A simple online search for any type relocation will yield numerous results. Some people assume, erroneously so, that all the companies coming up in their search results are local companies. In actuality, many of the companies which will be at the forefront of the search results will be located in a remote location and do not necessarily specialize in providing relocation services in your area.
So how can you find out whether or not you are dealing with an actual local mover? In this post we will attempt to answer this question and provide you with some tips for finding the perfect local mover.
Checking Location
The best way to check and verify the information that your moving company is providing you is to check with the DOT and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Both have websites that will allow you to double check the actual physical address and also to see if there are any upstanding complaints or violations.
After checking the location, it may be a good idea the pay the facilities a visit yourself and make sure that you are dealing with a large enough company, which has the necessary trucks, equipment and so forth.
How Local is Local?
The answer to the title question depends on the type of move that you would like to perform. For local moves, it is recommended to use only local mover, movers that are located in your own city or in a neighboring city.
For long distance moves, it is recommended to use movers that are located in the same state as the origin point and that have the necessary means and knowledge.
Alpha Moving & Storage
234 16th Street 2nd floor, Jersey City
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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..
