Industrial & Factory Moving

Our partner network handles single items up to 50 tonnes with appropriate heavy-lift equipment.

We coordinate with your in-house engineers or can arrange licensed contractors for reconnection.

Industrial relocation pricing depends on machine weight, dimensions, the equipment needed for rigging and lifting, and the distance between sites, so it is always quoted after a site survey rather than a flat rate. A single CNC machine move within the same city costs considerably less than relocating an entire factory floor across states. Your partner's engineers assess access routes, machine weight, and any crane requirements before providing a detailed, itemised quote covering decommissioning, transport, and reinstallation.

Yes, heavy-lift cranes, forklifts, and rigging equipment are arranged as part of the industrial moving service, sized appropriately to your specific machinery's weight and dimensions. Rigging specialists plan the lift sequence in advance, accounting for the machine's centre of gravity and any fragile components, rather than treating it like a standard furniture lift. This specialised equipment is why industrial moves are handled by dedicated partners rather than a general household or office moving crew.

Downtime is reduced by careful sequencing: less critical machines or lines are often relocated first as a trial run, while production-critical equipment moves last and is prioritised for fastest reinstallation and testing. Weekend or planned shutdown windows are typically used to avoid interrupting an active production schedule. A detailed pre-move plan, built during the site survey, maps out this sequence so your operations team knows exactly what to expect and when each line will be back online.

Yes, CNC machines and similar precision equipment are dismantled by engineers who understand their specific mechanical and electrical connections, not just general labour. Floor anchors are removed, and any calibration-sensitive components are documented before disassembly. At the new site, machines are reinstalled, realigned, and floor-anchored again, followed by testing to confirm they are running within the original calibration tolerances before being handed back to your team for production use.

Yes, transit insurance for industrial equipment can be arranged based on the declared value of your machinery, which matters significantly given how expensive specialised equipment typically is. Coverage details should be discussed with your partner during the site survey, particularly for machines that would be costly or slow to replace if damaged. A documented pre-move condition report for each major machine also supports a smoother claims process if anything were to go wrong during transit.

Oversized or overweight machinery transported by road often requires special permits depending on the dimensions and the states the route passes through. Your partner's team handles this documentation on your behalf, including any escort vehicle requirements mandated for particularly large loads. This paperwork can take time to process, which is one of the main reasons industrial moves need to be planned well in advance rather than booked at short notice.

Yes, a site survey is standard practice and typically involves engineers visiting both the current and new locations to assess machine weight, dimensions, access routes, doorway and lift clearances, and any structural considerations at either site. This survey directly shapes the equipment plan, from crane sizing to vehicle selection, and forms the basis of your written quote. Skipping this step is not really an option for equipment of any real size or complexity.

Yes, full factory floor relocations are handled as larger coordinated projects, often broken into phases so production can restart gradually rather than everything being offline simultaneously. This involves detailed planning around machine sequencing, crane and vehicle scheduling, and reinstallation order at the new facility. Given the scale, these projects typically need a longer lead time and closer coordination between your operations team and the relocation partner's project engineer throughout the process.

Floor anchors are carefully removed during decommissioning, and any resulting floor damage at the original site is documented. At the new facility, machines are reinstalled and re-anchored according to the manufacturer's specifications and the new floor's structural characteristics, which sometimes requires coordination with a structural engineer if the flooring differs significantly from the original site. This attention to anchoring is part of what keeps heavy machinery stable and safe once it is back in operation.

Yes, escort vehicles are arranged when required by regulation for oversized or overweight loads, helping manage traffic and route navigation safely, particularly through narrow sections or tight turns. This is coordinated alongside the permits needed for the same load, since both requirements typically apply together for genuinely oversized equipment. Your partner handles this logistics planning as part of the overall move, so you are not separately sourcing escort services yourself.

Yes, machines are powered on and tested after reinstallation to confirm they are functioning and, where relevant, running within expected calibration tolerances before being handed back for production use. For highly specialised or precision equipment, your own technical team is often present during this testing phase to run their own checks alongside the relocation engineers. This joint verification step is there specifically to catch any issues before the machine goes back into active production.

Rigging plans account for the machine's weight distribution and centre of gravity before any lift begins, and lifting equipment is matched to the specific load rather than used generically. The lift area is cleared and controlled during the operation, with trained riggers directing the process rather than general labour. These precautions exist because a poorly planned heavy lift risks damage to the equipment, the site, and most importantly, the safety of everyone involved in the move.

For most industrial relocations, four to six weeks of lead time is a reasonable starting point, given the site survey, permit processing for oversized loads, and crane or rigging equipment scheduling all involved. Larger factory floor relocations or moves involving interstate permits may need even longer. Reaching out early, even before you have finalised every detail, lets the planning process start sooner and generally results in a smoother, better-coordinated move overall.

Yes, interstate industrial relocation is handled with the additional permits and documentation that oversized or heavy loads require when crossing state lines. Route planning accounts for road conditions, weight restrictions on certain highways, and any state-specific regulations that might apply to the specific type of machinery being transported. This adds planning time compared to a local industrial move, so factor in extra lead time if your relocation crosses state borders.

Yes, sensitive components like sensors, control panels, and precision parts are packaged separately from the main machine body using foam-lined crating or anti-vibration padding, rather than being left attached during transport where possible. This reduces the risk of misalignment or damage to delicate parts during the journey. Your partner's engineers will identify which components need this separate handling during the site survey, based on the specific machine and its known sensitive points.

Yes, industrial relocations are typically overseen by a project engineer who is present on-site during decommissioning, transport coordination, and reinstallation, rather than just general moving labour running the job. This engineering oversight matters for machinery where incorrect handling or reassembly could cause real functional or safety issues. Your operations team can coordinate directly with this on-site engineer throughout the project for a single, technically informed point of contact.