It’s no secret that some moving companies are more reputable than others, but all movers present themselves as the best there is. In order to avoid uncomfortable surprises, it is highly recommended that you conduct careful research about the moving company, its reputation, its past and its location.
This Alpha Moving and Storage blog post provides a few more tips that will assist you in making sure you’re dealing with the right type of company.
Researching your Mover – Where should you start?
The first thing to do is make sure you are actually dealing with a legitimate moving company and not with a fly-by-night operation that may disappear after your goods have been loaded onto the truck.
Ask for the mover’s license numbers and make sure it provides you with a physical address that’s not a self-storage facility or a home address. The federal motor carrier safety administration and the Department of Transportation have searchable databases in which you can get more information.
Checking the Physical Location and Requesting References
As mentioned quite a few times in the Alpha Moving and Storage blog, the best choice for your move is always a local mover. Prefer companies whose headquarters are located in your area. This will make it easier for you to visit the facilities and make sure you are dealing with a legitimate mover.
References are also important. Ask to see references from customers that successfully used the company’s services in the past. If possible, the references should relate to the same type of move you are about to perform, local, long distance and so forth.
It may also be a good idea to check the Better Business Bureau record of the mover you are considering.
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..
