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
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.
