Fixing up, and moving out!

The security deposit and other fees that we have to pay for moving in and out of a place can get quite expensive. As a mover, we hear about this fairly commonly. We thought we would share a few easy (and not so easy) fix-ups to help increase your chances of getting back your security deposit or even worse having to pay extra. Also, make sure to cost compare what's in the contract lease to how much (and how much time) it will cost you to do it yourself.

First of all, please make sure you've done a thorough walk-through and taken photos before you move in, and after we've helped you move everything out of your home. Repairs and cleaning fees can really rack up, so be sure to protect yourself!

Second, at the bottom of this post, please find some helpful links detailing how to do some big hole repairs and also tips about what not to do! Let us highlight a few things: toothpaste is not a good way to repair small holes! Don't cut paint off your wall to take it to be color matched! Joint compound will do the trick for the holes, and your landlord should be able to provide you with a color sample for the walls if you need to paint, or a wall paper code for wall paper if it really needs to be patched. Landlords can often do this for much cheaper than the cost of doing it yourself, and the chance of extra penalties if you make a mistake is removed.

Third, the most important thing to do in a rental situation is to always protect yourself! We guarantee any damage we do to your residence while we are helping to move your items in or out, but it's important to take steps to protect yourself against potentially tricky landlords!
Security Deposit advice!
Patch your drywall!

And, as always, don't discount the cost savings that can be incurred by letting us do the heavy lifting and protecting your walls!

Need to get out in a hurry?

We of course all have those tragic or upsetting incidents that require us to move quickly, but sometimes it's a fresh opportunity that causes our prompt relocations. Maybe it's a new baby, a new job, a new opportunity in a new city. Maybe it's a windfall that allows us to upgrade, or move closer to our loved ones. Whatever the reason, what do you do when you need to relocate quick, fast, and in a hurry?

"Recently, I found a steal of a deal on a new place. Three times the size, own my own place, and pay the same (yes, the SAME) price I was paying for a rental. The catch? I had to move out within the week or pay out the nose for having two residences. What a choice! What should I do? Who could possibly help me with all of this?

So, I started taking stock of what I needed to do to make this all happen. I had work, girlfriend commitments, and all the other things you have to do to keep on living/breathing/working/not dying.  I needed to pack everything, find a way to move it out, and clean up the apartment afterwards. After staring down the barrel at an impossible task, I decided to research hiring a moving company.

I called around in Singapore to look for good movers, when I found KNT. I explained to them the situation, and they really helped me out of the bind. First, they gave me a cut rate deal on a storage unit to move everything out of my current residence early. Then, they gave me an even better deal on moving everything into, and unpacking, my new home. 

I had ample time to clean and repair my old home in time to move out and comfortably sleep in my own bed in my new home the first night with almost no hassle. I really recommend calling KNT any time, whether you're in a hurry or not! They really helped me out!"

The Renovation Problem

Recently, we found yet another difficult problem we can help take care of: The renovation move. We just helped out with such an occasion. The family home was due for a remodeling, the amount of items piled in every room to sort through was definitely daunting.

The family tried hard to manage the house, but it quickly became too much for them.  So, they called us!

First, we gave them a good rate on a storage unit for their items. Some of these, they were uncertain of selling or distributing among family members. This gave them more time to parse through these and make those tricky decisions together, instead of rushing through into decisions in haste. Memories and keepsakes are impossible to get back, so it was important for them to be able to carefully sort through these and let the family all find the items that were important for them.

The next thing we did was help them to carefully and securely pack all the items they were sure to sell (furniture, oversized items, etc.) in properly labeled containers to be delivered to the appropriate destinations for liquidation. In our country, it's so hard to transport large items efficiently. Many of the family members travel by bus or taxi, since it's so expensive and troublesome to own your own car in Singapore. Better than taking things piecemeal and spending countless hours wrapping and packing, this saved them a lot of time and heartache, having to return repeatedly.

Lastly, we of course delivered all of these items for them to their destinations, for no extra cost than a normal move. The relocation of loved family members is hard enough already without adding in financial burdens and investing innumerable hours trying to take care of their belongings. We understand how difficult things can be, and want to provide quality, affordable options to handle these difficult events.

