In this latest ‘Essential facts you simply must know…’ post we will discuss some important information you need to know before searching for movers online. As basic searches will yield hundreds of results, we think it is highly important to educate consumers about the differences between movers, brokers, index websites and local companies. It is also important to know how to research the reputation and references of the various relocation service providers you may be considering.
Filtering your Initial Search Results
The first thing to do is sort out all the services that do not represent actual moving companies. Checking for Department of Transportation license numbers will do the trick nicely, as brokers and index websites won’t have them.
Then, it is recommended that you sort out all services that do not have a local headquarters in your immediate area.
You should be left with three to six service providers and then move on to the stage in which you search their reputation.
Checking out Reputation and References
A good place to start your reputation checkup in the Better Business Bureau. This is an unbiased source to check about the conduct of relocation service providers you are considering. Also, you can check the Department of Transportation’s and federal motor carrier safety administration’s websites.
Finally, it may also be helpful to ask the mover itself for some references from customers who had recently utilized its services. Try to ask for references that relate to the type of move are about to make, whether its local, long distance or commercial.
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..
