What Is Commercial Moving?
Commercial moving is moving a business, like an office, warehouse or store, from one location to another. Unlike a home move, it means desks and cubicles, computers and phones, inventory and equipment, and a team that needs to keep working. Most business moves happen after hours or on weekends so you do not lose a workday.
Some of the businesses we've worked with
How Is Commercial Moving Different from Residential Moving?
Both get your things from one place to another. The work is very different:
| Factor | Commercial Moving | Residential Moving |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduling | After hours, weekends, phased | Flexible, daytime |
| IT Coordination | Server disconnect/reconnect, cabling | Minimal or none |
| Furniture | Cubicle disassembly, modular systems | Household goods |
| Insurance | Commercial liability, cargo coverage | Basic valuation |
| Building Access | Loading dock permits, elevator reservations | Standard access |
What Does a Commercial Move Include?
A full business move covers everything from the first walkthrough to your team sitting at their desks. It usually includes:
- A walkthrough of your current space
- A floor plan for where everything goes in the new space
- Color-coded labels so every item lands in the right room
- Unplugging and reconnecting computers and equipment
- Taking furniture apart and putting it back together
- Crates delivered so your team can pack their desks
- Loading, driving and unloading
- Setting up furniture in the new space
How Much Does Commercial Moving Cost?
It depends on how many people you have, how much furniture and equipment you are moving, how far, building access, and whether you move after hours or on a weekend. A small office costs far less than a multi-floor move.
Ask for a fixed price based on a walkthrough, not a guess over the phone. BMG walks your space for free and gives you a fixed price for the documented scope, so you know the total before move day.
How Long Does a Commercial Move Take?
A small office can often move in a single day or night. Bigger offices take longer, and multi-floor moves are often done in phases over several days so teams move one at a time.
Many business moves are done over a weekend so you lose no workdays. Planning starts weeks before the move, which gives you time to sort out IT, tell your team and get the new space ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do commercial movers work after hours and on weekends?
- Yes. Most business moves happen after hours or on weekends so your team and customers are not interrupted. A good mover books the elevator and loading dock with building management for those times.
- How far in advance should I book a commercial move?
- As early as you can. A month or two ahead is a good target for most offices, and larger moves or moves with a lot of IT need more. Booking early gets you the date you want and time for a proper walkthrough and plan.
- What insurance do commercial movers carry?
- Ask for a current certificate of insurance. We review your building’s required limits and endorsements before confirming the work; coverage is subject to the policy terms.
- Is a fixed-price contract better than hourly billing for commercial moves?
- For most businesses, yes. With hourly billing you do not know the cost until the job is over, and a slow crew costs you more. A fixed price tells you the total before move day, so you can budget for it.
Planning a Commercial Move?
BMG has moved businesses across Orange County and Los Angeles in Orange County and Los Angeles. Fixed price, after-hours and weekend moves, and one project manager from start to finish. Book a free walkthrough.