Moving Rate Options
Getting your moving rates is easy. A simple web based search will provide you with dozens of service providers, and each will be happy to provide you with rates. You can even get a free moving quote from the professionals at Alpha Moving & Storage!
Understanding moving rates can be tricky. Many service providers will present you with confusing estimates and unclear terms and conditions. Furthermore, the price ranges can vary from the extremely low to the extremely expensive. This is why it’s important to understand your moving rates so you can make an educated decision.
Comparing Basic Charge Units
Prices between moving companies will vary, but it is important not to look only at the bottom line price. Your comparisons should concentrate on the basic charge units. Both local and long distance moving are charged according to a basic charge unit. Local moves are charged by the hour and long distance moves are charged according to a rate per pound or a rate per cubic foot.
Some movers will deliberately provide a low amount of weight or a lower number of hours to make the estimate appear more appealing. This is why it’s important to look at the basic charge units when getting your moving rates.
Reading the Fine Print
Terms and conditions should be mentioned in writing by each of the movers you will be considering. Most movers will charge additional fees for various services such as packing. If packing charges are not mentioned in the estimate, ask your mover to provide you written information regarding such services.
Additionally, each mover will have its own charges for various hindrances, extra labor and documentation. Such fees may include charges for flights of stairs, the usage of elevators, the production of certificates of insurance, encountering parking difficulties and so on. Such possible extra fees should be mentioned in writing by the mover on the estimate form itself.
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..
