Lab Moving Services
Stewart Moving & Storage - Trusted Lab Moving Services
The relocation of laboratories requires specialized knowledge and resources to safely and efficiently move high-value, highly sensitive lab and medical equipment. Stewart Moving & Storage Commercial Services move teams offer professional lab moving services to transport your laboratory across the city, state, country, or even the world.
Stewart Moving & Storage is your go-to lab moving company with the needed experience in relocating a wide range of sensitive equipment. We have transported irreplaceable lab and medical equipment for customers including research facilities, hospitals, and school laboratories.
From medical devices and refrigerators to x-ray machines and centrifuges, we can transport and store a wide variety of lab and medical equipment. Our state-of-the-art moving equipment is designed to handle the precise needs of your laboratory. Plus, our moving vans are expertly operated with air ride suspensions, fully secured, and carefully tracked through our GPS monitoring system. With a dedicated team of project managers coordinating the packing and labeling of your equipment to align with the goals of your lab technicians, every detail is attended to. Stewart Moving & Storage Commercial Services is there to provide you with stress-free lab moving services and create minimal disruption to your work.
At Stewart Moving & Storage, we guarantee that your laboratory equipment, biological samples, and chemicals will be secure and unharmed. We utilize secure packing techniques, and when needed, third-party providers and specialized trucks to ensure stress-free transport. For all of your laboratory moving needs, contact Stewart Moving today!
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Why Choose Stewart Moving & Storage for Your Lab Relocation
Moving a laboratory isn't just about transporting equipment from point A to point B—it's about safeguarding years of research, protecting delicate instruments worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, and ensuring your team can resume critical work without disruption. Stewart Moving & Storage brings over 25 years of specialized lab moving services expertise to every relocation, treating your laboratory equipment with the precision and care it demands.
Specialized Laboratory Moving Expertise
Our laboratory movers aren't generalists—they're trained professionals who understand the unique challenges of lab relocation. From expertly transporting calibrated instruments that can't withstand vibration to temperature-sensitive biological samples requiring constant monitoring, we've successfully relocated research facilities, hospital labs, university science departments, and biotech companies across the region and beyond. With an A+ BBB rating and AMSA ProMover certification, we've built our reputation on managing complex moves.
Secure Transport of Sensitive Lab and Medical Equipment
When you're moving electron microscopes, mass spectrometers, or biosafety cabinets, standard moving trucks simply won't cut it. Our fleet features air-ride suspension systems that minimize vibration, GPS tracking for real-time monitoring, and climate-stable environments to protect sensitive equipment. We use specialized crating, custom padding, and secure strapping techniques developed specifically for high-value scientific instruments. Every piece of medical equipment is tracked, labeled, and inventoried to ensure nothing gets lost in transit.
Advanced Technology and Project Management for Minimal Disruption
We know your research can't stop for weeks while you relocate. Our dedicated project managers work directly with your lab technicians to create detailed relocation timelines that minimize downtime. We coordinate equipment disconnection with qualified technicians, manage phased moves to keep portions of your lab operational, and can even facilitate weekend or after-hours relocations to avoid disrupting your schedule. Our systematic approach has helped clients resume full operations in as little as 48 hours after a complete lab relocation.
Lab, Medical & Biotech Moving Services We Provide
Stewart Moving & Storage is a lab moving company with comprehensive services tailored to the unique requirements of scientific and medical facilities. Whether you're relocating a single department or an entire research campus, we have the expertise and resources to execute your move flawlessly.
Lab Relocation Services
Stewart Moving & Storage handles complete lab relocation from planning through final setup. We take care of everything from pre-move consulting and equipment audits to post-move recalibration coordination. Our teams have successfully relocated analytical chemistry labs, molecular biology facilities, pharmaceutical research centers, and environmental testing laboratories. We work with your schedules, your budgets, and your specific operational requirements to create custom moving solutions.
