Office relocation checklist
Offices fail to move on time for dull reasons: notices, broadband and building access. Treat those as the critical path and the furniture takes care of itself.
Eight weeks out
Check the lease for notice and reinstatement obligations, and book broadband and phone at the new site as soon as the lease is signed. Ask the building manager about goods-lift and loading-bay bookings.
- Lease notice and reinstatement
- Broadband booked
- Lift and bay booking
Two weeks out
Assign a person to each department, label every desk and box with a number and a destination, and confirm the floor plan at the new office.
The week of the move
Back up data, remove personal belongings from drawers and confirm the arrival time of the van with the building.
After the van leaves
Walk through the old office with the landlord, take meter readings and photograph the condition. Hand back keys and update your address with suppliers.
Frequently asked questions
How long does an office move take?
It depends on the size and how prepared you are. A small team with labelled boxes can move far faster than one without.
Who should be on site?
A named contact at each end, with authority to make decisions.
Related guides
- Office Removals LondonPlan an office move in London, organise workstations, confirm loading access and compare Instant quote rates from £35/hour by van size.
- Moving office equipment with a man and vanMoving monitors, desks or printers by van? Plan labelling, padding, data backups and building access so equipment arrives ready to use.
- Moving inventory sheetList your belongings room by room in an editable table, note fragile items and download the inventory as a CSV for your quote request.
Ready to plan your job?
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