In the previous entries of the Alpha Moving guide to the basics of moving, we examined the process of preparations and decisions you should perform before contacting potential movers. We also demonstrated how to limit your search to six local and reputable movers and took a look at local moving and how it is estimated by relocation companies.
The two final entries will deal with the most complex type of relocation – long distance moving.
Receiving your Long Distance Moving Price
While local moving is charged by the hour, long distance moving is charged according to the amount of weight or space your shipment will take on a moving truck. This means that having a precise inventory for your move is crucial. It also means that the weeks before a long distance move are a great time to hold a garage sale, get rid, donate or throw away all the unnecessary furniture and stuff you have. You don’t really want to pay long distance moving fees for shipping an old sofa or a couple of chairs you will end up throwing at the destination point. Working with lists will help you to determine which items to take and which items to sell, donate or throw away.
Check your Mover’s Reputation and Location
Make sure the long distance mover you are considering has the necessary experience, knowledge, means necessary to successfully complete a long distance move. Visit the Better Business Bureau website and check if your long distance mover has a good rating and whether or not it addresses and solves complaints. Getting a cheap long distance moving price from a dishonest mover means absolutely nothing. Prices that are below industry norms usually end up being artificially inflated on the moving date, so if you are getting a price that seems too good to be true, check and double check its authenticity. Last, but not least, remember to check the location of your mover and make sure it has offices in your area.
Alpha Moving & Storage
234 16th Street 2nd floor, Jersey City
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Bird, Sarge, Nemo did a great job moving us into our new place! Amazing attitudes from beginning to end. Very efficient and careful while moving all our … More things especially careful with our fragile items! Definitely would recommend them for future work. They’re the BEST!!! -
We had an exceptional moving experience with Alpha Moving when they handled the relocation of our 5 bedroom house to another state. From start to finish … More the service was outstanding. The team was punctual, professional, and incredibly efficient. They took great care in transporting our belongings, ensuring everything arrived intact.
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My husband and I have used Alpha for two moves—once from Manhattan to Jersey City and more recently from Jersey City to the Jersey Shore.
The first move … More was during Covid, but Alpha was super diligent and professional. The second move was on an incredibly hot and humid day, and our movers still worked so hard and fast.
For our second move, we also had to put our items in storage for a few weeks. Alpha made this super easy and had a thorough system for taking inventory of all our furniture and boxes.
I can't say enough about how great Alpha is. We would use them again and recommend them to anyone. Their office employees are very responsive and helpful, and the movers are extremely skilled and professional.
I've also found their prices to be much more reasonable than other companies in the area.
