A good mover can make all the difference, not only between a stress-free move and a terrible experience, but also between a cost effective move and an expensive one. This makes a thorough examination of your potential mover absolutely essential.
Let’s examine a few basic things you’ll need to do in order to check the reputation of your mover and make sure it has the knowledge, experience and reputation you need.
Verifying Promises and Checking Reputation
All movers will claim to be reputable, have a fleet of trucks and ultra-modern headquarters. You, the customer is the one who must check the validity of their claims, both by visiting the mover’s facilities and checking its reputation online.
A good place to start is the Better Business Bureau. Make sure your mover is registered with the Better Business Bureau and had a decent rating.
Next, you can check with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the Department of Transportation that all the license numbers you’ve been provided with all legit and that there are no complaints or violations registered.
Stay Clear of Prices that are too good to be true
If the price you’ve received from a mover is significantly lower than average, you should be extremely cautious with your decision. All companies have the same expenses, so while there can definitely be price fluctuations, it doesn’t make sense for a price to be fifty percent lower than all others. Many times, the companies involved will find excuses to double and triple the price on the actual moving date.
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.
