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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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.
