Good afternoon Jeff and thank you for reaching out to ask2.extension.

I don’t think it would be any problem to move the raspberries to the west side.  My only thought would be to be sure they are in some decent soil.  Sometimes around a garage can possibly be gravel, etc.  you may have to water them more, but I see no reason it shouldn’t work.

I like to use a root starter when transplanting things.  It seems to give them a little help getting established.

Good luck and happy eating!

Good afternoon Jeff.  Yes you can transplant in the fall.  I would do it in late Sept and no later than about the 15th of October.  You want them to set down some roots before winter hits.   Keep them well watered until the ground freezes.  Yes you can use wood chips.  Try not to put them right on the raspberry canes, leave a little room.