The term local moving describes a wide range of relocation operations, from short distance moves in the same city, to moves that can take hours and even days to complete and moves that includes storage and re-delivery.
Let’s take a look at some of the basic facts of local moving and see how proper preparation can assist you with your move.
Inventorying your Goods
Proper inventorying is important for any type of relocation. Not only will proper inventorying allow you to get more accurate estimates, it will also help you to divide packing tasks and other related tasks into manageable daily assignments.
Your inventory list should be organized by rooms. You should also mark down every item that will require packing and add an estimated number of boxes to be packed for each room.
Packing your Goods
Once you create your detailed inventory, it will be easier for you to come up with a packing schedule.
Your first step should be to order a box delivery and get all the materials you need for the packing process. You should then start working according to the daily task list that you created, carefully packing a few boxes per day.
Selecting your Movers
The recommendation is to contact local movers about four to six weeks in advance. Try to have a detailed inventory ready before you actually contact prospective movers. This will help you to explain what size and type of move you need, and will help the mover in providing you with a better and more accurate estimate.
Make sure that the movers you are considering are located in your area and have actual offices and facilities. A good way to check is to pay a visit to the moving company headquarters and request to see the trucks, storage and offices.
Alpha Moving & Storage
234 16th Street 2nd floor, Jersey City
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My real estate agent recommended Alpha and it was the smartest decision about our move we made. I worked with Bill and did a visual walk through of our … More place via Facetime and in very short order I had a quote and the job was set. From top to bottom it was a seamless and gracious experience from everyone at Alpha.
Nothing was even remotely injured or scuffed. In fact, the attention to securing our belongings was above and beyond. You should feed safe trusting your move to Alpha! -
We used Alpha to move my daughter. They were wonderful. Assisted my husband with packing large numbers of clothing and just as helpful with assisting us … More with unpacking.
They were able remove and install a huge electric bed without damage to the bed and walls and doorways of both apartment
All of the workers were polite friendly and I’ve said extremely helpful.
The office staff was wonderful too. They made the move as pleasant and low anxiety as possible.
I definitely recommend -
I was referred to Alpha moving and storage by my sister many years ago. I used them several times. The service was incredible. The movers were professional, … More efficient and effective. They arrived on time and went above and beyond to perform an excellent job. I would recommend them to anyone who’s moving. They’re truly the best!
