In this second part of our ‘Alpha Moving and Storage Rules and Regulations for Local Moving’, we will take a look at some of the practical aspects of local moving.
Providing Accurate Information
Providing your local mover all the relevant information regarding your move will help you save both time and money. Be sure to report any potential obstacles and hindrances such as: flights of stairs, difficult areas to reach in which large furniture are placed, excessive distance from the door of your house to the nearest place in which the truck can park and so forth.
You should also report oversized items that require special handling or equipment. If your building or complex requires a certificate of insurance, you need to alert the movers in advance. If you’re not sure, check with your building management in advance. Also, check about elevator restrictions. Some building managements allow only particular hours for elevator use, so be sure to check that in advance.
Packing and Storage
If you require additional packing services, the moving company will charge you according to the actual usage of packing materials and hours of labor. Items suck as mirrors, glass parts and items, televisions, mattresses, china etc. need to be carefully packed before they can be loaded to the truck. If you decide to do the packing yourself, be sure to inquire with your mover about the proper way in which the packing should be done.
If you need storage, two moves will actually need to take place and both will be charged by the hour. The first move will involve moving your goods to storage, the second move will involve bringing them from storage to your new home and offloading them from the truck. Shipments that go into storage will require careful packing so that damages will not be incurred.
Alpha Moving & Storage
234 16th Street 2nd floor, Jersey City
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The Alpha Moving team was professional, efficient, and handled my belongings with great care. They arrived on time, worked quickly, and made the entire … More moving process stress-free. Everything arrived in its original condition, and the pricing was fair with no hidden fees. Highly recommend them for anyone looking for a reliable moving service! -
Alpha was fantastic! Leading up to the move, they communicated well and were very accommodating when we needed to change our move date, add additional items, … More etc. On the day of the move, the 4-man crew was prompt and worked quickly and diligently to disassemble and wrap furniture and load all our possessions onto their large truck with care. We had many heavy boxes and bins, several of which were located in a basement down a narrow staircase. The crew had a great attitude and asked questions when necessary. Compared to other moving companies, Alpha was more reasonably priced and well worth it. I would enthusiastically recommend Alpha for any local moving needs!
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The team was awesome to work with! We moved from one high-rise to another, which required coordinating elevator reservations and meeting tight deadlines, … More and they handled everything seamlessly. They were both friendly and professional throughout the process. I highly recommend working with them, and if we ever move again, I will 100% choose them.
