Glossary
Home Movers Glossary – Moving Terms Explained
Welcome to Home Movers’ comprehensive glossary. Here we explain key moving terms, services, and definitions to help you understand the moving process in Malaysia. Each term includes links to our relevant services where applicable.
1. House Move
Relocating all household items from one residential property to another. Includes packing, loading, transport, unloading, and optionally unpacking. Ideal for apartments, condominiums, and landed homes.
2. Interstate Move
A move that involves relocation between different states in Malaysia, such as Kuala Lumpur to Penang or Selangor to Johor. Typically requires additional planning and logistics.
3. Local Move
A relocation within the same city or nearby area, such as moving within Kuala Lumpur or Selangor. Usually completed within a few hours or a single day.
4. Piano Move
Specialized moving service for pianos and other large, delicate musical instruments. Requires trained personnel and proper equipment to prevent damage during transit.
5. Packing Services
Professional packing of all items, including fragile and valuable goods. Includes the use of high-quality packing materials like bubble wrap, boxes, and padding to ensure safe transport. Learn more
6. Disassembly & Reassembly Services
Services to safely disassemble large furniture, appliances, or office equipment for moving, and reassemble them at the destination.
7. Full-Service Moving
A comprehensive moving package that covers everything from pre-move consultation, packing, loading, transportation, unloading, to unpacking at the new location.
8. Fragile Item Handling
Special care for fragile items like glassware, antiques, electronics, or artwork. Proper packing, labeling, and transport methods are used to prevent breakage.
9. Storage Services
Short-term or long-term storage solutions for household or commercial items. Includes secure facilities, climate-controlled storage (if necessary), and inventory tracking. Learn more
10. International Moving
Relocation services that involve moving belongings across international borders. Includes customs clearance, freight forwarding, and compliance with international shipping regulations.
11. Insurance Coverage
Optional protection for goods during transit. Covers damages, loss, or theft during the moving process. Gives customers peace of mind.
12. Large Move
Relocation of large households or commercial offices with multiple rooms or significant volume of items. Requires multiple trucks, extra manpower, and precise planning.
13. Relocation Planning
The process of preparing for a move, including scheduling, packing, route planning, and coordination of services to ensure a smooth relocation.
14. Specialty Item Move
Transporting items that require extra care due to size, weight, or fragility, such as pianos, artworks, gym equipment, or safes.
15. Same-Day Move
A moving service where the relocation is completed within a single day, ideal for small-scale moves or urgent relocation requirements.