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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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.
