Structured phone survey
Suitable for straightforward enquiries when the customer can provide a complete room-wise inventory, access details and photographs.
Informational Moving-Assessment Guide
Pre-Move Survey Guide for Pune
Use this guide to prepare an accurate moving assessment before a written quotation is issued. A useful survey records the goods, photographs, item condition, packing, floors, lift, stairs, parking, carrying distance, vehicle access, route, bulky items, specialist work and destination conditions rather than relying only on a BHK or workstation count.
Inventory-ledRooms, furniture, appliances and cartons
Access-ledFloors, lifts, stairs and parking
Assumption-ledQuote changes follow changed facts
Important: a survey is only as reliable as the information shown. Closed storage areas, omitted goods, changed addresses or unreported access restrictions can alter labour, packing, vehicle, schedule and pricing.
Survey the goods and the routeThe item list alone is not enough. The carrying path, building rules, vehicle position and destination placement can materially affect the moving plan.
Guide roleAssessment planning, not a separate survey service claim
Primary parentPune Packers and Movers Hub
Survey formatsCall, photographs, video or site visit
Quote controlRecorded assumptions support the quotation
Pune contextApartment, office and access conditions
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Survey Formats
Choose the assessment method that can capture the actual move
The suitable format depends on the inventory, access, distance, special items and how much reliable information the customer can provide remotely.
Photograph-based survey
Useful for documenting furniture, appliances, fragile items, existing condition, parking and the carrying route.
Video survey
Useful for walking through rooms, storage, access and bulky items while answering questions in real time.
Site survey
May be requested when the move includes complex access, office assets, heavy items, unusual goods or incomplete remote information.
Written inventory survey
Suitable when the customer or business already maintains a detailed list with dimensions, quantities, locations and destination zones.
Hybrid survey
Combines inventory, photographs, video and follow-up questions when no single format records the complete scope.
Destination-only review
Used when the pickup is already understood but the delivery building, lift, parking or placement needs separate confirmation.
Special-item assessment
Used for selected bulky, fragile, repaired, heavy, modified or mechanically restricted goods requiring extra detail.
Format boundary: a site visit is not automatically necessary for every move, and a remote survey is not automatically sufficient for every move. The assessment method should match the risk and information gap.
Customer Preparation Before the Survey
Prepare the rooms, decisions and information before the call or visit
The survey should record what is moving, what is not moving and what remains undecided.
Open storage areas
- Show wardrobes, lofts and cabinets
- Describe drawer and shelf contents
- Include balcony and utility storage
- Do not hide packed cartons behind furniture
- Separate confidential contents from general volume
Confirm keep and discard decisions
- Mark items that will move
- Mark landlord or buyer-retained items
- Identify goods for disposal or donation
- List leased or company-owned equipment
- Record undecided goods separately
Prepare property information
- Pickup and destination address
- Floor, lift, stairs and parking
- Society or office move window
- Loading-bay or basement restrictions
- Preferred move date and route
Prepare item information
- Furniture and appliance photographs
- Approximate dimensions where important
- Existing damage and repaired areas
- Fragile, heavy or unusual items
- Dismantling or technician requirements
Prepare contact information
- Authorised booking contact
- Pickup representative
- Destination receiver
- Society, building or facility contact
- Billing details where applicable
Separate customer-held items
- Cash and jewellery
- Identity papers and financial records
- Medicines and keys
- Personal laptops and data devices
- Irreplaceable personal records
Room-by-Room Inventory
Record contents by room and item group
A complete survey should account for visible furniture, loose goods, stored contents and items that require special preparation.
