From time to time, companies need to move premises. Businesses grow, requirements increase, and costs change. However, moving hundreds of people and tens of thousands of pounds worth of equipment is challenging. Transplanting a firm from one location to another is a significant logistical operation.
Because of this, it is critical to fully interrogate the moving company that you use. You want a firm that can take care of all your needs. Here are some of the top qualities you should be looking out for:
Professional Equipment
Barriers to entry are low in the removal industry so there are many companies competing in the space. Unfortunately, this can have an adverse effect on service quality.
Therefore, always look for
commercial movers who invest in the proper equipment. Make sure that they have boxes, dollies, padding, and other custom materials to keep all your sensitive equipment safe during transit.
Insurance
Next, check that the moving company has insurance. Make sure that their policy covers potential losses that you could incur if they damage your items. Most commercial moves occur without incident. However, accidents can and do happen.
Local Knowledge
It also helps to work with a commercial moving firm with local knowledge. For instance, professionals with experience in the local area are much more likely to know about parking restrictions, permit requirements, and other issues that could complicate the move.
Experience Working With Businesses
There’s a big jump in logistical complexity when moving from domestic to commercial moves. The former is relatively straightforward, while the latter is significantly more complicated. Operations are often dramatically larger and involve multiple locations and vans. Furthermore, items are often more delicate and valuable, requiring special
packaging and experience. Only firms with long experience in commercial removals understand these nuances.
Good Reviews
You’ll also want to check out the firm’s reviews and see what companies say about the service they receive. Many smaller movers only do one or two big commercial moves per year, so they might not have a lot of reviews from business clients. Nonetheless, a few excellent
reviews can go a long way.
Professional Customer Support
Commercial movers and business clients need to work together closely during a move. Therefore, it is essential that they offer professional customer support.
Before choosing a commercial moving company, interview their reps and see whether they provide the level of interaction you need. Make sure that they are willing to liaise and work with you on an ongoing basis. Get a sense of whether they will dedicate themselves to your move, or if they will have other priorities. Sketchy or non-committal answers indicate lower service quality.
Fair Prices
Finally, you’ll also want to check whether the commercial moving company offers fair prices. If prices are too high, it can indicate gouging. But equally, if they are too low, it means that corners are being cut, or the bill will wind up being higher in the final estimation.
Make sure that you get written estimates when hunting for quotes. Get movers to commit to a certain price before going ahead with any deal.
At Rose Removals, we’ve helped many businesses
move to a new office or other commercial location with ease. Our specialised team are trained in furniture removal, as well as handling IT equipment and security safes. With us by your side, we’ll ensure that the transition is as smooth as possible with professional services that work for you and your business. If you need a removals company you can rely on,
get in touch with us today.
