OFFICE MOVING WITH USHIP in Canada
Moving into a new office can be stressful and time consuming task, but by preparing your office in advance and using uShip to find the best professional office moving service, it can be much easier. We'll help you with tips on preparing and moving your office, as well as connect you with experienced transporters who will compete for your business. Plus, we're here to help should anything not go as planned during your office move.
uShip will help you find the best office moving companies that can work with your budget and timeframe. To start, you'll just create your office shipment listing, make a list of the items to be moved, outline your timeframe, and list locations for pick up and delivery. Then, office moving companies will send you competing moving rates as they bid for your business. You can talk to them directly, and ask clarifying questions, as well as learn about their experience, level of service and any other questions.
How to Move an Office in Canada
With uShip, moving an office is as easy as 1, 2, 3!
1 | Create Your Shipment Listing
Start by taking an inventory of which items in your office need to be moved. Determine your timeframe, and try to plan so it interferes with work hours as little as possible. Many office movers are specifically available outside normal work hours to accommodate these moves. Some major cities that don't allow you to move on weekdays thanks to the added traffic issues it can cause, so be mindful of these limitations. Take a few extra days to prepare everything around the office, and be careful to include everything in your listing so you can get the most accurate quote.
2 | CHOOSING THE BEST OFFICE RELOCATION COMPANY
Once you submit your your office shipment listing, you'll receive competing quotes from office relocation specialists. They'll submit quotes to win your business, giving you the advantage of seeing all best moving rates. While quotes come in, you should ask the movers questions about their experience and services offered.
Every transporter on uShip has their own profile, where you'll find information on their safety record, past experience and customer feedback. Most profiles feature photos of the transporter's equipment and information about their insurance coverage. You can also purchase additional cargo insurance through uShip if necessary. Look through each profile to see whether the transporter has completed an office move similarly sized to yours, and pay close attention to the customer feedback that's listed. Be sure to verify that all legal requirements are met . Talking with the transporters and reviewing their profiles, you should feel confident in moving forward with the best office mover for the job..
3 | Office Moving Day
Once you select a transporter, contact them with any questions or concerns and to agree on pickup and delivery dates, times and locations. Have a discussion with the transporter to decide what the best method are to prepare your office equipment for transport. At this stage, you should provide any relevant third party contact information and agree on payment terms. Be sure to let us know if you have any trouble along the way. We're here to help every step of the way.
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How Much Do Office Relocation Services Cost?
The cost to move an office varies depending on several factors. The size of the move, the distance, the price of fuel, and the service level can all affect pricing. On average, the office relocation costs $1.79 per km for moves under 1,000 kms, and $3.58 per km for moves under 100 kms. Get a better understanding of what it costs to move an office and view real office moves completed through the uShip marketplace by checking out our cost to move an office page.
How to Prepare for an Office Move
Prepare your office team in advance to cut down on time spent moving during work hours. Request employees take all personal items home during the move, and pack away all office materials. Computers and other equipment should be disconnected and carefully labeled. Be sure to backup critical files and store them offsite to lower any risks.
Create a detailed layout for the new office. This will allow the office movers to work quickly and efficiently, while knowing where everything needs to go. Make sure everything is clearly labeled, including boxes, computers and other equipment. Be sure to ask for references from your transporter ahead of time to ensure the process goes as smoothly as possible, and everything in your office is taken care of.
Just in case anything doesn't go as planned, you should double check your insurance coverage ahead of time. Discuss this with the transport company as well, to make sure you're thoroughly covered. This step is critical if you have high value equipment or machinery that's essential to your business.