Commercial Moving Services
If you’re undergoing expansion and need more space, or simply looking to make things more efficient and downsize, BC Movers are the right professionals to assist you with your Vancouver office move or corporate relocation. Office moving requires comprehensive planning due to the advanced technological state and fast pace of today’s corporations
For over 20 years, BCMovers has been a trusted name in commercial movers, helping hundreds of companies across the Lower Mainland with seamless office relocations. When it comes to moving an office, special techniques and careful planning are essential to ensure a smooth transition without disrupting business operations.
Office moves require precision, as they often need to be completed within strict timelines, with considerations like permitting and returning rented facilities in pristine condition. Any delays—whether it’s missing cables, misplaced desks, or misfiled documents—can disrupt operations and cause costly downtime. That’s why you need expert commercial movers like BCMovers, who understand the unique demands of office relocations and can ensure an orderly, efficient process.
At BCMovers, we specialize in handling all aspects of your corporate move. From small offices to large facilities, our experienced commercial movers will ensure that every piece of equipment, every desk, and every box is accounted for and placed correctly in your new space. To start, we recommend an in-depth consultation with one of our move coordinators to walk through your office and discuss your specific needs and timeline.
As one of Vancouver’s leading commercial movers, we have the specialized equipment and extensive experience to manage even the most complex office moves. Our inventory of moving equipment allows us to maximize efficiency, and our team is trained in the latest techniques to minimize downtime and ensure a smooth transition to your new office. We know how crucial it is to maintain your office’s productivity, so we prioritize efficiency, precision, and careful planning.
Why BCMovers for Your Office Move:
- Experienced Commercial Movers: Our team has handled countless office relocations, giving us the knowledge and expertise to make your move seamless.
- Timely and Efficient: We understand that time is money. Our efficient methods ensure a quick transition with minimal disruption to your business.
- Specialized Equipment: We have the tools and resources to handle highly specialized office moves, from heavy machinery to sensitive electronics.
- Customized Moving Plans: We work closely with your team to devise a tailored strategy that meets your unique office relocation needs.
Office Move Planning Tips from BCMovers:
- Floor Plan: Prepare a detailed floor plan of the new office and label where each team member will be located. This ensures items are placed correctly without confusion.
- Numbering System: Use a numbering system to label each desk and the items that go with it. This can be tracked in an Excel sheet for easy reference.
- Cable Management: List all cables and connectors and create a system to match them with the correct equipment, such as computers and monitors.
- Color-Coding for Rooms: If your new office has multiple rooms, use a color-coded system alongside individual numbering for easier placement of furniture and equipment.
- Desk Placement: Measure the dimensions of the new office and plan the layout ahead of time to avoid space issues on moving day.
Office Moving Tips for Specific Items:
- Desks: Empty desks and carefully label their contents. Desks are often tilted during transit, so securing contents prevents accidents.
- Copiers: Remove all inks and toners, and consult the manufacturer for any special moving requirements to maintain warranties.
- Appliances: Empty all loose items and label appliances clearly to ensure proper handling.
- Boxes: Fill boxes fully without overflowing, and tape them securely. Label the sides for better visibility, as boxes are often stacked vertically during the move.
- Cabinets: Empty cabinets completely, and label any removed parts to make reassembly easier.
- Tables: Clean tables and tag them on the top surface for clear identification.
- Computers: Have your staff disconnect computers before BCMovers blanket wraps and transports them. Each part should be tagged for easy reassembly.
- Fragile Items: Clearly mark any fragile items to ensure extra care is taken during the move.
- Office Furniture: Our commercial movers will disassemble and reassemble your office furniture at your new location.
- Metal Shelves: Remove all items from shelves, and label them for easy identification during reassembly.
When you’re looking for dependable commercial movers, BCMovers is your trusted partner. We handle every aspect of your office move, ensuring minimal disruption to your daily operations. Contact us today at 604-317-1986 for a free, no-obligation quote and let BCMovers take the stress out of your next office relocation.
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Find answers and general information
A list of frequently asked questions to help you understand how it works.
1. When is the best time to move?
The summer period is the most expensive as most people are moving their residences at this time. Especially near the end of the month or the beginning of the month (from about the 25th to the 5th) are most expensive and most quickly to be fully booked.
By contrast, moves in the fall or the winter are generally much more affordable and tend to have availability.
2. How long does it take to move?
Moving time will depend on many things including amount of furniture, number of movers, any special items, access or special conditions.
Here are the average times we have discovered from years of moves:
| Residence | 2 Movers | 3 Movers |
| Bachelor | 3 to 4 hours | Not normally required |
| Junior 1 Bedroom Apt. (1 person) | 3 to 5 hours | Not normally required |
| Bedroom Apt. (1 person) | 4 to 6 hours | Not normally required |
| 1 Bedroom Apt. (2 person) | 5 to 9 hours | 4 to 6 hours |
| 2 Bedroom House | 7 to 9 hours | 5 to 7 hours |
| 2 Bedroom Apt. (2 person) | 5 to 8 hours | |
| 2 Bedroom Apt. (Family) | 6 to 8.5 hours | |
| 3 Bedroom House | 7 to 9 hours | |
| 3 Bedroom Apt. | 8 to 10 hours |
For 4 bedroom houses and larger, we may recommend 4 movers or more to speed up the move.
For very large moves, we work with customers to find a balance between time spend and cost.
3. How is the cost of my move determined?
Moving costs are different depending on whether it is local, long-distance or corporate or warehousing. The following standards are widely applicable.
For local moves, cost is largely determined by the amount of time it takes.
For long-distance moves, which are almost always fixed price, they are determined by weight and distance.
For corporate moves, which are almost always fixed price, there are a lot of variables included which are discussed beforehand. These include window to move. The allowed time slots for corporate moves are often narrow and unforgiving. All of these, including a strategic plan for moving are discussed directly with clients for all corporate moves.
4. How and when should I pay?
Although there are rare exceptions, in general the flow is like this:
After receiving a quote -> Place a deposit to reserve a spot -> After move is completed, to pay the balance owned minus the deposit.
We accept most major forms of payment. If you are unsure though, you can call us during business hours to confirm at (604)317-1986
5. Can my possessions be stored temporarily?
Yes! Absolutely.
Contact us for short-term and long-term storage options.
BCMovers offers 24/7 monitored secured storage as an option to all our customers.
