Welcome back to the Alpha Moving and Storage guide to the basics of moving. By now, you should be ready with your inventory and packing lists, know all about your destination point and storage needs. It is time to contact potential movers. In this part, we take a look at how you should conduct the initial search for potential relocation companies.
Limiting Your Searches
An internet search for potential relocation companies will yield dozens of results. Before you start filling out dozens of online forms, take a minute to consider limiting your search to only a few reputable companies. Being bombarded by thirty estimates from shady moving companies will serve no purpose at all. Even if you get very low prices, it is difficult to believe they will remain the same on moving day. Our recommendation is to limit your search to up to six companies. Again, receiving dozens of estimates will probably end up causing confusion and may lead you to make an erroneous decision.
Thinking Local
Check the physical location of your potential movers before actually contacting them. Many moving service providers advertise their services regardless of their distance from your physical location, others will simply subcontract movers from your area. The best way to go is to contact local movers directly. Check addresses and make sure they contain an actual office storage facility and a warehouse. Local movers will be able to provide immediate solutions to any problems that might occur during the relocation. If you need more movers, or more packing materials, if you have parking or access difficulties, a local relocation company will be able to provide you with immediate solutions.
Once you have a list of about six established relocation companies with local offices in your area, it is time to check their reputation.
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..
