Let’s face it, moving is not a very interesting subject. But unless you become familiar with all those “boring” terms, such as “rate per pound or cubic foot”, “packing materials” and “delivery windows”, you may become entirely lost in a process you can’t always control.
This new Alpha Moving and Storage article will provide you some essential information you need to know before the day of your long distance move.
How Does it Work?
Long distance moving is all about the space your goods will take on a shared 50′ trailer going to your destination state. This is why movers will weigh the truck before and after it is loaded, or measure the shipment to calculate the exact space it will take on the trailer.
A basic charge unit – a rate per pound, or rate per cubic foot, is determined according to your destination state and other factors.
Who Should I Get a Moving Price From?
It’s not enough to search the internet and contact the first search results you see. Look for local companies in your area and carefully check their reputation before starting the process.
How can I Make Sure my Price Remains the Same?
Ask each mover to provide you with the basic charge unit – the rate per pound, or rate per cubic foot. This is the rate you should compare when looking at all the estimates. Check and double check all the possible extra fees, such as packing and packing materials, stairs and elevators and so on.
Finally, it is best to have a representative of the moving company come to your house and provide you with a price in writing.
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.
