Choosing the right company for your office move is an important decision.
Make sure you fully understand the services each moving company offers and the rate at which the services can be provided. It’s also wise to check with your state’s moving and storage association to learn local regulations that apply to movers in your area. Also, ensure that you know your rights and responsibilities when you move.
Questions to ask a commercial moving company
Popeye’s customizes moves to fit all your business’s needs. We realize business move services are not limited to office relocation. We frequently help companies with internal moving–-including relocating offices, moving boxes to storage and reconfiguring workspaces.
The key to a successful business move is to let us know what’s most important. We can then create a plan to make the move go as smoothly as possible.
Timing also plays an important role in a successful business move. Popeye’s will schedule your move in a way that minimizes disruption to your business operations. We are even willing to schedule your move in the evening or on weekends.
When planning, ask: What’s most important about a business move? It could be:
Or anything else that ensures your business continues to run smoothly.
Let us know your priorities so we can make your move as successful as possible.
Please note that while we are expert movers, we are not electricians or plumbers. Other professionals may be needed to make sure your belongings are safely disconnected and reconnected. Our movers will take care of the logistics of relocating those items.
We give you a full refund for any boxes you don’t use. Also, please remember, the heavier the item, the smaller the box it should go in.
Standard Moving Boxes
1.5 cubic foot moving box – the smallest box sold at Popeye’s, it’s often referred to as the book or record box. Best used for small heavy objects like books, records, cans, jars of food, utensils, flatware, shoes, etc.
3 cubic foot moving box – referred to as the lamp or lampshade box; frequently used interchangeably with the 1.5 cubic foot box
4.5 cubic foot moving box – use for lighter objects such as pillows, bedding and stuffed animals
6 cubic foot box – use for light objects (if you pack heavy items in this box it will be difficult to move)
Picture or mirror moving box– a four-piece box that can come in large or small sizes. Can be customized by telescoping in and out; use crumpled packing paper in the corners to add cushion and make sure to wrap mirror or picture with bubble wrap before placing in the box.
Wardrobe moving boxes – allows clothes to be transported on hangers; includes a metal bar along top of box to hang clothing
Boxes for moving dishes – also called a barrel, dish barrel or dish box; it’s the strongest box available. Pack fragile, breakable items such as china; usually used for kitchen items.
Dish pack inserts – cardboard that goes inside the dish pack boxes to form individual cells for fragile items. Inserts are adjustable; extra cardboard piece included to be used as springboard to cushion.
Packing Supplies and Tips for Moving
Packing paper/plain newsprint – used to wrap everyday items to prevent scratching; when crunched up it can be used as cushioning.
Tissue paper – softer than newsprint, used for wrapping very delicate items. Also provides cushioning and fills in small spaces when packing fragile figurines and china.
Bubble wrap – plastic packing material made up of hundreds of tiny “air cushions” or bubbles used to over-wrap small, delicate items after they are wrapped in tissue. Also helpful when wrapping larger fragile items such as lamps and pictures.
Pink anti-static bubble wrap – used to wrap electronics including stereos and computers. It is similar to traditional bubble wrap, but does not cause static electricity. If traditional bubble wrap is used to pack these items, a static electric charge could be created damaging the item.
Duck® tape/Sealing tape – plastic tape, 1.5 inches (3.81 cm) to 2 inches (5.08 cm) wide; best for packing. Test to see if it ruins finish before taping up drawers and canisters.
Permanent marker – used to label boxes with contents and destination in new location; mark boxes “fragile” and “this side up” when appropriate.
Resealable plastic bags – used for nuts and bolts as you disassemble items, tape bag to disassembled item.
Tips on collecting packing supplies:
Proper packing paper, padding and boxing procedures are vital to protect business and office items.
Popeye’s offers a full range of packing and unpacking services. Trained professional packers are able to help with as much or as little of the packing and unpacking as you need. We also sell boxes and packing supplies.
Having your office staff pack themselves can be a great way to economize your move. To help your staff pack as safely and efficiently as possible, Popeye’s offers the following tips to make the packing experience easier.
