Home movers in Çekmeköy get and compare quotes

What is a home move and what does it include?

A home move covers packing your belongings, taking furniture apart and putting it back together, loading, transporting and placing everything in your new home. Local moves are usually finished the same day, while intercity moves need the travel time and delivery day planned separately.

Not every moving company offers the same scope. Some only load and transport, while others also provide packing materials, furniture assembly and taking down and putting up curtains and ceiling lights. When you get quotes, always ask which jobs are included in the price.

How do you plan a home move?

Once you have set your moving date, starting to collect quotes a few weeks ahead gives you time to compare. End of month, weekends and the summer months are especially busy, so planning early makes things easier.

Setting aside what you no longer use before the move reduces the volume to move and speeds up settling in. It is best to carry valuables, important documents such as your passport and residence permit, and medicines yourself in a separate bag.

Talking to the management of both buildings in advance about using the elevator, parking for the truck and moving hours prevents last-minute problems. You can also ask the mover whether an external furniture lift is needed by sharing details of the buildings.

What affects the price of a move?

The main factors are the size of the home and how much you own, the distance between the two addresses, the floor and whether there is an elevator, and whether you want packing and assembly. For intercity moves, whether the truck is used only for your belongings or shared with other loads also changes the price.

Items that need special care, such as a piano, a large wardrobe or a glass display cabinet, may need extra crew and equipment. Listing these in your request makes the quotes you receive closer to reality.

How do you choose a good moving company?

Reading reviews and ratings from the company's previous customers is the most practical way to get an idea of service quality. Companies that move goods for a fee are expected to hold an authorization certificate from the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, commonly called the K certificate (transport license); do not hesitate to ask for it.

Find out in advance whether the company offers transport insurance and what happens if something is damaged. Putting the agreed scope, date and price in writing greatly reduces disagreements on moving day. If you do not read Turkish well, messages in the app are easy to translate and keep as a record. Asking for an invoice (fatura) after paying matters both for your records and for using your rights under Turkey's Consumer Protection Law No. 6502.

What to watch for on moving day and after

It is best to be at home before your belongings are loaded and to point out fragile or special items to the crew. When loading is finished, walk through the old home one last time to check that nothing is left in cupboards or on the balcony.

At the new home, check boxes and furniture as they are unloaded; if you notice damage, take a photo and discuss it with the crew then and there. Reporting damage in writing makes the process with the insurer or the company easier.

How to get moving quotes on Senin Ekip

On Senin Ekip, you post a free request with the pickup and delivery addresses, apartment type, floor details and moving date. Moving companies in your area whose identity, tax details and required documents have been checked see your request and send you quotes.

You can compare quotes by price, rating and reviews written only by customers who completed a job through the platform, and message movers in the app with questions. When you hire a company, phone numbers are shared with both sides. You pay the moving company directly; Senin Ekip does not collect or hold the money, so remember to ask for an invoice (fatura) or receipt after paying.