Moving Estimates and Moving Pricing Systems
It may appear slightly odd, but various moving companies apply different pricing systems/ moving estimates for both local and long distance relocations. Making sure that the moving estimates you receive is clear and easily understood is an absolutely essential element of your relocation, especially if you would like to experience a comfortable and stress free move.
In this post, we’ll review some of the methods you can apply in order to better understand the prices various relocation service providers offer you.
Making sure your Estimate is clear and Understandable
It’s not enough to take a look at the total price of the estimate, it is also very important to understand how the price was calculated and whether or not it is a binding one.
All moving and relocation processes are charged according to a particular charge unit. Some of the ill-reputed movers may attempt to create the illusion of a low price by deliberately providing you with a low estimate of the weight, volume or hours of necessary labor. Therefore, it is important to compare apples to apples and check how the basic charge units various movers offer you compare with one another.
Moving Prices and Reputation
An ill-reputable moving company will always offer you a very low price. Therefore, if a moving estimate sounds too good to be true, don’t be tempted to utilize the services of the company that offers it. Make sure you deal only with well known, reputable relocation service providers that have a physical base of operation if your immediate area. Also, you need to check the license numbers of the service provider in order to make sure that you are dealing with an actual moving company and not with a broker of an index website.
Alpha Moving & Storage
234 16th Street 2nd floor, Jersey City
-
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!
