I’m planning a household move in Srinagar and want to prepare a proper item list before contacting moving companies. I feel this can make it easier to estimate the space required and avoid confusion about what needs to be packed and transported.

I’m thinking of listing furniture, appliances, electronics, kitchen items, clothes, fragile belongings, and other boxes separately. It would also help to note the approximate quantity and identify valuable or delicate items that may need special handling. Taking photos of expensive or fragile belongings before packing could also be useful for keeping a record of their condition.

While comparing Packers and Movers in Srinagar, I’d like to provide the same item list to each company so I can compare their quotations fairly. I would also check whether the estimate includes packing materials, loading, unloading, transportation, and any additional charges. Reviews, previous experience, expected delivery time, and insurance options are other things I’d want to confirm.

Are there any items people commonly forget to include in a moving inventory? Also, what details should I ask the mover to mention in the quotation so there are no unexpected charges later?

For anyone who has recently moved in or from Srinagar, how did you prepare your item list, and is there anything you would recommend adding?