In this Alpha Moving and Storage ‘Essential facts you simply must know about…’ we will discuss moving estimates and how you should read and understand them.
The various ways in which moving service providers present moving estimates can get pretty confusing. However, it is important not to look only at the bottom line price and check the details and possible extra fees.
Checking the Basic Charge Unit
The most common mistake people do when checking moving estimates has to do with checking only the final price. Not checking the basic charge unit and the possible extra fees may result in additional charges.
It doesn’t matter if you are moving local or long distance, the basic charge unit the relocation service provider offers you is crucial for the understanding of your estimate.
Some movers may estimate higher or lower weights of a different number of hours. This will obviously influence the bottom line price. By comparing apples to apples, or in other words, by comparing the basic charge units, you will avoid unnecessary and sometimes very unpleasant surprises on the moving date.
Comparing Additional Fees
It is also important to read the ‘fine print’ and familiarize yourself with the terms and conditions of the estimate and possible additional fees. Packing will play a major part in most relocations. Each and every mover charges a bit differently for packing services. Receiving prices for boxes, materials and packing labor in advance, will help you in making an educated decision about whether you should do your own packing or allow the moving company to do the packing for you.
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.
