Transparent Pricing Packers and Movers Charges in Chennai (2026)
Prices in Chennai swing quite a bit. Locality, floor, how much you're moving, time of year, they all move the number. What's below is what we actually charge, not a low teaser figure that grows once the truck is parked outside your building.
Local Shifting Charges Within Chennai
| Home Size | Within 5 km | 5–25 km | Timeline |
| 🏠 1 BHK Apartment | ₹3,000 – ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 – ₹9,000 | 4–6 hrs |
| 🏡 2 BHK Apartment | ₹5,500 – ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 – ₹14,000 | 6–8 hrs |
| 🏘️ 3 BHK Apartment | ₹9,000 – ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 – ₹22,000 | 8–10 hrs |
| 🏰 4 BHK / Independent House | ₹16,000 – ₹28,000 | ₹22,000 – ₹38,000 | 1–2 days |
| 🏢 Office (Small–Medium) | ₹12,000 – ₹28,000 | ₹20,000 – ₹45,000 | 1 day |
These figures include packing materials, trained labour, the transport vehicle, and basic unpacking. Your final number depends on the floor, whether there's a working lift, how much you're moving, and how accessible the building is.
Intercity Shifting Charges from Chennai
| Route | 1 BHK | 2 BHK | 3 BHK |
| 📍 Chennai → Bangalore | ₹8,000–₹16,000 | ₹13,000–₹22,000 | ₹20,000–₹35,000 |
| 📍 Chennai → Hyderabad | ₹10,000–₹18,000 | ₹16,000–₹28,000 | ₹24,000–₹40,000 |
| 📍 Chennai → Mumbai | ₹18,000–₹28,000 | ₹25,000–₹40,000 | ₹35,000–₹55,000 |
| 📍 Chennai → Pune | ₹14,000–₹24,000 | ₹20,000–₹34,000 | ₹28,000–₹46,000 |
| 📍 Chennai → Delhi | ₹22,000–₹38,000 | ₹32,000–₹52,000 | ₹44,000–₹70,000 |
⚠️ Actual pricing depends on how much you're moving, floor number, whether there's lift access, how complex the packing is, and the route itself. Transit insurance is priced separately, at roughly 0.3% to 0.5% of the declared value of your goods.
Vehicle Transport Charges from Chennai
| Service | Within Chennai | Intercity (Up to 500 km) | Intercity (500+ km) |
| 🛵 Bike Transport | ₹2,500 – ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 – ₹9,000 | ₹7,500–₹13,000 |
| 🚗 Car Transport | ₹5,500 – ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 – ₹20,000 | ₹16,000–₹30,000 |
Vehicle transport includes a condition inspection report, protective covering, door-to-door delivery, and basic transit insurance.
Good to Know Frequently Asked Questions: Packers and Movers in Chennai
Answers to what people usually want to know before booking a move in Chennai.
What does it cost to hire packers and movers in Chennai for a 2 BHK?
For a 2 BHK move within Chennai, expect somewhere between ₹8,000 and ₹14,000 for distances up to 25 km. That covers packing materials, trained labour, transport, and basic unpacking. The exact figure depends on how much you're moving, which floor you're on, whether there's a lift, and the specific localities involved. Call Union Packers and Movers Chennai and we'll get you a proper quote within 2 hours.
How far in advance should I book packers and movers in Chennai?
For a local move within Chennai, 5 to 7 days ahead is usually fine. For an intercity move, aim for 10 to 14 days so transport can be arranged properly. During peak months like March–April and September–October, or around month-end, book 2 to 3 weeks out if you want your preferred date and time slot.
Do packers and movers in Chennai supply the packing materials?
Yes. Everything is included as part of the service, corrugated boxes, moisture-resistant bubble wrap, foam sheets, stretch film, tape, silica gel packs for humidity protection, and labels for each item. All of that cost is already in your quote, so there's nothing extra to arrange on your end.
