Long distance moving is a complex process that involves several stages, a high level of awareness and understanding from customers and a high level of professionalism and skill from the movers.
The more you educate yourself about long distance moving and about the options that you have, the better will your decisions be and the more successful your relocation experience.
Here are some of the main issues that you will need to familiarize yourself with in order to experience a smoother and more cost effective long distance move.
Pricing Options
Long distance moving is charged either by weight or by volume.
Weight based charges are determined according to an accurate weighing process in a certified weight station. The moving truck is weighed before and after it is loaded to determine the shipment weight. Customers should always receive a copy of the weight certificate.
Volume based charges are determined according to the actual space a shipment will take on a moving truck. Most professional moving trucks will be marked with lines that show both movers and customers the volume.
Charge Units
Understanding the charge unit used to calculate the price of the move will give you more control and better understanding.
The mover should provide you, in advance, with a basic charge unit, or in other words a fixed price per pound for weight based moves and a fixed price per cubic foot for volume based moves.
Packing Charges
Long distance moving requires careful packing in order to make sure that items are not damaged during transit. Packing charges depend on the amount of self packing that customers choose to do, the size of the inventory and the existence of specialty items that need special handling and care.
It is recommended to check with your moving company in advance about packing charges and options.
Alpha Moving & Storage
234 16th Street 2nd floor, Jersey City
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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.
