Alsip combines apartments and townhomes with long stretches of light-industrial and warehouse buildings, some of which house small offices. We move households and small offices only, not warehouse inventory or industrial equipment. This guide covers both sides of town and where the lines are.
01Townhome stairs
Townhomes usually stack bedrooms on the second floor and sometimes a third. Stairs are often straight but narrow, with a turn at the top. A queen mattress is usually fine; a large dresser or sectional may need planning. Note the number of levels when you call.
Check whether your association limits truck parking in shared drives.
02Offices inside industrial buildings
Many small businesses have a front office tucked into a light-industrial or warehouse building. We can move the desks, chairs, filing cabinets and office equipment from that office. We do not move machinery, racking, pallets or warehouse stock.
Ask the building owner about dock access and hours. A dock can make loading quick, but office furniture still has to travel through hallways first.
03Apartment moves
Apartments here range from walk-ups to complexes with large lots. Find your nearest entrance and confirm parking with the manager. If you are moving a short distance, a few hours of labor-only help with your own rental truck may be enough.
04Plan your office downtime
Pack files and supplies, label each by desk, and unplug electronics the night before. Moving after hours or on a weekend keeps the team working. See small office moving for more.
05What we will not move
To be clear, because it comes up in Alsip: we do not handle pallets, forklifts, industrial machinery, warehouse racking or inventory logistics. If your business needs that work, a commercial logistics company is a better fit. Our focus is the office side: workstations, conference tables, chairs, filing cabinets, printers and break-room furniture.
06Townhome to apartment, or back
Households may move between townhomes and apartments as life changes. Moving into an apartment usually means fewer rooms and a longer carry from the lot. Moving into a townhome means more stairs. Either way, measure the new space and decide what you need before the move.
If you are short on time, schedule the move for a weekend morning and start with the largest pieces.
07Office move day sequence
A good order for a small office: empty and label file cabinets, disconnect computers and printers, then move furniture first and boxes second so desks are in place before supplies arrive. Tape a numbered sign where each desk should go in the new office, matching the labels on the furniture. It turns unloading into a matching game instead of a debate.