Published: October 01, 2018

How to Go Where the Money Is: Office Relocation with Portable Storage Containers

Businesses around the country move every day for many reasons. Sometimes a company is expanding and sometimes they are moving to a new city. Sometimes they are trying to gain more profit by moving to a more affordable area. Whatever the reason, this is a stressful time for employers and to make life easier, there are many benefits to using UNITS Portable Storage Containers for your move. A UNITS Portable Storage Container can save you money, it can allow you to move at your own pace, and it can ensure the security of your property while in transition. Whether you are moving across San Antonio or across the country, there are many ways to ensure that your unit is optimally packed for travel. Here we will cover the benefits of mobile storage units for moving, what supplies you’ll need for a successful pack, and how to prepare and load your belongings into your unit.

Benefits

According to an article for Business.com, “outside help to assist you with the planning and moving is the easiest way to avoid the stresses and strains of relocating, leaving you to enjoy the journey and reap the benefits at the end.” We couldn’t agree more. We want your move to be as easy as possible. Once a UNITS Portable Storage Container is delivered to you, you can fill it up at your own pace as your business transitions. When you are done, we will pick up the UNIT and deliver it wherever your new location is. You don’t have to worry about driving a truck, it is just as easy as that.

A UNITS Portable Storage Container also gives you more bang for your buck and more time to unload. Moving is expensive and, when someone else moves for you, it can be hard to stay organized and know exactly where everything is. Not only are we more affordable than other moving companies, but you also have the luxury of knowing where everything from your office is packed. You can also store your office for as long as necessary. To top that off, all your items will be secured in a clean, climate controlled warehouse after they are picked up and before they are delivered to your destination.

Supplies

Most items in an office can be big and bulky. Make sure you have a cart or dolly to move furniture in and out easily. Furniture pads, plastic wrap, and newsprint are all great tools for your more fragile items like monitors, computers, and screens. A great way to stay organized can be found by utilizing plastic stackable storage containers. You will want to look at what you need to move in your office and find the best items for what you have. Planning ahead will ensure a safe move where your items are protected. Once you get everything packed into the UNIT, you will likely need some straps and rope to make sure everything remains in its place. Once you have your supplies, you can start preparing your office items for the move.

Preparation and Moving

First, to keep track of everything in your UNIT, we recommend creating an inventory. This is easy to do as you are packing and moving things in. Give yourself a little extra time at the beginning of your move to save time when you are moving into your new office. Think about extra protection for the items once they are in. Do you have some extra blankets or towels to drape over those sharp corners? Is everything stable? Taking pictures of the UNIT and labeling items makes locating every easy. Please understand that there are some items that are not permitted to be moved or stored, so refer to your contractor talk to a UNITS manager to make sure you only pack acceptable items.

Once, you have taken these steps you are ready to move things in. Refer to your list and add any additional items to your inventory that you may have forgotten. You will want to distribute weight evenly within the container and start loading the heaviest items on the bottom. When you load your UNIT, it will be delivered on schedule to its destination.

Get organized and have an easy and safe relocation experience today! We know we can save you money and peace of mind. Call your local UNITS Moving and Portable Storage facility near you to talk to a UNITS expert and get a quote today!