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Benefits of Renting a Lorry with a Driver when Moving

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Moving from one place to another is without a doubt one of the most tedious jobs for many. Many decisions need to be made, including whether to hire a moving company or rent a lorry with driver to help you move.

Think about it. If you’re moving your entire household to another location in Singapore, it can be quite overwhelming for one person to take charge of. Likewise, relocating your office equipment requires everyone’s cooperation for a smooth move.

For you to make an informed decision and ensure a successful move, you’ll need all the relevant information – the benefits of renting a lorry with driver, risks of moving on your own, and if hiring full-service movers will be worth the cost. In layman’s terms, you need to know the pros and cons of moving without professional movers.

 

Read on to find out some of the benefits of renting a lorry with a driver and the possible hardships you may encounter if you choose to move on your own without any help from professional movers.

 

Benefits of getting professional help

Professional movers don’t just provide muscle-power and means of transportation for a house move. They have the know-how and equipment to ensure a smooth, efficient, and stress-free move.

Stress-free move

When it comes to moving your entire household, you’ll need all the help you can get to move all of the stuff in your house. However, it can be quite a difficult task if you don’t have the right transport. You can instead rent a lorry with driver to make your move easier.

Besides, who else understands the moving truck better than the professional movers themselves? Also, the drivers of moving trucks know how to safely drive them in any condition (think weather, traffic, and road).

Safe relocation

It can be tough to entrust all your belongings to professional movers but they’re trained to help people move all their stuff with utmost care and attention. If it’s your first move, you may have little knowledge of how to pack some of the fragile items in your house.

Professional movers, on the other hand, are equipped with the know-how to safely pack your items and prevent damages during the moving process. Also, they’ll use specialised moving equipment (moving dollies, straps, furniture pads, sliders, etc.) to move your items with ease without causing any damage to your properties.

Saves time

Time is likely your second biggest concern when moving house as there are too many things to do, tasks to complete, and preparation to make. You also still need to go to work, take care of your household, etc. 24 hours a day is simply not enough for you to handle it all.

Getting professional movers to help with your move will solve that problem so that you can take care of other things. Besides, they’ll do the job in record time as they’re trained to do so in the fastest and most efficient way possible.

 

Now that you’ve learnt about some of the benefits of getting professional help when moving, ahead are some of the possible hardships that you may encounter if you try to move all by yourself.

 

Cons of a DIY move

It’s common for you to be in a dilemma of whether to hire professional movers or simply rent a lorry with driver to move all your items from your current house to your new location. While a DIY move is cost-friendly, it doesn’t guarantee that you can get all the muscle-power you need from your family or friends.

Besides, a DIY move can also be time-consuming if you decide to multitask between your work and packing some of your items after work. And if you don’t put in the extra effort to complete all the packing before your moving day, you may have to postpone or delay your move to a later date. This may also affect your budget in the long run.

If you’re planning to relocate your office, a DIY move is a no-no. You may have the authority to ask your employees to help move some of the items, but it’ll be risky and costly to take that path.

Even if your employees are tech-savvy, they may not have the know-how on moving the office equipment safely. Should there be any mishaps during the moving process, you may have to cover the damages with the funds for running your business.

 

Instead of putting you and your employees through all that worry and trouble, getting professional movers to help with your office move is the best solution.

 

How to rent a lorry with driver in Singapore?

Much like hiring full-service movers, you’ll need to plan and make your bookings early to ensure rental availability. Otherwise, you’ll have to get someone else to help with the driving and moving.

Before you decide on any lorry rental with driver, be sure to get the estimated cost based on the amount of stuff you have and moving distance so that you can adjust your budget according to the situation.

You should also ask for recommendations from your family or friends on the credibility of lorry rentals with drivers. That way, you can prevent any unwanted situation from happening.

 

At LCH Logistics, we offer three types of moving services – local deliveries, house move or corporate move, and full container haulage. If you’re looking for an affordable lorry rental with driver, you’ve come to the right place. For your moving needs, email us at operation@lchlogistics.com.sg or contact us at (65) 6570 9560 or (65) 9224 9911.

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How to Keep your Furniture from Breaking while Moving

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Moving house soon? While it can be an exciting experience to move into a new environment, the thought of moving and packing all your stuff (think small and large items) can be daunting at times.

Aside from dealing with the transportation of all your items to your new place, you also have to settle your change of address, schedule for utility cut/connection, etc. If you plan to relocate on your own, know that you’ll need to plan accordingly to avoid any unwanted situation.

