Founded in 1890, Hansen Bros. Moving & Storage has successfully weathered many history-changing events including the Great Seattle Fire, WWI, the Spanish Flu of 1918, the Great Depression, WWII, the 2008 recession, and 9/11 among many other public crises. The health & safety of our customers, staff, service providers, and local community are paramount and we continue to adhere to all directives from local, state, and federal government agencies.
Although many unknowns still remain, rest assured that Hansen Bros. will be timely and transparent in our communications regarding servicing your moving & storage needs. Our professional relocation consultants will work diligently to offer creative solutions in the event your project is impacted by the current health crisis.

OUR ACTIONS FOR COVID-19

All Hansen Bros. Employees are instructed and expected to follow the guidelines provided by the CDC. This includes:

  • Staying home from work if ill, experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, or having been exposed to someone with the virus
  • Washing hands frequently with soap or using proper hand sanitizer when soap is not available
  • Maintaining a 6’ social distance from others to the highest degree possible
  • Wearing appropriate face masks when/if requested or required

Hansen Bros. continues to take the following steps:

  • Regularly refreshing and reinforcing prevention guidelines among all staff members to reduce the risk of spreading infection
  • Daily monitoring of staff for symptoms of illness and sending anyone with symptoms home
  • Offering customers the option of contact-free virtual estimate appointments – More Information About Virtual Estimates
  • Following all guidelines and protocols required by Retirement Living Communities, Apartment Complexes, Condominiums, Commercial Buildings, etc.
  • Upon request and at no charge, our crew members can wear masks while performing your move. Please simply notify your Relocation Consultant if this is your preference.

Hansen Bros. requests the following of our customers:

  • If you have a scheduled estimate appointment or booked move, please notify us immediately if you or any members of your household have been exposed to COVID-19, tested positive for COVID-19, or are experiencing symptoms including cough, fever, or difficulty breathing. Please rest assured there is NO CHARGE to reschedule your estimate or move due to illness – we will work together to find an alternate date that works for you.
  • Please use disinfectant/cleaner to wipe down commonly touched surfaces, objects, door handles, etc. at your residence.
  • Please make a sink, hand soap, and paper towels available to your outside salesperson and moving crew for handwashing during their time within your home.
  • Please keep all windows open throughout the moving process as this allows for greater airflow and reduces the containment of germs.
  • Please maintain a social distance of 6’ or greater during both your in-person estimate appointment and while moving services are being performed.

Here are some informative and helpful resources about COVID-19:

The team at Hansen Bros. is proud to continue offering our wide range of services in accordance with the necessary precautions outlined above. Whether you are planning to move your household or business down the street, across the country, or around the world, we’re here to make the process seamless & safe for you, just as we’ve done for well over a century!

~Hansen Bros. Moving & Storage  

Business Move Planner

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Free Moving Estimate

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Careful thought and planning is essential for a smooth office move. Utilize the following Hansen Bros. Moving & Storage checklist to ensure you’ve considered all these key factors. It’s ideal to begin planning your move six months before the scheduled date.

Six months before moving

  • Establish a “move committee” of key staff members
  • Meet with space planner and interior designer
  • Meet with telecommunications people and discuss design of telecommunication system and budgetary figures
  • Request preliminary office-move cost estimates
  • Identify initial layout of computer facilities

Three months before moving

  • Follow up and meet with “move committee”
  • Select the telephone system
  • Incorporate office design changes
  • Develop computer facility plans

Two months before moving

  • Confirm phone system order/hook-up
  • Complete office service changes:
    • stationery
    • address changes
    • copier service
    • vending machines
    • plant service
    • new purchases
  • Choose moving company
  • Finalize floor plans and telephone changes

One month before moving

  • Notify all suppliers of new address
  • Notify customers of move
  • Schedule equipment services for a day prior to move
  • Verify computer system progress
  • Conduct employee orientation meeting
    • trouble-shooting
    • security systems
    • new procedures

Two-three weeks before moving

  • Arrange for new parking spaces
  • Order building and office keys
  • Confirm move with building manager
  • Meet with mover to confirm furniture and floor plans
  • Finalize phone and computer installation

One week before moving

  • Employee pre-move meeting and packing demonstration conducted by mover
  • Label all furniture according to plan
  • Tour new facility and double-check furniture and floor plans
  • Finalize phone and computer installation

One day before moving

  • Complete packing and labeling
  • De-install and re-install phone equipment
  • Walk-through with staff indicating new work areas
  • Post floor plans and label all areas according to plan

Moving day

  • Only moving company employees and “move committee” members on-site
  • Install computer systems
  • Unpack and settle-in
  • Adjust furniture as needed

Relax! You made it!

Business Move Planning Guide Part II

Let our team put together a comprehensive moving plan for you. Complete our simple free quote form or contact us at 1-888-300-7222.