If you’ve ever worked in an office, you know that office moving is an extremely difficult challenge. Not only does everything have to be organized and packed, but it has to be done in a quick manner, too. These three tips are designed to help you find an office moving company that will get your business moved, shipped, and running again in an efficient, and timely manner.

1. The first step to moving an office in a time efficient manner is getting a fair price locked down. This can be a frustrating process, but here are two things to keep an eye out for to make it easier:

• Look for a company that offers a no obligation quote. No obligation quotes are a great way to save money because they allow you to shop around for the best price without spending a dime.

• Ask if a company does free on site estimates. On site estimates save a great deal of money in the long run, because you can have every charge explained to you in an itemized, organized fashion.

These are important tips because they not only save you money, but they give you an insight into a company’s customer service, as well.

2) The second thing to focus on when moving is the actual packing and shipping of your office. The key area when it comes to the move is the resources and tools that a company has at their disposal. If you’ve got large or fragile furniture, make sure that the moving company has dollies, lifts, and moving blankets. If you have large tables or furniture that needs to be disassembled and reassembled, double check that the company has the knowledge to do so.

3) A final tip that most offices glance over is the issue of storage. To have the most convenient and time efficient move, find a moving company that has a storage facility on site. By using one company, you are minimizing the risk that your things will be lost or mishandled. There are two areas of concern when it comes to using storage companies, but they both involve security.

Make sure the storage unit has a 24 hour surveillance system

• Find a storage facility that offers climate controlled units
• Climate controlled units offer unique protection from pests, rust, and mold.

These tips are designed to help make office moving an easier and less frustrating process. Finding a professional mover takes research and persistence, but if you cover the basics that were outlined here, you will be on your way to finding a professional, reliable moving company.