Logistics & Shifting Services Across India
Household shifting · Office relocation · Vehicle transport · Truck booking · Enterprise logistics
Storage Solutions — Short-Term & Long-Term Warehousing
Secure, insured storage units for household goods, office furniture, vehicles, and commercial inventory. Climate-controlled options available. Flexible plans from 1 week to 12 months with doorstep pickup and delivery.
How it works
Choose Plan
Select storage size, duration, and pickup date
We Collect
Our team packs and transports your goods to the facility
Store & Retrieve
GPS-tracked, insured storage — retrieve anytime
Storage needs rarely arrive with advance notice. Whether your new apartment isn't ready when you must vacate the old one, you're downsizing but not ready to sell furniture, heading overseas for a year, or renovating room by room — the right storage solution protects your belongings with proper security, climate control, and insurance. ShiftingApp connects you with verified storage facilities across India offering flexible durations from one week to multiple years.
Types of Storage Services
🏠 Household Goods Storage
- Complete home contents — furniture, appliances, kitchenware
- Professional packing with protective materials
- Systematic inventory with photographs
- Doorstep pickup and redelivery
- Suitable for 1 week to 3+ years
🛋️ Furniture Storage
- Dismantling, wrapping, and padded storage
- Humidity control for wooden pieces
- Upholstery protection from dust and pests
- Ideal for downsizing or renovation gaps
- Reassembly on delivery
🔑 Self-Storage Units
- Dedicated unit with your own lock and key
- Sizes: 25 sq ft to 200 sq ft
- 24/7 access at most facilities
- Best for frequent access needs
- You pack, organise, and manage
🏢 Commercial & Office Storage
- Pallet racking for business inventory
- IT equipment and document archiving
- Flexible retrieval schedules
- Inventory management systems
- Fire-protected document vaults
Storage Pricing Guide — 2026 Estimates
Metro city estimates. Tier-2 cities cost 20–30% less. Climate control adds 30–50%. Pickup/delivery charged separately (₹2,000–₹8,000 per trip).
Household Storage (per month)
- 1BHK (300–400 cu ft)₹3,000–₹6,000
- 2BHK (500–700 cu ft)₹5,000–₹10,000
- 3BHK (900–1,300 cu ft)₹8,000–₹16,000
- Long-term (6+ months)20–30% discount
Self-Storage Units (per month)
- Small (25–50 sq ft)₹2,500–₹5,000
- Medium (50–100 sq ft)₹5,000–₹9,000
- Large (100–200 sq ft)₹9,000–₹18,000
Commercial Storage (per month)
- Per pallet₹1,500–₹3,500
- Per 100 sq ft₹4,000–₹10,000
Additional Costs
- Packing materials (2BHK)₹3,000–₹8,000
- Comprehensive insurance2–4% of value/yr
- Climate control add-on+30–50% on base
- Car storage₹3,000–₹8,000/mo
- Bike storage₹1,500–₹4,000/mo
🌡️ When Is Climate-Controlled Storage Essential?
Electronics, wooden furniture, documents, musical instruments, artwork, and leather goods deteriorate without humidity control. Standard storage is fine for metal furniture, plastic items, and sealed kitchenware. For anything stored beyond 3 months or during monsoon season, climate control is worth the 30–50% premium — it prevents cumulative damage that can't be undone.
What Professional Storage Includes
🔒 Security & Facility Standards
- 24/7 CCTV surveillance across all zones
- Access control — only authorised entry
- Fire safety: smoke detectors, sprinklers, extinguishers
- Regular pest control treatments
- On-site security personnel (premium facilities)
- Climate control: 15–25°C, 40–60% humidity (where available)
📋 Process & Documentation
- Physical survey before quotation
- Itemised inventory with photographs
- Barcode/QR tracking per item or carton
- Protective packing — bubble wrap, furniture pads, stretch film
- Furniture dismantling and reassembly
- Partial retrieval with 24–48 hr notice
Common Storage Scenarios
- Home transition gap — Vacating before new home is ready (2–8 weeks)
- Overseas assignment — 1–3 year storage with climate control
- Downsizing — Retaining furniture that doesn't fit new space
- Home renovation — Clearing rooms for 4–8 weeks of work
- Office relocation — Phased move with 1–3 months interim storage
- Student storage — Summer break storage (2–3 months)
- Business inventory — Seasonal stock or overflow warehousing
- Document archiving — Fire-protected long-term records storage
Comparing Storage Providers — What to Look For
✅ Always Verify
- Physical facility inspection — check roof, walls, ventilation
- Security systems — CCTV coverage, access control
- Insurance coverage — what's covered, claim process
- Written contract — rates, duration, retrieval terms
- Retrieval notice period and per-trip charges
🚩 Red Flags to Avoid
- No physical address or facility to inspect
- Vague "all-inclusive" quotes without itemisation
- 100% advance payment demanded upfront
- No insurance offered or discussed
- Ground-floor storage in flood-prone areas
Storage Solutions by City
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 May 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 50+ Indian cities.
Other ways this question is asked
- 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 50+ 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.
Other ways this question is asked
- 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 50+ cities who offer this seamless service.
Other ways this question is asked
- 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.
Other ways this question is asked
- 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.
Other ways this question is asked
- Self storage vs warehouse storage
- Which storage is better?
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