Everyone knows that moving is expensive, and this means that everyone is looking for an affordable price. Moving companies are aware of that fact and try to provide attractive offers. But such offers are often made to “cosmetically” appear attractive, while actually containing many hidden fees. This Alpha Moving and Storage article provides useful tips that will help you tell the difference between genuinely affordable prices and prices that may increase on the day of the move.
Cutting Down on your Moving Costs
You can begin by creating inventory lists of all the items you intend on moving. Provide this inventory to all movers you are considering. If possible, ask for an estimator to come to your house and provide you with an on-site estimate. Such a written estimate will mostly be more accurate and prevent unwanted situations on the day of the move. Look at the “fine details”, such as the price for packing and packing materials.
Self Packing Versus Full Packing
Ask the on-site estimator to provide you with a price for packing and packing materials. If you need packing services, make sure the full price for such services is written on the estimate itself.
The Differences between Various Movers
Prices given by reputable movers are more likely to remain the same on the day of the move. This sounds simple, but many people are lured by illogically low estimates. Such estimates are very likely to change on the day of the move. Remember, if the price sounds too good to be true, then it probably is.
If you have any questions about how to find a local home mover at an affordable price, be sure to give Alpha Moving and Storage a call.
Alpha Moving & Storage
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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..
