When planning a self offic move in Toronto, ON or elsewhere in Canada, you should be wary of making some of the most common self-moving mistakes. We prepared a list of some costly self-moving mistakes to be avoided.
Underestimating the time for the move
Well, you may tend to underestimate the time to be taken for your Toronto office move. This means the whole process of packing and moving may take longer than you estimated. Time management and proper planning is at utmost significance here.
Safety mistakes
When self-moving, disregarding necessary safety norms regarding packing, loading and transporting office furniture and appliances could cause some trouble for your business. When moving heavy office items, you need to use proper equipment to protect the items and office space from damage.
Making use of proper moving and lifting equipment will also save you and your employees from any possible injuries. Don’t forget to make use of flooring protectors, furniture sliders, thick furniture blankets, moving straps, moving sliders, utility dollies and other essential packing and moving aids for a safe self office move.
Renting a moving vehicle of a wrong size
Renting a moving truck of the appropriate size is a vital task when self-moving your office. In fact, it’s considered to be indispensable for the ultimate success of your office moving project. Opt for a moving vehicle with a larger capacity rather than being compelled to leave a couple of your office items behind.
Before making a decision on to renting a moving truck for your self-move, its best to seek the advice of qualified Toronto office movers or some reliable truck rental firms.
Packing blunders
Do you think that packing your entire office is a child’s play? Well, when planning a self-move, one of the common mistakes we tend to commit is assuming ourselves to be born with skillful packing skills. The fact is that the whole office packing process can become a total waste of your effort and time if you don’t know some of the basic packing rules.
Begin the packing process as early as possible. Reduce your office items to the bare minimum to save your time and money in transportation of useless items. Seek the help of a reliable professional Toronto office moving company. Make and stick to your office packing plan. Ensure safety of your office items by using required packing materials for a safe move.
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