How is Chennai's humidity handled during packing?
Wood furniture, electronics, fabrics, and metal items all need moisture-barrier packaging in this climate. We use silica-gel packs inside boxes, moisture-resistant stretch film on furniture, and anti-rust wrapping on metal parts. For intercity moves out of Chennai, everything gets sealed in weatherproof packaging built to handle both road conditions and shifting humidity along the way.
Is my furniture covered if something gets damaged during the move?
Yes, every move includes basic transit insurance. For higher-value furniture, electronics, antiques, or specialty items, we can arrange comprehensive all-risk cover that includes accidental damage, breakage, and loss. You'll get the insurance documentation before the move starts, and any claim gets opened within 24 hours of reporting damage.
How do you pack TVs, refrigerators, and other electronics?
Electronics get anti-static foam, anti-humidity sealing, and boxes sized specifically for them. Large TVs go into foam covers built for screens and travel upright to avoid pressure damage. Fridges are defrosted a full day before packing, padded individually, and strapped upright so the compressor isn't stressed. Everything's documented before we start packing it.
Can you do a same-day move in Chennai?
Yes, for local moves within Chennai, depending on crew availability that day. If it's urgent, call us directly on +91 98803 78607 and we'll try to fit you in with the next available team. Same-day slots go fast around month-end, so calling early helps.
Do you work weekends and after hours?
Yes, we run 7 days a week, including public holidays. For office moves especially, weekend or overnight work makes sense so the business is fully operational the next working day. There's a weekend premium of around 20–25%, but that's quoted upfront, never sprung on you afterward.
Can I track my goods during an intercity move?
Yes. Every transport vehicle we run has live GPS. For intercity moves out of Chennai, you'll get WhatsApp updates morning and evening until delivery is complete, and you can always call your move manager directly for a status check in between.
Which areas of Chennai do you actually cover?
Pretty much all of it, OMR, Sholinganallur, Anna Nagar, Velachery, Adyar, T Nagar, Porur, Tambaram, Chromepet, Mylapore, Nungambakkam, Perambur, Kolathur, Guindy, Taramani, Medavakkam, Pallavaram, Kilpauk, Egmore, Ambattur, Avadi, Poonamallee, Siruseri, Thoraipakkam, and the surrounding localities.
Can I hire just loading and unloading labour, without the full move?
Yes. If you've already arranged your own vehicle and just need trained hands for packing, unpacking, or loading and unloading, we offer that as a standalone service across every locality we cover in Chennai, including CMDA and CMRL corridor buildings.
How do you protect goods during Chennai's monsoon?
During the northeast monsoon, roughly October to December, we switch to waterproof stretch film and weatherproof covers on everything. Our vehicles have enclosed cargo areas, so goods stay dry through loading and transit. We try to time loading and unloading around dry windows where we can, and every box is sealed against moisture regardless.
What payment methods do you accept?
UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm), NEFT/IMPS bank transfer, and cash, all accepted. We never ask for advance payment through some unknown third-party account, and every payment gets a proper receipt. Corporate clients get GST-compliant invoices with the relevant Tamil Nadu state details.
How do I actually get a quote from you?
Call +91 98803 78607 or +91 98865 60607, send a WhatsApp with your current location, destination, home size, and preferred date, or email unioncargopackers@gmail.com. During business hours, you'll have a detailed, itemised quote back within 2 hours.
What if something gets damaged during my move?
Report it right away during the final inspection at your new address, before you sign the delivery receipt. Take a photo and tell your move manager on the spot. Claims get opened within 24 hours. If our team caused the damage, we take responsibility for it and sort it out within the timeline stated in your documentation.
Are there any hidden charges I should know about?
No. Our quotes already include packing materials, labour, vehicle charges, and GST. We don't add fuel surcharges, staircase fees, floor charges, or after-hours premiums without agreeing to them with you first. Anything optional, like transit insurance or weekend work, is quoted separately and clearly before the move begins.