The two words that best define the wishes of every moving customer are “affordable” and “reputable.” We all want to get the best possible service from a highly reputable company, yet spend a reasonable amount of money. But is it possible to combine the two? We believe so. Here is how you can look for moving companies that are both reputable and affordable.
Timing is Everything
An early start on your preparations can save you a lot of effort and money. Especially during the busy summer months, it is best to contact movers at least six weeks in advance. Starting the process early will give you more time to make inventory adjustments, sort out the various offers from different movers and do some of the packing on your own.
Searching for the Right Company
Finding a mover that is both affordable and reputable is also a question of focusing your search efforts. Local moving services in Jersey City will be able to give you more affordable prices. Companies that are remote from your area will normally need to charge higher rates.
Working with your Mover to Lower the Costs
Decide in advance whether you want to do the packing on your own or whether you want the moving company to do all your packing for you. You can try and combine the two by packing non-breakable items, such as books and files, on your own and have the movers take care of breakable items, electronic equipment and so on. Work closely with your movers by providing them with accurate inventory lists and updating them about any changes. A good mover will be able to give you advice and suggestions regarding how to lower the costs of your local or long distance relocation.
Alpha Moving & Storage
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..
