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Moving Insurance — Protect Your Belongings During Transit
Your household goods — electronics worth ₹2–5 lakh, furniture worth ₹3–8 lakh, personal items of sentimental value — spend 4–48 hours on Indian roads in a truck alongside potholes, speed bumps, sudden braking, and weather exposure. Moving insurance (goods-in-transit coverage) protects you financially if items are damaged, lost, or destroyed during transport. All ShiftingApp partners carry basic transit insurance, but understanding coverage limits, exclusions, and the claim process ensures you are properly protected.
Types of Moving Insurance Coverage
Basic liability (included free): Covers ₹50–₹100 per kg of damaged goods. A 20 kg TV gets ₹1,000–₹2,000 compensation regardless of its ₹50,000 market value. This is the minimum legal requirement for transporters.
Declared value coverage (recommended): You declare the total value of goods (typically ₹5–₹20 lakh for a 2BHK). Premium is 1.5–3% of declared value. Damaged items are compensated at declared value minus depreciation.
Comprehensive / all-risk (premium): Covers accidental damage, theft, natural calamity, and even misdelivery. Premium is 3–5% of declared value. Required for high-value shipments (₹20 lakh+) or long-distance moves over 1000 km.
What Is Covered vs. What Is Excluded
Covered: Physical damage during loading/unloading, road accidents, fire, overturning, theft from vehicle, natural disasters (flood, earthquake) during transit, damage from improper packing by the mover.
Excluded: Pre-existing damage, items not declared on inventory, cash/jewellery/documents (unless specifically insured), damage due to customer's own packing, gradual deterioration (rust, mildew from customer's stored items), and items lost due to acts of war or riots.
Grey area: Scratches on furniture and minor dents are often excluded as "cosmetic damage." Internal electronics failure without visible external damage is hard to claim. Always photograph items powered-on before the move to prove they worked.
How to File a Claim
At delivery: Inspect all items BEFORE signing the delivery receipt. Note any visible damage on the receipt itself — write "received with damage to [item]" next to your signature.
Within 48 hours: File a written claim with the mover (email is best for records). Include photographs of the damage, the original inventory list, and the delivery receipt with damage notes.
Assessment: The mover or insurer sends an assessor within 5–7 days. For claims under ₹10,000, self-assessment with photos is often accepted. For larger claims, physical inspection is required.
Settlement: Valid claims are settled within 7–21 working days. Dispute resolution via ShiftingApp mediation is available if the mover contests the claim.
Pricing Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Is moving insurance worth the cost?
For local moves under 10 km with basic furniture — basic liability is usually sufficient. For intercity moves, high-value electronics, or items over ₹5 lakh total value — declared value coverage (₹7,500–₹15,000 premium) is strongly recommended. The premium is 1.5–3% of what you could lose entirely.
What documents do I need to file a claim?
You need: (1) signed inventory list from pickup, (2) delivery receipt with damage noted, (3) photographs of damage taken at delivery, (4) original purchase receipts or bills for damaged items, (5) written claim letter/email to the mover within 48 hours.
Can I insure individual expensive items separately?
Yes. For high-value single items (grand piano, artwork, antiques, imported furniture), you can get per-item coverage with declared value. Premium is typically ₹500–₹2,000 per item depending on value and distance.
What if the mover refuses my claim?
Contact ShiftingApp support for mediation. We review the inventory list, delivery receipt, photographs, and mover's response. If the claim is valid and the mover refuses, we escalate to the insurer directly and can delist the mover for non-compliance.
Household Shifting — Packers & Movers for Home Relocation
End-to-end house shifting with professional packing, loading, transport, unloading, and unpacking. Local moves from ₹3,000 and intercity from ₹8,000. All partners are GSTIN verified with goods-in-transit insurance.
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Packers & Movers Charges — 2026 Estimates
Indicative rates based on 1.2 lakh+ completed moves. See full city-wise breakdown →
Local Shifting
Within CityIncludes loading, transport, unloading within 25 km. Packing extra.
Intercity Shifting
City to CityIncludes packing, loading, transport (up to 1,500 km), unloading, unpacking. GST extra.
Other Services
Add-onsRates vary by distance, vehicle type, and service level.
Prices are indicative. Actual cost depends on inventory, distance, floor access, and seasonal demand. All prices exclude GST unless stated. Updated July 2026.
