Local service guide
Charlottetown office relocation and setup
For office relocation in Charlottetown, hire a mover against a written inventory and setup plan, confirm truck access at both addresses, and arrange power and IT testing before your reopening date. Ask each bidder to separate packing, transport, furniture assembly and equipment reconnection. Check downtown parking rules and confirm requirements for your intended office use and proposed alterations with Planning and Heritage before committing to the move schedule. [1] [4]
Define the work before asking for quotes
List desks, chairs, cabinets, boxed files, monitors, printers and equipment that needs special handling. Mark what you will pack, what the mover should dismantle and what you expect the crew to assemble. Give each item a destination room or workstation label. Include photos of stairs, doorways and the route between the truck and each office.
Ask for a walkthrough at both premises if you cannot describe access with confidence. Have the mover record the proposed crew, truck arrangements, charging basis, minimum charge and treatment of waiting time. Request separate prices for packing materials, storage, furniture assembly and any return visit. Ask whether the quoted total includes applicable taxes.
Request proof of insurance and written terms for damage reporting, exclusions and subcontracted work. Ask the bidder to explain its responsibility for furniture, computer equipment and building surfaces. Assign an owner to confidential files and backups, and specify how that person will hand equipment over to the transport crew.
Confirm unloading access before choosing a time
Charlottetown enforces parking meters Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The City states that adding coins does not let a driver exceed a meter's maximum parking period. Ask the mover and property manager to agree on the truck position, unloading duration and an alternative if the expected space is unavailable. Confirm any street-use arrangements with the City before booking. [1]
For moves between November 15 and April 15, account for the City's prohibition on on-street parking from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. The City may enforce these restrictions according to snow-clearing and de-icing needs, and residential parking permits do not provide an exemption. Choose off-street access or another time if your move would require overnight street parking. [1]
Ask both landlords about loading areas, elevator reservations, building access hours and floor protection. Have the mover confirm that the truck and largest furniture pieces fit the agreed route. Identify separate spaces for crew parking and unloading, then name the person who will unlock each building and meet the crew.
Resolve premises questions before moving furniture
Contact Charlottetown's Planning and Heritage Department to confirm requirements for your intended office use and proposed alterations. The department handles building permits, zoning inquiries, design reviews and inspections. Its general inquiry number is 902-629-4158, and its office is at 70 Kent Street. Provide the destination address and describe the work you propose. [4]
Give the landlord and relevant contractors a floor plan showing workstations, meeting areas, equipment and proposed changes. Ask who will obtain any required approvals and who will confirm completion before furniture arrives. Keep the relocation booking conditional on the readiness of areas that need work, and agree on a revised delivery plan if those areas remain unfinished.
Arrange power and equipment setup
Maritime Electric's moving connection request asks for your name, civic address, mailing address if different, email, telephone number, residential or business property type, security question and electrical connection date. Submit the business details and confirm who holds the account if the landlord includes electricity in the lease. Ask the utility to confirm the connection arrangements before your IT technician's visit. [3]
For terminating the old service, Maritime Electric requires at least five business days' notice when no written contract or rate-category termination provision applies. Check your account terms before selecting the closure date. Coordinate that date with final packing, equipment checks and premises handover. [2]
Assign separate responsibilities for equipment transport and technical setup. Ask your IT contact to verify backups, record cable connections and identify equipment that needs controlled shutdown. Arrange internet and telephone activation, then test logins, shared files, printing and incoming calls at the new office before staff return. Agree on who can authorize reopening if a system still needs work.
Compare the budget and verify the handover
Request a written moving quote for your inventory, access conditions and setup scope. Keep moving labour, packing, IT work, premises alterations and utility charges as separate budget lines. Ask each supplier how it will approve additional work. Before accepting a lower quote, compare the included tasks and ask the bidder to price any missing work.
Maritime Electric's tariff effective August 1, 2026 lists a CAD 42.44 service-call fee for specified services, including connections requiring only a meter reading, and a CAD 75.08 initial connection fee. For requested service outside normal working hours, it adds CAD 61.67 for jobs requiring two person-hours or less, including travel. Ask which charge applies to your premises; for longer after-hours jobs, the utility charges its incremental cost. [2]
At handover, walk through the destination with the crew lead and compare the delivered items with your inventory. Record damage, missing parts and unfinished assembly before signing completion paperwork. Give staff a named contact for setup problems and keep a list of outstanding tasks with an agreed return date.
Published electricity setup fees to check before the move
Local details that affect your job
Downtown meters limit unloading time
The City prohibits staying beyond a meter's maximum period even if you keep adding coins. Before accepting a downtown move schedule, confirm the truck's unloading location and duration with the mover and ask the City about any arrangements your plan needs. [1]
Winter rules affect overnight bookings
Charlottetown prohibits on-street parking from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. between November 15 and April 15, with discretionary enforcement according to winter maintenance needs. Arrange suitable off-street unloading or choose a different time if your booking depends on overnight access. [1]
Resolve fit-out questions with Planning and Heritage
Planning and Heritage handles zoning inquiries, design reviews, building permits and inspections. Call 902-629-4158 with the destination address, intended office use and proposed alterations to confirm requirements before committing to furniture delivery. [4]
Choose the booking sequence that fits your move
| Your situation | Recommended next step | Confirm before booking |
|---|---|---|
| Furniture transport with no planned alterations | Request a mover quote using an inventory and destination plan. | Packing, assembly, access, insurance and completion terms. |
| Downtown unloading beside a meter | Resolve the permitted truck position and unloading duration. | The meter's maximum period still applies when you add coins. |
| Overnight move during the winter restriction period | Arrange off-street access or choose a different time. | The November 15 to April 15 restriction covers 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. |
| Proposed alterations or uncertainty about office use | Contact Planning and Heritage before fixing the delivery date. | Confirm requirements for the intended use and proposed work. |
| Equipment setup depends on a power connection | Submit the business connection request and coordinate the IT visit. | Requested connection date, account responsibility and applicable utility fees. |
Your hiring checklist
- Prepare an inventory and label each item with its destination room or workstation.
- Send bidders access photos, a floor plan and the same packing and assembly scope.
- Confirm truck placement, unloading time and building access at both addresses.
- Request insurance details, damage terms and written approval rules for extra charges.
- Confirm requirements for the intended use and proposed alterations with Planning and Heritage.
- Submit the business power request and confirm internet and telephone arrangements.
- Back up equipment and assign transport, reconnection and testing responsibilities.
- Check delivery, assembly and essential business systems before reopening.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much should I budget for an office move?
Obtain an inventory-specific quote that covers access and setup at both premises. Ask bidders to separate transport, packing, assembly, storage and waiting time. Add separate allowances for IT work and any utility charges after confirming them with the relevant supplier.
Can the mover reconnect our computers?
Ask the bidder to specify its equipment services in writing. Assign backups, shutdown, network configuration and testing to a named IT contact. Agree on a handover between the people transporting equipment and the people restoring business systems.
Does an office move need a building permit?
Confirm requirements with Planning and Heritage for your intended office use and any proposed alterations before booking work or furniture delivery. Staff assist with zoning inquiries, design reviews and permits. Provide the destination address and a description of your plans. [4]
How much notice should I give to end the old power service?
Maritime Electric requires at least five business days' notice when no written contract or rate-category termination provision applies. Check your account terms and coordinate the end date with final packing and premises handover. [2]
Sources and scope
This guide combines the sources below with practical planning guidance. Figures apply to the stated geography and period; request a written quote for your property.