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Planning Around Your Office Move

When planning on relocating your business, there are several key points to keep in mind to ensure that the move not only completes, but is completed smoothly and on time.

Your own office’s schedule: Ideally, you and your employees should have a clear idea of your operating schedule over the course of the move to ensure that nobody has excessive down-time and operations can properly resume as soon as possible at your new location. Moving after office hours or better yet over the weekend, are good times to complete your move when your employees are on a standard 9-5 schedule.

Other offices in your building: Oftentimes, you aren’t the only business operating in whatever building you are moving out of/into, this makes it important that your move is completed without significant interruption to other residents in your building. Take care to make sure that all potentially noisy items, such as desks, are properly wrapped so that they don’t make as much sound on the off-chance they hit a wall on their way to the moving truck and that other businesses in your building are given notice of when the move will be happening.

Whether storage is necessary: Move-out and move-in dates don’t always line up in the perfect manner. In these cases the best option is to arrange a storage solution for your office. Office Movers Toronto can take the liberty of providing you with the necessary commercial storage services you need to keep your goods and assets secure and safe during the process of moving to your new office. Keep in mind the day you will be taking possession of your new office and apply it to your moving plans.

There are countless other considerations to be aware of when relocating offices. For more on our commercial moving services, call us on (647) 497-7747 or fill out our Contact Form for a free consultation.

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A Quick Guide to Comparing Moving Quotes

There is a great variety in the quality of office moving companies on the market. With a low barrier to entry and little regulation for its workers, moving companies have come under fire for less than stellar performance.

But that doesn’t have to be the case. Performing your due diligence when comparing office moving companies and collecting quotes allows you to fill confident in your selection and partner with an office moving company that cares about your needs and guarantees professional and positive experience.

If you research what the market offers, you might get exactly what you need from your office moving service and possibly end up with considerable savings. So, if you are wondering how to compare office moving quotes effectively, there are three essential aspects:

  1. Free vs. Obligation

    Some companies will offer you a quote based on the pre-estimated weight (or volume: see #2) of your belongings. In other words: a good company will give you a non-obligation (free) quote for moving services.

    And, then there are those which offer binding estimates. This means the price you pay is fixed. However, this type of quote is different than the ‘not-to-exceed’ alternative. So, when you contact an office moving company, make sure you ask specifically about the type of quote you receive and take notes, so you won’t forget important details.

    But all this naturally raises the question: What are those office moving quotes based on?

  2. Weight And Volume

    Naturally, the more space your belongings occupy (or for other companies, the more they weight), the higher your final price for the move will be. Volume plays a decisive role in your end price. Most Canadian office moving companies (including us), charge per hour and per mover.

    For too much luggage and furniture, the commercial moving company can send more people and a bigger truck (or two, or three). Sometimes, hiring more people can save a lot of time, so it’s quite relevant to spare a thought about that. In any case, it’s best if you get rid of some things you don’t need anymore before you relocate your business.

  3. Additional Services

    In most cases of a “straightforward” move, there is no need for you to consider charges for additional office moving services. Especially when you don’t have any delicate items that usually require special handling.

    But, then there are times when you need to move some special equipment and things get a little bit more complicated, and you might need to request an additional moving service for extra insurance.

So there you have it!

Comparing office moving quotes is quite easy, all it takes is just a little asking and poking around. As a professional office moving company we strive to be transparent when it comes to pricing, so you can count on us to answer any questions or concerns you may have.

For more on our commercial moving services, call us on (647) 497-7747 or fill out our Contact Form for a free consultation.

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What You Need To Know About Moving Insurance

In the build up to office moving, there is so much to do and organize that it only stands to reason that some things slip through the net. All too often, we overlook the aspects most taken for granted, sometimes even deciding to ignore them. A perfect example is moving insurance.

Here are some interesting facts that you need to keep in mind:

  • Moving companies offer what’s known as “Valuation Coverage”
  • DIY packing can make your coverage void since packing errors may be yours
  • Moving Insurance policies offer the most complete protection

What is Valuation Coverage?