That said, when it comes to preparing for a move, one of the challenges is to keep your furniture from breaking during the relocation. The small items shouldn’t be a problem, but the challenge lies in moving large items such as your furniture, especially if you’re relocating on your own.

 

Without proper planning, packaging and equipment, you may risk damaging your furniture during the move. So how can you ensure that your furniture is safe during the relocation? Ahead, we’re sharing some tips for you to protect your furniture.

 

Prepare your packing supplies

It’s common to assume that all you need to pack your items for relocation are some cardboard boxes, tapes, and plastic wraps. While these items will work, investing in more supplies such as bubble wraps, sealable plastic bags, and mattress covers will ensure a smooth and flawless relocation.

 

Disassembling what you can

Though not every furniture can be disassembled for a relocation, some furniture such as your bed frame, table, and wardrobe can be disassembled beforehand to save space and reduce the weight load.

Make sure to wrap all the parts of your furniture with a durable plastic wrap or protective covering to prevent them from getting scratched or damaged during the relocation. Another way to protect your furniture from breaking during relocation is to wrap them with blankets, large sheets, flattened cardboard or towels.

 

Pack furniture screws, nuts accordingly

Now that you’ve disassembled what you can, don’t forget to pack the screws, nuts, and bolts accordingly in labelled plastic bags. That way, you won’t lose any of the small pieces during relocation.

You can also pack the screws, nuts, and bolts together with your furniture to prevent misplacing them. Once you arrive at your new home and begin to reassemble your furniture, you won’t have to look far for all the important pieces.

 

Prepare a placement plan

Aside from protecting your furniture, you should also consider how you place them in the moving truck. Make sure to take the time to plan so that it’ll be easier for you to move your items.

That said, you should first load the truck with large and heavy furniture to provide stability across the backend of the truck. Move your heavy boxes, which doesn’t contain any fragile items, to fill the space.

You can then load your dressers or desks against your heavy boxes for added cushion. Make sure to place some blankets or towels between your furniture pieces to cushion for any impact during the move.

Move in your mattress next. Be sure to use a mattress cover to protect it from dirt and secure it with a rope to reduce its size. When it’s time to unload the truck, make sure you have each room clearly marked, to make things easier for the movers (that’s if you plan to hire residential movers to help).

 

No doubt that relocating or moving your house can be tedious as it requires proper planning and scheduling. If you’re looking to cut cost during your relocation, you can consider renting a lorry and get help from your family and friends.

If it seems difficult to get help from your family and friends, consider hiring residential movers from a relocation service company like LCH Logistics. That way, you won’t have to worry about getting the extra help you need. Besides, they offer packaging services which means you don’t have to go out and gather the supplies and pack all your stuff on your own.

 

Additionally, residential movers are equipped with all the skills and knowledge needed to move your furniture and handle your items without causing any damage during the relocation. You can rest assured that all your furniture and items will be handled with care.

Not only that, but relocation service company also have the necessary moving equipment such as moving dollies, hand trucks, floor protectors, etc. to ensure you have a smooth and damage-free relocation.

 

If you’re wary of residential movers in Singapore, be sure to do your research ahead of time and decide on one that’s trustworthy and reliable. At LCH Logistics, we offer three types of moving services – local deliveries, house move or corporate move, and full container haulage.

 

For an affordable relocation service, you’ve come to the right place. For your moving needs, email us at operation@lchlogistics.com.sg or contact us at (65) 6570 9560 or (65) 9224 9911.

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How to Safely Pack for a Relocation

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So you’ve been given an opportunity to move, which can be due to a new job or you’ve simply found a new place to stay at. Regardless of the reason you decide to move, it’s important for you to relocate safely during this global pandemic.

 

You see, the pandemic has changed the way we live, eat, and work. It has caused us to adapt to new norms which require the constant wearing of face mask, keeping our distance when in public, sanitising our hands regularly, resort to remote working, and the constant worry of getting infected (though we’ve received news about the vaccine).

Not only that, but the pandemic has also changed the way we interact with people daily. The same goes to any logistics company in Singapore as the biggest challenge lies in handling the goods without putting anyone at risk of infection.

 

If you’re planning for a move during this pandemic, know that house moving services may take extra precautionary measures to curb the spread of infection in Singapore.

For any relocation, be it a residential or corporate move, the biggest challenge is to pack all that you have properly and transport them to your new location without a scratch or damage on your items.

This can be easily done by hiring a residential moving company to aid you in the move. Ahead, we’re sharing some of the benefits of using a house moving service during this pandemic.

 

Hassle-free

Moving a house requires more than just packing your clothes and toiletries. It’s more of packing all your furniture and moving them to your new location to reduce your cost of relocation. This means you’ll need all the extra help you can get, either from your family or friends.

