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February 08, 2018

Office Moving in Colorado Springs: Expectations vs. Reality

Office MovingIf you're planning to move your offices to a alternate place in Colorado Springs in the coming year, have you considered the reality of what it is going to entail? Some people who have never moved before (or at least for a long time) may not relalize how much becomes involved. Sometimes expectations do not match reality when it comes to time and costs.

So, which realities should you really come across with an office move in Colorado Springs? Let us review at what you could expect and what you'll really experience.

Expectation: You Can Move in a Short Amount of Time

Just because you have a relatively small company, you may believe you can put together an office moving lineup within a a few days. In reality, you're going to require at least two months to orgainze your office move. With lots of different tasks to plan and execute, you will end up being overwhelmed if you procrastinate up to a few days before moving day.

Begin pondering about what you will have to organize, and keep up your schedule to the day of your move. Items frequently change between when you begin your task list two months earlier to the morning before the relocation takes place.

Expectation: Hiring a Cheap Moving Company

The old saying you get what you pay for is more times than not more than true. Your expectation is perhaps one where you think you can contract a cheap moving company and still get superb service. The reality is, this isn't always the case.

Some movers like this do not have experienced employees, meaning potential furniture damage. You're going to want to vet the best moving companies to ensure you are getting top notch service.

Referrals are a great thing to refer to, and you can research quickly online. 

Expectation: Not Requiring a Place to Store Stuff

Maybe you believe you can move every item at once. In a lot of cases cases, it may consume more than one moving trip.

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

Moving all your files along with your furniture could mean your business data is breeched in all the confusion. Do not automatically assume the little things are going to stay completely organized during an office move in Colorado Springs without additional care.

Expectation: You Can Relocate Your IT Equipment by Yourself

A lot of businesses try to save some dough by relocating all their computer equipment alone. Doing so isn't very practical when it includes bulkier items. Not only can moving bulky items alone cause injury if you don't know how to lift properly, but it could also lead to damage to expensive equipment you can’t run your business without. Always hire a professional moving company to move your IT items, including setup. The same goes for other heavy work equipment that requires expert lifting and packing.

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

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