February 07, 2024

How to Select the Perfect Toledo Moving Company to Move Your Business

So the time has come to relocate your business. You've meticulously weighed the move, done your homework, found a new location, and are ready to make the move. Just one final task remains: picking the perfect moving company to handle the move. So, how do you select the right Toledo commercial mover for your business? After all, not every moving company is created equal.

A moving company experienced in workplace relocations will work with you to formulate a detailed execution plan to help minimize your company’s downtime. No matter the size and magnitude of your move, the ideal moving company will ensure you have a smooth moving experience that results in a budget-friendly overall relocation expense.

It’s important to do the proper research before selecting a mover. There are hundreds of movers to choose from in the marketplace, yet only a limited number of those are truly capable and experienced in office and industrial relocations.

Here are a handful suggestions to help make the research and selection process easier for you:

 

Get references

Ask the mover to give you three references of recent moves they’ve performed for other companies that are similar to yours. Many movers who will advertise themselves as Toledo commercial movers primarily only handle household moves. These companies won’t be able to provide any references of similar businesses that they’ve moved recently. Asking for references will definitely help you weed out the inexperienced movers from the experts.

 

Certificate of insurance

Ask the mover if they will provide a Certificate of Insurance on their insurance coverage, showing your company and/or the building owner as “additional insured.” This provides you with important protection against property damage and/or workers compensation claims. This is a normal request. If the mover is reluctant or declines, they might lack a strong safety track record or is not experienced in commercial moving and should be avoided.

 

Plan of action

Once you complete a pre-move survey with your prospective movers, demand they submit a detailed action plan along with their pricing estimate. The plan should give important information, such as estimated number of trucks, crew members, and support equipment they will allocate for your project, how the move will flow, and the estimated duration from beginning to end. Ask yourself: Does this seem reasonable, and does this meet my goals and objectives?

 

Hourly rates vs. net cost

Do not fall victim to solely focusing on hourly charges. There are many examples of companies choosing a moving company based on the lowest hourly rate only to discover their move took much longer than predicted. This will cause the final expenses to be higher than what would have happened with a more exerpienced and skilled commercial moving company. If a mover’s quote is too good to be true, it probably is.

If you stick to these guidelines and thoroughly research, you will be able to find a Toledo commercial mover that stands out above the competition. Expect to receive a seamless, effective, top-notch yet affordable relocation, and don’t settle for less.