You’ve set up shop for your business at one location for a long time. Finally, it’s time to move to greener pastures. You may be expanding and looking for a larger space, or it might just be time for a change in scenery.

No matter the cause, it’s important that you hire a reliable company for your commercial moving needs. Moving can be a big and difficult task, and you want to have the right people on your side. 

How can you ensure you are hiring quality movers for the job? If you’re new to the prospect of commercial moving you might not even be sure what to look for. Read on and we’ll walk you through a few tips that should set you on the right track.

1. Get Referrals and References

Any moving company is going to tell you that they are the greatest, but how can you be sure this is the case? Getting third party feedback from people you trust is one of the best ways to feel more secure in making a hiring choice.

Reach out to friends and family members about their experiences moving. Have any of them hired a commercial relocation company and had success in doing so? The feedback you get from asking around can be hugely helpful.

You’ll probably receive a few companies who will come with high recommendations and a few that you are advised to stay away from. Both portions of this information can be very important.

When you’re speaking with actual companies you’re interested in, you can ask for the reverse: references. Any moving company worth their salt will have a few references that they will be able to have you call.

If they aren’t able to offer any, they might not be the right moving company for your business. 

2. Check for Credentials

What’s the difference between an experienced and professional moving company and a few average joes off the street? The former is much more likely to have the experience to do the job right.

In order to find the former, you’ll want to verify the reliability and expertise of the moving company you’re interested in. If the moving company you are working with are serious, they’ll have various credentials you can check on.

Your movers should be registered with the Department of Transportation, for example. This is especially true if your movers are moving from one state to another– it’s a legal requirement that they have it. 

They should also have a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration number and should be able to provide it for you if asked. Check moving regulations in your own state and see if there are other requirements. 

3. Judge Communication

Is it easy for you to get this moving company on the line and to get answers to your questions? Or does it feel like you can never get the information you need? If it’s the latter, it’s a red flag that you should be concerned about.

One of the most important elements of your relationship with your commercial movers should be ease of communication. If you have trouble communicating easily and efficiently, they might not be the company for you.

Hiring a Reliable Company for Your Move

If you’re moving your office to a new location, safety and care are of the utmost importance. The above tips can help you in your search for a reliable company that can provide just that for your commercial move.

Need more real estate advice? Keep scrolling our blog for more information.