Moving Services

To ensure a successful move, please complete the following: 

  • At least two weeks prior to your move submit a Surplus Form to Property Control for any items that need to go to surplus (for both the office you are moving from and the office you are moving to). The Movers CANNOT take items to surplus without prior approval from Property Control.  
  • Check that the space you are moving into is clear of old items and ready for your items. Measure your new space to ensure that your items can fit in the space. 
  • If at all possible, please be present on the day of the move. If you are not present, you need to ensure that the Movers have access to your current space and your new space. The Movers do NOT have key, swipe card or alarm code access. 
  • Purchase from an office supply vendor or otherwise procure sturdy moving boxes.
  • Pack the contents of all drawers (desks and cabinets) and shelves into sturdy boxes. 
  • Do NOT overpack boxes. They should be no heavier than what is reasonable for one person to carry. 
  • Remove items from the walls that you wish to take with you (after your move, you will need to submit a work order to have the items hung in your new office). 
  • Label items so that the Movers know which items move, surplus or stay. 
  • Turn off and unplug all computer and electronic equipment. Pack the cords or bundle them so that they are not hanging loose. If you need assistance setting up your equipment or phone in your new space, submit an IT ticket. 
  • Have a diagram of the furniture layout in your new office. If you are not going to be present for the move, please leave it taped to your door. 

Submit a Work Order for an Office Move

If you have questions or need further information, you can contact Events Management at eventmgt@buffalostate.edu or call 716-878-6114. Thank you for helping us ensure your successful move.

  • Vertical and Lateral File Cabinets, desks and credenzas must be emptied.  
  • Boxes can be purchased from any office supply vendor.
  • Secretarial desks can usually be moved with the wings attached. 
  • If your request is to move items to Surplus, you must complete a Surplus Request Form instead. Property Control will make the arrangements with Labor Services.
  • Please include photos of the items to be moved with your request.

 Submit a Work Order for Moving Furniture or Equipment

 

Offices requesting the movement of shop/industrial equipment, safes, etc. should make arrangements with an outside vendor. 

As pianos require special equipment to move, are unusually susceptible to damage and require tuning after every move, Moving Services does not provide piano moving services.  Departments requesting piano moves should contact outside vendors for this service.

Requests for the off-campus movement of goods can be made by submitting a work order.

 Submit a Work Order for an Off-Campus Move

  • Computer equipment is moved by Moving Services, but installed /re-installed by Information Technology.
  • Submit an IT Ticket for the installation/re-installation of computer equipment. 
  • All equipment must be unplugged before Moving Services will move it. 

 Submit a Work Order to Move a Computer