Month: January 2020

How can you prevent moving costs from sneaking up on you? To begin with, every move should include a budget. Moving can be an expensive undertaking, and you want to be sure to allow enough money to cover all of the costs. However, some costs may sneak up on you if you aren’t aware. Here are ten to keep your eyes peeled for:

1. 1. Hiring budget movers – there is a reason moving companies are expensive. It could cost you more, in the long run, to go with a cheap company that might take shortcuts when packing and moving your belongings
   2. Tipping – movers do heavy work for long hours. Include a reasonable tip in your budget.
   3. Packing supplies – if you plan to move yourself, you’ll need to purchase packing supplies such as boxes, bubble wrap, and tape.
   4. Specialty items – items like a piano, valuable art, family heirlooms require special insurance. Make sure your moving company is fully licensed and insured, so you don’t pay the price for broken or damaged items.
   5. Overnight fees – If for some reason there is a delay in the process, you may have to pay for overnight storage. Make sure your moving company includes this in their contract.
   6. Replacing items you threw out – if you threw away spices, cosmetics, soaps, etc. you will have to replace them when you arrive at your new home.
   7. Hotel stay – If your is long-distance, you should include hotel accommodations along the route or near your destination.
   8. Kennel – What about Fido and Fluffy? If they cannot stay in a hotel with you, they might have to go to a kennel. A kennel or doggy daycare can also reduce the stress on your pets and keep them from being underfoot while the movers work.
   9. Elevator or stair fees – if your new building has an elevator or stairs, you may have to pay extra to use them. Carrying heavy furniture up three flights of stairs is no mean feat.
   10. Parking fees – If your new move takes you to a city where the moving truck needs to park illegally to unload, they might get a ticket or a fine. You may be responsible for that cost.

The key to a smooth move is proper preparation and planning. If you budget for the unexpected, hidden expenses won’t sneak up on you when you arrive. For help planning your next move, including information on moving costs, call the experts at Nilson Van & Storage today.

How do you know when the best time to plan an office relocation is? Relocating a busy company is a huge undertaking. It requires careful planning and organization. Here are some tips to get the timing right.

Timing Really is Everything

Proper timing of an office relocation is probably the single most important consideration for a smooth move. To cause the least amount of disruption, look at your own office schedule and personnel. What is the plan that works best for you?

Think “Mid”

“Mid” is the word you should keep in mind when planning your corporate move.

• Mid-week is generally cheaper and gives you time to set up the new office to be ready to go the following Monday
• Mid-month – leases are usually up at the end of a month, and moving companies are busiest at that time. Moving mid-month typically allows you more flexibility and savings.
• Mid-day – while moving in the dead of night might sound appealing, many office buildings are not open at night. You might require special permission and incur additional costs for security or elevator operators at night.

Consider Your Employees

An office move is stressful for everyone. Most employees are very protective of their workspaces. They may want to be present for both packing and unpacking of their desk or space. And they might not be happy if you ask them to give up a weekend.

Look to Your Own Business Schedule

For moving companies, the “high” season is typically the summer months. But does that work for you? Besides being the busiest, it can also be the most expensive. And the most difficult to schedule.

Choose the time of year that works best for your particular business. Keep climate in mind. Who wants to be moving expensive equipment in rain, snow, or mud?

If you are planning a company move, contact us today at Nilson Van & Storage. Our expert advisors can work with you to organize your office relocation to fit your business needs.

Are you hiring a moving company for your business move? When you decide to relocate your business, you want it completed with the least amount of disruption and the most efficiency possible. Here are four reasons why using a moving company for your business move makes the most sense.

License & Insurance

Professional movers know how to pack and move your business. If accidental injury or damage occurs, they are properly licensed and insured so you can trust that your business won’t suffer a loss.

Minimize Stress

You want to minimize the amount of stress and disruption placed on both you and your employees. Professional movers come in, pack everything, move it, and set it up at your new location quickly and efficiently. This efficiency enables you and your employees to focus on work and not on the move. The heavy work is all done for you.

Everything Included

Trying to orchestrate a corporate move while running a business is a daunting task. Professional movers provide everything required – packing materials, boxes, crates, blankets, padding, hand-trucks, and manpower. They can do their jobs, and you can do yours – with the least amount of inconvenience possible.

Complete and Cost Efficient

Since one company handles every aspect of the move, there is less chance of things getting lost. The moving team works quickly and efficiently and is responsible for every detail. They apply years of expertise to ensure a smooth transition for your business.

When it is time for you to move your business, our experts can guide and advise you to make it as painless as possible. Contact the corporate move specialists at Nilson Van & Storage.

You’ve decided to pull up roots and make a move to a new home. Unless you are fresh out of school, with few possessions, you may have some serious decisions to make. Here are three things to consider before you start packing boxes.

Know Your Expenses

Create a budget for moving and stick to it. Knowing how much you can spend will help you plan and organize what you need to do yourself and what you should hire others to do. Free moving estimates are available from most moving companies.

Don’t forget to include the cost of packing materials, final residential bills, lodging, storage, cleaning, and miscellaneous expenses. Detailed budgeting will prevent you from coming up short at moving time.

Create a Moving Notebook

Keeping all your moving information in one place will keep you organized before, during, and after the move. Use post-it notes or color-coding to divide the notebook or binder into sections. If using a binder, add pocket dividers to hold important papers. Keep everything from important dates and phone numbers to costs and to-do lists in it.

Create a Timeline

It’s helpful to research timelines for different types of moves. It’s easy to find lots of pre-made checklists and timelines online. Know what you need to do and when you need to do it. Some moves take longer to plan than others. Avoid unnecessary stress by having a good timeline in place.

Any move requires lots of planning and organization. For help with all your moving questions and needs, contact Nilson Van & Storage today.