Preparing your move
Practical guidance on affordable moving in Nairobi and Kenya: what affects costs, how to compare moving quotes and how to plan within your budget.
There is no single fixed price. A quotation normally considers the item volume, access at both properties, distance, packing, specialist handling, storage and the agreed timing. Share an inventory or arrange a survey so the scope can be assessed properly.
Full packing can be included, or you can request help only with furniture, fragile items or selected rooms. Keep identification, medication, money, jewellery, keys and essential documents with you, and confirm the exact packing scope before moving day.
It can be assessed, but provide the floor, staircase, walking distance, parking and item-size details in advance. These access conditions affect the crew, handling plan and quotation, and any building restrictions should be confirmed before the move.
Enquire when you know your likely date, even if it is not final. Short-notice availability can be discussed, while office and international moves may require more planning for access, packing, documentation and coordination.
The duration depends on the number of workstations, equipment, records, access, packing and how much destination setup is required. A survey allows the move to be phased or planned around an after-hours or weekend window where practical and available.
Provide your origin, destination, likely date, inventory, property access, floors or lifts, packing needs and any fragile, heavy or specialist items. Mention storage or staged delivery early so it can be included in the written scope.
Share an accurate inventory early, confirm parking, lifts and estate access, and decide whether you need full packing, fragile-item support or transport only. Selling, donating or setting aside items you no longer need can reduce the volume to be moved. Compare written scopes as well as prices so you know what each quote includes.
Not necessarily. Compare the written scope as well as the amount: check the vehicle and crew plan, packing materials, access assumptions, specialist-item handling, storage, collection and delivery. A useful quote explains the service you are paying for clearly.
Share your destination, likely date, inventory, collection access, packing needs and any fragile, heavy or specialist items. This helps define the shipping, storage and delivery scope.
The suitable option depends on the destination, shipment volume, timeline and budget. Joham Movers can discuss available road, air or sea options for your route.
Storage can be discussed when collection and departure dates do not align. Include the expected duration and inventory when requesting your quotation.