Commercial Relocations Require A Specialist Removals Company

Running a business is expensive in Scotland so when you are organising a business or office relocation, it will be tempting to choose the removal company that provides the cheapest quote.  However, this could become the more costly option if the company has no experience with commercial removals. It is one thing being able to move some packed boxes and a bed, it is quite another thing to have the skills to move expensive IT equipment or laboratory equipment. Therefore, when choosing a commercial removals company we advise checking that they have the experience needed.

Commercial Movers Requirements

Packing

Do you need someone to pack all your equipment?  Check when getting quotes that the company has experience moving your type of business. Do they know for example, how to handle IT equipment safely or move your library so that the books remain in the correct order for unpacking?  Are they experienced in Dewey, Binary and Library of Congress systems?

Moving

Do they have the number and size of vans and lorries available to make your relocation as quick as possible? A Man in a Van will not be ideal if you need to move on a Saturday, unpack on the Sunday and be back working on the Monday.

Unpacking

Do they offer unpacking services or will your staff have to do this themselves?  Which is more economic? Paying staff overtime to unpack for you or paying a professional moving company to do this?

Insurance

Do all quotes include insurance that adequately covers all your company's assets that are being moved? Or do you need to provide this separately?

Planning & Project Management

For big commercial removals, you will have a lot to plan and execute, therefore, ideally your removal company should provide a project manager at their end who will work closely with you to plan the move in detail. Otherwise, you may find the removal does not happen in the order you expect to the exact timescales required. 

Storage

Will the remove require temporary storage while you are settling in at your new premises? Most removal companies do offer storage facilities but you should check that these storage facilities are secure enough for your business needs.  For instance, in Scotland, Constantine Scotland has their own climate-controlled, highly secure storage facility.  

Successful Commercial Removal

To ensure you have a completely successful relocation, choose a professional commercial removal company that can minimise downtime, will ensure safe transportation and will deliver a seamless move.