| Room or area | Common survey items | Questions to ask | Possible moving effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living room | Sofas, chairs, tables, television, décor and storage | Dimensions, glass, wall mounting, recliners and access | Packing, dismantling and vehicle space |
| Bedrooms | Beds, wardrobes, mattresses, side tables and clothing | Contents, panels, mirrors, lofts and dismantling | Carton count, labour and furniture handling |
| Kitchen | Utensils, crockery, appliances, food and liquids | Fragile goods, perishables, leaks and technician needs | Cartons, cushioning and excluded goods |
| Utility and appliances | Refrigerator, washing machine, dryer and water equipment | Drainage, disconnection, weight and route | Preparation, technician and handling plan |
| Balcony and storage | Plants, tools, cycles, boxes and outdoor furniture | Pot condition, loose soil, weather and access | Feasibility, packing and vehicle space |
| Office or study | Books, files, desks, screens and electronics | Data, accessories, confidentiality and destination | Labels, cartons and customer-held items |
Photograph and Video Survey Guide
Capture the item and the complete route without exposing sensitive details
Useful images should help assess size, condition, access and packing rather than simply proving that an item exists.
Show the whole item
Use a wide view before close-ups so the item’s overall shape, detachable parts and surrounding access are visible.
Show condition concerns
Photograph cracks, loose joints, repairs, dents, stains, glass chips and other visible concerns before packing.
Show size reference
Provide approximate dimensions or a clear measurement for items that may not fit through a lift, doorway or vehicle opening.
Show the carrying path
Capture apartment doors, corridors, stairs, lift doors, landings, loading bays and the parking point.
Show storage volume
Open wardrobes, lofts and cabinets enough to show approximate moving volume without displaying private documents.
Show appliance connections
Capture hoses, cords, shelves, wall mounts or technical connections that require preparation or specialist work.
Avoid sensitive close-ups
Do not send readable identity papers, financial records, passwords, access cards or confidential business data.
Name files consistently
Use room and item names so photographs can be matched to the inventory and quotation assumptions.
Access and Measurement Survey
Measure the narrowest and most restrictive points
The vehicle may reach the building while the item still fails to fit through a doorway, lift or staircase.
Record at pickup and destination
- Floor and lift availability
- Lift door and cabin dimensions
- Staircase width, turns and landings
- Doorway and corridor restrictions
- Parking or loading-bay distance
Do not assume
- The destination lift matches the pickup lift
- A commercial vehicle can enter the basement
- Society permission will be granted automatically
- Large furniture can be dismantled safely
- External lifting is included or feasible
Measurement rule: share actual dimensions for bulky items and access points where fit is uncertain. A building name, floor number or vehicle type does not replace measurements.
Special-Item Survey
Disclose goods that need separate handling or feasibility review
Selected items can determine whether ordinary packing, labour and vehicle planning are suitable.
Fragile and glass goods
- Mirrors and glass-top furniture
- Artwork, décor and frames
- Existing cracks, chips or repairs
- Original or custom packaging
- Orientation and stacking limits
Heavy and bulky goods
- Safes, machines and gym equipment
- Large refrigerators and wardrobes
- Approximate weight and dimensions
- Grip points and movement restrictions
- Complete pickup and destination route
Modified or repaired goods
- Added fittings or extensions
- Previous carpentry or welding
- Weak joints and concealed damage
- Manufacturer movement instructions
- Feasibility before ordinary handling
Electronics and data devices
- Screen and equipment dimensions
- Original packaging availability
- Accessories and cable grouping
- Customer or IT shutdown responsibility
- Data and credential custody
Plants and balcony goods
- Pot size and condition
- Soil, water and loose branches
- Route, vehicle space and feasibility
- Weather exposure
- No survival or freshness guarantee
Restricted or customer-held goods
- Cash, jewellery and documents
- Medicines and personal keys
- Live animals and pets
- Liquids, perishables and prohibited goods
- Items requiring another provider
Packing and Material Survey
Record who will pack and what protection may be required
The survey should distinguish mover-packed goods, customer-packed cartons, unpacked furniture and custom work.
Mover-packed goods
List rooms, item groups, fragile goods, furniture surfaces and the required packing or unpacking scope.
Customer-packed cartons
Record quantity and visible condition. Internal packing quality cannot be verified after the cartons are sealed.
Furniture protection
Identify polished surfaces, upholstery, mirrors, detachable parts, weak joints and destination access.
