Moving an office is a lot like moving a home, except the clock is ticking on lost work. Every hour your team can’t log in costs you money. The good news is that a well-planned office move in North York can happen over a weekend, with staff back at their desks on Monday morning.
Here’s the plan we walk our commercial customers through.
6–8 Weeks Before: Set the Plan
- Pick a move date, ideally a Friday evening or weekend.
- Name one person in charge of the move. One point of contact keeps things simple.
- Get the floor plan of the new space and decide where each team and each desk goes.
- Talk to both buildings about elevator bookings, loading docks and certificates of insurance.
3–4 Weeks Before: Sort Out IT and Furniture
Book your internet and phone installation at the new address early, since installers can take weeks. Decide which furniture is coming with you and which is not. Old desks and broken chairs don’t need to be moved. Our junk removal service can clear them out.
1–2 Weeks Before: Pack and Label
Labelling is the secret to a fast office move. Give every room or department a colour or number, and label every box, chair and monitor to match. Put the same labels on the doors of the new office. Our crew then just matches labels, with no guessing and no delays.
Ask staff to pack their own desks, and back up all your data before computers are unplugged.
Moving Day: After Hours
We usually move offices in the evening or on weekends. Desks, workstations and boardroom tables are taken apart, blanket-wrapped and loaded. Computers and monitors are wrapped and moved carefully. At the new office, everything is reassembled and placed according to your floor plan.
The Day After: Settle In
Have your IT person or provider check the network first thing. Walk through each room with the floor plan and note anything that needs moving. Small adjustments are easy when they’re caught early.
How Much Does an Office Move Cost?
Our commercial moves are billed hourly: $140/hour for 2 movers, $185/hour for 3 movers, and $280/hour for 4 movers with 2 trucks. Bigger offices get a free on-site or video quote so you know the plan and the cost upfront. Learn more on our commercial moving services page.
Why North York Businesses Use a Local Mover
We’re based at 200 Gateway Blvd, close to the Don Mills and Eglinton business area. That means short travel time, flexible after-hours scheduling, and a crew that knows the local office buildings. We also handle office packing and unpacking and furniture assembly, so one team can handle the whole move.
Curious how other North York businesses found the experience? Read our 289+ Google reviews.
Need a hand with your North York move?
N&N Brothers Moving Company is based at 200 Gateway Blvd in North York. We are licensed and insured, open 7 days a week, and rated by 289+ customers on Google. Call 647-534-8479 or get a free quote online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you move our North York office on a weekend?
Yes. We move offices in the evening and on weekends to keep your downtime as low as possible.
Do you take apart and set up office desks?
Yes. We disassemble desks, workstations and boardroom tables and set them up at your new office.
How early should we book an office move?
For most offices, 3–6 weeks ahead is ideal, and earlier for larger moves or month-end dates.
