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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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.