Fragile-item support
Record glass, artwork, unusual shapes, existing weakness and whether custom support or crating requires assessment.
Office labels
Record department, workstation, asset, destination zone and open-first requirements for business moves.
Unpacking scope
Confirm whether the destination work ends at unloading, room placement, carton opening or a separately defined unpacking scope.
Material removal
Confirm whether ordinary packing-material collection is included and what remains outside the service.
Weather planning
Record open carrying routes, monsoon exposure, dry staging areas and covered vehicle assumptions.
Use the Packing Material Guide for Pune Moves to understand the material categories, then use the Packing and Unpacking Services in Pune page for the commercial packing scope.
Survey Differences by Move Type
Adjust the assessment to the actual service
The same core inventory and access principles apply, but different moves require different supporting information.
| Move type | Additional survey information | Key commercial parent | Common change trigger |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home shifting | Room inventory, appliances, cartons, plants and unpacking | Home Shifting Pune | Added rooms, goods or destination placement |
| Local shifting | Route, vehicle access, multiple stops and move window | Local Shifting Pune | Extra stop, long carry or larger vehicle need |
| Intercity relocation | Destination city, packing level, delivery access and transport arrangement | Intercity Relocation Pune | Route, shared/dedicated scope or inventory revision |
| Office relocation | Workstations, files, selected IT assets, zones and restricted hours | Office Relocation Pune | IT, phased work, added assets or building rules |
| High-rise apartment move | Service lift, move window, basement, loading bay and stairs | High-Rise Apartment Shifting Pune | Lift, parking, society or floor change |
| Selected-item move | Dimensions, weight, condition, dismantling and exact route | Furniture and Appliance Shifting Pune | Added items or changed access |
Quotation Assumptions
Read the recorded facts that support the written price
A quotation is not only a total. It should identify the inventory, packing, access, vehicle, route, date and work that the price assumes.
Assumptions to confirm
- Final inventory and approximate carton count
- Floors, lift, stairs and parking
- Packing and unpacking responsibility
- Vehicle and transport arrangement
- Move date, route and destination placement
Typical revision triggers
- Added furniture, appliances or cartons
- Changed address, route or extra stop
- Unavailable lift or longer carrying path
- New custom packing or technician work
- Waiting, storage or redelivery requirement
Budget reference: review the Pune Moving Charges Guide, then compare the indicative components with the survey-based written scope.
Changes After the Survey
Update the mover before move day rather than waiting for the crew
A changed inventory or access condition can affect the complete operational plan.
Added goods
Share new furniture, appliances, cartons, plants, balcony goods and office assets with photographs where useful.
Removed goods
Record major removals so the packing, vehicle and labour assumptions remain current.
Changed address
Provide the new route, property access, floor, lift, parking and destination placement.
Changed date
A revised date or move window may affect crew, vehicle, carrier and building availability.
Changed packing decision
Customer-packed versus mover-packed goods, custom packing and unpacking should be revised in writing.
Added vehicle movement
Car or bike transport requires a separate vehicle, route, document and condition assessment.
Added storage
Storage is available only when expressly confirmed in writing and requires accepted-goods and access conditions.
Changed building rules
New permissions, lift slots, bay limits or restricted hours should be reported before dispatch.
Privacy and Survey Records
Share enough information to assess the move without exposing private data
Photographs and videos should focus on the goods, condition and access.
Useful survey records
- Room and item photographs
- Approximate dimensions and quantities
- Existing damage or repaired areas
- Building access and parking
- Authorised contact and route information
Keep under customer control
- Readable identity and financial papers
- Passwords, access credentials and security codes
- Cash, jewellery and personal valuables
- Confidential business records
- Unnecessary personal or family information
Record rule: keep the quotation, material assumptions, item photographs, access notes and written changes together so the accepted scope can be checked later.
Pre-Move Survey Process
Eight steps from initial enquiry to written quotation
The sequence can vary, but the information, assumptions and changes should remain traceable.
