House Shifting Checklist

House shifting checklist – 4 weeks before

• Fix the moving date and book the movers (month-end fills up fast).
• Get a free survey and a written price.
• Sort each room: keep, sell, donate, throw.
• Inform your landlord / society and get the gate or NOC slip if needed.
• Plan school transfer and office leave.

2 weeks before

• Start packing books, decoration and off-season clothes.
• Book AC dismantling and installation.
• Request transfer of electricity, gas, internet and water connections.
• Update your address with bank, NADRA and couriers.
• Measure doors and rooms in the new house for big furniture.

1 week before

• Use up frozen food and plan simple meals.
• Keep jewellery, cash and documents in one bag that travels with you.
• Confirm the time, vehicle and team with us.
• Book the lift if you live in an apartment.
• Clean and measure the new house.

The day before

• Defrost and dry the fridge; drain the washing machine.
• Pack an “open first” box: kettle, cups, toiletries, chargers, bedsheets, medicines.
• Charge phones and keep cash for small needs.
• Make sure the parking at both houses is free for the vehicle.

Moving day

• Walk through the house with our supervisor.
• Check every room, cupboard and the roof before the vehicle leaves.
• Take meter readings and photos.
• At the new house, show the team where each room’s cartons go.
• Check the items and sign the delivery note.

After the move

• Unpack the kitchen and bedrooms first.
• Test all appliances and the AC.
• Report any damage within 24 hours on WhatsApp.
• Leave us a review – it helps other families.

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House shifting checklist – getting appliances ready for shifting

Appliances need some preparation before house shifting checklist can move them safely. 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.

Mistakes that make shifting expensive

People looking for house shifting checklist often pay more than needed because of a few common mistakes. 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.

How fragile items are packed

Careful packing is what people expect most when they search for house shifting checklist. Crockery is wrapped piece by piece in paper and bubble wrap and packed upright in small, strong cartons with padding on all sides. Glass tops and mirrors get corner guards and are packed in cardboard sheets or wooden frames.

LED TVs travel in their original box or in a padded carton, always standing. Chandeliers, artwork and decoration pieces are wrapped separately and marked “Fragile – this side up”.

Fragile cartons are loaded last, on top, and unloaded first, so nothing heavy is ever placed on them.

Booking and payment terms

Customers searching for house shifting checklist usually ask the same questions about booking and payment. 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.

How to prepare your house before shifting

If you are looking for house shifting checklist, a little preparation before the team arrives saves time and money. Start with the rooms you use least – store room, guest room, books and decoration. Sort each room into keep, sell, donate and throw; every item you do not move saves money and space on the vehicle.

Empty drawers of loose small items, keep screws of dismantled furniture in labelled bags, and take photos of TV and computer wiring before unplugging. Clear the path from each room to the gate so loading is quick.

Keep jewellery, cash, passports, property papers and medicines in one bag that stays with you on moving day.

Moving with children, elders and pets

Many families booking house shifting checklist worry most about the children and elders on moving day. 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.

Best time to shift in Islamabad

Timing also changes the price and ease of house shifting checklist. Month-end and the first days of the month are the busiest because most rental agreements change then. Mid-month and mid-week dates are easier to book.

In summer, start early in the morning to avoid the afternoon heat; in the monsoon keep a little extra time and make sure the vehicle is fully covered. Winter mornings in Islamabad are cold but ideal for moving.

During Ramadan we plan the work in the morning so the team finishes before iftar, and before Eid it is best to book a week ahead.

House shifting checklist – FAQs