The internet has made it very easy to receive a large number of estimates. Filling a simple online form is all that’s necessary for getting a long distance moving estimate. But receiving many estimates has its disadvantages. The prices range from the very low to the extremely high, the terms are often confusing and the way in which the estimates are presented is different.
This newest Alpha Moving and Storage blog post, offers some simple ways to compare long distance moving estimates you will receive from various relocation service providers.
Comparing Apples to Apples
If you end up comparing only bottom line prices, you may end up making the wrong selections. It is very important to try and compare the basic charge units that various service providers are offering you. The rate per pound or the rate per cubic foot should be clearly mentioned on your estimate.
In order to compare weight and space based charge units, you can simply multiply or divide by seven. This should give you a pretty balanced idea of how the various estimates compare to one another.
Checking the amount of Weight or Space you were estimated with
Some companies may provide you with a low weight or space estimate to make the bottom line price artificially appear lower. Use the various charge unites you’ve received from the various movers in order to realistically compare prices.
It is also essential to check all the other terms and conditions, such as rates for packing and packing materials, fees for difficult access, certificates of insurance and so on.
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.