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Household Shifting Charges by Home Size
Detailed pricing guides for different home sizes — Local & Intercity rates, city-wise breakdown, cost-saving tips
1 BHK Household Shifting Charges
Local: ₹3,000 - ₹8,000
Intercity: ₹8,000 - ₹20,000
2 BHK Household Shifting Charges
Local: ₹5,500 - ₹14,000
Intercity: ₹14,000 - ₹35,000
3 BHK Household Shifting Charges
Local: ₹8,000 - ₹22,000
Intercity: ₹22,000 - ₹55,000
Services — Frequently Asked Questions
ShiftingApp offers household shifting (local and intercity), office relocation, car and bike transport, truck and lorry hire, packing materials supply, professional driver hire, enterprise logistics, and warehouse storage — all through GSTIN-verified, insured partners across 55+ Indian cities.
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- What services are available?
- What can I book on ShiftingApp?
Local moves cost ₹3,000–₹22,000 depending on BHK size. Intercity moves range from ₹8,000–₹80,000 based on distance and volume. Car transport costs ₹4,000–₹18,000, bike transport ₹2,000–₹8,000. Use our free quote tool for exact pricing from multiple verified movers.
Other ways this question is asked
- What are packers and movers charges?
- How much does home shifting cost?
Yes. Every partner undergoes GSTIN verification, commercial license checks, goods-in-transit insurance validation, background verification, and ongoing customer rating monitoring. Partners below 3.5/5 rating are delisted.
Other ways this question is asked
- How do you verify movers?
- Are the movers reliable?
ShiftingApp operates in 55+ cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, and all major Tier 1, 2, and 3 cities. Our network is expanding continuously.
Other ways this question is asked
- Is ShiftingApp available in my city?
- What is your service coverage?
No. ShiftingApp charges zero brokerage to customers. You pay the mover directly at the quoted price. There are no hidden fees, platform charges, or middleman markups.
Other ways this question is asked
- Is there a booking fee?
- Are there hidden charges?
All ShiftingApp partners carry goods-in-transit insurance. Coverage is typically 1–3% of declared goods value. You can opt for enhanced coverage during booking. Claims are processed within 7–14 working days.
Other ways this question is asked
- Are my belongings insured?
- How does moving insurance work?
Yes. All partner vehicles are GPS-enabled. You receive a tracking link after pickup with live location updates, estimated arrival time, and delivery status notifications via SMS and email.
Other ways this question is asked
- How do I track my goods?
- Is GPS tracking available?
Instantly. Enter your pickup location, destination, shifting date, and approximate inventory. You receive up to 6 competing quotes from verified movers within 2 minutes. Compare prices, ratings, and services before booking.
Other ways this question is asked
- How fast is the quote process?
- How many quotes will I receive?
File a claim within 48 hours of delivery with photos. ShiftingApp mediates between you and the mover. With goods-in-transit insurance, claims are settled within 7–14 working days. We maintain a dispute resolution team for escalations.
Other ways this question is asked
- What if something breaks?
- How do I file a damage claim?
Absolutely. Our truck booking service handles commercial goods, raw materials, machinery, and bulk cargo. Choose from mini trucks, open/closed body trucks, flatbeds, and 40ft containers. Daily, monthly, and annual contracts available.
Other ways this question is asked
- Do you offer commercial transport?
- Can I book a truck for business goods?
Household storage costs ₹3,000–₹6,000/month for 1BHK, ₹5,000–₹10,000/month for 2BHK, and ₹8,000–₹16,000/month for 3BHK in metro cities. Self-storage units range from ₹2,500–₹18,000/month. Climate-controlled storage adds 30–50%. Long-term storage (6+ months) gets 20–30% discount. Tier-2 cities cost 20–30% less.
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- What is the cost of storage warehouse?
- Storage services charges India
The best option is integrated moving-storage-delivery — your belongings are loaded once, stored in a warehouse, and delivered to your new address when ready. This avoids double handling and extra packing. ShiftingApp connects you with verified storage providers across 55+ cities who offer this seamless service.
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- Temporary storage during relocation
- Where to store goods during house shifting?
Climate control is essential for electronics, wooden furniture, documents, musical instruments, artwork, and leather goods — especially for storage beyond 3 months or during monsoon season. Standard storage is adequate for metal furniture, plastic items, and sealed kitchenware. Climate control adds 30–50% to base rates but prevents irreversible damage from humidity and temperature fluctuations.
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- Do I need climate controlled storage?
- Temperature controlled storage India
Choose self-storage when you need frequent access to stored items, prefer organising your own space, or have uncertain retrieval timing. Choose managed warehouse storage when storing for a defined period with infrequent retrieval, want professional packing and handling, or cost is a priority. Managed storage costs 20–30% less than self-storage but requires 24–48 hours notice for retrieval.
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- Self storage vs warehouse storage
- Which storage is better?
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