Utilizing the services of a moving company means that you trust a service provider with all your possessions and valuables. This also means that you should feel comfortable and familiar enough with your mover. Unfortunately, many service providers will make you feel cozy and comfortable while the estimating and negotiating stages are going on and then prove to be something completely different when moving time comes.
With all the horrific stories about movers and moving companies, how can you build trust between yourself and your mover and know that all promises, given at the estimate stage, will be fulfilled when moving time comes?
Getting to Know your Mover
How can you truly feel that you are familiar with a moving company? Almost all moving services will have flashy websites and attractive offers, so how will you be able to tell which one is telling the truth?
- Verify all the information that the mover provides you, including license numbers, the validity of references and physical address.
- The estimate itself should be crystal clear with all terms and conditions outlined and detailed. Details should include packing, insurance options and all possible surcharges.
- Double check that you are dealing with an actual mover and not a virtual entity by paying a visit to its local headquarters. Take a look at the trucks, facilities, storage area and offices. Sign your contract at the moving company offices.
- Make sure that the moving company has enough experience to provide you with all the promised services. Check how many years the mover has been in existence. For larger and more complex moves, experienced and reputable companies should be preferred.
- Try to avoid estimates that are considerably lower than average. Such offers are normally too good to be true and will change once the day of the move comes.
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!