So, the family got everything they really wanted: They had time to sift through belongings to help make sure everyone received their keepsake and memorable items to help reminisce (and sort out any disputes over coveted items), they got the house emptied and ready for remodeling, and they got all of the items sent to auction that needed to go, all with one easy, customer friendly phone call!

We are proud to support your every need, from housing relocations to renovations. Please think of us the next time you're struggling with a similar situation!

A Big School Move

Yet another moving story for you all to enjoy. This time, it's not a company or a house, but a school!

"If you've only ever moved a one room apartment or small house, then you have no idea what a real headache moving can be. Imagine if you had to move not an office building, not a house or a home, but, imagine moving an entire school.

There are 24 classrooms, 14 storage rooms, the library, the teacher's room, the art room, the science lab.... there are so many rooms we don't want to count! There were so many chairs we couldn't count!

This year, we decided to move using only our staff, and a few of our colleagues from nearby schools. I cannot tell you how much of a mistake this was. We rented a few trucks at first. We all gathered at 7 am, and started packing. Each teacher had packed their own desk, and their own affects from each classroom. We thought it would be just hauling a few truckloads from the old school to our brand new, state of the art facility. Boy, were we wrong!

By 10 am, we knew we were in trouble... After two truckloads and a lot of blood, sweat, and a few tears, we had barely made a dent in our move. We took a little break, and our principal called around looking for more rental trucks and more helping hands to lend us their strength. We managed to pick a few more trucks, and 3 more helpers, but by 5 pm, we hadn't even finished packing and moving half the school... The chairs and desks ended up taking us two days all by themselves, much less the other items we needed to move.

After we got everything moved, it took almost the entire month to unpack and sort and adapt everything to our newer facilities. It took us three days to unpack and throw away boxes before we could start really sorting everything out... If only we'd had someone who could help with all of this...

The next time we decide to move, we unanimously decided to hire a professional moving company who could not only help with transportation, but with the take down and set up after everything was relocated. This was supposed to be our relaxing end of the year vacation, but it turned out to be a total nightmare!"

At KNT Movers, this kind of headache is what we hope to help you avoid!

Our strong agile crew can help with the tear down and the setup, we can help with the leftovers, and we can definitely help plan how many trucks and how many people you will need! Don't waste your precious time (or holidays) sweating through a grueling move. Spend your holidays relaxing while we take care of that move for you!

We are the best professional movers in Singapore, regardless of the size or scope of your move, and regardless of your status, residential or professional!

Whatever your needs, just leave it to us!

Customer Dissatisfaction

As a business owner, when was the last time you undertake an office move? How many hours, days, weeks?

My last move took me almost a month, with packing, wrapping, cleaning, moving, unpacking, cleaning again and.... That's a lot of time!  For a business, all of that lost time adds up to lost money.

The last time we moved our office, the take-down and set-up took some time. As professionals at relocation services, our downtime was minimal. However, for the average office, to take care of an office move can result in some serious downtime for a business. Downtime can cause customer inconveniences, loss of new leads, loss of man hours, and severe reduction of productivity. Just the packing alone can take a large office several weeks, let alone the unpacking and disposals required.

Why let your business suffer? Finding a good mover to help keep your business running smoothly is important in today's constantly changing landscape.

Look no further, introducing KNT Movers (S) Pte Ltd

As the number one Singapore movers, we know how to save you time and money in your office movers needs! Let our experienced moving crew use the most efficient and effective way to relocate your office in a stress free and systematic manner.

Our moving crew of professionals can quickly and carefully label, pack, relocate, and unwrap your office in a minimal amount of time. After unpacking, we will even take care of the disposal of all packing materials to reduce your headache!

And it is not just cost effective for businesses either, our movers Singapore can take care of your residential relocations in record time! Why would you want to spend weeks or even months trying to finish moving into your new house! We can finish most moves in half a day! Wake-up in your old home, and go to sleep in your new home!

Call us today at 6747-6636 and save your time and money, not to mention your hard-work and labor! Contact us to let our customer service professionals help keep your business or life streamlined and on track!

