Faculty and Staff

How to Request Moving Services

Last updated November 20, 2009 2:16:01 PM PST
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Find step-by-step instructions for requesting moving services for your UCSD office or lab.

UCSD Moving Services coordinates and performs office and lab moves, uncrates large equipment and furniture, and assembles free-standing and modular furniture.

Note: Laboratory moves require special care. One month before moving laboratory equipment, contact the Environment, Health, and Safety Office at (858) 534-6138, and read How to Close or Relocate a UCSD Laboratory.

In the right place? For Academic and Staff household moves and relocation, see Overview:Moving Expense and Relocation Allowance.

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1. Find out about moving service charges.

See Moving Service Charges.

2. Fill out a Moving Service Form.

If your move is urgent, call Moving Services at (858) 534-7467, Ext. 237. The Moving Services Coordinator will determine if your move can be scheduled on short notice. If approved, fax the Moving Service Form to (858) 530-0676.

3. Obtain insurance.

  • Be sure to read the waiver statement on the Moving Service Form.
  • Contact Risk Management, (858) 534-2454, to get insurance prior to your move.

Note: Moving Services is not financially responsible for any damage that may occur in the course of any type of move.

4. Schedule the move.

Once the form is received, the Moving Services Coordinator will contact you to coordinate a moving date and time.

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For more information, contact the Moving ServicesCoordinator, (858) 534-7467, Ext. 236.
Note: This page has a friendly link that's easy to remember: http://blink.ucsd.edu/go/movingservices