The question of how to reduce moving costs is on the mind of most people needing to relocate. The costs involved can accumulate to very large sums indeed and every dollar counts. This Alpha Moving and Storage blog post provides a few essential tips that can help you to reduce moving costs.
Do you really need it?
The more you move, the more you pay. This simple, obvious truth often eludes you when the time comes to move, because of the stress involved.
When you’re moving, it’s time to get rid of everything you don’t need, and a lot of things you may think you need, but actually do not.
If moving long distance, compare the price of purchasing heavy or bulky items to the price of moving them. Sometimes, it’s just not worth it.
Packing and Preparing
Doing some of the packing yourself and preparing items for the move by breaking them up or bundling them together can also help to reduce moving costs.
You can request your mover to deliver boxes to your house or purchase boxes online.
Go room by room and create a checklist of things you can pack and prepare yourself, as well as things you can sort out, sell or leave behind.
Also, check with your mover if moving mid-month or midweek reduces the cost of the relocation charges. Most moves take place either during the weekend or during the end of the months. Because of that, moving companies might be willing to offer lower rates for available dates, if you’re flexible with your moving schedule, you just might be able to reduce your moving costs.
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..
