Creating your moving inventory list is an essential step in your moving checklist. It not only helps you keep track of everything you’re moving so you can know if it all made it to the other side, but it’s also essential information you have to provide to home movers so that they can properly calculate the moving costs and prepare for your move.
While it might sound simple, creating your moving inventory list is a fairly big to do. That’s why you need an easy-to-use moving inventory tool to streamline the process and ensure a quick and easy move.
Let’s check out the best online tool to create your complete moving inventory list in just a few clicks.
We are past the days of writing up a house move inventory list of all your belongings on a torn-off piece of paper that gets crumpled in your back pocket, smudged from spilt water, and lost when you accidentally throw it in the bin. In this day and age, there is a more efficient way to create your furniture inventory list and get your move booked with the best movers for your needs, budget, and moving day.
Not only does it take just a few clicks, but you never have to worry about losing it or creating several for different companies.
Here’s everything you need to know about creating your furniture inventory list for moving and your moving request all in one on Wise Move.
To get to Wise Move’s online inventory tool, first, you head over to Wise Move’s homepage.
Next, select the type of move you’re doing, whether it’s just a few items, your entire home or office, your vehicle or even your pet. Select the option that applies to you.
If you’re doing a home move for example, you click the ‘move’ option and then select the ‘home’ option.
Before creating your complete inventory list, there are a few simple questions about your move to fill out so that as soon as you’ve finished your inventory list, your moving request is complete and ready to send out to movers with a click of a button.
These quick questions not only help to provide movers with all the information they need to calculate your moving quote but also act as a great organising tool to help you work out the details of your move so that you don’t have to worry about it later.
Here’s a list of the information you’ll need to provide:
Collection address: The address you’re moving from, plus choose if you’d prefer a contactless collection.
Type of home for collection: Select whether you’re currently in a 1-bedroom flat or 4-bedroom house to give the movers an idea of what they’re working with. If you’re in a flat, you also get to indicate which floor you’re on and if there is an elevator.
Restrictions at point of collection: Let the movers know if your current home has any obstacles to the loading process like a narrow driveway or no parking.
Type of home for drop-off: Choose which type of home you’re moving into and which floor it’s on if you’re moving into an apartment.
Restrictions at drop-off site: Indicate if there are restrictions at your new home that the movers should take into consideration.
Moving date: Pick your moving date whether it’s a specific date, a date range or ASAP.
Drop-off address: Give the movers your new address so that they can calculate the moving distance.
Help required: Depending on the amount of stuff you’re moving, select how many helpers you think you’ll need to get the job done.
Welcome to the main event! It’s time to start creating your home move inventory list. Wise Move makes taking inventory super easy and even fun. All you have to do is go room by room and select the items you’re moving, marking the number of each item.
Think you might be forgetting something? This inventory tool gives you a list of the usual items in each room to help remind you. Can’t find what you’re looking for on the top list? Just search for your item at the bottom. Still can’t find your item? Simply add it manually. It’s as simple as that!
If you’ve already created your own house move inventory list, don’t worry — you can quickly upload it and Wise Move’s clever inventory tool will take your list and mark off the items for you. All you have to do is:
Click to upload your own inventory list
Paste your inventory list
Click submit
Check and make adjustments if needed
With the built-in volume calculator, you can easily see the estimated volume in m³ which is essential information for the movers to know for choosing the size of vehicle they need to bring and for calculating the moving quote.
Try it out for yourself with Wise Move’s volume calculator to give you an idea of how it works:
To help the movers see the big picture, it can be very handy to upload some photos of all your belongings that you are moving. The more information your movers have beforehand, the better they can prepare for a smooth and successful move.
You can choose to either upload your photos from your computer or phone, depending on which device you’re on.
The final step is to enter your email address and click submit!
This will create your house move inventory list and help Wise Move prepare the right moving service for your needs. You don’t have to waste time scouring the internet or contacting dozens of moving companies. Our trusted nationwide movers make your move simple, affordable, and stress-free, with experienced moving teams ready to handle your belongings with care.
Book your move with Wise Move today and start creating your complete moving inventory list.
Wise Move is South Africa’s leading moving service, helping thousands of customers with home moves, furniture removals, car and motorcycle transport, and more. Since 2017, we’ve been delivering reliable, affordable, and well-reviewed moving services in just a few simple steps. Our focus has always been on making moving as simple and effortless as possible for our customers.
