It is not necessary to tip movers, but it does show goodwill and is advisable to do so. If you are planning to tip movers, ₹100 to ₹150 is an acceptable amount to tip each worker that is taking part in the move.

There are several household items on which moving insurance is not applicable:

• Valuables - cash, jewellery, antiques, documents, medications.
• Delicates - glassware, fine art, mirrors, etc.
• Antiques - sportsman memorabilia, collectables, heirlooms.

The premium on moving insurance is 3% of the total declared value (TDV) of the household goods.

To purchase moving insurance,

1. You must first declare the total value of the items you insure.
2. Carry out an initial inspection before the move, and note down all existing damages.
   • The movers will carry out their own inspection as well.
3. Inspect the goods once they are delivered and note down any damages.
4. Claim the insurance by notifying movers of the damages within 48 hours of delivery.

You can opt for one of two types of insurance with house shifting services:

1. Transit insurance - covers damage that occurs during transit.
2. Comprehensive insurance - covers damages that occurred at any stage of the move.

The GST rate for packers and movers services is around 18%. However, if the movers offer relocation services as “Cargo Movement,” then the GST levied on the services will be 5-12%.

Perishable items like bread, milk, meat, fish, and inflammable items and like motor oils, fireworks, petroleum fuels, oxygen tanks, nail polish remover, paints and paint thinners, LPG cylinders, lighter fluids, etc. will not be relocated by the packers and movers.

The final charge of the packers and movers service is calculated with consideration of several factors like the total number of household items, the distance of the move, the cost of labor, the quality of the packing materials, and the overall services provided.

The cost of local house shifting in Haralur Bangalore is around ₹5,000 - ₹21,000 depending on factors like the distance of the move, the total number of goods, the quality of packing materials and overall service, the mode of transport, insurance etc. You need to take all of these factors into consideration to determine the exact cost.