By the Bighorn Moving And Storage Team | Kelowna, BC, June 2026

Planning a commercial move in Kelowna this summer means managing three things at once: the physical move, a place to put everything while the space is out of action, and keeping the business running through all of it.

Bighorn Moving And Storage is a commercial moving and storage company based in Kelowna. We handle summer business moves for office relocations, renovations, and inventory changeovers across the Okanagan, Shuswap, Kootenays, and Thompson Valley, including West Kelowna and Vernon. 

Our team can handle pickup, wrapping, torage, and delivery… and we even offer long-term inventory warehouse services! We give written estimates before anything moves, and use professional movers rather than casual labourers. See our commercial storage page for the full picture.

Quick Answer: Professional commercial movers in Kelowna handle more than loading a truck. For a summer renovation, inventory move, or office relocation, you need pickup, short-term storage, and redelivery on your schedule, plus a written estimate before anything starts. Bighorn Moving And Storage manages all of it with one team, owned equipment, and a 15,000 sq ft secured Kelowna compound.

Three Summer Business Scenarios We Handle Most

These are the jobs that come up most between June and September. Each one has a different logistics challenge, and each one gets messier when you piece it together with multiple vendors.

Summer Renovation: Clear the Space, Store It Right, Get Back on Track

A summer renovation means your space is going to be out of commission. Retail floor update, a commercial kitchen overhaul, an office refit… the contents have to go somewhere, and they have to come back in the right order later.

Here's where most businesses get caught. They rent a container for the big items, find somewhere for everything else, and end up managing three separate handoffs to get back to normal. When the renovation runs long, which it usually does, every one of those handoffs gets harder.

Bighorn Moving picks up everything, wraps and protects it properly, stores it in our 15,000 sq ft climate-controlled Kelowna compound, and redelivers on the date that works for you. If the timeline shifts, storage stays in place until you're ready. One call to adjust.

Short-term storage covers a few days to three months, which handles most renovation timelines. Long-term is anything over three months for bigger projects. See all storage options.

Seasonal Inventory Changeover: One Workflow for Both Directions

Seasonal inventory moves are more complicated than most retailers and e-commerce operators initially expect. You're receiving new stock, clearing out the old, managing overflow, and making sure the floor or stockroom is ready for what's coming in.

Most businesses handle this with a mix of rented containers, available staff, and whatever space they can put together. That works until something goes wrong: a delivery arrives early, a pickup runs late, or the overflow has nowhere to go.

Bighorn Moving handles receiving, warehousing, tracking, and delivery for businesses including Superior Cabinets, Interior Health facilities in the Kamloops area, e-commerce retailers, and restaurants with heavy commercial equipment. If your seasonal changeover involves freight coming in while old inventory is heading out, we can manage both ends of that workflow. You don't need to be on-site for every delivery.

For a closer look at how receiving and tracking work, see our warehouse services page.

Office Relocation: Move Without the Downtime

An office relocation is one of the most coordination-heavy commercial moves there is. You're clearing one space, moving into another, and trying to keep the business running between the two.

Here's what we see most often. Businesses piece together the move with whoever's available, underestimate how long setup takes at the other end, and end up paying for it in lost productivity. Here's what Bighorn Moving does differently:

•   We start with a walkthrough (virtual or in-person), not a rough estimate over the phone. You know what's being moved, how access works, and what the job requires before we give you a number.

•   Written estimates that hold on moving day. No extra charges for stairs, heavy equipment, or fuel added after the truck arrives.

•   All-inclusive pricing. You know the full cost before we start, not after.

•   Full-time trained crews. Competitors often call in random people on a day-to-day basis. Ours work directly for Bighorn Moving, year-round.

•   No broker handoffs. When you book with Bighorn Moving And Storage, our team handles the move from start to finish. We never hand it off to another company.

•   Storage between phases if the timing doesn't line up. Everything held in our Kelowna compound until you're ready.

