When businesses move, they tend to not go very far. In fact, according to Architectural Digest, 60% of people who moved in the United States in 2022 did short-distance ones. Even if you are part of that group, you will still need movers. But you don’t want to have a nightmare scenario of getting to your new place and having the movers charge you hidden fees. Here are things to think about when hiring movers.

What Kind of Reviews Do They Get?

It’s much easier nowadays to find information on professional movers. All you have to do is go online and type in “moving companies” and your zip code. Look at what people are saying about the quality of their work. Are they known for being up front and reliable or do they tack on fees at the end and hold all your items hostage until you pay? Spending some extra time checking reviews can save you immense hassle down the line.

Get More Than One Estimate

It might be tempting to just use the first estimate that you receive from a moving company. Don’t do that. Ask multiple companies for estimates. While you’re weighing your options, you can put some items you aren’t quite ready to move into your new office into commercial storage facilities.

Get Insurance

No matter how good the reviews may say the moving company is, there is always still the risk of something breaking. Cover yourself and get insurance. This way, you can ensure your business’s merchandise and office supplies are protected. Otherwise, you may find yourself paying for broken items. If there’s anything truly valuable that you are worried about, you can put it in one of the commercial storage facilities in your area for safekeeping.

Moving is complicated and these are just a few things to consider. Other things you should cover with the mover include what they will be taking, what kind of schedule they have, carefully reading the contract, and being sure to stick to the moving date, otherwise, you might have to pay storage fees. By doing at least that, you can be sure of a smooth move.

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