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February 08, 2018

Office Moving in San Antonio: Expectations vs. Reality

Office MovingIf you are planning to move your offices to a new location in San Antonio in the near future, have you considered the reality of what it is going to entail? Many people who have never moved before (or at least for a long time) may not think about how much becomes involved. Sometimes expectations do not match reality when it comes to time and costs.

So, which realities do you actually face during an office move in San Antonio? Let us ponder at what you could expect and what you will really experience.

Expectation: You Can Move in a Short Amount of Time

Just because you have a fairly small company, you may believe you can organize an office moving plan within a 4 or 5 days. In actuality, you are going to need at least two months to orgainze your office move. With a large number of different things to think about and execute, you will end up being overwhelmed if you put off planning up to a week before moving day.

Commence thinking about what you will have to prioritize, and keep up your schedule to the day of your move. Plans ofttimes change between when you start your list two months earlier to the day before the move takes place.

Expectation: Hiring a Cheap Moving Company

The old notion you get what you pay for is usually more than true. Your expectation is perhaps one where you think you can hire a cheap moving company and still get superb service. The reality is, this is not frequently true.

Some moving companies like this don't have experienced crews, meaning a high probability of furniture damage. You're going to want to select the best moving companies to assure you're getting the best service.

Referrals are a great thing to refer to, and you can research without difficulty online. 

Expectation: Not Needing a Place to Store Stuff

Perhaps you believe you can move every item at once. In many cases, it will take going back and forth several times.

When you possess more things that require moving, storage could become a necessity. A moving company should provide you offsite storage for anything requiring storing before the move completes. This might involve files you need to keep separate from your office equipment.

Moving all your files at the same time as your furniture might mean your confidential files are breeched in all the disorder. Don't automatically assume the little items are going to stay completely intact during an office move in San Antonio without additional preventative measures.

Expectation: You Can Move Your IT Equipment on Your Own

Lots of companies attempt to save money by moving all their IT equipment alone. Doing so isn't very feasible when it involves bigger items. Not only can moving big items on your own cause injury if your employees don't understand how to lift properly, but it could also lead to damage to expensive equipment you can’t function without. Always hire a professional mover to move your IT apparatuses, including setup. The same goes for other bulky work equipment requiring expert lifting and packing.

Here at A-1 Freeman Moving Group, we can provide any of the above services in San Antonio, as well as office moving expertise at a competitive price.  Click here to get started on a quote today!

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