Office & Commercial Moving

Commercial Movers for NYC Businesses

Commercial moving requires a different level of planning from a typical household move. Offices and businesses may need to coordinate employees, furniture, equipment, building management, freight elevators, loading areas, insurance requirements and the setup of the new workspace.

Lovely Moving & Storage provides commercial moving services in NYC for offices, professional workplaces and businesses that need an organized relocation plan.

Office Moving Services

An office relocation can involve much more than moving boxes. Depending on the business and property, the move may include:

• Office desks and workstations
• Office chairs and conference tables
• Filing cabinets and shelving
• Boxes, documents and office supplies
• Computers and office equipment
• Reception and common-area furniture
• Large or heavy business equipment
• Furniture disassembly and reassembly

Before moving day, provide an accurate inventory so the crew, truck requirements and approximate scope of the relocation can be planned properly.

Commercial Moving in Manhattan

Manhattan office moves can involve freight elevators, loading docks, restricted service entrances, building management and scheduled moving windows.

If your business is relocating within Manhattan or moving into or out of the borough, see our Manhattan moving services.

Confirm the building requirements at both the origin and destination as early as possible. Access restrictions can affect the schedule even when the physical distance between two offices is short.

Commercial Moving in Brooklyn

Brooklyn commercial relocations can range from small professional offices to larger workplaces, studios and other business spaces. Building types and loading conditions can vary considerably between neighborhoods.

Learn more about our Brooklyn moving services.

Commercial Moving in Queens and the Bronx

We also handle qualifying commercial relocations involving Queens and the Bronx, as well as moves connecting businesses with other parts of New York City.

Office Furniture Disassembly and Reassembly

Large desks, conference tables, shelving and modular furniture may need to be taken apart before transportation. This can make it easier to move furniture through elevators, doors, hallways and other restricted spaces.

See our furniture disassembly and reassembly service.

Commercial Packing Services

Organized packing can make a business relocation easier to manage. Boxes can be labeled by department, employee, room or destination area so they can be identified when they arrive at the new workspace.

Businesses that need packing assistance can learn more about our full packing services.

COI Requirements for Commercial Buildings

Some commercial properties require a Certificate of Insurance before a moving company is permitted to enter the building.

Ask building management at both locations whether a COI is required. If it is, request their written requirements and provide them before moving day.

See our COI services or read our NYC moving COI guide.

Freight Elevators, Loading Docks and Building Access

Commercial buildings may have specific procedures for movers, including freight-elevator reservations, loading-dock scheduling, designated service entrances and restricted moving hours.

Confirm these details before moving day. The moving plan should account for access at both the current and new business locations.

Large and Heavy Office Equipment

Some businesses have items that require additional planning because of their dimensions or weight. These can include heavy conference tables, cabinets, large furniture, fitness equipment and other commercial equipment.

See our large and heavy item moving and specialty item moving services.

Commercial Storage

Not every office relocation moves directly from one completed workspace into another. Renovations, lease timing or space limitations can create a need for temporary storage.

Learn more about our storage services.

Moving a Business to Long Island or Outside NYC

Businesses relocating between New York City and Long Island can combine commercial moving with packing, furniture handling and other required services.

For relocations farther from the city, see our long-distance moving services.

How to Prepare for an Office Move

Before moving day:

• Create an inventory of furniture, boxes and equipment.
• Identify furniture that may require disassembly.
• Confirm elevator and loading-area reservations.
• Ask both buildings about COI requirements.
• Label boxes and furniture by destination.
• Identify heavy, oversized or specialty equipment.
• Confirm access instructions with the moving company.

For a more detailed planning process, read our NYC office moving guide.

How Long Does a Commercial Move Take?

There is no single duration for an office move. The amount of furniture and equipment, packing requirements, number of movers, travel distance, elevators, loading access and setup requirements can all affect the schedule.

The best way to plan accurately is to provide a detailed inventory and access information before the move.

Request a Commercial Moving Quote

When requesting a commercial moving quote, provide the pickup and destination addresses, preferred moving date, approximate inventory, building-access information and details about any large or specialty items.

Request a commercial moving quote from Lovely Moving & Storage.