If you have found a bigger office space that is a better fit for your business, and you are going to make the move, there are some things that you can do to help ensure that the move goes smoothly. Moving a commercial space to a new location requires a lot of work and time, and you may be too busy to deal with it.

You want to hire professionals to get this done efficiently and safely. Here are some of the things to do to get started and prepare.

Appoint a Manager for the Move

Have someone on your staff step up to help coordinate this massive commercial property move. Ask that they set out a schedule, make lists of what has to be done, and assist with finding the right movers and team to get the job done as needed. This way you don't have to micromanage all the small details.

Get Estimates From Movers

You need to get estimates from a couple of different commercial moving companies. These service providers should be vetted to make sure they are:

  • Licensed
  • Bonded
  • Insured
  • Staffed properly

Once you know that the company is legitimate, it's time to ask what they provide with a full-service move. This should include:

  • Packing
  • Disassembling furniture
  • Loading
  • Hauling and transportation
  • Assembly of furniture pieces

The professional movers will have all of the packaging supplies and tools needed to get the space moved as needed. They may have a set rate for the moving packing and hauling, and then additional costs for mileage or hours.

Have Your Staff Pack and Clean

Be sure that the staff has all their personal items packed and removed before the overs come in. You only want to pay for them to move office supplies, not the personal belongings of the staff. Then they should wipe down their office space, such as surfaces and furniture to prep for the move.

It is very important to have the moving company send an estimator to look at the property in person. This way they don't find surprise items or have issues with the move on the day that everything is supposed to get packed and relocated. Get more than one quote and you can use the quotes against each other to lower the price and to compare what each company is offering and charging. 

Contact a local commercial moving service to learn more. 

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