The longer answer
Yes, small offices are part of what we do
Yes. Alongside homes, we move small offices, studios, clinics and similar workspaces around the Bay Area. Pricing works the same way as a residential move: an hourly rate for the whole crew and the truck, with a 3-hour minimum.
How an office move is set up
| Topic | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Pricing | Hourly; 3 movers $175/hr, 4 movers $235/hr; same rate any day |
| Building paperwork | Certificate of insurance at no charge |
| Furniture | Desks, conference tables and similar pieces taken apart and rebuilt |
| Filing cabinets | Emptied and the contents boxed before the crew arrives |
| Billing | Paid at the end, or billed to a company account, decided case by case |
Building management comes first
Commercial buildings usually ask for a COI before they let a mover through the loading dock. Send us the property manager's name, mailing address and email. We pass it to our insurance agent and forward the certificate once it is issued, at no charge, so ask early. Our coverage includes $1M per occurrence general liability, $2M aggregate, and $1M in workers' compensation.
Ask the building, too, about freight elevator reservations, dock hours and any after-hours rules.
Getting the office ready
- Have each person pack their own desk into labeled boxes
- Empty filing cabinets and label each box with the drawer it came from
- Back up computers and keep critical drives with you
- Make a simple floor plan for the new space with numbered spots
- Name one person to make decisions on the day
See our commercial moving page for more, or corporate relocation if employees are being moved too.
Business move questions
Questions and answers
Can you move us on a weekend so we do not lose a workday?
We work seven days a week, and the hourly rate is the same on Saturday and Sunday as on a weekday.
Can our company be invoiced instead of paying on the day?
Company account billing is arranged case by case. Ask when you book.
Do you move servers or IT equipment?
We move boxed and wrapped equipment like any other item. Have your IT person disconnect and label everything first.
Do you need to see the office first?
For anything beyond a few rooms, the free on-site estimate gives you a not-to-exceed price.
