When moving your company to a new place, the best way to go is
definitely to hire moving services. However, there are many options
available and you may feel overwhelmed to pick the right one for you.
The
best service is the one that will meet all your moving needs. Before
selecting a company, you need to weigh your energy and time against the
cost of hiring professionals. The major choice you should make is the
kind of packing services you want the moving company to offer. The two
main types of packing services are:
Full service packing
This
kind of service involves packing everything in your company or
business. You will not have to lift a hand to pack even your files.
First, the moving company will send one representative to take a survey
of your premises. The professional will take in details of your move
including equipment, furniture, electronics and foodstuffs.
During
the assessment, the professional will also be determining what they
will need during the move. He or she will list all the items that will
need special care or equipment to transport.
He or she will also
discuss with you how to handle valuables such as jewelry, artwork and
paperwork. Normally, the moving company will pack and set aside items
that can be taken by you as opposed to loading into the tuck so that you
can take them with you. The company representative will also give you
an estimate of the time it will take to pack and move your load. He or
she will give you a correct quote for the move.
Specialty items packing services
If
you are low on budget and want to cut back spending, or if your
business is small, you can opt for the specialty items packing service.
This is the packing of sensitive or special items such as artwork,
mirrors, fragile and breakables. A company official will visit your
premises and list all the specialty items that need professional and
special packing, and give you a quote.
You will then pack the rest
of the load on your own. This will save you a significant amount of
cash but will take much of your time. If the time you will spend packing
will cause you to lose business and bring losses then it is best to
leave all the work to the professionals. However, if your business is
small and there is not much to pack, go for it.