance agent or Globe Cargo Movers executive.
5. What type of vehicles will be used to transport my goods ?
We have multiple moving options for your goods from small and big trucks and open and closed containers, However It depends upon the volume of your goods & your specific needs. To know more about your moving requirements please contact Globe Cargo Movers.
6. Will somebody accompany the vehicle in transit ?
Yes, if required, one of the packers will accompany your goods to destination. This person is known as an escort. An escort is useful because the packer who packed your goods at origin will be there to assist you at destination.
7. Will my goods be unpacked at destination ?
Yes, if required, we assist you in unloading, unpacking and re arranging also.
8. Will you give us some carton boxes so that we can short out our goods ?
Yes, you can call us & we can deliver as many cartons as you want prior to the move.
9. How long will the dismantling and packing take ?
Every home is different but for a normal truck load of household effects takes between one day for packing. If timing is important, let us know about your requirements and Globe Cargo Movers. will coordinate the move accordingly.
10. What are the items that I can take or can’t take with me ?
You can take most of the personal stuff like furniture, clothes, books, curios, utensils, electronic goods etc. However, all flammable items, liquids, perishable foods and other items that can deteriorate should not be moved.
11. Do I need insurance ?
We at Globe Cargo Movers, use quality packing materials and experienced crews properly pack your goods. But this journey may be covering long distances and through very bad roads/jerks and bolt. So Insurance is definitely a must and is really a bargain.
12. What kind of insurance should I go in for ?
There are different kinds of insurance packages available like Transit risk coverage or Comprehensive coverage. Globe Cargo Movers executive can give you additional information if required.
13. What are documents required to move my personal house hold goods and automobile ?
To move your personal effects, we require a Packing list, Declaration for check post purposes and destination delivery address and contact numbers. If you are moving an automobile, we require copies of Registration and Insurance documents, Tax paid receipts & Emission certificate and your photo id.
14. How my goods will be transported after packing ?
All goods are moved directly from door to door without any transhipment, If it is full truck load However, for small volume or part loads – the goods will be moved to our warehouse and clubbed with other goods before dispatch. At destination the goods will be moved to our warehouse, So pick up and delivery is done using local vehicles.
15. Do I have to pay any interstate taxes ?
Generally, there are no Interstate taxes for used & old personal effects. However, in certain cities like Mumbai there are interstate taxes – which are generally very nominal. But for automobiles these taxes are much higher