Day by day
A move, day by day
Every step, the paper you get at it, and what you check yourself. Nothing is packed before you have the price in writing.
The steps
Day −7 or earlier
You ask, we call
Ask on the form, on WhatsApp or by phone. We call back from 98765 43210, never from another number.
You check That the call is from our official number.
Day −7 to −5
Survey
A video call or a visit, room by room. We list everything that moves, check floors, lifts and where the truck can stop.
You get The survey list
You check That nothing big is missing from the list.
Day −5 to −3
Written quote
Itemised: materials, labour, truck, floors, tolls, GST, insurance on its own line if you want it.
You get The written quote, on WhatsApp or as a PDF
You check The GSTIN on the quote is ours. Compare at least two quotes.
Day −3
Booking
You book the date with a token of at most ₹2,000, to our UPI ID only.
You get A receipt for the token
You check The name when paying reads Meelpathar Logistics Private Limited.
Day 0, morning
Packing
Our crew lead says the 4-digit code printed on your written quote at the door; no code, don't let them in. Every carton is numbered and listed, fragile things wrapped in front of you, and you declare the value of your goods.
You get The packing list, and your declared value form
You check The crew's code matches your quote. Count the cartons against the list before signing.
Day 0, evening
Loading
The truck is loaded and sealed. We give you the truck's number and the driver's name.
You get The lorry receipt (LR), the original copy
You check The LR shows the number of packages, the declared value and our GSTIN.
Days 1 to 5
On the road
We tell you where the truck is each day. Days on the road depend on distance; see the table below.
You check Updates come from our official number.
Delivery day
Delivery and unpacking
Open delivery: cartons are opened in front of you, checked against the list, beds and wardrobes refitted. Then you pay the balance.
You get The GST invoice, and the delivery receipt
You check Write any damage on the delivery receipt before you sign it.
Up to 7 days later
If something is damaged
Tell us within 7 days with photos. If you took insurance, we file the claim with the insurer for you.
You get A claim number
You check Keep the LR, the packing list and the invoice.
Days on the road
| Distance | Days on the road |
|---|---|
| Within the city | Same day |
| Up to 500 km | 1 to 3 |
| 500 to 1,000 km | 2 to 4 |
| 1,000 to 1,500 km | 3 to 5 |
| Over 1,500 km | 4 to 7 |
Packing materials
What we pack with, for a normal move. All of it is in the quote; the price is what an extra one costs if you want more.
- 5-ply carton, largeClothes, bedding, toys₹110 each extra
- 5-ply carton, smallBooks, kitchen things, anything heavy₹70 each extra
- Bubble wrapGlass, crockery, frames, the TV's screen₹50 a metre each extra
- Foam sheetFurniture corners, appliances, mirrors₹40 a metre each extra
- Stretch filmSofas, mattresses, wardrobes, to keep dust and rain out₹300 a roll each extra
- Corrugated sheetWrapping tables, beds and almirahs against scratches₹80 a kg each extra
- Wooden crateGlass tabletops, marble, idols, large TVs without their box₹2,500 upward each extra
- Car cover and foamCars on a carrier₹In the car price each extra