Why Full-Service Commercial Moving Matters for Your Business

Full-service commercial moving is a comprehensive solution where professionals handle every aspect of your business move—from planning and packing to transportation, setup, and cleanup. This allows your team to focus on operations, minimizing costly downtime.

A full-service move typically includes:

• Planning & Coordination – A dedicated project manager and a custom move plan.
• Packing & Unpacking – Professional packing, labeling, and custom crating.
• Furniture & IT Handling – Disassembly/reassembly of furniture and disconnect/reconnect of IT infrastructure.
• Specialized Moving & Storage – Safe transport of sensitive equipment and access to secure storage.
• Post-Move Support – Unpacking, setup, and debris removal.

Commercial moves are far more complex than residential ones. As one industry expert put it, “Commercial moves require a high level of planning, coordination, integration, oversight, and execution.” In areas like Chicago and Melrose Park, navigating high-rises and tight timelines demands local expertise. The cost of errors—damaged equipment or extended downtime—can be substantial, which is why businesses turn to full-service movers for a seamless transition.

I’m Mina Georgalas, owner and president of Bernard Movers. For over 50 years, we’ve provided full-service commercial moving solutions throughout the Chicago area, successfully relocating hundreds of businesses across Illinois with minimal disruption.

For a broader overview of what commercial relocation typically involves, business owners can also review the U.S. General Services Administration’s guidance on relocating offices and facilities, which highlights the importance of planning, coordination, and risk management.

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The Comprehensive Process of Full-Service Commercial Moving

Relocating a business in Illinois involves more than just moving boxes; it requires strategic planning and execution to ensure business continuity. A full-service approach handles every detail, allowing you to focus on your operations.

What’s Included in a Full-Service Commercial Move?

When you partner with us for a full-service commercial moving solution in Chicago or across Illinois, you’re investing in a process designed to keep your business running. Our comprehensive services cover every detail, turning a potentially chaotic event into a streamlined transition.

Here’s a look at what our full-service commercial moving package includes:

• Project Management: A dedicated project manager acts as your single point of contact, creating a detailed master plan and timeline for the entire relocation. This expert oversees all coordination with building management, third-party vendors, and your internal teams, serving as the central hub for communication and problem-solving to ensure the move aligns with your business goals and stays on schedule.
• Packing and Unpacking Services: Our teams use specialized materials to pack your assets and can efficiently unpack them at the new location. Learn more about our Packing and Unpacking Services.
• Furniture Disassembly and Reassembly: Our certified installers handle complex modular furniture and workstations, ensuring correct reassembly according to your new layout.
• IT Disconnect and Reconnect: We coordinate with your tech teams to safely disconnect, transport, and reconnect servers, computers, and other IT systems to minimize downtime.
• Asset Management & Decommissioning: We can assist with inventory control and handle the responsible disposal or liquidation of old furniture and equipment.
• Corporate Relocation and Employee Moves: We partner with HR to manage office relocations and provide support for relocating employees. See our Corporate Relocation Services.
• Custom Crating & Specialized Moves: We build custom crates for high-value items and have proven methods for safely moving sensitive lab and medical equipment.
• Warehousing: We offer secure short-term and long-term storage for phased moves, renovations, or excess inventory.

The Strategic Benefits for Your Business

Choosing a full-service commercial moving company like Bernard Movers is a strategic decision that offers significant advantages for businesses in Chicago and its suburbs.

Key benefits include:

• Minimized Downtime: Our detailed planning and efficient execution, often after hours or on weekends, get you back to business faster. As one expert noted, the right partner helps “reduce office disruptions, and get back up and running faster.”
• Reduced Risk: Our licensed, bonded, and insured movers use specialized equipment to protect your valuable assets and reduce the risk of damage.
• Maintained Productivity: With us handling the logistics, your employees can stay focused on their core responsibilities without the distraction of the move.
• Cost-Effectiveness: While a DIY approach might seem cheaper, a full-service move is often more cost-effective in the long run. It prevents expensive damages to high-value equipment, eliminates the risk of employee injury, and avoids the significant revenue loss that comes from extended operational downtime. By managing every detail efficiently, we protect your bottom line.
• Professional Expertise: With decades of experience in office, IT, and lab moves, our teams bring proven solutions to complex challenges. Our Office Moving Considerations page offers more insights.
• Stress Reduction: Outsourcing the process to a single, accountable partner with a dedicated project manager alleviates a tremendous burden from your staff.

