Price Factors
Inventory volume and storage footprint, Storage duration, Pickup and retrieval distance
Locked quoteVerified crewOTP release
Written terms, insurance guidance, and claim rules before bookingMarshal service
Store household goods, office assets, or cartons with documented inventory, retrieval planning, and clear billing rules.
Direct Answer
Inventory volume and storage footprint, Storage duration, Pickup and retrieval distance
Hidden goods, lift rules, parking distance, fragile items, and date changes should be declared before quote lock.
Packing scope, access plan, crew handling, payment terms, and documented exclusions before move day.
Request storage planning with inventory, duration, packing, retrieval, and access details.
What is included
| IncludedPart of the written move scope. | Needs AgreementAdded only when discussed before quote lock. | Price DriversDetails that can change the final quote. |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory documentation at intake | Cash, jewellery, documents, perishable items, plants, pets, and hazardous goods | Inventory volume and storage footprint |
| Storage duration and billing explanation | Unscheduled access without advance notice | Storage duration |
| Pickup and retrieval coordination where booked | Insurance for undeclared high-value goods | Pickup and retrieval distance |
| Basic handling for approved goods | Partial month refunds unless agreed | Packing and palletization requirements |
| Optional insurance guidance | Damage from inherent defects or poor pre-existing condition | Insurance and access frequency |
Part of the written move scope.
Added only when discussed before quote lock.
Details that can change the final quote.
Service process
Before asking for payment, Marshal explains packing, access, timing, and what the crew will handle.
Household and commercial storage planning
Inventory listing before storage
Short and long duration options
Retrieval with advance notice
Insurance guidance for stored goods
Operational detail
| Move type | Indicative range | What changes it |
|---|---|---|
| Household storage for a small inventory | Monthly storage is quoted after inventory footprint is measured | Furniture volume, carton count, packing condition, storage duration, and retrieval need |
| Storage with pickup and retrieval | Move charges plus storage are separated before booking | Pickup route, warehouse handling, retrieval distance, and access at both addresses |
| Commercial or office storage | Survey-led for stock, fixtures, files, IT assets, or recurring access | Asset category, documentation, access frequency, insurance, and stacking rules |
Move-day control
Marshal treats the service page as a pre-quote brief: what goods are moving, how access works, what packing grade is needed, and which risks must be documented.
Inventory intake record
Minimum period and billing terms visible
Retrieval process defined before booking
High-value declaration encouraged
Customer Questions
10 Answers
Storage terms depend on the selected plan. The public terms draft currently uses a minimum storage period and service-wise billing rules.
Access may be scheduled with advance notice. Immediate access is not guaranteed because goods may be stored in planned warehouse slots.
Yes, especially for electronics, furniture, business stock, and high-value items. Insurance depends on declaration and policy terms.
Do not store cash, jewellery, original documents, food, plants, pets, hazardous goods, leaking liquids, or medicines unless a suitable arrangement is explicitly agreed.
Partial retrieval depends on inventory indexing, warehouse schedule, and handling terms. Discuss this before storage pickup.
Yes, if retrieval, repacking condition, destination pincode, route, and delivery access are confirmed before dispatch.
Stored items should be indexed by carton, room, item type, condition, and special handling note so retrieval is easier.
Yes. Share pickup date, storage duration, retrieval city, and delivery access so packing, handling, and onward movement can be planned together.
Yes, when asset lists, owner department, serial numbers, packing condition, access, retrieval rules, and insurance expectations are recorded.
Repacking depends on storage duration, condition, and onward transport. Confirm repacking needs before retrieval.
Service Resources
Pricing explainers
An online moving cost calculator gives a planning range for household shifting, not a final price. This guide explains what inputs affect the estimate, where the range comes from, and how to use it to set a realistic budget.
Read GuideService guides
A storage planning guide for household and commercial goods covering inventory records, prohibited items, minimum billing, retrieval notice, packing, and insurance.
Read GuidePricing explainers
A practical pricing explainer for Indian household shifting, covering inventory, distance, packing grade, access, timing, vehicle, insurance, and quote lock rules.
Read GuideInsurance and claims
A plain-English guide to declared value, photos, exclusions, claim timing, and documentation for household and vehicle moves.
Read GuidePacking standards
A practical packing guide for cartons, appliances, furniture, fragile items, electronics, labels, and open-first boxes.
Read GuideStart with route and service details. For bigger moves, Marshal checks the goods and building access before confirming the final price.