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Choosing an office mover has more to it than cost

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For a professional office mover company it is not like moving household furniture from one location to another. Office moves has more than just furniture to handle. There are different types of equipments, machinery, important documents, office supplies, filing cabinets and the hundreds of people themselves to move at their right spot. When it comes to choosing an office moving company there are many factors to look into apart from just how cost convenient a company is.

Office moving companies have to be reliable and equipped with skilled labor who knows how to handle office equipments and supplies. The professional movers have good amount of training and experience in such relocations which lowers the risk of damage and mishandling during the shifting process. For any company to choose an office mover it is important to look into the previous work handled so that a precise idea of the company’s standard can be achieved.

Before choosing an office mover it is significant to look into the services of packaging and delivery vehicles being provided by the company. Office equipment needs to be securely handled because a lot of investment has gone into them. Some companies provide packing services as well to securely transfer all the furniture and machines. This factor can show how the office moving company plans for a safe move.

Some specialist expertise can also be looked into for choosing an office mover. Services like space planning, office refurbishment, IT and server location are some that can provide a good amount of time saving for the company locating to a different location. Reliable companies also plan out their moving with minimum time pause of the business. This factor has to be discussed with the office moving company to understand how time management is being handled.

The last thing that needs to be checked is the type of guarantee the office moving company provides for the handling. Making sure that it is insured and follows the value protection policy under state regulation is important for the safety of equipments. Mishaps can occur and it is better to be on the safe side by checking whether the office mover is insured or not.

The cost estimate the office moving company provides depends on the extent of things to be transferred. Acquiring different specialist facilities from the company can add to the total cost. But it is better to acquire these facilities in terms of packaging and relocation because the professional companies are expert in these areas. A safe moving process is better carried out with proper planning about the moving items according to their size and importance.

Office mover companies need to be associated with more than just how cost convenient they are for the customers. Factors like skills, planning, strategy, experience, time management and efficiency contribute a lot to the reliability of a company. Making a careful choice requires looking into these factors so that the office relocation process goes safe and sound. Charges that professional moving companies apply are surely important for selecting them but it should be worth their services and capabilities.

Commercial Move FAQ's


To learn more on Office Moving, feel free to browse through Boston Office Mover's FAQ section. Contact us to set up a free commercial moving estimate today


1. When do I start planning my office move?

1. When do I start planning my office move?

It is never too early to start planning for successful office relocation!  Establishing space requirements, furniture needs, and phone system modifications are just a few of the beginning steps in order to get prepared for the move. 

Intense pre-move planning should start NO later than 90 days prior to relocation date, depending on the size and scope of the relocation.  Final planning and move plans should be in place and started within 30 days of the move.  Call us today to start planning the details of your office move with our Relocation Consulting.

2. What size moves can you handle?

2. What size moves can you handle?

We can handle any size office relocation.  We recommend you select Commercial movers that have experience and knowledge for a relocation of your scope and size.  Asking for references of recently performed projects of your size move is not uncommon.

3. How do you ensure there is the right number of movers and trucks for the move?

3. How do you ensure there is the right number of movers and trucks for the move?

We utilize a time and motion study combined with experience in commercial moving with relocations of all sizes.  Any experienced mover should be able to accurately estimate crew and van sizes based on scope of work, constraints of the building and the time frame required to perform the project.  All of this information should be included in your proposal.

4. Are packing and unpacking services provided?

4. Are packing and unpacking services provided?

We offer complete packing and unpacking services for any commercial relocation, depending on your needs.

5. How are cubicles and partitions handled?

5. How are cubicles and partitions handled?

The de-installation and installation of cubicles and partition walls should be handled by trained and experienced furniture installers.  All qualified commercial movers should be able to offer this service or refer you to a vendor that specializes in a particular product.

7. How is fragile inventory or machinery protected?

7. How is fragile inventory or machinery protected?

We protect your fragile items with specialized office relocation equipment and materials such as custom crates, bubble wrap and moving blankets.

8. Do you dissemble and reassemble furniture?

8. Do you dissemble and reassemble furniture?

The assembly of normal office desks, returns and U-shaped desk configurations, as well as conference room tables, should be handled by the move crews as a standard service.  Everything that is taken apart should be put back together as it was found.  There may be some cases where trained furniture installers are needed to handle complex and expensive furniture pieces.

9. Are the floors protected during the move?

9. Are the floors protected during the move?

The use of masonite should be used on all marble or sensitive tile floors without question, regardless of the amount of product moved across it.  Carpets should be protected with plastic carpet mask in high traffic areas, and protections for walls.

10. How are items organized during the office relocation?

10. How are items organized during the office relocation?

We provide moving labels for every item that is moved.  These labels assist in placing furniture, tracking miscellaneous items and organizing large amounts of product during the relocation process.

11. Do you move offices within the same building?

11. Do you move offices within the same building?

Internal relocation are often easier and less stressful.  Providing internal relocation should not be a problem for any experienced commercial mover.

12. Where can I get materials for a commercial move?

12. Where can I get materials for a commercial move?

Included in your cost and service proposal should be a breakdown for all the materials required for the relocation.  Your commercial mover should be your main source for acquiring materials (cartons, crates, bookcarts, labels, bubblewrap, shrinkwrap, tape, etc.).

13. Do we have to pack the contents of file cabinets?

13. Do we have to pack the contents of file cabinets?

It is highly recommended that all drawers of lateral file cabinets be emptied.  At minimum, the top 2-3 should be emptied prior to moving.  Vertical file cabinets can remain loaded and do not have to be emptied.  If the relocation involves going up or down any stairs, all cabinets should be emptied for safety reasons.

14. Can you move us after business hours or over the weekend?

14. Can you move us after business hours or over the weekend?

The majority of commercial relocations occur during this time period due to the constraints of the building.  Because of our capable resources, requesting a move after hours or over the weekend should not be an issue.

15. Do you provide insurance coverage for the value of my inventory?

15. Do you provide insurance coverage for the value of my inventory?

All commercial movers must offer Carrier Based Liability valuation based on $.60 per pound per article.  This valuation is free of charge.  Replacement Value protection is available based on the total value of the items being relocated in the move.

16. Do you provide building insurance?

16. Do you provide building insurance?

All commercial moving companies must offer a minimum amount of General Liability and Workman’s Compensation insurance in order to perform work in tenant buildings.  If a vendor is not willing or does not carry these insurance minimums, be wary going forward.

17. Is your company insured and licensed?

17. Is your company insured and licensed?

Yes. All companies should be able to provide a Certificate of Insurance and a license to perform work in that area, upon request.
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