It is no secret that long distance moving can be expensive. The many processes involved and the possible additions of packing and storage and other moving related expenses can add up to quite a considerable amount. Luckily enough, there are ways in which you can lower the price of your long distance move. In this Alpha Moving and Storage post, we will suggest a few simple methods that can help you to bring down the cost of your long distance move.
Preparing for Packing
Even though full packing is highly recommended for long distance moving, there are still some packing processes that you can do yourself in order to try and lower the costs. Our recommendation is to leave all fragile items, glass items, electronic equipment and so forth to the moving company. But in order to lower costs, you can pre-order boxes such as book boxes, and pack some of the non-breakables such as books and files by yourself.
Getting an Early Start
Especially if you are moving during the busy summer months, reserving your long distance move in advance can actually lower the costs. During the summer, as moving companies are gradually booked up, prices gradually rise. The sooner you receive your estimates and reserve your move, the better. For summer long distance moving, our recommendation is to reserve at least six to ten weeks in advance to ensure the best possible rates, as well as availability.
Planning ahead, reserving early and discussing all processes in detail with your moving company can really help in lowering the price of your upcoming long distance move.
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.
