Tuesday, July 01, 2008

Choices of Removals: Help me decide?!?

I have for the last few days been on/off the phone trying to get the 'surveyors' of removalists
to come over to quote our move...here's the ones I have to decide on:

AH HENG (pronounce Ah HANG) Incorporated.
This is a near retiring guy who seems to run a one man show. He's experience stems from working for others and now he's winging it on his own. He came, he saw and he quoted on the spot. Telling me that he can fit in 2 trucks, but may need more. He also says that all the 'logistics' with the security and the body corp will be my job and that 'my plants will take up space in the truck'. He will come with a four men and supply me with boxes (100 pieces) at S$350 per truck. He will package only the furnitures to protect them but all electrical stuff is to be packed by ourselves if we want them protected. He's boxes maybe second hand (not new!). Recommended by neighbor on 22nd floor but was warned of 'pick-pocketing' individuals.

SANTA FE
Based upon their approximate assumption of 1500cft. It will cost me S$ 3800.00 plus 7% GST.

This quotation is based on an assumed volume, easy access to your home in Singapore and at destination (no staircarry and easy parking of our truck with no parking charges etc.), and that your effects consist of household goods. It is supplied as a guideline estimate only for your reference. A physical survey will be a more accurate assessment of volume and thus costs involved.

SHALOM
Then, I shook hands and met a surveyor who came through our home for a details list of notes. He added that they may be 'extras' as loading into the truck may be a hassle due to the car parking hassles from the estate. He also added that he will add in options like 1) extra cost of men, 2) extra cost in case 2 trucks is not enough, 3) extra cost added as all boxes are brand new. He is yet to email me the quote! The good bit is, the company will bear the cost/cheques required to book the 'permission' to move. He also shared that moving to government housing means that there is no time limit in their parking at the loading zone, no hassle, no paperwork. Yippee! Something for us to enjoy in the future! Will post on the quote as soon as I get it.

Just received their quote at *$1,110/- (nett-no GST required) which includes the following:
• Strictly 2 loads (15ft covered truck) removal service based on the items shown to our surveyor inclusive of manpower and transport;
• Necessary wrapping of furniture inclusive of labour and materials;
• Necessary dismantling/assembling of furniture;
• Specialized handling of plasma TV;
• Provision of 130 cartons (20”x16”x16”), 20 book cartons, and 15 PVC tapes for your own packing.

Global Removal PTE LTD (no site)
This is recommended by our car insurance person plus ex-neighbor from level 16. He told me they are 'bargainable' plus I should use his name for a good price. He also told me that don't take the price as is and that the 'Indian' guys is supergood with the packing etc. 'Excellent and very experienced!' were his exact words. These guys are coming at around 11am. Apparently they don't start work till 10am!!

They came back with a verbal quote of using their large truck, 'all can fit, all can fit!' attitude which was less of a worry at S$700 including packing tape and boxes. They were happy to even load the plants with no hassle at all. His observation was that we have lots of boxes but few large items, which is a space saver. Hmmm, I know which one I will choose.

Then, there's
K C DAT
Who quoted us S$6,450!! Am not even going to write further on THAT!

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