Key Differences between Residential & Commercial Moves

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The most obvious difference between commercial and residential moves is the type of building a person is transporting items to and from. Naturally, commercial moves involve transporting business-related items, while you’ll be moving home furnishings in a residential move. Yet there are a few other differences that can influence how professional movers in San Diego, CA, handle the job, and understanding how these types of moves differ helps you understand what to expect when you plan for your relocation.

Consider the Overall Size & Complexity

Commercial moves often go through similar steps as those for residential relocations. For instance, you’ll still need to plan to pack boxes and have them loaded on the truck and unloaded once the truck arrives at its destination. However, commercial moves tend to require thinking on a much larger scale. Large corporate complexes tend to have far more rooms than a residential home, which increases the size of the move. You’ll also find commercial buildings house more electronic equipment, which can complicate the moving process.

Expect More Heavy Equipment & Furniture with Commercial Moves

Most residential moves have a few appliances that can be slightly awkward to move without professional help, such as refrigerators and washing machines. You might also have a few beds, couches, and other pieces of heavy furniture. Commercial moves may require moving more than a few simple appliances. For instance, vending machines, heavy equipment, and multiple desks, couches, and chairs may be involved in the move. Commercial movers San Diego businesses trust know how to carefully transport delicate computer systems and heavy appliances to ensure they arrive at their destination intact.

Plan to Protect More Sensitive Data for Businesses

The average homeowner has some sensitive personal documents to move. But you can usually plan to carry passports, birth certificates, and other essential private documents with you during your move. Large corporations, however, may have vast amounts of sensitive information to protect. From guarding customers’ private information to keeping company secrets under wraps, it’s essential for commercial businesses to work with moving companies that know how to protect critical data. If you’re planning a commercial move, it’s important to choose a moving company that vets its crews well by performing background checks and making sure everyone is aware of data privacy laws.

Work Around Tight Time Constraints

Residential moves often feel as though they have strict time constraints, and it’s true you need a moving company to do its best to stick to the estimated timeline. But most residential moves allow for some room to accommodate sudden changes in the schedule. Commercial moves usually have tighter time constraints due to the need to maintain normal business operations as much as possible. Working with a detail-oriented moving team ensures both residential and commercial moves stay on track, and you’ll want to communicate if there are any important deadlines, such as an opening date you want to meet. 

Whether you’re planning a residential move or tackling the complexities of a commercial relocation, Packing Bees Movers has you covered. Our experienced team specializes in efficient, secure, and timely moves tailored to your unique needs. Contact Packing Bees today for a free quote and let us take the stress out of your next move!

 

 

 

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