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Business moving: scope, preparation and pricing
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Business moving falls under commercial moving. 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 business moving involves
Business moving needs a scope that matches the actual items and both locations. Confirm who provides packing materials, who handles lifting and where the work ends at the destination.
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.
Getting ready for business moving
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.
- List large, fragile or unusually heavy items
- Check access, parking and building rules
- Agree on the date and any delivery window
- Keep essential documents and valuables with you
What affects the price of business moving
The amount of work is the starting point. For business moving, a longer carry, tight stairs, extra packing or a second trip can change the time and materials needed.
- Volume and weight of items
- Travel distance and time
- Stairs, elevators and parking access
- Crew size, equipment and protective materials
- Storage or extra stops, if needed
Choosing a mover and confirming the scope
Ask for a written estimate based on your inventory. Check which tasks are included, when the clock starts and stops, what coverage applies and how unexpected work is approved.
- 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?
