Licenced Movers

Make sure the moving company you pick is licensed by the State of New Jersey. Obtain as much information as possible on the mover: legal name, phone number and license number and verify the info with the New Jersey State Division of Consumer Affairs where you can also learn if the mover’s record is in good standing

Price Estimates

Request an in-site estimate, make an appointment with the mover’s agent to walk through your home and survey your items. Do not tempt to get an estimate over the phone or by email and get a few estimates from different movers to compare. Remember, choosing the lowest estimate will not guarantee

Packing and accessorial charges

Some items may require to be packed in order to transport them in the truck. Packing is an additional service and will be charged separately. You may want to do some or most of the packing on your own. You can order packing supplies and moving boxes online or anywhere else. Accessorial services are additional services provided by the movers such as special packing or crating of fragile items, disassembly

Loss and Damage

The mover responsibility for items lost or damages is limited to only 60 cents per pound per article, so if an item is lost or damaged you’ll get 60 cents times the weight of your items. Since this is usually not enough to cover the real value of your items you may want o consider optional coverage by declaring the value of your items and paying an extra premium