Moving guides
Practical know-how from the field: what to prepare, what to check and what to ask your mover.
By equipment type
- How to move a chemical fume hood safelyHow to move a fume hood: decontaminate, disconnect exhaust and gas, measure the route, move it upright and test airflow after reinstallation.
- Moving a −80 °C freezer without losing samplesHow to move a −80 °C ultra-low freezer: plan the samples, use dry ice, transport upright, wait before switching on and verify temperature after the move.
- Moving an electron microscope: what to knowHow to relocate an electron microscope: work with the manufacturer's engineer, secure the column, move without vibration and prepare the new room.
- Moving an optical table without losing levelHow to move an optical table: remove components, lock the isolators, lift a heavy top, plan narrow openings and re-level at the new site.
- Moving a CO2 incubator: preparation, transport and start-upHow to move a CO2 incubator: disconnect gas, empty the water pan, decontaminate, transport upright and restart with stabilisation before returning cultures.
- Moving a CNC machine: what to do before the movers arrivePreparation checklist for moving a CNC machine: lock the axes, drain coolant, back up programs, check lifting points and level after placement.
- Moving a heavy safe: when you need a craneHow to move a heavy safe: check weight and floor load, stairs or elevator, and when it is better to lift it by crane through a window or balcony.
- Biosafety cabinets after a move: why recertification is neededWhy a biosafety cabinet (BSC) needs recertification after it is moved, what is tested, and how to schedule the certifier so the lab isn't delayed.
Planning and preparation
- Lab relocation checklist: 15 steps before, during and afterA practical lab relocation checklist: appoint an owner, map equipment, handle chemicals and samples separately, and verify everything after the move.
- How much does a factory relocation cost?What drives the cost of a factory relocation: number and weight of machines, lifting equipment, distance, phased work and night shifts, and how to get an accurate quote.
- Moving equipment into and out of a cleanroomHow to move equipment into a cleanroom: clean and double-bag, enter through the airlock, gown the crew correctly and run classification tests after.
- Relocating a hospital lab without interrupting serviceHow to move a clinical lab in a hospital in phases: backup from another lab, night moves, IT coordination and checks before returning to service.
- Insurance when moving expensive equipment: what to checkWhat to check about insurance before moving expensive equipment: coverage amount, exclusions, documentation before the move and how to report damage.
- 7 common mistakes in a factory relocationThe mistakes that cost the most in a factory relocation: starting late, no floor plan, last-minute technicians, and moving everything at once.
- Server room relocation checklistChecklist for moving a server room: backups, documenting connections, shut-down order, anti-static packing, preparing the new room and start-up order.
- Lifting equipment by crane: when you need it and how to planWhen an equipment move needs a crane: items that will not fit the elevator, high weight or narrow stairs. What to check in advance and how to plan a lift through a window or balcony.
- Moving a dental clinic: a guide to a quick moveHow to move a dental clinic: dental unit, compressor and suction, X-ray and autoclave, coordination with the technician and back to treating patients within days.
Office moves
- Office move checklistA complete office move checklist: two months before, one month before, one week before, on moving day and on your first day in the new office.
- How to move an office over a weekend without losing a working dayHow to plan an office move that starts Thursday afternoon and finishes before Sunday morning: timeline, roles and what to prepare in advance.
- How much does an office move cost?What affects the cost of an office move: number of workstations, furniture disassembly, floors and elevators, working hours, server rooms and safes. How to get an accurate quote.
- A labelling system for office moves: every box at the right deskA simple labelling system for an office move: number rooms and workstations, colour-code labels by floor, label computers and cables, and sign the new office.
Moving home
- Moving house checklistA checklist for moving apartments: booking movers, sorting and clearing, packing by room, arranging elevator and parking, and transferring utilities.
- How much does an apartment move cost?What affects the cost of moving apartments: amount of contents, floors and elevator, distance, packing, disassembly and reassembly, crane and date.
- How to pack an apartment for a move: tips from the fieldHow to pack an apartment properly: the right box sizes, packing by room, dishes and fragile items, books, clothes and what not to put in boxes.
- Moving apartments with a crane: when you need one and how it worksWhen a home move needs a crane: a sofa that will not fit the stairs, a small elevator, a high floor. What to check in advance and how to plan lifting day.
By area
- Lab relocation in Rehovot and Ness ZionaLab and research equipment relocation in Rehovot and Ness Ziona: research institutes, science parks and biotech companies. Campus moves, building-to-building moves and cold chain.
- Lab and medical equipment moving in JerusalemMoving labs, medical equipment and technology company equipment in Jerusalem: campuses, medical centres and tech parks. Access, elevator and crane planning.
- Lab and industrial moving in Haifa and the northLab relocation, medical equipment moving and factory relocation in Haifa and northern Israel: academic institutions, hospitals, hi-tech parks and industrial zones.
- Movers in ModiinMoving services in Modiin: apartments, private houses, offices and equipment. Elevator planning in high-rise buildings, a crane when needed and a professional crew.
- Movers in Hod HaSharonMoving services in Hod HaSharon: apartments, private houses and offices. Professional crew, furniture wrapping, a crane when needed and moves across Israel.
- Movers in Kfar YonaMoving services in Kfar Yona and the area: apartments in new neighbourhoods, private houses and offices. Advance planning, furniture wrapping and a crane when needed.
- Movers in Rishon LeZionMoving services in Rishon LeZion: apartments in towers and older buildings, offices, businesses in the industrial zones and heavy equipment. Professional crew and a crane when needed.
- Moving company in central IsraelCity Hovalot, a moving company in central Israel: office, apartment, lab and heavy equipment moving in Gush Dan, the Sharon and the Shfela. Over 20 years of experience.
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