Hospital Moving Services
Healthcare facilities require zero-tolerance moving solutions—lives depend on it. Our hospital moving services encompass diagnostic imaging equipment, surgical instruments, patient care technology, and laboratory diagnostics. We're familiar with HIPAA requirements, infection control protocols, and the critical timelines that hospital operations demand. From emergency department relocations to complete hospital expansions, we ensure medical equipment arrives ready for immediate use.
University Labs Moving Services
Need to move specialized medical equipment, like portable ultrasound machines and full MRI systems? We’ve got your back. We transport ventilators, anesthesia machines, dialysis equipment, CT scanners, and everything in between. Our teams coordinate with engineering departments to ensure proper disconnection, transport orientation, and reconnection procedures are followed precisely. We maintain detailed documentation throughout the process for your compliance and warranty requirements.
University Labs Moving Services
Academic laboratories present unique challenges: tight budgets, challenging academic calendars, and ongoing research that can't be interrupted. Our university lab moving services accommodate semester schedules, helping you move grant-funded equipment with specific handling requirements while ensuring student safety protocols are upheld. We've relocated chemistry departments, physics laboratories, engineering workshops, and medical school facilities across multiple campuses while maintaining a chain of custody for sensitive research materials.
Secure Storage for Lab Equipment
Sometimes your new facility isn't ready when you need to vacate your current space. Our secure, climate-stable storage facilities provide the perfect interim solution for lab equipment storage. With 24/7 video surveillance, electronic tracking systems, and controlled access, your valuable instruments remain protected for as long as needed. We offer both short-term and long-term storage options with flexible retrieval schedules to match your project timeline.
Our Laboratory Relocation Process and Capabilities
A successful lab moving company doesn't just show up with a truck and start loading boxes. Stewart Moving & Storage follows a proven methodology that protects your equipment, maintains regulatory compliance, and gets you operational again as quickly as possible.
Pre-Move Lab Preparation
Every laboratory relocation begins with comprehensive planning. Our project managers conduct detailed site surveys of both your current facility and destination, cataloging every piece of equipment, identifying potential challenges, such as narrow doorways or elevator weight limits, and developing equipment-specific moving plans. We coordinate with your lab managers to understand which items are temperature-sensitive, which require special orientation during transport, and which need immediate reinstallation upon arrival. This preparation phase includes creating detailed floor plans, labeling systems, and move-day schedules that keep everyone aligned.
Specialized Equipment for Laboratory Moving
Our lab moving services are provided with industry-leading equipment designed specifically for sensitive scientific instruments. Air-ride suspension trucks minimize vibration that could damage calibrated equipment. Custom crating protects delicate glassware and precision instruments. Climate-stable vehicles maintain stable temperatures for biologics and chemicals. Hydraulic lift gates prevent the jarring impacts of loading ramps. We maintain a complete inventory of specialized dollies, carts, and handling equipment rated for the unique weight distributions and fragility levels found in laboratory equipment.
Chemical, Hazardous Materials, and Cleanroom Relocations
Moving chemicals and hazardous materials requires specialized knowledge, licensing, and handling procedures. Our teams are trained in proper chemical transport protocols and work with licensed third-party hazmat specialists when required. For cleanroom relocations, we understand the critical importance of maintaining contamination controls. Our crews follow strict protocols for entering classified spaces and can coordinate with your facilities team to re-establish cleanroom certification after equipment installation.
Post-Move Lab Setup
The move isn't complete when the truck is unloaded. Our teams work with your technicians and equipment vendors to ensure everything is positioned correctly, reconnected properly, and ready for operational verification. We understand that many instruments require recalibration after transport and can coordinate those services as part of your comprehensive relocation plan. Our goal is to have your laboratory fully functional and your team back to work as quickly as possible.
Get a Free Quote Today from Our Lab Moving Company
Ready to relocate your laboratory with confidence? Stewart Moving & Storage offers three convenient ways to receive your customized lab moving services quote. Schedule an in-person site survey where our project managers can assess your specific equipment and requirements. Request an online estimate by providing details about your facility and timeline. Or call our team directly to discuss your lab relocation needs and receive immediate guidance.
With 11 warehouse locations across Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, North Carolina, and Florida, we're strategically positioned to serve research facilities, hospitals, and universities throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.
