Conducting a thorough research about potential long distance moving and storage companies will help you make a better and more educated decision. You should compare the actual rates the moving service providers offer you, but also check and compare their experience and reputation. This Alpha Moving and Storage blog post will help you in making a better decision regarding your coming long distance move.

Researching Long Distance Moving and Storage Companies – Knowing How to Search

Don’t just type general terms and ask for estimates from the first few service providers that come up. Knowing how to search for movers is very important. Search for “long distance moving companies in” then type the name of your town or city. Focusing on reputable movers located in your immediate area is essential. Unless you do that, you might receive estimates from brokers and companies located in remote areas. You can ask your friends, neighbors or relatives if they are familiar with the local companies you are considering. Receiving references is another good way to make sure you are dealing with a reputable company.

Researching Long Distance Moving and Storage Companies

Researching Long Distance Moving and Storage Companies – Knowing how to Compare

Ask for a representative to come to your house and provide you with an on-site estimate. Such estimates will give you a higher level of accuracy. Also, ask the estimator to provide you with the basic charge units for your move.

Researching Long Distance Moving and Storage Companies – Making the Best Possible Decision

Select only companies that are located in your area, are reputable, have a good Better Business Bureau record, can provide you with references, have provided you with a written estimate and can guarantee your pickup date. Don’t accept excuses, if the mover you are considering does not answer one of the criteria mentioned above, simply move on and look for a different service provider.

 

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  • Avatar Quinn Portfolio ★★★★★ a week ago
    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.
  • Avatar Nick Rizzo ★★★★★ 2 weeks ago
    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
  • Avatar Julia Dito ★★★★★ 2 weeks ago
    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..

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