There are a few things that can stress people out more than moving. Whether you need residential moving services or commercial relocation the fact remains that either one requires a lot of planning, packing, and research.
While on the surface residential and commercial moving might seem similar there are some key differences. Knowing the nuances of each move can help you organize with minimal stress and keep costs down. So what separates the two?
Residential Moving
Most people are already familiar with residential moving as the average American moves almost 12 times in their life. It’s no wonder the residential moving market is in high demand! For most people, residential moving is straightforward. You pack your belongings and furniture, hire movers to take everything to your new place, and then unpack.
Of course, not all movers are created equal. Even if the process of a residential move is simple, there are still many unsatisfied customers who end up with lost/damaged items especially if you’re trying to move valuable and fragile pieces like pianos, antique furniture, and glass or ceramic items. It’s important to hire movers who have years of experience so that you can rest easy knowing nothing will be broken when you arrive at your new home. When packing, make sure to keep an inventory of all of your items and create a labeling system so you know exactly what is in each box and where each one belongs. This will make it much easier to unpack once you get into your new home.
If you live in New York City, residential moves have an extra layer of complexity. Some buildings, most notably highrises and condos, might require a Certificate of Insurance for movers to protect their building from damages. If the movers cannot provide one, you will not be able to use the loading dock or even move your items into the new building. New York City movers also have to deal with traffic, poor road conditions, parking issues, and walk ups making the move much harder than ones in the suburbs.
Luckily, the staff at Great Movers will do whatever is required in order to provide the best residential moving in New York City. Every move in New York is a custom move with us. We use the best equipment and manpower to pack, wrap, load, transport and then unload your household goods and furniture so they are delivered to your new home in the same great condition as they left the old ones.
Residential moving services in New York require specialized staff. Our staff: drivers, packers, and loaders are some of the best in the industry. We are proud to have a moving team in New York that can take any moving job within New York or outside the state. We are affordable and can be booked at short notice without extra premiums. No matter how big of a residential move you are looking for in NYC, we are capable of handling moves whether it is small or big houses, small of big apartments, condos, or just a single room. We also have the appropriate insurance and licensing needed to ensure your belongings are covered.
Commercial Moving
On the surface, a commercial move might seem as easy as a residential move, but it’s a bit more complicated even if you’re a small business. Unlike residential moves, you and the movers have a limited amount of time to get everything out of the old office and into the new one to avoid any business delays. It also requires transporting highly sensitive documents, computer servers, large machinery like copy machines, and a lot of tech items like computers, monitors, phones, etc. 66 percent of employees use two or more devices at work. When combined with other office supplies like desks, vending machines, etc. there’s a lot of specialized equipment commercial movers need to worry about. More importantly, any damaged or lost items could lead to huge consequences for the business and, in turn, the commercial office movers.
Before start looking for office move companies, you should answer the following questions:
- Does your new and old office allow for a weekend moving?
- Will there be weekend or after-hours access to doors, docks, elevators, etc. in new and existing buildings?
- What IT needs do you have?
- Do you have any items that you would prefer to donate rather than moving?
Good commercial movers will help you lay out your new floor plan, arrange pre-move prep with you and the property managers, and help install your furniture. Depending on the service you choose, they may even pack up all the items on your employees’ desks. With that said, you should encourage your employees to pack their desk as a move is a great opportunity to get rid of items that they no longer need or use. The less you need to move, the more affordable it will be.
While movers might do a lot, you still need to do your own work such as arranging for phone and internet installation at the new location, discontinuing any special services at your current office, making a plan for setting up computers and IT systems, auditing keys, access cards, etc. and more. For office moves, you should start planning at least six months before your lease is up to ensure a seamless transition. Great Movers are professional corporate office movers that offer quick and efficient commercial move to minimize any office downtime.
Conclusion
Whether you’re making a residential or office move Great Movers offers a variety of services such as collection and delivery of items from stores, warehouses, freight stations, houses, etc. to make your move as easy as possible. You can call to request an estimate and compare to other New York City movers on the market. You’ll find that we are affordable and offer exceptional customer service.
Anything that has to do with moving, we are around to help with collection and delivery services for exhibition or functions, Furniture assembling and dismantling, or small office clearance and reallocation. If you need additional services, don’t be afraid to ask. We are also quite flexible and will honestly assess whether we can help you or not. At the very least, we can help move your items quickly and affordably. In short, there is no job in the relocation business that we cannot handle.
