Now that you’ve limited your search to six local and reputable moving companies the time has come to learn a little more about moving estimates and how various service providers present them. In this part of the Alpha Moving Guide to the Basics of moving we will take a look at local moving estimates and how most service providers calculate them.
The Basics of Local Moving
Even though there are variations, most relocation service providers charge for local moving by the hour.
Based on the size of your move, the relocation company will decide the number of movers necessary to complete it. Smaller moves will require as little as three movers, larger moves may require five or six.
Determining Rates and Charges
After receiving information about the size of the move and determining the number of movers necessary, the moving company will be able to provide you an estimate for the amount of time completing the move would take. Almost all relocation service providers provide a fixed rate per hour.
Comparing local moving estimates is fairly easy. You should compare the rate per hour, the number of movers and potential additional fees.
When comparing the hourly rates, bear in mind that you still need to check the number of movers you will be receiving. If you have a three bedroom house, completing the move with only two or three movers will be difficult and would take a lot of time. On the other hand, a crew of five movers will take much less time to complete such a move. Even though the rate for five movers is more expensive than the rate for three movers, the move itself will take much less time to complete and will therefore end up being much less expensive. Before making your decision, don’t forget to check for additional potential fees such as packing materials.
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..