Additional services — packing; appliance servicing; unpacking; or moves that involve extra stairs that are needed either per your request or building regulations that may otherwise result in additional charges
Agent — a local moving company authorized to act on behalf of a larger, national company
Appliance dolly — a special dolly with straps to help load and unload large items like appliances and oversized furniture
Anti-static bubble wrap — bubble wrap that helps prevent static charge usually pink in color and often used on electronics such as computer monitors
Assessed value coverage — specifies how much money per $1,000 of assessed value you will need to pay to cover your household items to their fully assessed value (Purchasing this protection requires a cash value be assigned to the items you will be moving. Some valuation policies are calculated on a sliding scale, where the price per $1,000 of coverage will vary depending upon the total amount of coverage. In such cases, carriers are requested to quote valuation prices based on $25,000 of coverage. Most valuation policies require the entire load be covered — not just specific items. Ask your carrier for terms.)
Bill of Lading — the contract between the mover and the customer that also acts as a receipt (It’s important to understand everything on the bill of lading before you sign it.)
Binding/non-binding estimate —
C.O.D. (Cash on Delivery) — payment is required at the time of delivery — ask if your payment should be in cash, credit or check
Flight of stairs fee — any additional cost for a flight of stairs either at the point of origin or the destination (A third-floor walkup counts as two flights since you are starting on the first floor. Serviceable elevators large enough to transport the household goods eliminate the need to pay this fee.)
Full-replacement value coverage — the amount of money to purchase a new replacement for a damaged item regardless of the age of the item (Most valuation policies require the entire load be covered — not just specific items. Ask your carrier for terms.)
Full-service mover — most common type of moving company (Movers will move all household goods from your old address to your new address. Your items are picked up from every room in your old home and delivered to the appropriate rooms in your new home. Individual pieces of furniture are wrapped. Full service movers will also provide, at additional cost, full packing and unpacking services.)
Inventory — the detailed descriptive list of your household goods showing the quantity and condition of each item
Interstate move — any move that crosses a state boundary — regardless of the number of miles
Intrastate move — a move within a state boundary
Packing service — many full-service movers provide customers the option of having all of their possessions packed before the move and later unpacked at the destination
Stair-carry charge — an extra charge for carrying items up or down flights of stairs
Standard coverage — movers are required by law to provide a minimum amount of free coverage (This number, typically 60 cents, refers to the amount of money you will receive per pound of damaged goods. This coverage is a bare minimum and should not be relied upon to cover you for any significant damage. For example, if you have a priceless vase that weighs two pounds, you would only be entitled to $1.20 of compensation if the vase is damaged in transit.)
Tariff — the carrier rates provisions for every aspect of moving a shipment from one location to another
Valuation — the degree of “worth” in a shipment; the valuation charge compensates the mover for assuming a greater degree of liability than is provided for in its base transportation charges. (All movers are required to assume liability for the value of goods they transport. Most movers offer two levels of liability — basic and full value. Basic value is also referred to as released value.)
Our goal is to exceed your expectations. We’re the Miami Florida movers that want to make your home move go as efficiently and smoothly as possible.
Popeye’s team is able to handle any type of home move — whether it’s an entire home or piano moving. We offer a flexible schedule to meet your needs. We are available on evenings and weekends. All of our movers are fully trained, licensed and insured. You will find them to be polite, professional, and in uniform. We are determined to live up to our reputation of being caring and helpful.
Popeye’s is more than just a moving company. We also offer packing and unpacking services in addition to offering moving boxes and packing supplies for sale.
Popeye’s uses effective move planning to minimize move times and offer less interruption to your business. We also offer:
Safety is a priority. We make sure property management is aware we will be in the building. We find out if there are specifications or rules we need to follow. And we pad walls, door frames and elevators.
To building managers:
No one wants your facility to get damaged as tenants move in and out, or any inconvenience to other tenants. Popeye’s is very comfortable working with commercial management companies and we are more than willing to follow your rules and guidelines for moves. If you have any questions or concerns, we have a move manager on site for you to contact. We also offer moves after hours and on weekends for your convenience.
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