HIDDEN CHARGES

A common complaint from consumers are hidden charges that are tacked on after the move is completed based on “change orders”. While the final cost may vary slightly from the original estimate due to additional items or special circumstances that make the move challenging, your final bill should not break your budget. To help avoid this, make sure the mover is perfectly aware of everything that has to be moved and allocate some cushion within your budget for any surprises. The final cost should stay within 10% of the bid unless there are significant change to the scope of work. Changes that you have agreed to during the move.

LABOR & HOURLY SURCHARGES

Most moving companies like to charge additional fees for moves that are completed outside normal business hours. This can cause concern for some as most building owners limit access during the work day. At Washington Express Movers we understand these concerns and do not charge over time for moves that take place after hours. Compared to the standard 4-6 hour minimum, we offer a 2-hour minimum so you only pay for what you need.

INEXPERIENCED MOVERS

An often-unknown fact to consumers is that many moving companies use outsourced, temporary laborers to keep up with high demand. While these companies may provide a large team of movers, it’s likely that they have been temporarily contracted and can be inexperienced to handle corporate moves. Our Washington Express moving team specializes in office relocation so we can ensure all our clients standards are maintained throughout the process and know exactly how to handle office moves.

NON-WORKING SUPERVISORS

Another common practice by commercial movers is to add non-working supervisors to your move. You will often find you are paying higher hourly rates for supervisors who do not assist in any of the actual moving. All managers or supervisors from the moving company should be hands on during your move.

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Experience the difference with Washington Express Movers. If you’re ready for a dedicated team of experts to handle your corporate moving needs, then contact us today.

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Cost efficient

Since e-crates are re-usable, there is no need to keep buying more.  The price of cardboard boxes may seem insignificant, but it can add up.  E-crates allow you to use fewer boxes and avoid disposal costs.  Plus, they are durable and long-lasting.  Most moving companies will even let you rent them for 2-week periods at a time.

Easy Assembly

Avoid the mess. With e-crates, tape isn’t necessary! That’s a win-win for you and the environment. Plus, they easily stack making it convenient for you to store until you are ready to start packing.

Safe Storage

Unlike cardboard boxes, e-crates are virtually “crushproof” under normal circumstances. By packing with e-crates you reduce your risk for item damage during the office move.

Easy Transport

Designed to be stackable, e-crates come with interlocking lids that allow you to shelf multiple crates on top of one another for more efficient transport. Assemble your stack on a dolly and easily roll your items into your new office. No heavy lifting! This makes e-crates both employee and mover friendly.

No Disposal

Dare we say the best part? No breaking down boxes and no trips to the dumpster! Break down and store for future use or schedule to have them picked up by your moving company.

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It’s a no-brainer why e-crates have become the #1 choice when it comes to efficient packing.  At Washington Express Movers, we’ll even drop-off and pick up your crates at your predetermined schedule.  This allows for less clutter, workplace disruption, and clean-up time.  We even offer full-service packing if you want the complete move done stress-free! Whatever your needs, you can count us to get the job done right. So call us today for your free quote and let’s get packing.

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Moving your office can be an expensive and overwhelming experience. Whether you are moving to downsize or to expand, you want to have as little downtime as possible so that your business can be operational as soon as possible. The best way to do this is to prepare well, so here are five ways to save on your local office move.

1. Assess what you can let go of. The less you have to move, the less you’ll spend on your move. Do you have a graveyard of electronic items—old computers, phones, copiers printers? Recycle them. Consider donating your old office furniture and equipment to local charities. Shred old files. Throw out what can’t be recycled or donated.
2. Pack as much as you can yourself, and pack early. Packing time is usually grossly underestimated. You don’t want to wait last minute to pack. This can add time and money to your move if movers have to either wait for you to pack or if they have to pack your items for you. As soon as you’ve determined you’re going to move, start to pack the non-essential items. This process will also help you to discover what you don’t want to take with you to the new office sooner.
3. Consider using plastic boxes. Although cardboard boxes are the common go-to containers for moving, plastic boxes can make packing, loading, and unloading a lot easier.
4. Get moving insurance. Office Moving can always have unexpected drops and lost items. Whether you get your own truck or hire movers, it’s best to get insurance to cover damages.
5. Make those lists and check them often. Because a local office move can be quite a fluid experience, it’s better to have lists for each part of the process, starting months ahead of time.
   • Three months before
   • Two months before
   • One month before
   • Two weeks before
   • One week before
   • Day of move

Again, what you want to avoid is that last minute scramble, which can cost you a lot extra time and money you may not have budgeted time for. It’s very easy to overlook items and tasks that you wouldn’t think of as you occupy an office space. These lists will save you both time and money.

Your local office move does not have to be a nightmare. You can hire professionals like Washington Express Movers. You can rely on our 35 years of experience as movers. We specialize in small moves, internal or external, and, compared to large scale movers, we can offer you a lower hourly minimum time of 2 hours–instead of 4 hours plus travel time. Contact us today to get a free quote on your upcoming move.

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