Researching is perhaps the most important part of preparing for your long distance move. In order to select a reputable, experienced relocation service, you will need to both carefully check its reputation and be knowledgeable about the moving industry and the way long distance moves are priced and calculated.
This new Alpha Moving and Storage article will help you by providing a few basic questions you should ask potential movers.
Researching and Selecting Long Distance Movers – Getting to Know your Mover
You should be familiar with your potential relocation service before actually making a commitment. Asking the following questions will help:
- Where are you located? What is your actual physical address?
- How long have you been in business? How much experience do you have in conducting long distance moving?
- Can you provide me with your licensing information?
- Can you provide me with some references from other long distance moving customers?
Researching and Selecting Long Distance Movers – Getting to Know the Moving Industry
In order to select a moving price, you need to become familiar with the moving industry terminology and understand how your move is priced and if there will be some extra charges. Asking the following questions will help:
- What basic charge unit are you using in order to calculate the price of the move? Do you charge according to weight, or space?
- What is your price per pound, or your price per cubic foot?
- Are you using your own trucks and trailers, or will you be using a delivery service at the destination?
- What other possible fees should I expect?
- Are you charging for packing and packing materials?
- Could you provide me with a written list of possible additional fees and their costs?
If you have any other questions regarding long distance moving, feel free to call an Alpha Moving and Storage relocation advisor at any time.
Alpha Moving & Storage
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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..