A recent customer feedback

Let us share with you a recent post by a satisfied customer.

"It was time for my first big move for my new job. I needed to relocate to Johor from Singapore proper to shorten my commute to work, and upgrade my living quarters after getting a nice pay raise. My company gave me a relocation allowance (how unusual is that?!).

I searched around for many moving companies. After reading a lot of reviews online, I picked my moving company. They had a good reputation, and their website seemed reputable enough. I called them, and made my appointment. I asked for an early morning start, because I was sure it would take all day. Have you ever had a move that went quickly? They're such a drag. I really despise the moving process.

Since my company gave me a relocation allowance, I decided to ask the movers to do the whole thing, packing to unpacking, for me.  I arranged to finish up rental agreements and cleaning and pick up my new keys the same day, while the movers were taking care of my old flat. I got the movers started, and went to get my new keys. It took quite a while longer than I expected to sign the new paperwork and receive my keys.

In the taxi on my way to my new flat, I got a call from the movers. They had beaten me to my new apartment and were waiting for me already! I couldn't believe it! If I had packed up everything myself, it would have taken me DAYS! They packed my entire flat in about 2 hours, and made it to my new apartment before I could pick up my keys!

So I asked the taxi uncle to try to hurry up for me. We arrived, and despite their wait, the movers weren't cross at all. They just got to work, and started moving my things into my new flat. They did their best not to bother me while I did an inspection.

In a little less than 2 hours, they had unpacked all of my things, and removed all of the boxes and padding and wrap they had used to keep everything from scratching or breaking, and I was waving goodbye. What a stress-free move!

And now, the best part: When I went back to my old flat to finish up the cleaning and get it ready to return the keys, it was so clean, I barely had any work left to do! Every time I move, I always end up making a terrible mess in the process, but they had taken care of everything and left almost no trace! I really can't believe my luck! What a great moving company! I will never move by myself again!"

This is how we at KNT strive to satisfy every single customer, every single time! If you're looking for a stress-free move, then give us a call today!

Singaporeans are always moving around!

We post a lot of information about moving, but, why is it so important? Why is it important to have a good moving company? Why is it especially important for Singaporeans?

Here's why: more than 50 percent of Singapore relocates every year! Singapore enjoys steady population boom and staggering growth! Because of our strong, stable economy, we have a constantly increasing population. And with constant renovations, our citizens are able to change to better, more affordable or more conveniently located residences frequently. At a robust population of 5.5 million people, a 50% relocation rate calculates to a lot of moves in a year! We don't seem to want to stay in the same spot for very long. So, we are especially careful to preserve our reputation and maintain our image as an efficient and well respected moving company.

2.7 million Singaporean people each year take the time to search for a good mover, or just ask their friends and relatives to give them a hand. What do you do when you need a good mover? If you're moving every two years (or more), then you don't have a lot of stuff in your house, you throw everything away regularly, you've got a large vehicle, or you're hiring a moving company frequently. Wouldn't you rather save your precious time and settle in with a company you knew provided you a great moving rate, worry-free movers, and hassle-free moving days? That’s when you call KNT Movers!

Forgive us for a few moments while we toot our own horn. Why do you call us? Why do we always say that KNT is the best Singaporean moving company? Well, for starters, we have the best customer service staff in the country. Not only can we take care of anything you need for your move, start to finish (and after services!), but we will do it in a professional, friendly manner that helps you feel our commitment to your satisfaction. Planning, matching your schedule, helping take care of your packing, helping you sort the boxes and unpack their contents, even up to and including hauling away your used packaging and moving materials after your home has been set to your liking, KNT takes care of you and all your needs. Your wallet will love us as much as you and your schedule book do! We are the most affordable and competitively priced moving company in Singapore!

So, if you want to make sure that yourselves, your items, and all valuables are handled with the utmost care; you want to be confident that everything arrives safely in your new house, properly sorted and cared for by professionals; and you want to make sure it's a hassle-free day for you and your bank account, you know who to call. So, call KNT Movers, Singapore’s #1 movers today at 6747-6636. We are waiting to take care of you today!