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Moving FAQs: Packing, Storage, Lorry Hire & Prices

Answers to the questions customers ask us most about house shifting, office and factory moves, packing, storage and lorry hire in Sri Lanka.

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General

Do you provide moving services island-wide in Sri Lanka?

Yes. We move homes, offices and factories from Colombo, Gampaha and Kalutara to every district, including Kandy, Galle, Kurunegala, Jaffna and Trincomalee, and from anywhere back to the Western Province.

Are you available 24/7?

Yes – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and public holidays. Call or WhatsApp 070 574 1175.

Do you provide packing materials?

Yes. We supply cartons, bubble wrap, stretch film and furniture blankets, and our crew packs and unpacks for you. See our packing and unpacking service.

Do you offer storage services?

Yes. We provide safe, secure and clean storage for household furniture, office goods and stock, for short or long periods, with pickup and delivery. See safe storage.

What lorry sizes are available for hire?

Dimo Batta, 10 ft, 14.5 ft and 20 ft closed box lorries, all with an experienced crew. See lorry hire.

Where are your branches?

Our head office is in Pittugala, Malabe, with branches serving Battaramulla, Nugegoda, Dehiwala, Kaduwela, Kadawatha, Ja-Ela and Pamunugama. See all branches.

Home Relocation

How much does house shifting cost in Sri Lanka?

The price depends on the amount of furniture, the lorry size, the distance, floors and access, and whether you need packing. Send photos on WhatsApp or book a free site survey and we will give you a fixed quote. See how to get a free quote.

Do you provide boxes and packing materials?

Yes. We supply cartons, bubble wrap, stretch film, tape and furniture blankets, and our crew can pack everything for you or only the fragile items.

Can you store my furniture if my new house is not ready?

Yes. We collect, store and deliver later. Storage can be for a few days or several months, and every item is recorded on an inventory.

Do you dismantle and re-assemble furniture?

Yes. Beds, wardrobes, dining tables and most flat-pack furniture are dismantled, moved and re-assembled by our crew at no extra hassle to you.

Can you move my house from Colombo to Kandy or Jaffna?

Yes. We move homes from Colombo, Gampaha and Kalutara to every district in Sri Lanka and back again, usually in a single trip with the same crew.

Office Relocation

Can you move our office over a weekend?

Yes. Most office relocations are done on Friday night or over the weekend so staff can start work on Monday morning without interruption.

Do you move computers and servers?

We pack and transport computers, monitors, printers and server racks in protective packing. We recommend your IT team or vendor disconnects and reconnects network equipment and backs up data first.

Can you store office furniture during a renovation?

Yes. We store desks, chairs, cabinets, archive boxes and stock in secure storage and deliver them back when your fit-out is complete.

Do you provide a written quote for companies?

Yes. After a site visit we send a written quotation and can work with your purchase order and payment process.

Factory Relocation

Can you move heavy machinery?

Yes. We assess each machine's weight and size and arrange forklifts, pallet jacks, rollers or crane hire as required, then secure it for transport.

Do you disconnect and install machines?

Electrical and mechanical disconnection and commissioning should be done by your technicians or the equipment supplier. We handle the lifting, packing, transport and placement.

Can you store our stock during the relocation?

Yes. Palletised stock, spare parts and packed equipment can be stored safely and delivered in phases to match your installation plan.

Do you work in industrial zones like Ekala, Katunayake and Biyagama?

Yes. We move factories and warehouses in the Gampaha, Colombo and Kalutara industrial areas and transport equipment island-wide.

Packing & Unpacking

What packing materials do you use?

Double-wall corrugated cartons, bubble wrap, foam sheets, packing paper, stretch film, tape and furniture blankets. Wooden crates are available for special items.

Can you pack only my fragile items?

Yes. Many customers pack clothes and books themselves and leave crockery, glassware, TVs, mirrors and electronics to our packers.

Do you unpack at the new house?

Yes. We unpack boxes, place items in cupboards or on shelves as you direct, and remove all packing waste.

Can I book packing without moving?

Yes. Packing can be booked on its own, for example before storage or before you send goods abroad with a shipping company.

Safe Storage

Is my furniture safe in storage?

Goods are wrapped, labelled and recorded on an inventory, and stored in secure, dry premises with controlled access. Ask us about insurance options for high-value items.

What is the minimum storage period?

There is no long minimum. Storage can be booked for a few days, weeks or months.

Do you collect and deliver stored goods?

Yes. Pickup and delivery are part of the service, anywhere in Sri Lanka.

What items can't be stored?

We do not store perishable food, flammable liquids, gas cylinders, chemicals, weapons, cash or illegal items.

Furniture Moving

Can you move just one item of furniture?

Yes. Single-item moves are common. A Dimo Batta with two loaders is usually enough and keeps the price low.

Do you bring tools to dismantle beds and wardrobes?

Yes. Our crew carries tools for dismantling and re-assembling most household and office furniture.

Can you collect furniture from a shop and deliver it?

Yes. We collect from shops, warehouses and private sellers and deliver to your home anywhere in Sri Lanka.

Lorry Hire

What is a Dimo Batta and what can it carry?

A Dimo Batta is a small Tata/Dimo light truck. It suits single items, a few boxes, one room or small deliveries and can reach narrow lanes that larger lorries cannot.

Do lorries come with a driver and loaders?

Every hire includes an experienced driver. Loaders are added based on the job, from one to six or more.

Can I hire a lorry for a long-distance trip?

Yes. We run trips from Colombo, Gampaha and Kalutara to every district, such as Kandy, Galle, Jaffna and Trincomalee, and return loads are possible.

Which lorry size do I need?

See the size table on this page or our lorry size guide. If you are unsure, send photos on WhatsApp and we will recommend one.

Moving in Colombo

Do you move from Colombo to other districts?

Yes. We move homes and offices from Colombo to every district in Sri Lanka, and we bring them back to Colombo too.

Can you move an apartment in Colombo?

Yes. We handle lift bookings, management approvals and stairwell protection, and choose a lorry that fits the building's loading area.

How quickly can you come for a Colombo move?

For small moves we can often come the same or next day. For full house and office moves we recommend booking a few days ahead.

Moving in Gampaha

Do you have movers near Negombo and Ja-Ela?

Yes. Our Ja-Ela and Pamunugama branches cover Negombo, Ja-Ela, Kandana, Wattala, Seeduwa and Katunayake.

Can you move a factory in the Katunayake or Ekala area?

Yes. We move machinery, stock and warehouse racking in Gampaha's industrial zones and to anywhere in Sri Lanka.

Do you move from Gampaha to Kandy or Kurunegala?

Yes. These are popular long-distance routes from Gampaha district, and we cover them in a single trip.

Moving in Kalutara

Do you serve Panadura and Horana?

Yes. We move homes and offices across Kalutara district, including Panadura, Wadduwa, Kalutara, Horana, Beruwala, Aluthgama and Matugama.

Can you move from Kalutara to Colombo?

Yes. Kalutara–Colombo moves are usually completed in a single day with the same crew loading and unloading.

Do you move from Kalutara to Galle or Matara?

Yes. We cover all routes to the Southern Province and the rest of the island.

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