Expert Handling of Office Furniture and Specialized Equipment

In full-service commercial moving, safely relocating specialized assets is critical. Our teams are trained to handle the full spectrum of your business’s equipment with the right tools and techniques.

• Office and Modular Furniture: We skillfully disassemble, transport, and reassemble all types of office furniture, including complex cubicle systems, ensuring your new workspace is functional from day one. Learn more about Moving Office Equipment.
• IT Systems and Servers: We coordinate with your tech teams to handle sensitive electronics. Using anti-static materials and secure packing, we ensure computers, servers, and IT infrastructure are moved safely to minimize downtime.
• Specialized and High-Value Items: For fragile or uniquely shaped equipment, we offer custom crating for maximum protection.
• Lab and Medical Equipment: We use proprietary tools for the safe transport of sensitive lab and medical instruments. This is a key part of our Commercial Equipment Movers services.
• Heavy and Industrial Machinery: We have the expertise to move heavy gym equipment, industrial machinery, and other bulky items safely. Our guide on Moving Heavy Gym Equipment provides more details.

The Step-by-Step Relocation Plan

A successful full-service commercial moving project follows a structured plan to ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption. Our process includes:

1. Consultation and Assessment: We start by discussing your needs and conducting a thorough on-site assessment at your Illinois location to understand the scope and provide a transparent quote.
2. Customized Move Plan: We develop a detailed moving plan outlining timelines and strategies, coordinated by a dedicated Office Relocation Project Manager.
3. Pre-Move Preparation: We coordinate all preparations to set the stage for a seamless move day. This includes delivering specialized packing materials and crates, establishing a clear color-coding and labeling system for easy placement, and working with building management in both locations to reserve elevators, secure parking, and protect common areas like lobbies and hallways.
4. Move Execution: Our certified movers efficiently pack, load, transport, and unload your assets using specialized equipment for safe handling.
5. Post-Move Setup and Cleanup: Upon arrival, we reassemble furniture, help position workstations, and coordinate IT reconnection. We then remove all packing debris, leaving your new space clean and ready for business.

Integrating Commercial Storage and Asset Management

Sometimes, a business move isn’t a direct A-to-B transfer. Our full-service commercial moving solutions include integrated commercial storage for phased moves, renovations, or downsizing.

We offer flexible, secure storage options:

• Short-Term and Long-Term Storage: Secure warehousing for any duration.
• Climate-Controlled Facilities: To protect sensitive electronics, documents, and inventory from extreme temperatures and humidity.
• Asset and Document Management: We can provide secure document storage and asset inventory management to give you a clear overview of your stored items.

Our storage solutions integrate seamlessly with your relocation strategy. Explore our Office Moving and Storage Solutions and get an idea of Storage Unit Pricing Chicago.

Choosing the Right Full-Service Commercial Moving Partner in Chicago

Selecting the right full-service commercial moving partner is critical for a successful relocation in Chicago or Melrose Park. Here’s what to look for:

• Licensed, Bonded, and Insured: This is non-negotiable for protecting your business. A reputable company will readily provide proof of their credentials as Licensed Insured Movers.
• Experience and Reputation: Look for a company with a long, verifiable history of successful commercial moves and consistently positive online reviews. Ask for case studies or references from businesses in your industry. Our 50+ years of dedicated service in the Chicago area speak to our proven track record and reliability in handling complex relocations.
• Transparent Quotes and Local Expertise: A trustworthy mover provides a clear, detailed quote after an on-site assessment. Local knowledge of Chicago’s traffic and building rules is invaluable.
• Comprehensive Services: Ensure the company offers a full suite of services, including packing, IT support, and storage, all coordinated by a dedicated project manager.
• Professional Staff and Equipment: The team should be trained, with the right equipment for handling everything from modular furniture to sensitive electronics.

For additional guidance, resources from the U.S. Small Business Administration can be helpful when planning business relocations and continuity. For more tips, see our Practical Guide to Finding Reliable Commercial Movers.

Streamline Your Next Business Move

A full-service commercial moving solution is a strategic investment in your business’s continuity. By entrusting your relocation to experts like Bernard Movers, you ensure a seamless and efficient transition, allowing your company to thrive in its new location without missing a beat. We understand the demands of businesses in Chicago, Melrose Park, and across Illinois, and our decades of experience guarantee your move is handled with professional care.

From planning and packing to IT services and storage, our full-service commercial moving approach is designed to minimize downtime and maximize your peace of mind.

Ready to plan your move? Explore our commercial moving services to get started. Let us handle the heavy lifting so you can focus on your business.