Current pricing basis
Records reviewed
2,500+
Quotes, invoices and bill records checked from multiple vendors and customers.
Review window
Last 6 months
Fresh enough to reflect current NCR market movement without reacting to one odd week.
Refresh cadence
Every 3 months
Updated for fuel, packing material, labour, peak dates and wider market changes.
Move coverage
Home, office, car, bike
1 BHK to 4 BHK and villa moves, small to large office moves and vehicle transport.
What data we use
We do not copy competitor rate cards. A number becomes useful only when it is tied to a real move, real scope and a real bill trail.
That is why a phone estimate without item list, date, access and bill proof is treated carefully, even when the quoted amount looks attractive.
Customer quotes
Written estimates shared before booking, matched with city, BHK, route, date and service scope.
Final invoices and bills
Bills used to check whether the quoted range stayed realistic after packing, labour and access were known.
Vendor rate inputs
Rate inputs from movers we have manually checked, including GST, phone, website and service capability where available.
Customer feedback checks
Manual feedback helps us catch where a low quote became higher because of extra cartons, waiting or difficult access.
How raw quotes become a published range
A clean range is not an average of random prices. It is a checked range after we separate the type of move and remove numbers that do not match the written scope.
Match the move type
We separate 1 BHK, 2 BHK, 3 BHK, 4 BHK and villa moves from office, car and bike transport. A mixed average would mislead people.
Check the scope
We read packing, labour, transport, GST, insurance, floor, lift, route and access notes before using a number.
Remove odd extremes
Very low bait quotes and unusually high one-off bills are kept out of the normal range unless that pattern repeats across the data.
Publish a working range
We show a planning range instead of one fixed price because the final bill depends on inventory, date, building access and written add-ons.
Refresh every quarter
Fuel cost, packing material, labour shortage, peak season and wider market issues can move rates, so the basis is reviewed every three months.
Why the numbers change every three months
Mover pricing changes for normal reasons. Petrol and diesel, packing material, labour shortage, peak dates, monsoon access and even wider market pressure can affect the quote a family receives. So we update the basis once every three months instead of letting old prices sit for a year.
| City or route set | Main page | What changes the range |
|---|---|---|
| Gurgaon | Open charges page | Society access, service lift slots, premium packing and long trolley distance affect many quotes. |
| Delhi | Open charges page | Lane width, stair carry, parking timing and goods-vehicle restrictions change the labour plan. |
| Noida | Open charges page | Tower access, basement loading, sector distance and service-lift timing often shift the final range. |
| Intercity routes | Open charges page | Truck mode, shared vs dedicated movement, insurance, GST and delivery access decide the route range. |
What a ShiftCompare range includes
The range on a charges page is meant to help you judge whether a quote is sensible. It is not meant to replace the final written estimate from a mover.
Included in normal ranges
Core packing, loading, local transport, unloading and normal labour for the move type shown.
Shown separately where needed
GST, insurance, storage, AC work, unpacking, wooden crate, waiting, long carry and society deposits.
Not treated as fixed
Date premium, route disruption, fuel movement, labour shortage and monsoon access can change the final quote.
Where this method is used on the site
The method supports the moving cost calculator, city charge guides and bill-line pages. Use the calculator for your own planning range, and use the charges pages for tables, add-ons and quote reading.
Moving cost calculator
Use this when you want a quick working range before talking to movers.
Packing material charges
Use this when the quote has cartons, bubble wrap, crate or fragile packing lines.
Truck size calculator
Use this when you want to check whether the vehicle size sounds right.
Hidden charges guide
Use this before advance payment if the quote hides GST, waiting, stairs or extras.
Known limits of any moving estimate
We keep these limits visible because a user should not treat a tool range as a guarantee.
A calculator range is a planning number, not a confirmed written quote.
A mover survey or clear video of goods can still change the final amount.
Premium furniture, large glass, marble, art, old lifts or difficult parking can push the quote outside the normal range.
Sudden fuel changes, labour shortages, local restrictions, heavy rain or wider market events can affect prices before the next refresh.
A very low phone quote is not accepted as market data unless the final bill and scope also support it.
Check your own move against the data
Use the calculator for a first working range, then compare written quotes from matched movers.
Charges methodology FAQ
How does ShiftCompare calculate moving charges?
We review recent quotes, invoices, bills, vendor inputs and customer feedback, then separate them by move type, city, BHK, route, packing scope, access and date. The final page range is a normal working range, not one fixed price.
How many records are used for the price basis?
The current basis uses 2,500+ quotes, invoices and bill records reviewed over the last six months, covering household shifting, office relocation, car transport and bike transport.
How often do you update shifting charges?
The pricing basis is reviewed every three months. Fuel cost, labour cost, packing material rates, peak season, monsoon access and wider market issues are considered during refresh.
Why do you show a range instead of one exact price?
A fixed price would hide the real variables. Inventory, floor, lift, parking, packing grade, GST, insurance, date and route can all change the final mover quote.
Do your charge ranges include GST and insurance?
Most core ranges focus on packing, labour, loading, transport and unloading. GST, transit insurance, storage, crating, waiting and society fees are shown as separate lines when they apply.
Can a vendor pay to change the published ranges?
No. A mover cannot pay to make a range look cheaper or higher. Vendor inputs are considered only when they fit the checked data and written scope.
Should I trust the calculator or the final mover quote?
Use the calculator to understand the fair range before calls. Trust the final written quote only after it lists inventory, packing, labour, access, GST, insurance and extra-charge rules clearly.
Helpful next reads
Guides worth opening next
Still checking a quote? Pick the guide that matches the line you are unsure about, then compare the same packing, GST, labour and delivery terms.