However, it can be quite a hassle to ask for help from your family or friends during this pandemic. Instead of going through all the trouble, hiring a house moving service seems like a feasible solution.

Professional movers will fare better in helping you move as they offer their time and services to help you pack and move your stuff without grousing about how much stuff you have or the tedious packing and moving process.

 

Efficient service

Relocation is tedious in the sense that you need to plan and schedule everything before your intended moving day. All the packing can be a challenge too. If you’re the person to procrastinate, it may take you a while to pack and move all your stuff – especially if you opt to rent a lorry and move everything on your own.

Hiring a residential moving company, on the other hand, can reduce the time taken to pack and move all your stuff. That’s because house moving services pride themselves on efficiency. So you can rest assured that all your belongings will be transported in an orderly and timely manner.

Now that you’ve learned about some of the benefits, you need to know how to pack your furniture for a more efficient move safely. Here are some ways for you to prepare for relocation.

 

Know what you have

Taking note of what you have can help you plan and prepare your schedule to disassemble certain furniture which can be taken apart for the move. For example, disassembling your bed frame, desk, and wardrobe will help to reduce the weight load on the truck.

 

Gather extra packing supplies

In some cases, less is more but more is better when it comes to packing for relocation. Be sure to invest in bubble wraps, plastic wraps, cardboard boxes, sealable plastic bags, upholstery covers, and tapes to protect and secure your furniture and items from damage and dirt.

 

Have a placement plan

The placement of your furniture in the moving truck is also important as it can be affected during the move. Be sure to take the time to plan to ensure even distribution of weight load on the moving truck for added stability.

Imagine dismissing the placement and placing your furniture however you want. You’ll have a hard time manoeuvring the truck due to uneven distribution of the weight load. Once you reach your new location, you may notice some scratches or damage to your furniture. This means you either have to live with damaged items or replace them at your own cost.

For added cushion, consider placing some blankets or towels to absorb the impact caused on the road. You can also use your mattress as a cushion but be sure to use a cover to protect it from dirt.

 

With all the planning, packing and moving, it’s no surprise that relocation can be a stressful one. Why not hire people who are skilled and experienced in moving to help you? At LCH Logistics, we offer three types of moving services – local deliveries, house move or corporate move, and full container haulage.

 

For an affordable relocation service, you’ve come to the right place. For your moving needs, email us at operation@lchlogistics.com.sg or contact us at (65) 6570 9560 or (65) 9224 9911.

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4 Steps for a Smooth Residential Move

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Moving into your new house is always exciting as you’ll have a space to decorate and furnish. However, there are many things that you need to cover to ensure a smooth relocation process.

When you know what to expect and prepare ahead of time, it’ll save you the trouble and stress that comes along during the residential move. If it’s your first residential move, chances are that you’re reading this to guide you through your entire relocation process. Ahead, we’re sharing some of the steps for a smooth house or residential move.

Before that, you need to understand that relocating your house isn’t as simple as packing your clothes and toiletries for a vacation. If it was that simple, anyone you know who’s planning for a relocation can do it in a few days.

 

Plan your relocation early

Always start your relocation preparations early to avoid last-minute changes to your plan. Before you hire residential movers, you should first establish a budget. If you’re looking to cut cost, you can opt to rent a lorry and get your family or friends to help with your moving.

If it seems hard to get help from your acquaintances, it’ll be wise to hire a house moving company. That way, you don’t have to worry about getting help. However, you can expect to exceed your budget as hiring residential movers may cost more.

 

Pack your belongings accordingly

Once you’ve decided to DIY your residential move or hire home movers, you can start filtering through your belongings and decide what to move. Here’s the tricky part, going through all your stuff takes a long time, so work on the common items first.

 

Clothes and wearables

You can start packing your clothes and other wearables that you don’t use daily such as your shoes, bedsheets, and towels into boxes. Make sure to leave some clothes out, enough for you to change into until your relocation day.

 

Framed photos and mirrors

These fragile items are best packed early to avoid incurring damages during last-minute packing. The best way to pack these is to wrap them with plenty of bubble wraps and paper. That way, you don’t have to worry about them breaking.

Kitchen items

Aside from the things you need until the day you move, you can pack most of your kitchen items ahead of time. Make sure to wrap any of your glassware with paper or bubble wrap to avoid unwanted mishaps. You may also want to fill the space in boxes with crushed paper to absorb any movement during the relocation process.

