We are very happy to announce that our crate rental program has reached 10,000 rentals of our earth friendly packing crates! 10,000 packing crates are equal to almost 20,000 standard moving industry book boxes that would have been thrown into the garbage upon completion of moves. 20,000 cardboard boxes equals nearly 36,000 pounds of waste – that’s 36,000 pounds less waste that went to Austin area landfills last year thanks to all of our customers who chose the reusable packing crates to pack and move their homes.

Our super durable packing crates are the easiest way to pack your home - no need to spend time building boxes and getting tangled in tape! They are waterproof, crushproof, and incredibly sturdy so no need for excessive use of packing paper and bubble wrap to ensure items are protected (and reducing the amount of padding materials needed cuts down even more on the waste produced by packing and moving). The crates are stackable and easy to move, and when you are done unpacking we pick ‘em up and get ‘em out of your way! Elephant Moving and Storage offers free crate delivery and pickup in the Austin metro area.

In order to help keep Austin free of waste and to encourage our customers to pack their homes using our green alternative to traditional boxes, Elephant Moving and Storage is offering FREE CRATE RENTAL with every move in the Austin and surrounding area until the end of February!

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Is your company moving soon? Actively looking for a new location? Growing out of your current office and just thinking about relocating? One of the most important decisions you will make regarding your move is what relocation company will assist you with the transition. At Elephant Moving & Storage we understand how critical this time is for a business. Our commercial moving specialists can assist every step of the way, from planning to execution, to ensure that your company’s move is carried out with professionalism and a minimum of disruption to your business.

On every commercial move we provide a knowledgeable and experienced move consultant. Your consultant will help design a comprehensive move plan, including mapping out the layout for your new location so the movers know where to place items and a color coded labeling system to ensure items make it to the right floor, section or office. The more efficient we can make your move, the faster you can get back to business as usual!

What sets Elephant Moving apart? Our crews are all well-trained employees, not subcontractors or day labor. They know how to wrap your furniture and take the utmost care with your move. We send large crews to every commercial move to cut down on fatigue and eliminate carelessness. Nearly every local commercial move can be completed in 1 day, minimizing down time for your business. We carry a $2 million general liability policy that meets or exceeds the requirements of every commercial building in Austin, and will provide a certificate of insurance to your property management upon request. We provide basic floor/wall/door protection free of charge, and have additional protection options available to meet specific conditions should your building require it. Schedule a free, no obligation on-site estimate with one of our professional estimators and see how we can make your business’s transition smooth and efficient!

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When preparing for your Austin commerical move you should be sure to pack and label everything carefully to ensure all items and boxes end up in the right places (and in one piece!) on move day.

Pack:
o Packing is one of the most important steps of your move, so follow this list to ensure that your belongings are secure, safe, and ready to be transported to the new office space by moving day
o Be sure boxes are packed carefully. Do not fill large boxes with files or books – use smaller boxes for these heavy items. Make sure boxes are filled to avoid the top collapsing when they are stacked – fill empty space with packing paper if necessary.

Computers:
o Shut down
o Remove cables and plugs (coiling neatly together) and place keyboard, mouse, speakers and other peripherals together (your friendly Austin movers can provide ziplock computer bags or boxes for these items).
o Label your hard drive, printer, monitor, computer bag, and any other computer-related items with moving labels denoting where they are to end up

Desks:
o Empty all drawers and cabinets, as they may be up-ended for transport – take all valuables with you
o Clearly label the destination of each desk (and its parts) for easy moving

Filing/Storage Cabinets:
o Cabinets must be empty – box all files and clearly label which file cabinet and drawer they came from to avoid confusion

Floor Plan:
o Draw out office plan, and label each office/zone with an easy code (example A, B, C, D or 1,2,3,4 etc.); color code different floors/zones.
o Use this floor plan to clearly label each item to be moved—the clearer your moving labels are, the less work you will have to do relocating things that have been misplaced.

Labeling:
o The moving labels determine where an item is to be placed, so make sure everyone is clear on the codes/colors for their spaces
o Remember, if an item is disassembled, each part must be labeled
o Do not forget to label the mundane items like waste-paper baskets, chairs, and carpet protectors

Elephant Moving offers a dedicated commercial move consultant on every job to assist with these steps and ensure that your office relocation goes smoothly. Your move consultant will help you customize a system of labelling, color coding and floor planning that is tailored to your needs so that every item in your office gets placed precisely where it needs to be.

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Moving your office can be stressful. So many things to do before the big day! And so many things that can go wrong! Let Elephant Moving help ease you through your office transition with our tips and tricks for a smooth commercial move.

Now that the actual move date is getting closer, you should shift your focus toward physical preparation for the move. This includes:

 finalizing a design scheme for new office
 assigning quarters in new office
 getting rid of your accumulated junk
 sending “change of address” forms to vendors and suppliers
 updating your website to reflect address change
 insuring and equipping your new office space
 arranging Internet and telecommunications service for your new space
 updating financial records
 ordering new checks
 ordering new business cards

1 week prior to move: If you have followed your checklist, you should have little more to do besides pack. All the same, because you will be tearing up your space, make sure not to schedule any important meetings or hirings during this period.

Remembering to take care of these important tasks prior to your Austin commercial move will help ensure that business is back to normal as quickly as possible after move day.

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