Boss Removals: Expert Advice for Home & Office Relocation

Moving a house or a business to a new place is really hard. Packing up all the things you have collected over the years like furniture, computers, important papers and personal stuff can be very stressful. What was supposed to be an exciting start can become a big source of frustration.

You might be moving to a house for your family or to a smaller apartment or you might be moving your company to a new office. No matter what you are doing you need to plan and do things in a smart way to make it work.

At Boss Removals we have been doing this for a time and we are very good at it. Our house movers have a lot of experience. They want to share with you the important things you need to know to make your move go smoothly. They will give you tips and checklists and expert advice on how to move your house or office without any problems.

Home Relocation – Making Your Residential Move Easier

Moving your family to a house isn’t just about carrying boxes from one place to another; it’s about moving your whole life into a new place with as little trouble as possible to your everyday life.

1. Do a Pre-Move Cleanup

The best way to save money on your move and make loading faster is to have fewer things to move.

Check Every Room

Look through closets, attics, sheds and extra rooms a month before your moving day. Divide items into groups: Keep, Donate, Sell and Throw Away.

The One-Year Rule

If a piece of clothing, a kitchen tool or outdoor equipment hasn’t been used in more than twelve months give it away.

Check Your New House Layout

Make sure big items like sofa sets, big refrigerators and large beds will actually fit through the doors and into the space of your home.

2. Master the Science of Packing

Flimsy used grocery boxes collapse under pressure and put your delicate items at risk. Spending on commercial-grade packing materials makes a difference in keeping your valuables safe while moving.

Heavy Items in Small Boxes

Books, heavy tools and ceramic cookware must always be placed in containers to keep each box's weight easy to handle.

Light Items in Boxes

Big light things like duvets, pillows, winter coats and linen should go in tea-chest boxes.

Labeling Plan

Write the destination room and a short description of what's inside on the top and two sides of each box. This helps your movers place items directly into the rooms without trying to guess.

Tip: The Essentials Box

Pack an "Essentials Box" for your night in the new home. Fill it with toilet paper, basic toiletries, phone chargers, daily medicines, bed sheets, a kettle, mugs and simple tools so you don't have to search through boxes after a long day.

Office Relocation – Minimizing Business Downtime

When you are moving your office there are a lot of things to think about. It is not like moving your home because an office relocation affects how well your business runs, how you talk to your clients and how much money you make. The main goal of moving your office is to make sure your business does not stop working at all.

1. Appoint an Internal Move Coordinator

You should choose one person to be in charge of the move. This person will make sure everything goes smoothly and will talk to your staff, the people in charge of the building and the people moving your office.

2. IT Infrastructure and Asset Management

When you are moving your office you have to be careful with your computers and other equipment. You need to make sure you do not lose anything and that everything works when you get to your new workspace.

✓You should make a list of all your office equipment, like computers and printers before you start packing.
✓You should also get your employees to put their power cords and other cables in bags and label them so they can easily find them when they get to their desks.
✓It is a smart idea to set up your internet and computer systems at your new office before you actually move. You should talk to your internet company and your IT team so they can get everything ready for you.

3. Clear Internal Protocols for Staff

Give staff members written instructions far in advance. Give each employee standardized crates or color-coded boxes to pack their personal desk items, stationery and non-confidential files. Confidential documents must be kept in locked bins and handed over under strict supervision.

Home & Office Moving Timeline

When you are getting close to moving you have to do a lot of things. Here is what you should do for your home and your office:

Timeline	Residential Focus	Commercial Focus
6 Weeks Out	You need to finalize your moving date and pick a moving company that you like.	For your office you should review the lease. Get the floor plans and also pick someone to be in charge of the move.
4 Weeks Out	You can start packing things you do not use all the time like winter clothes. Get some strong boxes.	At the office you should make a list of all the furniture and computers and other equipment.
2 Weeks Out	You have to tell the people who give you power, gas, internet and water that you are moving.	You also need to talk to the people in charge of the building where you are moving and where you are now to make sure you can use the loading dock and the elevator.
1 Week Out	You should take apart the furniture you do not need now and finish packing the main rooms in your house.	At the office you should give boxes to your staff. Make sure all the company data is saved.
Moving Day	You need to watch what the movers are doing and make sure they do not forget anything.	At the office you have to tell the movers where to put the furniture and make sure the computers and other important systems are working again.

Why It Is Important To Hire Professional Movers

If you try to move by yourself or hire a company that you do not know much about you might end up with things that hurt someone or pay extra money that you were not expecting. Moving things, like office desks down stairs or putting them in a truck is not easy. You need to know what you are doing and have the tools.

When you work with a moving company you get some really good things:

✓You get people who are trained to move your stuff. These people have blankets to protect your furniture, strong straps to hold things in place, special carts to carry heavy things up stairs and machines to lift heavy things into the truck.
✓You get insurance that covers your things while they are being moved. This means you do not have to worry about your things getting broken or lost.
✓You get prices that are clear and easy to understand. You know how much you are going to pay and you do not have to worry about surprise fees when the movers show up at your door.

Make Your Next Move a Boss Move

Moving to a home or office does not have to be really tough. If you get rid of stuff you do not need early, use boxes and other things to pack your stuff, make a plan for when things need to be done and get help from people who know what they are doing, you can make moving a lot easier.

Are you planning your move for your home or your office? You should talk to the people at Boss Removals today. They will give you a quote that is just for you. You do not have to say yes. Boss Removals will take care of all the work for you so you do not have to worry about it. Boss Removals is the company that can help you make your next move a Boss Move.