July 2020

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How Early should you Schedule Moving Logistics?

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You’ve found a new place to stay and are anticipating for the day you move in. While it can be an exciting new experience, you’ll need to have a proper plan and schedule to ensure that your move goes smoothly. As with all things that require you to make prior preparation, moving a house in Singapore will also require you to be prepared for some unforeseen circumstances. If you thought that you’ll only need to pack up your stuff, sort them out and book for a house moving service, you’re just halfway there in planning for a house move.

 

Imagine having to move out with tons of huge furniture and you didn’t ask for help from anyone. It’s certainly impossible for you to move them because (1) the furniture are bigger and heavier (if you’re small-sized); and (2) there’s too much for you to move at once. You have to admit that moving tons of things by yourself can be tedious if you’re not prepared or have no proper plans in place.

 

While there are people who are good at planning, there are those who prefer to do things at the last minute. You don’t have to be a good planner to know what you need to do but at the very least, you’re prepared and can come up with a backup plan for when things don’t go your way. For those who prefer to do things at the last minute, they’re bound to face some challenges and be under pressure when their moving day approaches.

 

Planning for a house move can be stressful as it requires you to put in a lot of effort and time. If you’re the kind of person who likes to procrastinate, you’re more likely to break under pressure or face unimaginable amount of stress. Imagine having to pack most of your things in a few hours before your scheduled house move. It’ll be a mess and you’re likely to forget some of your belongings during the packing process.

 

Moreover, if you haven’t schedule your house move with any residential moving company in Singapore, there’s a possibility that you’ll be left with very few quality moving personnel and type of lorry. You also won’t have the time to make a comparison to get the best deals on house moving service. If you need urgent hire of a house moving service, you’ll risk falling victim to scams. Making a last minute reservation will also cost you more than what you should pay.

 

Strategies to lessen the stress of moving

Although moving can be a stressful and tiring process, it doesn’t have to be that way with the following strategies:

  • Keep things organised – The most fundamental aspect of planning for a house move. By keeping things organised, you’ll at least have a flow to follow in case you need to change your plans. Creating a to-do list will also help to ensure proper execution of your plan. Another way is to pack your belongings based on which room it belongs to so that it’ll be easier to move them.

  • Do your research – Before you decide on hiring a house moving service, you’ll need to do your research to ensure that you’ll get your money’s worth. Go through the reviews of the house moving company, request for a quote and ask relevant questions. In the case of a last minute hire, you’ll have to be more meticulous so that you won’t be scammed.

  • Plan your move early – Early bird gets the worm. Just like the bird, you’ll be able to secure a quality house moving service if you set a schedule with them months in advance. That way they can arrange for the number of personnel and provide the right equipment based on your requests. If you intend to move during the school holidays, be prepared to hire your house movers early to avoid any disappointment.

  • Reach out for help – Moving out on your own can be a daunting task if it’s your first time. Ask your family or friends who have prior experience in moving house so that you’ll know what to expect.

 

How far in advance should you hire movers

As soon as possible! If you’re moving within Singapore, you might want to schedule as early as you can. When you schedule early, you’ll have plenty of house moving services to choose from and you get to compare the cost. It’ll also give you a peace of mind knowing that you have sorted out the logistics for your moving process. You also need to consider the amount of stuff you have and the hours you’ll need to pack everything. If you’re looking to DIY your moving process, you can choose to rent a lorry. Meanwhile, if you’re moving abroad, it’s highly recommended for you to schedule the logistics months in advance. This is to ensure that most of your belongings are moved in an orderly manner.

 

At LCH Logistics, we provide three types of services – local deliveries, house move or corporate move, and full container haulage. If you’re looking to hire a house moving company, you’ve come to the right place. With 20 years of experience, we also provide relocation services equipped with movers. For your moving needs, email us at sales@lchlogistics.com.sg or call us at (65) 6570 9560 or (65) 9224 9911.

