House shifting FAQs: quick answers about charges, packing, vehicles, timing and safety. These house shifting FAQs come from real questions families in Islamabad ask before booking.
House shifting FAQs – before you book
Most questions are about price, packing and timing. In short: the price is fixed after a free survey, packing material is included in the with-packing rate, and most local moves finish the same day.
Shifting rates within Islamabad
| Vehicle (one trip within Islamabad) | Suitable for | Without packing | With packing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shehzore (small) | 1 room / few items | Rs 15,000 | Rs 25,000 |
| Mazda 16 ft | 2–3 bedroom house | Rs 25,000 | Rs 40,000 |
| 20 ft Container | 4–5 bedroom house | Rs 35,000 | Rs 55,000 |
16 ft Mazda local rates are our standard rates for one trip within Islamabad. Other rates are approximate, updated October 2026, and the final price is fixed after a free survey (house size, floors, lift, distance and special items). Use the shifting cost calculator or ask on WhatsApp.
Popular routes from Islamabad
| Route | Distance | 16 ft Mazda from | With packing from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islamabad to Lahore | 380 km | Rs 52,000 | Rs 67,000 |
| Islamabad to Karachi | 1410 km | Rs 124,000 | Rs 139,000 |
| Islamabad to Peshawar | 185 km | Rs 38,000 | Rs 53,000 |
| Islamabad to Multan | 540 km | Rs 63,000 | Rs 78,000 |
| Islamabad to Faisalabad | 310 km | Rs 47,000 | Rs 62,000 |
| Islamabad to Quetta | 950 km | Rs 92,000 | Rs 107,000 |
| Islamabad to Gujranwala | 225 km | Rs 41,000 | Rs 56,000 |
| Islamabad to Sialkot | 255 km | Rs 43,000 | Rs 58,000 |
| Islamabad to Abbottabad | 120 km | Rs 33,000 | Rs 48,000 |
| Islamabad to Murree | 60 km | Rs 29,000 | Rs 44,000 |
Our office is in I-11 – see us on Google Maps.
How to book
- Call or WhatsApp – tell us your current address, new address, house size and date.
- Free survey and fixed price – on site or by video call; you get a written price for your move before we start.
- Packing and loading – our trained team packs every item, dismantles furniture and loads a covered vehicle.
- Delivery and setting – unloading, furniture fixing and placing items room by room at the new place.
To book, call us or send a WhatsApp message with your current address, new address, house size and moving date. We confirm a fixed price before the team arrives.
Why choose Islamabad Movers
- Trained, uniformed team – packers, labour, carpenter and a supervisor on every job.
- Fixed price before we start – free survey, written quotation, no extra charges on the day.
- Quality packing material – cartons, bubble wrap, stretch film, foam sheets and blankets.
- Covered vehicles – Shehzore, 16 ft Mazda and 20 ft containers, clean and well kept.
- All Islamabad sectors and societies – and door-to-door shifting to every city of Pakistan.
- Open 7 days – weekend, evening and early-morning moves.
Crockery and glass are wrapped piece by piece in bubble wrap and packed upright in strong cartons. Sofas, mattresses and polished furniture are covered with blankets and stretch film; beds and wardrobes are dismantled by our carpenter and fixed again at the new home.
LED TVs, fridges, washing machines and ACs are packed and loaded upright. Every carton is labelled with its room, so unloading and setting is quick. Read our damage claim policy – insurance can be arranged for valuable items.
Getting appliances ready for shifting
Defrost and dry the fridge and freezer a day before, and keep the doors slightly open so they do not smell. After the move, let the fridge stand for a few hours before switching it on.
Drain the washing machine and lock its drum if it has transit bolts. Gas cookers and geysers should be disconnected by a technician.
Split ACs need a technician to pump down the gas before removing the indoor and outdoor units – our AC team does this and installs them again at the new home.
Moving with children, elders and pets
Moving day is busy and noisy. If possible, let children and elders spend it with relatives, or set up one quiet room with snacks, water and chargers.
Pack a bag for each child with clothes, a favourite toy and school things for the first days. Keep elders’ medicines with you, not in the vehicle.
Pets get stressed by strangers and open gates – keep them in a carrier or a closed room until the team has left.
Booking and payment terms
The price is fixed after a free survey, on site or by video call, and shared on WhatsApp in writing. It includes the vehicle, driver, labour and, for the with-packing option, packers and packing material.
A small advance confirms the date, and the balance is paid after the move, in cash or by bank transfer. There are no extra charges on the day unless you add items or services.
If you need to change the date, tell us at least a day before and we will move the booking at no cost.
Mistakes that make shifting expensive
The most common mistake is underestimating the amount of goods. If the vehicle is too small, a second trip is needed, which costs more than booking the right size at the start.
Not mentioning upper floors without a lift, a long walk from the gate or special items like a piano or safe also causes surprises on the day. Share these at the survey and they are included in the price.
Booking at the last minute at month-end, when most leases end, leaves fewer choices. Booking a few days earlier gives you your preferred date and time.
Quick facts
- These house shifting FAQs are updated regularly.
- Cannot find your answer in these house shifting FAQs? Ask on WhatsApp.
- Our house shifting FAQs cover charges, packing, vehicles and safety.
- Share these house shifting FAQs with your family before the move.
- New questions are added to the house shifting FAQs every month.
- Our house shifting FAQs are written from real customer questions.
- These house shifting FAQs apply to every sector of Islamabad.
- Charges in these house shifting FAQs are our standard rates.
- Read the house shifting FAQs before your survey.
- The house shifting FAQs also explain packing and insurance.
House shifting FAQs – FAQs
Which are the best packers and movers in Islamabad?
Choose movers with a trained team, own packing material, covered vehicles and a fixed written price. Islamabad Movers offers all of these – call or WhatsApp for a free survey.
What are house shifting charges in Islamabad?
Our standard rate for a 16 ft Mazda trip within Islamabad is Rs 25,000 without packing and Rs 40,000 with packing.
Do you shift to other cities?
Yes – door to door from Islamabad to every major city of Pakistan, and to Islamabad from other cities.
Is the survey free?
Yes, on site or by video call, with a written fixed price.
Do you work on weekends?
Yes, 7 days a week, including evenings.
Can you shift only a few items?
Yes – luggage and room shifting with a Shehzore is quick and low cost.
How many days before should I book?
2–3 days for local moves; a week for intercity moves and month-end dates.
Do you dismantle and fix furniture?
Yes, our carpenter dismantles and fixes beds, wardrobes and tables.
Do you shift ACs?
Yes, our AC team dismantles and installs split and window ACs.
Is insurance available?
Yes, on request for valuable items.