Commercial relocation has many different factors that are not involved in residential relocation such as multiple electronics including computers and phones, as well as cubicles and various office furniture pieces that need to be kept protected. These issues are handled by providers of commercial moving. Houston is home to a number of movers that perform commercial relocations.
Preparation Tips
Commercial relocation can be even more stressful than residential moving because of the extra risk to important office equipment. Here are some helpful tips to make sure your commercial moving process keeps your office items safe and secure:
- Research and hire movers one to three months before your move. This way you will have time to work with the movers to create a plan and to ensure that your equipment will be moved safely.
- Order any new furniture or equipment one to three months before your move. You will have all of your products delivered on time and everything will be scheduled, leaving you stress free the day of your move.
- Update your address on business cards and letterheads one to three months before your move. On the day of your move you will not have to scramble to have your new address on your business products. Rather, you will be prepared and ready to reopen your business as soon as possible.
Preparation and Packing
Your professional movers may handle the following packing services, but your company may also engage in some of the preparation as well. When preparing or packing for your commercial moving day, organization is key. With wires for computers and phones, keeping them wrapped and marked is the best way to avoid confusion when unpacking your boxes. By individually removing the wires and putting them in individual bags, marking which computer or phone they are for is the best way to keep your cords organized.
All computers and computer monitors should be wrapped in blankets or bubble wrap in order to avoid cracked screens or broken monitors. Computers should not be placed in boxes or directly wrapped in tape. Computers should also not be stacked because they may fall and break.
Printers are also as sensitive as computers. Cartridges should be removed and scanner lids and covers should be taped down. Finally, any unused office equipment should be donated or disposed of correctly if they are no longer working.
