{"id":7752,"date":"2018-02-05T13:36:32","date_gmt":"2018-02-05T05:36:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/?p=7752"},"modified":"2019-11-12T15:21:26","modified_gmt":"2019-11-12T07:21:26","slug":"moving-in-singapore-without-even-lifting-a-finger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/everyday-living\/essential-services\/moving-in-singapore-without-even-lifting-a-finger\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving in Singapore without even lifting a finger"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;padding-4-percent&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#fefeff&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;10px&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;-20%&#8221; width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221;]<div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"margin-top: 5px; width: 100px; height: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-width=\"100\" data-animate=\"yes\" data-animation-delay=\"\" data-color=\"accent-color\" class=\"divider-small-border\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Moving in Singapore without even lifting a finger&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1517798483460{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;6 movers that&#8217;ll make it easy.&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1517808800879{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A change of scenery is always nice. Even though Singapore is a jungle of towering blocks of concrete, no two neighbourhoods in Singapore are the same. A stay in <a href=\"https:\/\/metroresidences.com\/sg\/serviced-apartments\/class_name=MetroPremier,MetroExecutive,MetroStandard&amp;location=1,16,18,23,24,59,60,63,64,65,68,69,70,74,75,76,78,81,82,86,87,88,90,92,93,94,95,97,102,103,104,106\">bustling Orchard<\/a> is different than the <a href=\"https:\/\/metroresidences.com\/sg\/serviced-apartments\/class_name=MetroPremier,MetroExecutive,MetroStandard&amp;location=19,20,21,22,66,67,73,77,80,85,91,98,99,110,117,155\">quiet beach getaways<\/a> of the East, like Pasir Ris and Bedok. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">And moving is such a chore, with the hassle of boxing everything up, moving it from one place to another, and then unpacking it again. Thankfully, there are movers in Singapore that make it easy for us. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whether you\u2019re relocating to Singapore to a serviced apartment or residence in Singapore like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/metroresidences.com\/sg\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or an HDB (Housing Development Board) flat or a hotel room, you\u2019ll need movers. So here are 6 Singapore movers that make the way you move easy. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;1. SIR Move.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"690\" width=\"1050\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/02\/05feb_image4.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/02\/05feb_image4.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/02\/05feb_image4-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/02\/05feb_image4-768x505.jpg 768w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/02\/05feb_image4-1024x673.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1517808840987{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SIR Move is a relocation company based in Singapore and Malaysia. They offer a range of services including domestic moves, international inbound and outbound moves, commercial moves and courier services. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Their comprehensive list of moving services also includes: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MOVEPREP &#8211; A pre-move planning service to get you ready for the big day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MOVEPET &#8211; Pet relocation service.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MOVEConciegre &#8211; A help service, to help expatriates relocate to Singapore. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MOVEDetox &#8211; A welcome package that helps you deal with the stresses of moving.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MOVEButler &#8211; A personal move organiser to help you move, or prepare your home for sale. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MOVECORP &#8211; Commercial moving services. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SIR is arguably a good choice because they are not only all-inclusive in terms of services offered, but they go the extra mile as well, making the move even easier. From insurance policies to getting visas and employment passes to protecting your doorways and goods, all the way down to the labelling system they utilise for you to prepare for the big move, they have got it all. They also have an experienced staff, some of whom have more than 10 years of experience under their belt. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Get a quote from them <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sirmove.com\/get-a-quote\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;2. Crown Relocations.<br \/>\n&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"690\" width=\"1050\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/02\/05feb_image1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/02\/05feb_image1.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/02\/05feb_image1-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/02\/05feb_image1-768x505.jpg 768w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/02\/05feb_image1-1024x673.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1517808934172{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Crown Relocations is another company that takes a bite out of the cream of the crops of movers. Crown Relocations have been around for more than 50 years and they are not just a moving company; they\u2019re part of the Crown Group, which includes the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crownworldmobility.com\/en-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Crown World Mobility<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, a global mobility management for corporate businesses. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They are another company with an exhaustive list of relocation services; including domestic and international relocations, pets, and they even offer cultural and language training packages. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They lay out a step-by-step process filled with information that is easy to understand and undergo: <\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Before the move, <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">During transit, <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">At destination, <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From start to finish. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Crown also takes into consideration who you\u2019re moving with &#8211; business partners, pets, family members or just own your own. You can get a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crownrelo.com\/intl\/en-sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free quote<\/a> from them.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;3. CitiMap.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"690\" width=\"1050\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/02\/05feb_image3.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/02\/05feb_image3.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/02\/05feb_image3-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/02\/05feb_image3-768x505.jpg 768w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/02\/05feb_image3-1024x673.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1517798769036{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CitiMap has worked with numerous corporations to help them move. This includes Marks &amp; Spencers, SAFRA, Harvey Norman and even the Ministry of Home Affairs. They boast cost-friendly rates and offer a variety of options including international moving and storage solutions. They even assure that every single piece of furniture moved will be shrink-wrapped, not only making the move easy but keeping your mind at ease as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> You can request a quote <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.citimap.sg\/quote.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;4. Lalamove.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"690\" width=\"1050\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/02\/05feb_image2.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/02\/05feb_image2.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/02\/05feb_image2-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/02\/05feb_image2-768x505.jpg 768w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/02\/05feb_image2-1024x673.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1517808899899{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lalamove is the uber of moving companies. Tech-savvy and modern, you can easily request a move 24\/7 right from your phone. They are however restricted just to local moving, and delivery\/courier services. They deliver to any location within Singapore, but there are surcharges for restricted locations such as Jurong Island, Aerospace zones and more. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Do note that Lalamove advises against using their service for fragile objects such as food or glassware, claiming that they are not liable any damages that might occur. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Click <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pro.lalamove.com\/sg\/en?_branch_match_id=453756775126059968\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">for an instant quote (<\/span><b>Note<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: you need to make an account or connect using Facebook for a quote). Or to get a ballpark figure of what you need, you can look at their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lalamove.com\/singapore\/en\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">price chart<\/a>.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;5. Vimbox.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1573543278478{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Vimbox Movers is another Singapore mover that offers a complete service from residential, international, and office moving services. They also offer storage and warehouse solutions, packing and unpacking services, and disposal services for your unwanted goods. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Contact them at +65 6339 4439 or reach them via email at sales@vimboxmovers.sg<br \/>\nYou many visit their website <a href=\"https:\/\/vimboxmovers.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;6. Rodex.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1517798940395{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rodex only offers interstate moves within Singapore but has a very competitive price point. Their website shows a very detailed list of what you\u2019ll be getting for the move. It lists out the type and price of the moving vehicle down to the model, the price of moving per box, and the cost of the manpower for the move. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They\u2019ve got their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodexmovers.com.sg\/moving-rates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">price list<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodexmovers.com.sg\/moving-rates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">free quote<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> both available on their website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">So pick a mover, sit back and enjoy your new home!<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_widget_sidebar enable_sticky=&#8221;true&#8221; sidebar_id=&#8221;blog-sidebar&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;padding-4-percent&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#fefeff&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;10px&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;-20%&#8221; width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Moving in Singapore without even lifting a finger&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":7757,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[23,2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7752","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-essential-services","category-everyday-living"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7752","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7752"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7752\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9974,"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7752\/revisions\/9974"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7757"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7752"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7752"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7752"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}