Common Mistakes Made when Hiring an Office Moving Company
By now, you'll have done the majority of planning for your office move, and you are now at the stage of organizing your office movers and deciding which Office Moving Company will carry out the physical, and important, part of your office relocation.
This article looks at some of the common mistakes made by companies moving office when hiring an Office Moving Company, and more importantly, offers practical tips to avoid them in order to make your office move as painless as possible.
1. Selecting an Office Mover because they offer the lowest price
You often get what you pay for in terms of quality when it comes to Office Movers - so don't be tempted to settle on the basis of price alone.
2. Getting Office Moving Quotes over the phone
An Office Moving Quote over the phone will be inaccurate. An Office Moving Company needs to visit your offices and view all the equipment and office furniture items to be moved in order to give you an estimate that is accurate and realistic. More importantly, you'll also get a chance to meet them and decide whether, or not, they are the company you will entrust with your important office move.
3. Not getting enough Office Moving Quotes
In order for you establish what is fair and reasonable, you'll need to get at least 3 Office Moving Quotes.
4. Not Planning Ahead
Don't leave organizing your Office Movers till the last minute. Use the Office Moving Checklist to find out what needs to be done in advance of your office move. Good Office Movers often get booked up so be sure to book you spot well in advance to avoid disappointment.
5. Not asking the right Questions
There are so many details to consider when hiring an Office Moving Company; important issues such as packaging, insurance, procedure and manpower should all be discussed before you hire.
6. Not Organizing Access
This can lead to unnecessary delays and complications. Make sure you've liaised with the appropriate Building Manager at both locations and reviewed elevator/freight access so your Office Moving Company can do their job without any problems.
Use the Office Moving Checklist to help organize your Office Movers and avoid the common mistakes which only lead to unnecessary cost and delay.
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