Moving an office is a different beast than moving a home. There are employees to coordinate, clients to notify, files to organize, and furniture to disassemble — all while trying to keep the business running. The good news? Brothers Moving has been handling commercial relocations across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland since 2008, and we know how to make it go smoothly.
Whether you’re moving a 5-person startup or a 500-person company, here’s what you need to do before moving day.
Notify Everyone Who Needs to Know
Start with your clients — both current and past — your vendors, and any utility providers. Update your address on your website, Google Business profile, and any directories you’re listed in. The last thing you want is deliveries or customers showing up at your old location.
Declutter Before You Pack
Most offices are full of things nobody needs anymore — old files, outdated equipment, broken furniture. Go through everything before you start packing. Anything that can be shredded, recycled, or tossed should go before moving day. Brothers Moving also offers junk removal, so if you’ve got old furniture, electronics, or appliances you no longer need, we can haul them away responsibly.
Get the New Floor Plan
Before anything gets loaded onto the truck, make sure you have a floor plan of your new space. Knowing where every desk, filing cabinet, and piece of equipment is going saves enormous time on move-in day — and it helps our team place everything exactly where it needs to go without constant back and forth.
Label Everything Clearly
If your team is handling any of the packing, make sure every single box is labeled as specifically as possible. “Office supplies” is not enough. “Reception — top drawer supplies” is much better. The more descriptive, the faster the unpack.
Talk to the Building
Most commercial buildings have rules about move-in days, times, and elevator bookings. Check with your new landlord well in advance so you’re not scrambling on moving day. Brothers Moving can also work after hours and on weekends to minimize disruption to your business operations.
Ready to get your office move started? Call Brothers Moving at 604-720-0931 or request a free quote online today.