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How Office Equipment is Transported during Relocation

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Relocating your office can be both exciting and a stressful process. Not only will it be a change of environment, but it’ll also help to boost your employees’ productivity. Sometimes, office relocation can be due to the nature of your business or its profitability. Regardless of the reasons for your office relocation, it’s important to plan and execute it in a mannerly order.

Additionally, it’ll affect the entire operation of your business. Which means you’ll need everyone, from the janitors to the top executives, to cooperate during the relocation process. Aside from ensuring that the company’s address is updated, you’ll also need to inform your customers and stakeholders of your office’s relocation. Bear in mind that it’ll take you some time to sort out the furniture and office equipment for the new office.

If you’re thinking of getting your employees involved in the office relocation process to save cost, you might want to reconsider that thought. They may be a part of your business operations, but not all are well versed in the technicality of your office’s equipment. Instead of asking your employees to help in moving the equipment, you can get them to pack their personal belongings so there’ll be lesser things to move during the relocation process.

Aside from your employees’ personal belongings, you’ll want the office equipment and furniture to be transported in perfect condition and set up properly so that your employees can get back to work as usual. Imagine asking your employees to unplug all the cables without labelling them. It’ll be a nightmare trying to figure out which cable belongs to which monitor or CPU (Central Processing Unit). Thus, causing a delay in resuming your business operations.

Other than the monitors and CPUs, you’ll also need to move the multifunction device–the huge printer/copier/faxing machine that most but not all of your employees depend on. Aside from it being large and heavy, you’d certainly want it to be transported without any physical or technical flaws.You can’t possibly ask your employees to move the device because you’ll risk exposing them to physical stress or injury. As for the desks and chairs, itwon’t fit intoyour car without leaving any scratches.

So how can you get the equipment and furniture transported to the new office in tip top condition? Should you DIY your office move or hire professional relocation services? Which size lorry should you rent to fit most of your office equipment and furniture? If you’re looking for some answers to these questions, you’ve come to the right place.

 

Renting a lorry vs Hiring professional movers 

It’s common for a company to relocate its office in Singapore. Some may relocate to a bigger place to accommodate their growing number of employee, while some may relocate based on accessibility or the cost of office rental.

If you intend to save cost on your office relocation, you can opt to rent a lorry or two to transport your office equipment and furniture.Additionally, you’ll need to rent proper moving equipment to lift the equipment and furniture onto the lorry. You’ll also need to ensure that your office equipment is packed properly to prevent any damage during the relocation process.

Instead of renting a lorry and additional equipment which will possibly cost you more, why not hire professional movers to do the job?

If you think that hiring professional movers is a waste of money, you should think again. Professional movers are trained and equipped with the necessary knowledge of proper handling techniques.

Though it can be tricky to pack office monitors, CPUs, multifunction device and other equipment, professional movers will apply proper handling techniques to prevent any damage during the relocation process. Besides, they’ll be able to handle the tasks swiftly without causing a delay in your business operations.

Depending on your choice of professional movers, some companies can provide the necessary equipment to lift your office equipment and furniture. You can be rest assured that professional movers will follow a standard operating procedure (SOP) to ensure a smooth relocation process.

Besides, your employees will appreciate the help given by professional movers as they need not lift the heavy equipment or deal with the cables and wires. It’ll also save them the time from having to figure out the technical details.

Since the process of relocating your office can be more tedious than moving a house, enlisting help from professional movers can significantly reduce the stress and pressure of having to make sure that everything goes as planned.

 

At LCH Logistics, we provide three types of services – local deliveries, house move or corporate move, and full container haulage. If you’re looking for an affordable office relocation service, you’ve come to the right place. With 20 years of experience in the logistics industry, we also provide four types of lorry rental which includes a driver. For your moving needs, email us at sales@lchlogistics.com.sg or call us at (65) 6570 9560 or (65) 9224 9911.