The obvious recommendation is to begin your moving preparation process at least a month and a half to two months before the actual pick up date. However, a lot of long distance moving is done last minute because of unexpected job openings or other unexpected happenings.
So what do you do when you discover that you have only one week or sometimes even less than that to move? Let’s take a look at how you can better handle the stress and preparation for a last minute long distance move.
Making Last Minute Decisions about Moving Companies
First of all, don’t panic. As you can imagine, a lot of people need to move last minute so you will not be the first or the last to call up a moving company and ask about last minute availability.
Don’t settle for fly-by-night movers simply because this is a last minute move. Start your search for a mover with the large and reputable movers, preferably with a local company based in your area.
If you are stressed for time, professional moving companies will be able to help you with your packing and perform full packing services for you. The moving trucks are equipped with enough materials to perform most sizes of moves on the same day as the pick up.
Checking your Moving Contract
Make sure that the movers provide you with a detailed estimate that includes all the possible surcharges.
Professional movers should be able to fax or email you an organized estimate right away and you need to make sure that it is fair and understandable before you sign up.
Also, don’t forget to check the reputation of the movers and make sure you do not get mixed up with disreputable companies that may take advantage of your situation.
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..
