Get an accurate volume assessment, eliminate unexpected costs, and start your international relocation with complete clarity and confidence.
Planning an international move without a proper pre-move survey is one of the biggest reasons customers face unexpected charges, shipment delays, or customs issues. Every country has different import rules, packing standards, and documentation requirements. Without accurate volume calculations and expert guidance, even a small mistake can become costly. Our consultation prevents that — before a single box is packed.
A pre-move consultation helps determine whether your relocation is best suited for FCL container shipping, LCL or groupage options, or international air freight, ensuring your shipment is prepared correctly from the start.
A successful international move begins long before packing day. At Home To Home Relocations, our certified and highly experienced International Moving Consultants provide a precise, structured, and fully customized pre-move consultation designed to give you clarity, confidence, and an accurate understanding of your export-moving requirements.
With advanced technology, industry-standard certification, and over two decades of hands-on relocation expertise, we ensure your estimate is accurate and your move is planned with unmatched precision.
Every international relocation is different. That’s why our process begins by carefully understanding your specific needs, priorities, and expectations. Whether you are moving a full household, a partial shipment, or specialized items, your dedicated consultant analyzes every detail to recommend the best possible service options—based entirely on your requirements.
We combine certified expertise with a customer-first approach to create a tailor-made moving plan that keeps your timeline, budget, and destination regulations in focus.
Getting the Information right
Why the Pre-Move Survey Is Essential
The pre-move consultation forms the foundation of your entire international relocation. Everything—from logistics planning to packing, shipping, transit timelines, and final delivery—depends on a precise understanding of your shipment from the very beginning.
Before any packing or booking occurs, understanding customs paperwork and destination rules through our Import-to-Canada destination services helps prevent delays at borders and ports.
A professionally conducted survey allows us to:
Provide a correct volume estimate •
Determine the right container or airfreight solution •
Identify special items that require custom crating •
If your shipment includes vehicles, our automobile shipping services ensure compliance with Transport Canada and destination country regulations.
Ensure full compliance with export and customs rules
Eliminate uncertainties and unexpected charges
Guarantee the highest standard of service from day one
Convenient In-Home or Virtual Pre-Move Survey
To begin planning your export move, our consultants will arrange a pre-move survey at your convenience. You may choose:
One-on-one in-home assessment, or
Virtual consultation using HD video tools
During the consultation, we review:
The volume and type of items you plan to ship
Special packing or crating needs
Access conditions (elevators, stairs, parking)
Transit timelines
Destination requirements
Your preferred packing and shipping dates
At the end of the assessment, you will receive a comprehensive written quotation, fully detailed and easy to understand. You may also check date availability or reserve your preferred packing date directly with your consultant.
Precision Powered by the Latest Technology
To ensure your estimate is as accurate as possible, we use:
Digital measuring tools
Volume-calculation software
High-definition virtual assessment technology
Export industry-approved survey systems
These tools allow our consultants to generate a precise, legible, and fully transparent survey report. We take pride in our industry-leading accuracy—helping you avoid unnecessary costs, prevent underestimations, and ensure a smooth customs and shipping process.
Your pre-move survey is completed by certified international moving professionals who are trained in:
Export regulations
Country-specific customs requirements
Volume calculation
Packing methodologies
Crating standards
Documentation procedures
We do not rely on experience alone. Our teams undergo continuous professional development to stay updated with:
Global export regulations
International customs changes
Best practices in packing and cargo protection
The latest moving technologies
This commitment to excellence ensures that every estimate we provide is not only accurate—but compliant, practical, and designed to protect your shipment from start to finish.
What You Gain From a Professional Pre-Move Consultation
- ✔ Guaranteed accurate volume calculations (no surprises)
- ✔ Correct container selection—full, part-load, or shared
- ✔ Compliance with destination customs and export rules
- ✔ Identification of fragile or crating-required items
- ✔ Clarity on timelines, packing dates, and transit options
- ✔ Confidence before you commit financially
Customer Experiences From Successful International Moves
Service Excellence Built on a Foundation of Moving Experience
Speak With a Relocation Specialist Today
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