It doesn’t matter if you need to move cross-country or just around the block, moving involves a lot of work and a lot of stress. Understanding more about moving and the way it works will help you, not only in making the right decisions, but also in relieving your stress. This new series of Alpha Moving and Storage articles is intended to provide interested customers with the basics of moving. From contacting movers and checking their reputation to scheduling long distance deliveries, you will find it all here.
Before Calling Your Movers
It is recommended to focus your objectives, prepare inventories, and make decisions regarding your move, even before you start calling moving companies. Searching for relocation services or calling a mover without really knowing whether or not you will need storage or packing services, or what furniture you will be taking with you, probably won’t be that effective.
Making Decisions and Preparing Inventories
Start by preparing an inventory list. Many people make the mistake of giving a list of furniture from memory, such lists will almost always be highly inaccurate. You’d be amazed by how much furniture, boxes and “stuff” you’ll discover around the house.
Take your time, go room-by-room, and prepare a detailed list of all the furniture you have. If you are still unsure about some of the furniture, mark them with an asterisk, it’s better to provide your mover with a slightly inflated list and end up paying less than providing an abbreviated list only to discover you have ten more pieces of furniture on the day of the move.
If you have furniture with glass parts or delicate pieces that will require special handling, be sure to mark them down on your list. This will prove useful when the time comes to discuss the packing aspect of the move with your relocation company.
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.
