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How to Move Your Office Computers

It is never good to act hastily when packing electronic items especially computers.

Even if you have hired a professional office moving company to pack and move your computers, you should always have the packing process under your supervision because inadequate and unsafe packing will result in failure and damage of your computers. Your supervision during packing will ensure that the computers are packed appropriately.

Below are are a few tips you might want to keep in mind while packing computers.

Backup

Always prepare a backup of your data before packing computers. Hard disk failures are quite common these days and it is possible that your hard disk fails during packing or while on the move. A slightest bump can damage the hardware which will result in loss of data, so it is better to make a backup on an external drive. 

Packing material

In order to pack the computers properly you need the original boxes in which your computers came in. This boxes should have Styrofoam inside for added protection. If you do not have the original boxes then find boxes of an adequate size, fit in the computers and fill the empty spaces with foam or packing material.

Packing the accessories

If you have further computer accessories as well such as keyboards and printers, then make sure you pack them appropriately as well to minimize the risk of damage.

Again, it is ideal to pack such accessories in their original boxes. In case of printers, especially laser printers, make sure to first remove the cartridge and pack it separately to eliminate the risk of ink spilling during the move.

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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Packing and Moving Challenges During Office Moving

If you have some large items in your office that you think you cannot pack and move yourself, then it is best to get help from a professional office moving company. You can manage to pack up small office items but when it comes to packing of your office furniture and appliances, you need help from a professional office moving company. 

There’s definitely many large and valuable items that will need to be taken care of while moving and are considered as challenges. The following guidelines will help you in keeping such items safe while moving even if you decide not to use services of an office moving company.

Large Screens and Television Sets

Basically all electronic items and appliances should be given special attention. Since screens and television sets are valuable and rather costly, they should be packed appropriately. Screens and TV sets can be easily damaged while being moved and it is important to pack them carefully.

In order to pack a screen or a TV set it is important to first pack it by using foam on all corners and sides to avoid dents. After application of the foam, the item should be placed in a box of adequate size for moving purposes. The box should also be marked “Fragile” so that the movers take special care of it while placing in the moving vehicle.

Mirrors and Decoration Items

Both mirrors and decoration items are fragile and delicate which increases their chances of breaking while moving.

Such items should be packed with a special packing material. If you do not want to buy packing material then you can always use newsprint for that. To be a bit more efficient you can bubble wrap the items. Once your mirrors and decoration pieces are wrapped appropriately, they should be slid in a box of an appropriate size.

Computers and Other Electronics

Computers and other office electronic devices should be given a similar treatment as screens and TV sets. They should be first covered with foam so that they don’t get damaged by small bumps while moving. Once the foam is used, computers and electronic devices should be slid in box of appropriate sizes. If you still have the original boxes of your computers – that would be ideal.

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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Minimizing Wastage During Office Moving

One of the most common things that happen during office moving is wastage. Wastage happens either because of improper planning of packing and moving or lack of efficiency while performing the packing and moving tasks.

Below are some of the tips that will help you in reducing wastage and moving your office efficiently.

Management of Boxes

Some companies buy boxes especially for moving. This is one form of waste where money is wasted. The best way of getting boxes is by saving them a month before your office move. If you get boxes with the items you buy then simply do not throw them out.

Another way of getting free boxes is by contacting the nearest grocery stores or retailers. Many stores are kind enough to give out used empty boxes for free. Once you have used the boxes and moved to a new office location, do not forget to recycle those boxes.

Packing Materials

While most companies get bubble wrap and special packing material for wrapping and for filling up empty spaces in the boxes, another great alternative is using newspaper. Fragile items can be easily wrapped with newspaper and this is a cost effective alternative that will save up some money on packing material.

Dispose Appropriately

When you move out of your current office, make sure that all the hazardous materials are disposed appropriately. Such materials might include unused paint, cleaning sprays and other hazardous items. Your local waste management company will guide you best in these matters.

Donations

If there are some items that you do not want to move to your new office – do not just throw them away on a sidewalk. It is best to donate such items to some charity. If you think there are some items that are too valuable to be donated, consider selling them online.

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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Some Proper Packing Materials for Office Relocation

Once your office moving plans are finalized, the next step you should take is arranging packing supplies that will help you in moving your office items. These supplies can be easily obtained from nearby stores and even some specific moving retailers. There are also several websites on the internet that sell packing supplies at competitive rates. Below are some of the packing supplies that will be essential for a successful move.

Boxes

Boxes are very important for moving your office items. You always have an option of getting boxes from the retailers located nearby but you should be aware that their boxes are often weak and fail to support the items during the moves.

Wrapping Material

You could also use newspaper as wrapping material for fragile and delicate items to protect them from scratches and damages. Using newspaper as a wrapping material might not be the best idea because it tends to leave stains on the items. Bubble wrap and paper towels are much better alternatives.

Shrink Wraps

Shrink wraps prove to be very useful for packing some furniture pieces that have drawers such as desks and book shelves. Shrink wrap will help you in keeping those drawers shut while the furniture piece is being packed and moved.

Covers

You will need certain covers to protect your office couches and chairs. You can find specific sofa covers to cover up your sofa surface so it doesn’t get ripped in the process of packing and moving. If you decided to pack such items in plastic covers be aware that it can lead to mold growth later on. A better alternative would be tarp wrapping.

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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Is an Office Moving Company Required for Covering a Short Distance Move?

There are some business owners who may think that moving to a new office location nearby is easier than moving to a place that is further away. This is only a misconception, due to several reasons. 

When you are moving your office to a location nearby, you think that you can move all the items in multiple trips so you tend to give less attention to packing. On the other hand, when you are moving to a location that is significantly further away, you pack everything more carefully and efficiently and load it on a truck.

Many business owners who are moving their offices to nearby locations tend to not hire office moving companies and prefer using personal vehicles for moving purposes. This is quite a wrong approach because there are many items in any office such as appliances and furniture that do not fit in a casual vehicle.

Moreover, due to less space in personal vehicles, it would be necessary to take multiple trips which is very time consuming and tiring.

Following are some of the significant reasons why we believe that an office moving company should be hired for all office relocations, whether moving to nearby locations or long distance.

  • Avoiding Breakage 

Moving office items in a smaller vehicle will always result in breakages and losses. Since you are not being helped by professional office movers, you will find some shortcuts that will most likely not bring you any favorable outcomes. Tossing in open boxes in the car and jamming up everything in a small space will result in damages. 

  • Office Furniture and Other Items

You might think that you only have to move a few pieces of office furniture but when you consider all the smaller items such as office appliances and supplies, you will realize how many items need to be moved. Professional office moving companies are good with packing multiple items as well as office furniture.

If you are still not convinced that an office moving company is necessary for short distance office relocations, then make sure you have some packing material and enough manpower to complete your office move.

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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