Long distance moving is a complex process that involves several stages, a high level of awareness and understanding from customers and a high level of professionalism and skill from the movers.
The more you educate yourself about long distance moving and about the options that you have, the better will your decisions be and the more successful your relocation experience.
Here are some of the main issues that you will need to familiarize yourself with in order to experience a smoother and more cost effective long distance move.
Pricing Options
Long distance moving is charged either by weight or by volume.
Weight based charges are determined according to an accurate weighing process in a certified weight station. The moving truck is weighed before and after it is loaded to determine the shipment weight. Customers should always receive a copy of the weight certificate.
Volume based charges are determined according to the actual space a shipment will take on a moving truck. Most professional moving trucks will be marked with lines that show both movers and customers the volume.
Charge Units
Understanding the charge unit used to calculate the price of the move will give you more control and better understanding.
The mover should provide you, in advance, with a basic charge unit, or in other words a fixed price per pound for weight based moves and a fixed price per cubic foot for volume based moves.
Packing Charges
Long distance moving requires careful packing in order to make sure that items are not damaged during transit. Packing charges depend on the amount of self packing that customers choose to do, the size of the inventory and the existence of specialty items that need special handling and care.
It is recommended to check with your moving company in advance about packing charges and options.
Alpha Moving & Storage
234 16th Street 2nd floor, Jersey City
-
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!
-
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.
