It is no secret that long distance moving can be an expensive process. However, proper planning and using the assistance of a professional relocation company can definitely assist you in reducing the cost of the move.
In this Alpha Moving and Storage blog post, we will examine a few simple things you can do in order to try and reduce your moving costs.
Managing and Reducing your Inventory
Organizing your inventory can actually do wonders to reduce your relocation expenses. Because the basic long distance charge unit is based on their weight or space, inventory management is much more important than in local moving.
Sorting out your belongings, selling old paperbacks, throwing stuff from the garage you no longer need, even going through your paperwork, these can all add up to take off a lot of weight or space. You’d be amazed how many things you’ll end up selling, donating or throwing away.
Managing your Moving Schedule
The sooner you contact a long distance relocation company and begin with the preparations, the better. Especially during the summer months, last minute moving rate are highly expensive. Also, starting early will give you more time to do some of the packing yourself. Consulting with your relocation company about which materials to use and what items you can pack yourself, can definitely help in reducing costs.
You should also be careful with the estimates you are receiving. Make sure you compare apples to apples and check the basic charge unit, per pound or per cubic foot that each individual service provider offers you.
Sorting out your belongings, starting the process early, doing some packing yourself and carefully comparing estimates can definitely do the job and help you in reducing long distance moving costs.
Alpha Moving & Storage
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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..
