A simple web search for movers may lead you to dozens of offers. Once you finish collecting all the estimates you may discover that prices, terms and delivery times are very different in each and every one of them.
So how do you know which one to go with and differentiate between real prices and ones that may considerably change on the day of the move? In this post, we will provide you with a few basic rules that will help you to compare moving process, terms and conditions.
Basic Rules for Moving Price Comparison
- It is always better to compare basic charge units and not bottom line estimates.
- For long distance moving prices, the basic charge unit to compare is the rate per pound or the rate per cubic foot.
- For local moves, the basic charge unit to compare is the rate per hour.
- For local moves, it is also important to check how many movers you will be assigned for a particular hourly rate. For example, if you receive a rate of $90 an hour for two movers, a $110 per hour for four movers will be a much better deal
- Check for extra fees and other charges. Such fees are added onto the rate per hour for local moves and the rate per cubic foot or per pound for long distance moves.
- Always check the reputation and reliability of the service provider you are considering and make sure that you are dealing with an actual mover with a local headquarters and the right equipment.
- Get the offer in writing and in an organized way. Everything needs to be mentioned in detail, including possible extra fees, terms and conditions.
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..
