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Commercial Movers Christchurch: Shops, Warehouses and Workshops
Mainmovers are commercial movers Christchurch businesses use when they need to relocate without losing a week of trade. We move retail fit-outs, stock, shelving, workshop gear and back-office furniture, and we can do it after you’ve shut for the day. Tell us what you’re moving, from where to where, and when you need to be open again. We’ll send you a free quote.
Based at 12B Kiltie Street, Upper Riccarton. Free quotes, with bookings confirmed within 24 hours.
Who we move
Every business moves differently, so here’s the kind of work we do.
- Shops and retail. Display units, shelving, counters, racks, stock and the storeroom out the back. We can move the lot in one go, or in stages so you keep trading from one site while the other gets set up.
- Cafés and hospitality. Tables, chairs, front-of-house furniture and storage. Let us know early about anything that needs a specialist to disconnect, like gas appliances or plumbed-in equipment, so it’s sorted before we arrive.
- Warehouses and storage. Racking, stock, packed goods and pallets of gear. Tell us about weight and volume up front so we bring the right truck and crew.
- Workshops and trades. Workbenches, tool cabinets, shelving and materials. Heavy items get planned for, not discovered on the day.
- Clinics, studios and small offices. Reception furniture, desks, chairs, filing and storage. For office-only moves, our office relocation Christchurch page goes into more detail. Larger organisations moving staff and multiple sites can look at our corporate relocation services.
What our commercial moving service includes
Our commercial moving service covers the physical move from start to finish. We load at your current premises, transport everything across town or further, unload at the new site and put it where you want it.
You can add to that if you need to.
- Packing. We pack stock, files and loose items into boxes with tape, bubble wrap and packing paper. At the other end, our Christchurch unpacking service can get things out of boxes and onto shelves so your team isn’t stuck doing it on day one.
- Furniture. Desks, display cabinets, couches for the waiting area and anything else bulky. Our furniture movers Christchurch team wraps and secures these before they go on the truck.
- Storage. If your new lease starts later than your old one ends, or you’re downsizing and need somewhere to keep excess stock or furniture for a while, we offer temporary storage.
- Freight. Goods that need to go somewhere on their own, rather than as part of the move, can be quoted as freight.
- Cleaning. Once the old premises are empty, we can do the move-out clean, which helps when your lease requires the place to be handed back in good order.
If your move needs a detailed plan, with stages, multiple sites or tight access, our move logistics Christchurch page explains how we can help.
Moving without closing your doors
For most businesses, the move itself isn’t the expensive part. Closing is. Every day the shop is shut or the phones aren’t answered costs you.
That’s why we work evenings and weekends. We can pack up after your last customer leaves on a Friday and have you set up in the new place before you open on Monday. For larger moves, we can also work in stages, moving the storeroom and non-essential gear first and leaving the front of house until the final shift.
Tell us the hours you need to stay open when you ask for your quote, and we’ll plan the move around them.
Why choose Mainmovers
We plan around your business, not ours. A commercial move works best when it fits your trading hours, your lease dates and your staff. We ask about all three before we quote.
You’ll know where you stand. Your quote comes with a breakdown of charges, so you can budget for it and explain it to whoever signs off the spending. Once you accept, we confirm your booking within 24 hours.
We’re local. Mainmovers is based in Upper Riccarton, and we know Christchurch’s CBD laneways, business parks and suburban shopping strips. Loading zones, building access and parking all get planned before the truck leaves the yard.
And it’s one company for the whole job. Packing, moving, storage, freight and the final clean can all go on one quote, so you’re not managing several suppliers during a busy week. That’s the difference between a commercial moving company that just carries boxes and one that takes the job off your hands.
Common business moving problems and how we solve them
“Our new lease starts after the old one ends.”
That gap is common. We offer temporary storage so stock and furniture have somewhere to go until you can move in.
“We don’t know what’s going where.”
Before moving day, draw up a simple floor plan of the new site and number each room or area. We label boxes and furniture to match, so everything lands in the right spot first time.
“Our building has strict access rules.”
Many commercial buildings have loading dock bookings, lift reservations or set delivery times. Tell us what your building manager needs and we’ll work to it.
“We’ve got heavy or awkward equipment.”
List it when you ask for a quote, with rough sizes and weights. The more we know before the day, the better we can plan the crew and the truck.
“We need to hand the old premises back clean.”
Add a move-out clean to your booking and we’ll do it once everything has gone.
How a commercial move works
- Ask for a free quote. Send us both addresses, your preferred date, a list of what’s moving and the hours you need to stay open. Or call 0800 800 812.
- Get your quote. We send a price with a breakdown of charges. If the scope changes, we’ll update it.
- Confirm your booking. Once you accept, we confirm your booking within 24 hours.
- Prepare. We pack for you, or your team packs using labels that match your new floor plan.
- Moving day. We load, transport and unload, then place furniture and stock where your plan says.
- Extras, if booked. Unpacking, storage, freight or the move-out clean get done as part of the same job.
How to prepare your team
A few things make a business move smoother, whoever is doing the lifting.
Pick one person to be the contact for the move. They answer our questions, sign off the floor plan and are on site on the day.
Tell your staff early. Give everyone a date to pack their own desk, and ask them to label personal items clearly.
Back up your data and talk to your IT provider. Computers, servers and phone systems need to be disconnected properly before the move and reconnected afterwards.
Clear out first. Old files, broken chairs and stock you don’t need cost money to move. Sell, recycle or dump them before the truck arrives.
Where we work
We move businesses across Christchurch from our base at 12B Kiltie Street, Upper Riccarton, including North Canterbury, Addington, Aidanfield, Aranui, Avondale, Christchurch City, Avonhead, Avonside, Barrington, Beckenham.
Relocating your business to another city? Our long distance moving company page covers moves out of Christchurch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We work evenings and weekends so your business can keep trading during the week.
Yes. We wrap and pad furniture before it goes on the truck, with extra care for glass, mirrors and antiques.
Yes. We offer temporary storage if your dates don’t match.
Yes. Let us know about stairs at both addresses when you ask for a quote so we can plan the right crew.
Ready to book your move?
Call 0800 800 812 or email info@mainmovers.co.nz. We’re open Monday to Saturday, 8 am–9 pm and Sunday 9 am–7 pm.