FAQ About Commercial Movers

Commercial Moving can be a very stressful experience. The larger the company the more time and effort it takes. Most companies hire licensed commercial movers to help ease the process or completely do the move for them. Commercial movers are created to assist you in packing, relocating and unloading your items.

Q: When is the best time to move?

A: Plan around your business hours to save money when considering the best time. You can either choose to move after hours or during the weekend to optimize your business operation.

Q: What kind of insurance do commercial movers provide?

A: Commercial moving companies provide basic liability insurance, which means your belongings are covered on a per-pound basis. Say a mover loses or damages an item they have of yours, you will get a fixed rate for every pound the item weighed in at. For shorter moves, the rate is $.30 per pound and for longer moves it is about $.60.

Q. How do you determine the overall moving cost?

A. The overall cost is determined by the amount of hours, distance, size of the move, the amount of movers and trucks used and other services such as packing supplies, labor and storage fees.

Q: Will the moving company help in packing material?

A: Most moving companies provide this service. The method which they charge does vary, some charge per item packed and some charge by amount of material used. It's best to leave the packing to the movers if you're not on a tight budget. They have the right materials and skill to do an excellent job.

Q: If we choose to pack and load ourselves, could we save money?

A: For commercial moving, it may be a good idea to use your own employees to pack and load if they are moving with the company. After all, they are on the payroll and office tasks are usually minimized during the move. It also depends on how good of a job you think your employees can do. The cost of packing material, loading and unloading is not insignificant.