Utilizing the services of a moving company means that you trust a service provider with all your possessions and valuables. This also means that you should feel comfortable and familiar enough with your mover. Unfortunately, many service providers will make you feel cozy and comfortable while the estimating and negotiating stages are going on and then prove to be something completely different when moving time comes.
With all the horrific stories about movers and moving companies, how can you build trust between yourself and your mover and know that all promises, given at the estimate stage, will be fulfilled when moving time comes?
Getting to Know your Mover
How can you truly feel that you are familiar with a moving company? Almost all moving services will have flashy websites and attractive offers, so how will you be able to tell which one is telling the truth?
- Verify all the information that the mover provides you, including license numbers, the validity of references and physical address.
- The estimate itself should be crystal clear with all terms and conditions outlined and detailed. Details should include packing, insurance options and all possible surcharges.
- Double check that you are dealing with an actual mover and not a virtual entity by paying a visit to its local headquarters. Take a look at the trucks, facilities, storage area and offices. Sign your contract at the moving company offices.
- Make sure that the moving company has enough experience to provide you with all the promised services. Check how many years the mover has been in existence. For larger and more complex moves, experienced and reputable companies should be preferred.
- Try to avoid estimates that are considerably lower than average. Such offers are normally too good to be true and will change once the day of the move comes.
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..
