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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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.
