This is the second part of our Alpha Moving and Storage Complete Guide for Local Moving in New Jersey.
For more information about the basics of local moving in New Jersey, hourly rates and contacting local movers, check part one of this article. In this part, we examine payment and usage of packing and packing materials, other possible extra fees, inventory lists and how to lower your local moving expenses. We hope you will find this article useful.
Packing and Packing Materials for Local Moving in New Jersey
Packing is required for all glass parts, small items that need to be placed in boxes, mattresses, electronic equipment and any other items that may incur damages during the relocation process.
Alpha Moving and Storage customers have the option of doing some or all of their local packing on their own. You are welcome to consult with your relocation consultant in order to reach your packing decisions.
Alpha Moving is able to sell you packing materials, such as boxes, bubble wrap, tape and shrink-wrap prior to the move, to help you with your packing. You can also request full packing service.
Working with Inventories and Reducing your Local Moving Costs
The fact remains that most people move a lot of items they don’t really need. Some tend to just let the movers haul everything they own onto the moving truck, without sorting our unnecessary items before hand. This, of course, is a mistake. Sorting out and getting rid of unnecessary items is a great way to reduce your local moving costs. A good way to do that is working with inventories. When you go room by room to write down everything that you own, it automatically makes it easier for you to get rid of unnecessary items. Start early, at least a few weeks before your moving date, go room by room and get rid of unnecessary items little by little and every day.
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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..
