House shifting FAQs: quick answers about charges, packing, vehicles, timing and safety. These house shifting FAQs come from real questions families in Karachi 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.
Karachi local shifting rates
| Vehicle (one trip, 1–10 km) | Suitable for | Without packing | With complete packing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 ft Mazda | 2–3 bedroom house or flat | Rs 22,000 | Rs 35,000 |
| 20 ft Container | 4–5 bedroom house or bungalow | Rs 25,000 | Rs 45,000 |
Important rate information: rates are per trip for standard local shifting within Karachi (1–10 km) with normal access. They are indicative and confirmed at booking – floors without a lift, long carrying distance, restricted truck access or extra labour may add charges. Intercity moves are quoted per route. Ask on WhatsApp for your exact price.
Popular routes from Karachi
| Route | Distance | Main road | Usual delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karachi to Lahore | 1210 km | M-9, M-5, M-4 and M-3 | 2–4 days |
| Karachi to Islamabad | 1410 km | M-9, M-5, M-4 and M-2 | 2–4 days |
| Karachi to Rawalpindi | 1420 km | M-9, M-5, M-4 and M-2 | 2–4 days |
| Karachi to Hyderabad | 165 km | M-9 Motorway | same or next day |
| Karachi to Multan | 900 km | M-9, N-5 and M-5 | 1–2 days |
| Karachi to Faisalabad | 1150 km | M-5 and M-4 | 2–4 days |
| Karachi to Peshawar | 1550 km | M-5, M-4, M-2 and M-1 | 2–4 days |
| Karachi to Quetta | 690 km | N-25 (RCD Highway) | 1–2 days |
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 House Shifting Karachi
- Backed by Talal Goods Transport Company – one of Pakistan’s oldest and best-known transport names.
- Written price before we start – free survey, clear package, no surprise charges on the day.
- Proper packing material – cartons, bubble wrap, stretch film, foam sheets and blankets.
- Right vehicle for your move – loader, Shehzore, 16 ft Mazda or 20 ft container, all covered.
- Every area of Karachi – and door-to-door moves to every city of Pakistan.
- Open 7 days, 24 hours – night moves for offices and busy roads.
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 area of Karachi.
- 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
What are house shifting services in Karachi?
A complete move – survey, packing, loading, transport, unloading and setting – by one team. House Shifting Karachi covers every area of Karachi and all of Pakistan.
What is the house shifting rate in Karachi?
Rs 22,000 for a 16 ft Mazda without packing and Rs 35,000 with complete packing (one trip, 1–10 km). A 20 ft container is Rs 25,000 or Rs 45,000.
Who runs House Shifting Karachi?
Talal Goods Transport Company – one of Pakistan's oldest and best-known transport names.
Do you shift to other cities?
Yes – door to door from Karachi to every major city of Pakistan, with car carrier.
Do you work at night and on weekends?
Yes, 7 days a week, 24 hours.
Can you shift only a few items?
Yes – luggage and room shifting with a loader or Shehzore.
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.