Whether offering local or international office moving services, your chosen moving company is obliged to be insured. But Valuation Coverage essentially means they provide a predetermined limit of liability based on the perceived value of the loan being transported, and is detailed in your contract via your Bill of Lading. There are 3 ways that this limit of liability is calculated:

  • Declared Value Protection – This is calculated by offering a specific money value per pound. So, let’s say the total weight of your possessions loaded on the truck is 10,000 lbs, and a rate of $6-$8/lb is set (a common standard), the moving company is liable to a maximum coverage of $60,000-$80,000 in the event of any incident. The problem is that this coverage does not necessarily reflect the actual value of the items in transit, so an item that is light but expensive is covered to the same degree as a $5 paperweight.
  • Assessed Value Protection – You can get around the light-but-valuable issue by purchasing coverage based on the value of the load being transported. It’s usually available at a per-$1,000 rate, so you will pay a premium of $5-$10 for every $1,000 of value, with a range of deductibles. It is vital that the agreement is stated in the Bill of Lading, otherwise your moving company is under no obligation to honour it.
  • Complete Value Protection –  This is clearly the best of the three options, but also the least common to find. The moving company agrees liability to the full value of your possessions in transit, whether it is lost, damaged or completely destroyed, and even covers the cost of repairs or replacement. However, there are usually catches to the coverage too, so while a premium rate of $5 per $1,000 value on possessions with a combined value of $50,000 means paying an extra $250, minimum coverage limits and a range of deductibles.

What this means, of course, is that you should fully understand the conditions and scope of coverage before signing any contract with a moving company.

For the most part, the types of coverage that moving companies offer should be enough, but the Canadian Association of Movers (CAM) recommends that you check out the details of the coverage offered. CAM produced a brief overview on the matter, which is worth reading.

For more on our commercial moving services, call us on (647) 497-7747 or fill out our Contact Form for a free consultation.

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Some Useful Tips for Your Office Move

Our team at Office Movers Toronto has prepared a few useful tips to save you some time and headaches for your upcoming office move.

  • Create a numbering system for all workstations that is clear and corresponds with the floor plan.
  • Ensure each employee has completely packed their space before moving day and properly labeled all bins, boxes, and workstation/office equipment. This includes things like chairs, desks, floor protectors, filing cabinets etc. This will ensure each employee is comfortable in their new space and avoids the need to adjust chairs, re-configure computer monitors, organize their files for new cabinet drawers, etc.
  • If you have hired our packers to complete packing make sure you have provided them with an accurate floor plan that clearly lays out the numbering system you have created.
  • When labeling moving boxes make sure to label each corresponding drawer/shelf the contents of the box came from. This helps ensure information is immediately accessible in the new space. E.g. If you have taken files from the top drawer of a filing cabinet, you might label the drawer “#47”. When you need a file that you remember was kept in “Drawer #47” you can simply locate “box #47” and find the information you need.

For more on our commercial moving services, call us on (647) 497-7747 or fill out our Contact Form for a free consultation.

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Benefits of Using Plastic Bins for Office Moving

Plastic moving bins carry the benefits of convenience, protection, efficiency and reduced cost, aside from being an environmentally friendly alternative to cardboard moving products.

Since our moving bins are made of high grade plastic, they are built to withstand any damage while keeping your belongings intact. Plastic moving bins also stack very well as they were designed specifically for this purpose, meaning the potential for disaster is eliminated.

Also, stacking cardboard boxes safely while maximizing the use of space takes thought, care, and a little planning. For this reason movers love working with our moving bins and are typically able to reduce overall move times significantly.

Renting moving bins means eliminating the need to put together or break down boxes, which results in huge time savings before and after your move.

In fact, our moving bins come with a free delivery and pick-up, which can typically be arranged at a time most convenient for you.

Let’s not also forget about the environmental impact and sustainability that these eco-friendly bins provide. By helping to reduce the production and consumption of paper products, not only are you making a smart choice for moving day, but you are also helping out our environment.

 

For more on our commercial moving services, check out our website or call us on (647) 497-7747 or fill out our Contact Form for a free consultation.

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