 

Electrical appliances

Items like your washing machine, refrigerator, and rice cooker can be unplugged a few days before you move out. For your refrigerated or frozen foods, it’s best to use or donate them if you can’t seem to finish them. If there’s a distinct smell to your refrigerator, you can fill a cloth pouch with unused coffee grounds and place it inside to absorb the unwanted odour.

Valuable items

Any item that you deem valuable shouldn’t be packed into your moving boxes. Instead, you can pack them along with your important documents and take them with you personally during the move. That way, you can prevent any misunderstandings from occurring.

 

Update your mailing address

Some people take this lightly as we can now do the changes online. However, it’s best to notify your change of address personally to service providers like your bank and insurance company. By doing so, you’ll be able to safeguard your personal information and prevent it from falling into the wrong hands.

 

Inform utility company

You may want to inform the utility company to schedule for disconnection for your old house and schedule another day for your new place. Be sure to schedule the dates correctly so that you don’t have to scramble between two places at once.

 

Planning for a smooth relocation takes time and effort. If this seems like a daunting task, you can opt to hire residential movers to help with the packing and moving. That way, you can focus on handling other matters like changing your mailing address and scheduling your utility connection.

If you’re wary about hiring home movers, do your research ahead of time and find a house moving company that’s reliable. No doubt, home movers are trained to help people pack and move their things in an appropriate manner. You can rest assured that all your belongings will be handled with care.

 

At LCH Logistics, we offer three types of moving services – local deliveries, house move or corporate move, and full container haulage. If you’re looking for an affordable relocation service, you’ve come to the right place. For your moving needs, email us at sales@lchlogistics.com.sg or contact us at (65) 6570 9560 or (65) 9224 9911.

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6 Benefits of Hiring a Moving Company

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Relocation is common and inevitable at times. Chances are, you’ve found a better place to live at or an office space that can sustain your growing business. And when the time comes, you may need help to move some of your belongings. That’s when a commercial moving company like LCH Logistics comes into the picture.

Hiring a moving company to assist with your relocation may relieve you of the stress as professional movers are trained to handle your belongings with care. They are also equipped with the skills and expertise to ensure you have a smooth relocation. Ahead, we’ll be sharing some of the benefits of hiring a commercial moving company.

 

  1. Hassle-free

When it comes to moving, you’re likely to seek help from the people you know like your family or friends. But it can be quite a hassle considering that they’ll be required to spend their precious time to help you pack and move.

Same goes to office relocation. Asking your employees to help relocate office equipment is a no-no. You may end up causing more damage to some of your company’s biggest assets (employees and office equipment) if they don’t have the slightest moving know-how.

 

Professional movers, on the other hand, will fare better in helping you with your moving needs. You’ll have people who offer their time and services to help you pack and move your stuff without grousing about how much stuff you have or the tedious packing and moving process.

 

  1. Peace of mind

Planning for a relocation can be stressful and overwhelming at times. You’ll have tons of things to do which includes packing and moving all your stuff, and thereafter cleaning the space.

Hiring a moving company to help with your relocation can reduce the stress as professional movers will help pack and move your stuff with care. That way, you’ll only have to worry about doing the cleaning afterwards. They’ll also come up with a suitable action plan to handle your belongings so that you don’t need to worry about packing the small and fragile stuff.

 

  1. Reliability

Have a feeling that your family or friends can be unreliable when you need their help? Well, that’s when you should take the hint and hire a commercial moving company instead. Your family or friends may bail on you of a sudden, leaving you with little help to move all your stuff. When that happens, it’ll be difficult to seek immediate help.

Professional movers will never bail out on you once you sign the paperwork for their moving services. They’ll also be held accountable should anything happen during the relocation.

 

  1. Efficiency

Relocating all your stuff can be a tedious process. If you’re the kind who likes to procrastinate, it’ll take you some time to pack and move all your stuff if you opt for a self-move. You may also need a longer time to unpack and organise all your stuff.

Instead of a self-move, hiring a commercial moving company can reduce the time taken to pack and move all your stuff. As professional movers pride themselves on delivering their services within the stipulated timeframe, you can rest assured that all your stuff will be delivered in a timely and orderly manner. The more the merrier. In your case, the more people you can get to help with relocation, the faster the process.

 

  1. Safety

Moving all your stuff without causing any damage requires proper technical know-how as well as physical strength. That said, if you’re not familiar with the cables and wiring of your electrical appliances, it’s best to leave it to the professionals.

By hiring a commercial moving company, you’ll have people who know how to pack and move your electrical appliances without harming anyone in the process. Given the physical strength that most professional movers have, you needn’t worry about lifting a heavy box when they’re around. They also have the proper moving equipment such as hand trucks and moving pads to move the big and heavy furniture or appliances.

