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How To Plan an Office Move Without Disrupting Your Business

The Benefits of Hiring Professional Office Movers

Moving your office is no small task. You’ve got desks, chairs, computers, equipment, and furniture to relocate. And then you have employees trying to work through it all. The last thing you need is days off the clock that cost you money and disrupt your day-to-day business operations.

Not to worry, though. Getting the right help is all you need to avoid those pitfalls altogether.

Why Office Moves Are Different

Unlike residential moves, office relocations involve keeping your business up and running. You don’t have the luxury of shutting down for a week while everything gets moved. You have payroll to meet, clients to service, and, if you’re going to stay profitable, you need everyone to remain productive.

That’s when professional movers save the day. They understand that minimizing interruptions during your workday is a top priority. Many, in fact, work around your schedule – evenings, weekends, or in phases – to ensure your company keeps operating as usual.  

 

What Professional Office Movers Handle

When you hire professional office movers, you’re getting more than just transportation. Here’s what they take care of:

• Office Furniture – Moving desks, chairs, tables, lamps, and all your office furniture. This includes disassembly and reassembly, so everything’s ready to use when you arrive at your new location.
• Tech Equipment – Computers, projectors, wires, commercial printers, and other technology. These items need careful handling to protect your equipment and data.
• Packing Services – Professional packing and packing supplies. Your staff can focus on their actual jobs instead of spending days boxing up the office.
• Storage Solutions – If your move-out and move-in dates don’t line up, you’ll need somewhere to keep your stuff. Climate-controlled storage facilities with 24/7 monitoring keep your office furniture and documents secure.

 

Hiring Professional Office Movers

Trying to handle an office move yourself might seem like it saves money. But when you factor in lost productivity, potential injuries, and the time your employees spend moving instead of working, hiring professional movers makes a whole lot more sense:

• Reduces Stress on Staff – Your employees have jobs to do. Professional movers take the physical labor off their plates, so they can focus on keeping the operation running.
• Avoids Injuries – Moving heavy furniture and equipment without proper training leads to injuries and workers comp claims. Professional movers have the training and equipment to move items safely.
• Saves Time – What might take your team days or weeks, professional movers can accomplish in hours. That’s less downtime and faster return to normal operations.
• Maintains Business Continuity – Experienced movers plan every detail to minimize disruption. You’re not figuring it out as you go. You’re working with people who have the logistics and planning expertise to get it right.

 

Look for Relocation Experience

There’s too much riding on your business to trust your office move to a company that’s learning on the job. Be sure to look for movers with a proven track record of moving offices. And while you’re at it, keep us in mind, because we’ve been at this a long time.

Federal Companies has been moving offices since 1913. With over 110 years of experience, we’ve seen just about every kind of office relocation challenge that you can imagine and know how to handle it.

As an Allied Van Lines agent, we operate specialized, well-maintained moving trucks and have a well-trained moving crew. Whether your move is across Chicago, the country, or the oceans, you benefit from a global network of resources and infrastructure, regardless of the size of your office. Plus, we offer comprehensive storage solutions, including climate-controlled facilities with 24/7 monitoring, so your office items will remain safe and secure if you need storage between locations.

 

Planning Your Office Move

The key to a successful office move is planning ahead – and choosing the right moving partner, of course. Any number of things can go wrong. Professional office movers bring exceptional logistics, planning, and expert relocation skills to the table – everything you need for a smooth and stress-free transition to your new address.

If they’re not eager to help you with a moving plan, it’s probably a sign to move on. You deserve a plan that minimizes downtime, keeps your team busy, and gets your business back to normal as quickly as possible. Which is just what you can expect from us here at Federal Companies.

When you’re ready to plan your office move, we’ll be ready to move you – both figuratively and literally.

Call 855-525-0759 for a free quote today.