For the past few weeks, we’ve spoken with our customers and Alpha Moving and Storage foreman and dispatch managers and compiled a list of the most useful packing tips. We are now happy to present you with those tips in a series of blog posts.
Starting the Packing Process as Early as Possible
The most common advice, from both customers and moving professionals, was to start packing early. The most common self-packing mistakes will happen when people run out of time and are pressured to use inappropriate boxes, place unprotected glassware in boxes and so forth. Try to start a few weeks in advance, create a packing task list and go room by room. Remember, proper and careful packing reduces the chances of incurring damages.
The Art of Labeling
You’d be amazed how much time the simple action of writing down the contents and designated room on each box will save you. There’s nothing worse than finding yourself in your new house with dozens of unmarked boxes. Labeling will save you the unnecessary burden of carrying boxes from room to room.
Getting Rid of Items
You’d be amazed to discover how much less you’ll have to move after doing some sorting out around the house. Going room by room and creating a careful inventory list can help you with that. The process of writing down items will make you stop and think about their usefulness. Sorting out will help you to lower the cost of your move. It will also help you speed the process of unpacking and settling in your new home.
Don’t Pack Boxes that are too Heavy
Try to be as practical as possible and avoid packing huge boxes that will be impossible to carry. Stuffing too many items in one giant box can also lead to damages. Also, remember that you will still need to carry and unpack some of the boxes from room to room in your new house.
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234 16th Street 2nd floor, Jersey City
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Alpha Moving helped us move from an apartment with many stairs in Hoboken to a suburban home in NJ. There team was very responsive, professional, punctual, … More and communicative. I was very happy with their service, and they helped make the experience less stressful. The Alpha team was great at communicating ahead of and during our move and they set our expectations on pricing. We were very happy with our decision to hire Alpha. -
My experience using Alpha Moving and Storage was excellent. The crew was courteous and professional. They took their time to ensure that everything was … More covered and packaged before the move so there was no damage. They made sure everything was positioned correctly in our house, and even helped to move a few pieces of furniture that were not part of the original move. I would highly recommend
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I recently hired Alpha Moving to help a family member move from a 3rd-floor walk-up in Brooklyn to New Jersey, and I couldn't be more impressed with … More their service. The team was punctual, professional, and showed exceptional care for both the Brooklyn apartment and the New Jersey home. They took extra precautions to protect the walls and floors, which we really appreciated. Communication was excellent before, during, and after the move, making the entire process much less stressful. I highly recommend Alpha Moving to both family and clients—they’re reliable, professional, and offer very reasonable pricing..
