Alpha Moving & Storage Long Distance Moving Breakdown
Understanding the way long distance moving is priced and conducted is essential, if you would like to experience a successful relocation process.
In order to make your life easier when the time comes to move, you will need to familiarize yourself with some key terms such as: rate per cubic foot, rate per pound, delivery time and packing charges. Let’s take a look at those terms to give you a better idea about what to expect during your coming long distance move.
Pricing Units by Weight and Volume
Almost all professional moving companies charge for long distance moving either by weight or by volume.
Weight-Based Moving Pricing Model
Weight based charges and volume based charges are pretty similar and the formula movers use to translate between the two systems is to divide or multiply by seven, meaning a cubic foot equals seven pounds.
Your mover must provide you with the basic charge unit, which means a price per one pound / cubic foot. Having and understanding such a charge unit will allow you to compare estimates from various movers with ease.
Long Distance Moving Delivery Windows
The window of time for delivery that the movers provide you depends on your availability at the destination to accept the goods. This means that you will need to plan ahead and sometimes find a place to stay for a few days before your goods will arrive, depending on the distance between pick up and delivery spots.
Extra Fees Associated With Long-Distance Moves
Extra fees, beyond the basic charge unit, may include packing charges and difficult access charges. Be sure to mention any possible access issues to the mover in advance and ask if any extra fees will be incurred. Also, come up with a packing plan in advance and check for possible packing charges for electronic equipment, glass and marble items.
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..
