Most of the articles about moving and relocation talk about information and services that moving companies need to provide their customers and for a good reason. However, there is another side to the moving story and the successful outcome of a relocation has to do, not only with services and information rendered by the mover, but also with the level of cooperation and information given by the customer.
This Alpha Moving and Storage blog post takes a look at this unfrequented aspect of relocation and provides a few tips regarding information you should provide your movers with.
Providing Complete and Accurate Information
There are three important aspects that will be crucial for any move: inventory, packing and conditions at pick up and destination points. The more accurate you are with the information you provide regarding these three aspects, the better will your moving experience be.
Providing Information about Inventory
Your inventory list must be complete and accurate, whether you provide it in writing, over the phone or to an in-house estimator. Be sure to update your mover about any items you added, purchased or got rid of. Inventory fluctuations will influence both local and long distance moves, so be sure to be as accurate as you possibly can.
Providing Information about Packing and Access Conditions
Don’t surprise your mover. If you need full packing services, be sure to inform it in advance. If you’ve decided to do the packing yourself and change your mind at the last minute, be sure to give your relocation consultant a call and update her.
Providing information about access conditions is also of the utmost importance. Be sure to report any parking limitations, elevator usage restrictions and other possible hindrances in advance. If told in advance, the moving company may be able to come up with ways to solve various parking and access limitations.
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.
