About Moving and Relocation
When faced with the task of moving, many questions and concerns may pop into your mind about moving. It is important to differentiate between the sense of unease and stress that the thought of relocation may arouse in us and legitimate concerns that should be properly addressed and handled.
Let’s take a look at a few of the questions that will both east your concerns and help you to get some practical answers about moving. All you need to know about moving you’ll find right here and some more in our other articles.
What is your basic charge unit?
Almost all moving companies use a specific charge unit for both local and long distance moving. Whether it is an hourly rate for local moves, or a rate per pound or per cubic foot for long distance moves, knowing the basic charge unit will help you to understand the various pricing options open to you.
What are your extra fees?
The use of packing supplies, long carry, difficult access and flights of stairs may involve extra fees. It is important to ask about those in advance and get them in writing. This will help you to compare the prices various companies offer you.
What are my Insurance Options?
There are several insurance options moving companies will present you with. Starting from the basic liability insurance of sixty cents per pound per item and ending with full coverage insurance. Check in advance with your mover, what insurance options are available for you.
What if I need Storage?
Alpha moving and Storage and other reputable movers have their own storage facilities and can offer you short and long term storage. If needed, check with your relocation consultant about available storage options in advance.
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.
