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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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.
