Navigating Tight Spaces and Complex Equipment Since 1982
Hingham Moving Services has been relocating laboratories in Chicago for over four decades, establishing ourselves as trusted Chicago lab movers with expertise in handling complex scientific equipment and challenging urban logistics. For specialized laboratory relocations, our sister company Laboratory Movers LLC provides dedicated resources and expertise for research facilities nationwide.
The Challenge: Downtown Chicago Laboratory Relocation
Our first Chicago laboratory move in 1982 set the standard for precision and problem-solving that we still maintain today. The project involved relocating a densely packed research facility with oversized equipment, including bio-safety cabinets and double-stacked incubators to Atlanta, Georgia.
Chicago’s thriving research community, anchored by institutions like Northwestern University and the University of Chicago, demands specialized laboratory moving services that understand both scientific equipment and urban logistics challenges.
Urban Logistics Challenges
Chicago’s downtown infrastructure presented immediate obstacles:
- Narrow city streets with limited truck access
- Small loading dock with tight clearances
- Congested hallways filled with neighboring laboratories’ equipment
- Limited elevator capacity requires strategic planning
The Solution: Expert Planning and Specialized Handling
Our nine-person laboratory moving crew executed a systematic five-day relocation:
Days 1-2: Precision Packing
- Desktop laboratory equipment: analytical balances, orbital shakers, pH meters, centrifuges
- Complete labeling system for efficient unpacking
- Specialized packing protocols for sensitive scientific instruments
Day 3: Strategic Loading and Equipment Dismantling
- Hydraulic separation of bio-safety cabinet tops from bases following CDC biosafety guidelines
- Disassembly of shaking incubators and double-stacked units
- Careful navigation through tight hallways and elevators
- Strategic loading for optimal transport
Critical Sample Management
Frozen biological specimens received special attention following OSHA cryogenic safety protocols:
- Packed in 11 cubic foot coolers with dry ice
- Continuous temperature monitoring with probes
- Zero specimen loss maintained across 15+ years of cryogenic transport
Why Choose Hingham Moving for Chicago Laboratory Relocations
Proven Chicago Experience:
- 40+ years serving Chicago research facilities
- Expertise with urban access challenges
- Specialized equipment for tight spaces
- Perfect track record with temperature-sensitive materials
Comprehensive Laboratory Moving Services:
- Bio-safety cabinet handling and reinstallation
- Cryogenic specimen transport with temperature monitoring
- Complex equipment dismantling and reassembly
- Efficient packing and labeling systems
Guaranteed Results: This Chicago-to-Atlanta laboratory move was completed door-to-door in just five days with zero equipment damage and perfect specimen preservation.
Chicago Laboratory Moving Expertise
Whether relocating within Chicago or moving research facilities nationwide, Hingham Moving Services and Laboratory Movers LLC provide the precision, dedication, and guarantees that laboratory managers require. Our specialized Chicago lab moving team understands the unique challenges of urban research facility relocations.
Planning a Chicago laboratory move? Contact Hingham Moving Services or visit Laboratory Movers LLC for expert laboratory relocation services backed by four decades of proven success.