When you search for moving companies online, the one thing that you can be certain of is that each and every service provider you will contact will claim to be the most reputable, worthy and trustworthy with the best prices, terms and conditions.
In actuality, many of the service providers that advertize their services on the internet are brokers, directory websites that pass on your information to several movers and actual moving companies that are not the most reputable in the world, to put it mildly.
So how can you, as a consumer, protect yourself and find actual reputable movers?
Some Key Points to Check and Verify
Let’s take a look at some key points you need to check and verify.
- Your best way to make sure that you are dealing with an actual local mover is to check the physical address. Our recommendation is to actually go and pay a visit to the mover you are considering in order to make sure that it has all the resources, trucks and equipment necessary. A reputable mover will encourage you to come and visit its offices in order to sign the contract.
- Ask for a company representative to come to your house and provide you with an on-site estimate. Make sure you mention your packing needs so these will be included in the price.
- Check moving licenses to make sure that you are dealing with a registered mover.
- Ask for references from other customers. You may want to write a short email to one or two customers to ask them about their experiences with the mover you are considering.
- Make sure that all terms and conditions of the move are discussed and understood in advance. Check with your mover about packing charges and any other fees that may be added on top of the estimate given to you.
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.
