Local moves are based on an hourly rate and will depend on the size of the truck and the number of men required to complete your move safely and efficiently. Your local Alternate Moving Systems Member can provide services such as packing, crating and storage for an additional charge.
Depending on the size and complexity of your move, an Alternate Moving Systems Consultant may need to do an in-home survey of the goods to be moved. Planning for your local move is important. Book your move as far in advance as possible to ensure the very best service. If you are moving to or from an apartment or condo you will need to book the elevator in advance to ensure availability. Try to avoid the end of the month, especially in June, July and August as moving companies are usually booked to capacity.
In order to give you a quote on your local move, your Alternate Moving Systems Coordinator will need to know:
- how many rooms are in your home
- if you are moving to or from an apartment or condo
- what articles you may have in storage
- if you are planning to move your appliances or a piano
- if there are any articles that because of their weight, size or location may be difficult to move
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An Alternate Moving System Consultant will arrange a mutually convenient time to visit your home to do a survey of the goods to be moved at no cost or obligation to you. Our Moving Consultants use state of the art technology in order to provide you with an accurate moving quote.
The transportation charges on a long distance move (over 150 miles) are based on the weight of your shipment and the distance your shipment will be travelling from origin to destination.
Proper packing and preparation is key to the success of your long distance move. Alternate Moving Systems can offer packing materials specifically designed for moving and professional, trained packers to pack your belongings. Professional packing is the best way to safeguard against breakage. Your local Alternate Moving Systems Member can give you a quote on packing all of your belongings or just the breakable items.
Appliances should be professionally serviced by a licensed technician prior to your move. Your Alternate Moving Systems Member can arrange this on your behalf.
If you require storage on your long distance shipment or delayed delivery (up to 30 days), Alternate Moving Systems Canada has the advantage of offering container service. Your shipment will be loaded, stored, and delivered in your own container to avoid additional handling. Ask your Alternate Moving Systems Consultant for more details on this service.
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Available on long distance moves only (over 700 miles)
Alternate Moving Systems Canada can offer you the flexibility of using traditional van service or container service on your long distance move. Alternate Moving Systems containers are the perfect solution for moves that require short-term storage (up to 30 days). Because your shipment is stored in the same container in which it was loaded, your shipment does not have to be unloaded into a warehouse and re-loaded onto another truck for delivery once your new home is ready. This means less handling and less chance of damage. Advise your Alternate Moving Systems Consultant at time of booking of container shipment, if you require storage.
Container Service can offer you:
- Flexible delivery or delayed delivery (up to 30 days or more with authorization)
- Less handling
- Exclusive Use option available
- Service to and from major centres within Canada
An Alternate Moving Systems Consultant will arrange a convenient time to come to your home to do a survey of the goods to be shipped. Our Moving Consultants use state of the art technology in order to provide you with an accurate quote on your move.
A move from Canada to the U.S. is considered a cross border move. Because your shipment will be crossing the border there are U.S. Customs requirements that must be met in order to ensure a successful move.
Your Alternate Moving Systems Consultant will provide you with the proper forms for U.S. Customs that must be filled out and given to your Driver prior to the loading of your shipment. Work Visa’s and passports must be in order and you will need to give a copy to your Alternate Moving Systems Driver.
While it is not necessary for the owner of the goods to be present at the border when the Driver crosses over to the U.S., it is very important that all documentation is filled out properly in order to avoid your shipment being held by U.S. Customs. You must enter the U.S. and declare your residency before your shipment can cross the border.
Prohibited items include protected wildlife, goods made from endangered species, explosives, ammunition and fireworks.
Charges on a cross border move are based on the weight of your shipment and the distance your shipment will be traveling. Your Alternate Moving Systems Member can arrange for additional services such as packing, crating, appliance servicing, vehicle transportation and storage.
To request a quote on your local move from an Alternate Moving Systems Member, please click here.
Alternate Overseas Moving Systems is part of an international network of providers with over 150 ISO certified branches throughout the UK, Europe, Asia and Australia. In addition, Alternate Overseas Moving Systems Canada has a network of 200 agents in Canada to provide you with origin and destination services.
Because Alternate Moving Systems manages a significant number of moves, the combined buying power means more savings for you.
Alternate Moving Systems Canada provides a full range of overseas transportation services such as:
- Consolidation service to Europe and the United Kingdom
- Full container service
- Less than container load service
- Air shipments
- Origin services which include packing, wrapping, inventory and loading of effects
- Destination services which include delivery to residence, unloading, unwrapping, unpacking and removal of all debris
- Climate controlled storage facilities
- Crating
Contact our team at 1 866 852 6059 or email at alternate@telus.net for more information.
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