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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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.