Enquiry
Share move type, route and date.
Format selection
Choose call, photos, video or site visit.
Inventory
Record rooms, goods and quantities.
Access
Record floors, lifts, stairs and parking.
Special items
Identify fragile, heavy and restricted goods.
Scope review
Confirm packing, vehicle and destination work.
Written quote
Record inclusions, exclusions and assumptions.
Change control
Update material changes before move day.
Pune and PCMC Survey Context
Assess the actual property rather than relying on a locality name
The guide supports moving enquiries across Pune and PCMC, but individual apartment, society, office and road conditions remain property-specific.
Moshi and PCMC-side properties
Confirm society access, mixed residential and industrial traffic, parking and branch-side route planning.
Hinjawadi and west Pune
Record gated-community access, office-park restrictions, high-rise lifts and peak traffic windows.
Kharadi, Viman Nagar and Hadapsar
Confirm apartment towers, commercial buildings, basement restrictions and loading-bay arrangements.
Central and established Pune
Record narrower roads, parking distance, older-building stairs, restricted access and mixed-use conditions.
Related Pune Pages
Use the survey guide with the correct moving service
The guide explains how information is collected. The commercial service page controls the actual move.
Pune Survey Reference Gallery
Goods, access, office and loading conditions to capture
The images illustrate categories that may be documented during a survey. They do not replace photographs of the customer’s actual goods and property.
Pre-Move Survey Enquiry
Share the move type, route, goods and access details
The guide helps prepare the information; the written quotation controls the actual service and price.
Request a Moving Assessment
Include the rooms, furniture, appliances, cartons, photographs, floors, lifts, parking, route and special items.
Pre-Move Survey FAQs
Questions about survey formats, photographs, access and quote changes
The visible answers match the FAQPage structured data embedded on this guide.
What is a pre-move survey?
A pre-move survey records the goods, access, route, packing, labour, vehicle and special conditions needed to prepare a written moving quotation.
Is a home visit always required?
No. Some moves can be assessed through a structured phone call, photographs, video or a detailed inventory. A site visit may be requested when the goods, access or risks cannot be assessed reliably from remote information.
What should I show during a video survey?
Show each room, storage area, balcony, loft, furniture, appliances, cartons, fragile goods, bulky items, stairs, lift, parking point and the carrying route without omitting goods that may move.
Should cupboards and drawers be opened during the survey?
The customer should disclose the contents and approximate volume of goods inside cupboards, lofts, drawers and storage areas. Personal valuables and confidential contents do not need to be displayed in detail.
Why are photographs and dimensions requested?
Photographs and dimensions help assess item condition, packing, lift or doorway fit, dismantling feasibility, vehicle space and special handling requirements.
Does the survey create a final fixed price?
The written quotation is based on the information and assumptions recorded. Added goods, changed access, route, date, packing or specialist work can require a written revision.
What access details should be included?
Share floors, lift dimensions, stairs, parking distance, loading bay, basement limits, gate rules, society or office permissions and the proposed vehicle position.
How are fragile or heavy items surveyed?
Provide photographs, approximate dimensions, weight where known, existing condition, repaired areas, packing needs and the complete pickup and destination route.
Can office relocations use the same survey format?
Office surveys also need workstations, files, furniture, selected corporate IT assets, destination zones, restricted hours, loading bays, IT boundaries and authorised contacts.
What happens if I add items after the survey?
Share the changes before the move. Additional furniture, cartons, appliances, plants, vehicles or stops may change packing, labour, vehicle capacity, timing and pricing.
Is survey information kept private?
Only information needed for the quotation and move should be shared. Cash, jewellery, identity papers, passwords, personal data devices and confidential records should remain under customer control.
How are damage concerns reviewed?
Claim review is available for damage caused during our handling. Review may consider the survey information, item condition, packing responsibility, photographs, access and handover evidence.
Move from Survey to Written Scope
Use the Pune service pages for the commercial move
Share the actual goods, access, route, packing and destination requirements.