Inquire to any resident of Sharjah for a couple of years and they will have a story to tell. Al Nahda’s up-and-down wardrobe. The “noon” truck that came in July. The deposit that was not withdrawn even after three months as people didn’t close SEWA account. More or less, the ending to almost every one of these stories is “Next time, I’ll do it right!”.

This is how it’s done right — the habits of those who have moved to Sharjah and learned from it.

They book the building before they book the truck

A moving company that is experienced in this routine has a moving tower that has rules, and that is what first time movers discover when they call a moving company, arrange a moving date and discover that the moving company’s moving tower has rules. The old-timers do it the other way round.

The majority of residential properties in Sharjah and especially the bigger towers in Al Majaz, Al Taawun, Al Khan and Al Nahda require advance warning of a move, a copy of the tenancy contract and Emirates ID, and sometimes a booked move in the service lift. Some require a deposit that is refundable if there is no lobby damage. It takes days, not hours, to arrange this and it is at either end of the move as well, but this is not unreasonable.

The same applies to utilities. One of the documents that a landlord will want before releasing the deposit is a SEWA final reading and clearance certificate. Those who have experienced it before ask for the disconnection a few days prior to their departure, retain the receipt and present it to the landlord on the day. Those making their first one will tend to recall on the morning of the move.

They read the quote, not the price

Don’t be fooled by a quote for the phone “a two bedroom. It is one of the first numbers. Whether it holds or not relies on the contents of the apartment, the number of floors involved, the ability of the lift to handle a fridge and the expectations of the crew with regards to their role other than lifting.

Those who have previously moved, request a quote in writing for the site visit or for a room-by-room list and read it aloud. They verify the number of crew and truck size. They make sure cartons, bubble wrap and blankets are supplied or extra-charges. They verify the dis-assembling and re-assembling of beds, wardrobes and the TV bracket, or simply moving. They test to see if anything breaks — they don’t say anything will be fine, they say a damage clause or insurance.

At this juncture, the distinction between Sharjah moving companies starts to become noticeable. When comparing Sharjah Movers side by side, two quotes that look AED 300 apart on the bottom line can turn out to cover completely different services once you read what each one includes. The “bargain” choice is often the “bargain” choice.

You might also want to inquire about a trade licence. All legitimate movers in UAE have one and will display it. If a company is hesitant, or will only pay cash without an invoice, then it has said all you need to hear.

They choose the day and the hour deliberately

People don’t realize how important the calendar is in Sharjah.

The peak season lasts for the last week of each month as this is when the majority of tenancy contracts expire. Crews are booked out, prices are tightening and no one is that patient to change plans. You don’t have to be flexible with your lease, as there are people out there that move mid-month, and typically they get a better crew, and better price for the same job.

Other factors are the time of day as well. Beginning in May, the experienced inhabitants begin at seven. The crew operates more efficiently in the early part of the day before the heat intensifies, furniture is not in a hot truck, and the job is completed before the afternoon heat becomes unbearable. The windows for window moving — between about 6:30 am and 9:30 am when making the trip to Dubai and 4 pm and 8 pm when travelling back to Sharjah — can cost several hours in a job. A mid-morning weekday slot is a good compromise.

These timing issues are addressed by well-run Sharjah Movers and the plan is designed to navigate around the restrictions on the main roads by heavy vehicles. When a company can be satisfied to allow a big truck to drive through Al Ittihad Road at 8am without saying anything, it’s worth considering.

The habit that ties it together

It’s all about looking at the move as a mini project instead of one crazy Saturday. Sorting: Building and utilities first. Request a quote that you can understand and then read it. Choose a day and a time, taking into account the month and season, as well as traffic. On the day walk through with crew; highlight fragility, let them work.

In this way, the moving story you will have to tell in a few years will be brief.

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