"Crew was excellent. Efficient, polite, and responsible." — Rob, Office Move, Kelowna, BC: Read more reviews

See our commercial moving page for the full scope of what we handle.

The Cheapest Quote Can Cost You More in the End

Here's what a super-low quote usually leaves out:

That gap shows up in hours lost, damage claims, and disrupted operations.

"The movers were great and extremely accommodating of our special requests." — Deanna Sherk, Marketing Director, Mission Group:  Read more reviews

How the Workflow Works

Commercial moves run better with one workflow and one accountable team. Each stage is handled by the same full-time crew. Nothing moves through a third party.

We collect items from your location, wrap furniture and equipment in padded blankets, and transport everything in our own vehicles. Items go into a 15,000 sq ft climate-controlled, secured compound in Kelowna. You know what's in, what's ready, and when it's coming back. For delivery, we offer three service levels depending on the job: curbside drop-off, inside delivery with unpacking, or white-glove delivery with placement by our staff.

Important commercial moves need trained crews, not casual labour. Ours are full-time, year-round, and work directly for Bighorn Moving.

You don't have to use every stage. Pick the combination that fits your project:

"Everyone you sent was incredibly helpful, organized and hard working. It made the whole transition so much easier for us." — Dana Dang, White Business Services:  Read more reviews

For the full breakdown of receiving and delivery service levels, see our warehouse services page.

Get In Touch

Get a free moving quote or call 1-250-766-1966. 

Office hours are 8am to 5pm Monday-Saturday, warehouse hours are 10am to 3pm Monday-Friday. Moving services are available 24/7/365.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What should I look for in commercial movers in Kelowna?

A: Look for a company that starts with a walkthrough, not a rough estimate over the phone. Ask whether they own their equipment and use full-time crews rather than calling in casual labour. Find out whether the estimate is all-inclusive and whether your questions are properly answered before you sign anything. Those are the questions that separate a professional moving company from a fly-by-night that quotes low and figures it out later. Get a free estimate to see how Bighorn Moving And Storage handles this.

Q: How far in advance should I book a summer commercial move in Kelowna?

A: As soon as the project is confirmed. June through August is peak season for commercial movers in Kelowna, and crew and equipment availability fills up faster than most businesses expect. The earlier you get a written quote, the more flexibility you have on timing.

Q: Can Bighorn Moving And Storage handle storage as part of a commercial move?

A: Yes. If you need somewhere to hold furniture, equipment, or inventory between phases of a renovation or relocation, we pick up, wrap, store, and redeliver as part of one workflow. Short-term is a few days to three months. Long-term is anything over three months. Both are managed in our Kelowna compound with no subcontracting. See all storage options.

Q: Does Bighorn Moving And Storage handle commercial moves outside Kelowna?

A: Yes. We serve businesses across West Kelowna, Vernon, and the wider Okanagan, including the Shuswap, Kootenays, and Thompson Valley. For long-distance commercial moves, our United Van Lines affiliation covers routes across BC and Alberta.

Q: Book Your Commercial Move

A: When you book with Bighorn Moving And Storage, you get a written estimate, trained crews, owned equipment, and one team that manages the whole job. No vendors to juggle. No surprise charges on moving day. No dropped balls between stages. Book once, hand it off, and let the business keep moving.

Bighorn Moving And Storage helps Okanagan businesses manage commercial moves, storage, and delivery through a fully in-house workflow. A United Van Lines affiliate based in Kelowna, Bighorn Moving And Storage specializes in office relocation, commercial moving, and business storage across BC and Alberta. Accredited by the Better Business Bureau. Learn more at bighornmoving.ca. 

Sources

Business Development Bank of Canada: Why Third-Party Logistics Providers Can Help You Grow — cited for coordination costs and the operational value of managed logistics over self-managed storage.

Canadian Association of Movers — industry body for professional Canadian movers, relevant to United Van Lines affiliation and professional handling standards.