A great moving and relocation estimate is not only about the bottom line price presented to you. A good estimate is also about the terms and conditions, the possible packing fees, the charge per unit and the credibility of the approximation provided you.
In this Alpha Moving and Storage blog post, we will take a look at some of the factors you need to consider when receiving and comparing estimates.
Looking at the Fine Print
If you’ve received a low bottom line price, it’s important to check the following:
- Is this a binding estimate or merely a rough approximation of your weight / volume / amount of hours it will take to complete the move?
- What’s not included in the price? Check that possible fees for packing, documentation, handling, possible access issues and so forth are not above industry average.
- What happens if you have over the weight / volume / amount of hours appearing on the estimate? Make sure that the basic charge unit is not significantly higher than the industry average.
Low Prices and Credibility Issues
If the moving price you’ve received is significantly lower than the rates other movers have provided you with, check and double check the credibility of the estimate. If you are dealing with a disreputable relocation service provider, most chances are that the price will significantly increase during the day of the move.
Try to avoid using obscure companies without a local base in your area and without doing a thorough background check. Such a background check should include looking into the company’s license numbers, Better Business Bureau record. You should also request references from customers that have moved in the past few months.
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..
