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.
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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..