 

  1. Cost-efficient

Self-move can be cost-efficient but you may have to spend more on the packing supplies, truck rental, petrol fee, etc. That way, you may end up underestimating the cost of your relocation.

If you’re considering to hire a commercial moving company, you’ll first be given a quote based on your moving distance, packing materials, equipment rental and insurance (which is optional). You’ll then have a clear and transparent outlook of what you’ll be paying for. This is contrary to the popular belief that hiring a commercial moving company comes with a high cost.

 

Relocation can be more challenging than it looks. With all the planning, packing and moving, it’s no surprise that the process can take a toll on you for several days. Instead of betting on your health, why not place your bet on people who have the experience in moving?

 

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 relocation service, you’ve come to the right place.

With 20 years of experience in the logistics industry, we also provide van delivery services for minor relocation. 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 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.

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How to make moving out less stressful

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Have you ever thought of moving out because you wanted a change in environment? If so, it could be due to your current surroundings or you simply want to make some changes to your life. In Singapore, the idea of moving out can be exciting for some, but it can also be stressful when you put a lot of thought into it. You may think that all you need to do is to plan for your moving day, pack up your stuff and move into your new place. But that is not all. It is a time-consuming and expensive process as you will need all the help you can get to move to your new house.

If it is your first time moving out, it will be a whole new experience after living with your family for most of your life. There is no need to fret over the actual idea of moving out as these are some tips for you to manage the stress.

 Acknowledging the stress 

By accepting the stress that comes when you plan your house move in Singapore, you may know what to expect and come up with a backup plan. You will also get a peace of mind knowing that there are some things which can go out of your control and the only thing you can control is yourself. Think about the times when you overcome the stress of having to complete your work within a certain period. Stress is inevitable so long as you live. But if you can manage it, the sense of accomplishment is worth it. Besides, it also challenges your mental capability and how you deal with the stress. Take the time to understand how it changes your course of actions while you plan for a house move in Singapore.

 Do your research 

What I mean by doing your research is to search for the best possible route to get to your new place before your moving day so that you don’t waste time getting caught in traffic. Although Singapore is physically small, the chances of getting lost is high if you are not familiar with the area. Besides, if you explore the area before your house moving day, you may be able to learn of the shortcuts (if there is any). Getting to know a place before you move in will come in handy on the day you move as it marks a new beginning in your life.

 Create a To-Do list 

We tend to be forgetful when there are a lot of things on our mind. Our train of thoughts may get disrupted and thus, our first instinct is to clear our mind and get things organized by creating a list of things to do or get. In your case, it will be a list of things to do before, during and after the house move. Why is it important to have a list? Well, it can give you a sense of what you can control like the timeline of your move. The list also serves as a reminder to clean up your old house after all the moving.

 Pack early 

Another way to reduce the stress of your house move in Singapore is to pack your stuff early. How early? As early as possible. You will be moving from one place to another which is entirely different from packing for a vacation. Besides, if you have a lot of stuff to move, then it is best for you to start packing early so that nothing is left behind. Just imagine the hassle you would have to go through if you left something behind. If you tend to procrastinate, it will be more stressful once your moving day approaches and you realize that you still have a long way to go in packing all your stuff. You will also get to declutter some of your belongings.

 

 Label your boxes accordingly 

After packing all your stuff into the boxes, you might want to label them accordingly so that you can keep track of the things you have. It will save you the time of having to figure out which item went into which box while you are unpacking in your new house. Besides, it will be less of a headache to give directions to your family or friends if they decide to help you with moving the boxes. Moreover, if you are not familiar with the configuration of your electronics, you can also label the cables to prevent them from getting mixed up.

 Enlist help 

If you are moving to a new house for the first time, it can be overwhelming to do it on your own. It is best to get some advice from your family or friends who have prior experience in moving out. If you are on a tight budget, you can ask them if they can spare you some time to help you. Sometimes having a familiar face in a completely new environment will lessen the stress of moving out. But remember to show your appreciation for any help you receive and return the favor when needed.

However, if you have the budget to hire house movers in Singapore, it will certainly lessen your stress of moving out. They are trained to help people move things and will carry out their jobs in due time. You will not need to worry about packing your stuff as they will do it for you with great care. The house movers will also deal with the heavy lifting so you will have less of a headache worrying about some of your big furniture. But, be sure to hire a house moving company that is reputable, otherwise you will end up with more stress.

If you are looking to hire a house moving company in Singapore, LCH Logistics is the right place to look at. We have 20 years of experience in providing one-stop services from local deliveries, house moving, corporate moving to full container haulage. 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.