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Commercial Moving: what to expect
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Commercial moving covers the transfer of furniture, equipment and inventory between business premises. The mover needs an inventory and a plan for loading access, downtime and any items that need specialist handling.
An office move is easier to price when workstations, files and equipment are counted separately. Ask how the crew will label and place items at the destination.
What commercial moving covers
Commercial moving covers the transfer of furniture, equipment and inventory between business premises. The mover needs an inventory and a plan for loading access, downtime and any items that need specialist handling.
- Office relocation
- Business moving
- Retail store moving
- Restaurant and café moving
- Warehouse moving
- Industrial moving
- Medical office moving
- Dental office moving
- School and daycare moving
- Government office moving
- Construction office moving
- Church and community-centre moving
Preparing an accurate request
An office move is easier to price when workstations, files and equipment are counted separately. Ask how the crew will label and place items at the destination.
Provide an inventory, the move date, access details and any items that need extra protection. If a building requires a booked elevator or loading dock, arrange it before the crew arrives.
What changes the cost
A quote depends on the size and weight of the load, the distance travelled, the number of people needed and the time spent carrying items. Packing materials, storage, difficult access and specialist equipment can add to the total.
- Volume of belongings and number of rooms
- Stairs, elevators and distance from the door to the truck
- Crew size and truck size
- Travel time and, for long moves, total distance
- Packing services and materials
- Specialty items like pianos, safes and hot tubs
- Moving date, with month-end and summer weekends in highest demand
Before you book
Ask the mover to list what is included and excluded. Check when the clock starts, who supplies materials and how damage claims work. For cross-border moves, confirm who handles documents and customs arrangements.
- Is this binding, non-binding, or hourly with a minimum?
- When does the clock start and stop?
- What coverage do my belongings have if something is damaged?
- Are there charges for stairs, long carries or heavy items?
- Do you use your own crew, or subcontract?
- For long moves, is delivery a fixed date or a window?
