No matter what relocation company you are dealing with, here are some essential questions that you must always ask potential movers in order to avoid moving-day surprises.
Are You an Actual Mover or Moving Broker?
Not all brokers are necessarily bad, but they can’t really control what will happen when the time to move comes and won’t be responsible for price increases or damages. Not all brokers present themselves as such, so you should always ask. If you aren’t sure about what to do, you can call us at Alpha Moving & Storage for help.
What Are Your Extra Moving Charges & Fees?
Even if a mover provides you with a bottom line price, this doesn’t mean that there aren’t any extra fees. Some movers won’t tell you about extra charges unless you ask about them, so be sure to inquire. And make sure to read all the paperwork before signing anything so you don’t get hit with surprise charges.
What Are Your Moving Insurance Options?
You don’t want to wait until after you’ve incurred damages to check about the insurance. There’s a big difference between basic liability and full coverage, especially if you have expensive items. Again, some movers won’t tell you anything about insurance unless you ask, so be sure that you do. If you have expensive items to move, full coverage is always the best way to go.
What Are My Payment Method Options After My Move?
Some moving companies accept credit cards only for the deposit and take payment for the rest of the move in cash or certified check. So, if you plan on using your credit card for the relocation payment, be sure to ask in advance. Some companies may charge you an extra fee for credit card payment, so ask about that as well.
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!
