You’ve gathered estimates, received prices and decided on a pickup date. Now comes the time to make a decision regarding your moving service.
But choosing one of six, eight, sometimes over a dozen estimates isn’t easy. Differences between prices and various terms and conditions don’t make it any easier.
So what is the right way to choose your moving service? Read on…
Choosing your Moving Service the Right Way – Learning to Read your Estimate
First of all, you need to learn how to read between the lines of your estimate. The bottom line price does not always reflect the terms and conditions and in some cases may vary considerably on the day of the move.
First off, disregard estimates that are “too good to be true”. If an estimate is thirty percent or more below industry average, it is a sure sign that something might go awry on the day of the move.
You should compare the basic charge unit, rather than the bottom line price. Some companies are known to notoriously “lowball” the amount of weight, space, hours, etc. on the estimate itself in order to create a cosmetically low estimate. Comparing the charge unit rather than the final estimated price will help you in identifying such estimates.
Choosing your Moving Service the Right Way – Some Final Considerations
One other thing that you need to check and consider before making your decision regarding which moving service you should use has to do with the possible extra charges. Such fees could amount to high charges that will completely change your moving price. Check for possible fees for packing and packing materials, access limitations and restrictions, flights of stairs, insurance certificates and so on. If not mentioned on your written estimate, call your relocation consultant to check about the possible extra fees and ask to receive them in writing.
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..
