Top 5 Ways to Keep Things Safe During a Transit
In today’s world, one of the topmost concerns of most frequent movers, during an intercity relocation is “safety”. Given the rising amounts of scams, thefts and vandalism reports, research and experts from some of the top Packers Movers in Coimbatore and other Indian cities have explained that while their customers are aware of the different benefits of hiring a professional moving company, most of them don’t follow through till the end (i.e., end up booking and scheduling such services) predominantly because they are concerned about the overall safety and security of their valuable and fragile household belongings. According to different statistical reports, such concerns are the prime reasons for about 30-50% of cancellations in India.
That’s why, in this blog, we will be discussing the “top 5 ways in which you can keep your things safe during an intercity or an international transition.” According to different studies, empowering customers in this manner (i.e., by providing them different practical tips and techniques) essentially raises their confidence and assurance level, thereby giving them the peace of mind they need to hire a professional service and experience a stress-free relocation.
Top 5 Ways to Keep Things Safe During a Transition
Given the increasing complications of modern-day relocations, scams, threats of theft and vandalism, last-minute chaos, additional/hidden charges and a lot more, many sources have suggested the implementation of the following measures during a move to enhance the overall safety and security of different items. These measures are as follows:
1. Create a Comprehensive Checklist & Inventory List
First and foremost, individuals must create a comprehensive checklist of the different tasks and activities that need to be taken care of. In addition, people must also build an inventory list comprising different details of their household belongings and other precious items that are being packed and transferred. According to Vijayawada to Coimbatore Packers and Movers (and, by extension, other places), from a safety standpoint, this is essential for the following reasons:
- It reduces the risk of damage and loss by enhancing accountability
- It prevents the mix-up of personal and valuable items
- It ensures efficient handling
- In case of an accident, it makes the process of applying for an insurance claim much simpler.
2. Declutter and Purge Unnecessary Items
Secondly, one should definitely sort through their belonging and declutter/purge unnecessary or broken items before packing. Ideally speaking, this reduces the number of items being moved, thereby enabling professionals to focus on packing, efficiently handling and protecting different valuable and fragile items. In addition, such measures also reduce the overall volume/size of a move, which in turn reduces the risk of damage (or) loss and the overall moving expenses. According to reports from the Indian Moving and Storage Association (IMSA), low-volume and small moves have a 30 % lesser chance of being robbed or ruined while being transported via roads and railways.
3. Label Boxes Clearly
Moreover, one should clearly and properly label different boxes during an interstate move to ensure that they are being efficiently handled and cared for. According to some of the top Packer Mover in Coimbatore, Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and other major Indian cities, clearly marking boxes containing delicate or expensive items as “fragile”, “handle with care”, or “this side up” enables movers to pay special attention while loading, unloading and unpacking. Technically speaking, this reduces the risk of damage and loss by human error from multiple angles.
4. Keep All Essential Documents and Valuables With Yourself
Similarly, one should pack a separate box for all their essential documents, paperwork and other valuable items like pieces of jewellery, keys, etc and keep it with themselves. Ideally, this reduces the risk of loss and theft because it allows people to directly control and protect their valuables.
In addition, if one is transporting high-value items via professional Vijayawada to Coimbatore Packers and Movers and other like-minded services, then one should
- Use a locked case with a passcode or digital biometrics
- Invest in additional insurance coverage.
A careful understanding of such proactive measures and high investments shows that they essentially enhance the overall peace of mind and confidence level of most movers as it allows them to be independent of different third-party handlers.
5. Hire a Reputed Company and Buy an Insurance Policy
Lastly, one of the best ways to enhance the overall safety and security of one’s assets during an intercity move is to simultaneously hire a reputed and reliable moving service and invest in a good and comprehensive insurance policy that provides on-road protection from accidental damage, loss, theft and vandalism. In a perfect world, this helps enhance security via the following methods:
- By financially protecting items from accidental damage due to poor roads, mishandling, and other unforeseen events.
- By covering the initial repair and maintenance cost (in case of damage)
- By holding different professional relocation and transportation companies accountable, thereby enhancing their cautiousness and diligence while handling stuff.
- By reducing the likelihood of negligence.
- By enhancing a given company’s professional standards and commitment to timely delivery and risk-free moves.
A comprehensive understanding of such measures and their correct implementation shows that the key to ensuring the overall safety and security of one’s assets during an intercity, (or) international relocation is to carefully plan and execute a move while making the required investment. Theoretically speaking, such proactive and carefully planned measures streamline the overall moving process (by eliminating complications) and reduce different market and road-related risks, thereby giving customers the peace of mind they need to start their new journey.