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May 21, 2020

Should I DIY My Office Move?

Office MovingBy Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

In a word, no. In several words, let's count the ways.

Moving to a new business space in Atlanta is a good thing--it indicates your company is thriving and expanding. It is also a hassle, considering that you have got to pack everything up and move it to the new location. In actual terms this means some downtime for the move planning, transport, and setting everything back up in the new spot. It also signifies additional expense during a period when you are already shelling out considerable funds for an office uplift, so you may be tempted to save some cash by packing and moving yourself.

Your Investment Is Definitely Worth Professional Packing

Don't try to DIY this item. Companies nowadays run using modern technology, and the elements of that tech possess a sensitivity which disguises their workhorse functionality. The only doable approach you might pack up all your components is if you retained all the original packaging from all your purchases. And also if you're aware of how to repack in reverse. Be honest--you did not, and you probably would not know in the event that you did.

Ask your accountant just how much you have invested in computer hardware and equipment--that round number will be enough to sway you that hiring professional movers in Atlanta is definitely worth the expense. If it's not, you can ask your insurance provider if they will pay for any damages you sustain when you drop your new laptop computer or 3D printer--they'll probably pay for losses, after a hefty insurance deductible.

The Professionals Know

Professional office moving companies have got the knowledge, materials, and equipment to pack all of the sensitive equipment and also not-so-delicate weighty furniture pieces. Because you did not hold on to all the boxes and insulation components, you will need more of them to pack and shield all your technology. Professional packers realize which components to utilize and also have access to industrial materials (such things as contoured cardboard) which supply businesses tend not to typically keep in stock.

Furthermore, they know how to make cartons, crates, and cushioning to move the big stuff, like enormous copiers, refrigerators, and file cabinets and put them onto the moving truck securely.

On the subject of trucks. There's an art in addition to a science to knowing not just the quantity you'll need, but what sort. In case you are moving large machines, you may need a moving truck with a lift gate and a crew who knows the right way to lift and load without injuring themselves. Then there's the actual loading--packing the cargo area to ensure that nothing shifts, tumbles, or breaks during transport is a task of engineering best not left to amateurs.

Reduce Your Downtime

You will have unavoidable downtime. You'll be able to ameliorate a bit of that through moving over the weekend, but plan to be offline for about a couple of days. An office moving company in Atlanta should minimize your downtime further because you won't be taking staff away from their everyday responsibilities or risking injury.

You and your staff will be considerably less stressed if you turn the entire move over to a respected professional office moving company and eliminate a lot of needless anxiety and time away from work. Once the professional movers appear, they have a flow as well as a method which assures nothing is forgotten or left until the last minute--the coffee mugs, hand sanitizers, as well as hidden chocolate stashes are certain to get to the new location unharmed. How do you know this will occur? Because they're experts.

The logistics of a company move tend to be intricate and the entire thing may go off the rails in the event you overlook a detail. Obtaining a good office moving company in Atlanta to take care of your move, from assisting you to generate a schedule to plugging the coffee pot in, is the key to making certain it's a streamlined move.

 

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