Getting an accurate moving quote starts long before the truck arrives. It starts with someone walking through your home, understanding what you own, and building a plan around your specific situation. That is exactly what Kent’s 15-minute home survey delivers. Instead of guessing your volume over the phone or relying on an online form, our experienced moving consultants visit your property to assess every detail. The result is a quote that reflects your actual move, not a rough estimate that changes on the day.
What Is a Home Survey and Why Does It Matter?
A home survey is a free, no-obligation assessment where a Kent moving consultant visits your property to evaluate your belongings, room by room. Think of it as a personalised audit of your move. The consultant takes note of every piece of furniture, every box-worthy cupboard, and any items that need special attention, such as a piano, artwork, or fragile antiques.
The reason this matters is simple: volume drives cost. The more accurately a removalist can measure the cubic metres of goods you are moving, the more precise your quote will be. Without a survey, companies are estimating blind, which is why so many removalist quotes end up being revised on moving day.
What Gets Assessed During the 15-Minute Survey
During the survey, your Kent moving consultant will walk through every room and note the items that need to be transported. But a good survey goes well beyond counting sofas and beds. Here is what they are looking at and why it affects your final quote.
What They Assess | Why It Affects Your Quote |
Volume of furniture, appliances, and belongings | Determines truck size and crew numbers |
Access at both properties (stairs, lifts, parking, driveways) | Narrow access or multi-storey homes require more time and sometimes specialist equipment |
Special items (pianos, antiques, pool tables, fragile art) | These require custom packing materials and careful handling |
Garden and outdoor items (sheds, trampolines, BBQs) | Often overlooked in online estimates, but they add significant volume |
Packing requirements | Whether you need full professional packing or just fragile-only services |
Storage needs | If there is a gap between moving out and moving in, short-term storage may be needed |
This level of detail is what separates a home survey moving quote from a rough phone or online estimate. Every factor is captured upfront, so the price you are quoted is the price you pay. Whether you are planning a local move across town or an interstate relocation, the survey ensures nothing is missed.