Contact Stewart Moving & Storage today and discover why leading research institutions, healthcare systems, and biotech companies trust us with their most critical relocations.
FAQ About Lab Moving Services
How much does it cost to move a lab?
Laboratory moving costs vary significantly based on the size of your facility, types of equipment being relocated, distance of the move, and timeline requirements. A small university research lab might cost $5,000-$15,000 for a local move, while a complete pharmaceutical facility relocation could exceed $100,000. However, using a professional lab moving company like Stewart Moving & Storage is almost always more cost-effective than DIY alternatives or general movers.
How long does it take to move a lab?
The timeline for a lab moving company depends on the size and complexity of your facility, but most relocations follow this general framework:
Small labs (single room, 10-20 equipment pieces): 1-3 days including packing, transport, and basic setup
Medium labs (multiple rooms, 50-100 equipment pieces): 1-2 weeks for complete relocation with minimal operational disruption
Large facilities (entire floors or buildings): 3-6 weeks for phased relocations that maintain partial operations throughout
These estimated timelines include pre-move preparation, actual moving days, and post-move setup coordination. We can also accommodate expedited schedules. The key factor is planning: With adequate preparation, we can execute even complex lab relocations efficiently and without compromising safety or equipment integrity.
Do you handle sensitive and high-value lab equipment?
Absolutely. Stewart Moving & Storage specializes in relocating the most sensitive and valuable laboratory equipment across research, medical, and industrial sectors.
What types of lab and medical equipment do you move?
Stewart Moving & Storage's medical equipment moving services encompass virtually every type of laboratory and healthcare technology, including:
Analytical instruments: Mass spectrometers, chromatography systems, spectrophotometers, particle analyzers
Biological equipment: Centrifuges, incubators, biosafety cabinets, autoclave, PCR machines, cell counters
Imaging systems: X-ray machines, CT scanners, MRI systems, ultrasound equipment, fluoroscopy units
Cold storage: Ultra-low temperature freezers, laboratory refrigerators, cryogenic storage systems
General lab equipment: Fume hoods, lab benches, chemical storage cabinets, safety equipment, glassware
Medical devices: Surgical equipment, patient monitors, dialysis machines, anesthesia systems, examination equipment
Research equipment: Microscopes (optical and electron), clean benches, environmental chambers, specialized testing apparatus
If you have specialized or unusual equipment, our move coordinators will develop custom handling solutions. We've relocated everything from aquatic research systems to semiconductor fabrication equipment—no lab moving company challenge is too complex for our experienced teams.
How do you ensure the safety of laboratory equipment during relocation?
Safety is our top priority in every lab relocation. Stewart Moving & Storage employs a multi-layered approach to protect your equipment:
Trained specialists: Our moving crews receive specific training in laboratory equipment handling, including proper lifting techniques, orientation requirements, and contamination prevention protocols.
Custom packing materials: We use specialized crating, foam inserts, and protective wrapping designed for scientific instruments rather than general household goods.
Advanced fleet technology: Air-ride suspension trucks minimize vibration and shock during transport. GPS tracking provides real-time location monitoring. Climate-stable cargo areas protect temperature-sensitive equipment.
Detailed documentation: Every item is photographed, inventoried, and labeled with specific handling instructions. We maintain chain-of-custody documentation for regulated materials.
Project management: Dedicated project managers coordinate with your lab technicians, facilities teams, and equipment vendors to ensure every aspect of the move follows proper procedures.
Quality control: Pre-move and post-move inspections verify equipment condition. We coordinate with calibration specialists and manufacturers when post-move verification is required.
This systematic approach has earned us an A+ BBB rating and the trust of leading research institutions across the Mid-Atlantic region.
Do you provide short-term or long-term storage for lab equipment?
Yes, Stewart Moving & Storage offers both short-term and long-term lab equipment storage solutions at our secure facilities across Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, North Carolina, and Florida. Our warehouse network provides climate-stable environments, 24/7 security, and flexible terms to keep your equipment safe throughout the entire relocation process.