Moving office equipment with a man and van
Equipment moves are about order and protection. A desk is replaceable; the data on a drive is not, and an unlabelled cable box can cost a day of productivity on the other side.
Back up before anything is unplugged
Make sure data is backed up elsewhere, and carry laptops, drives and anything confidential yourself. Do not rely on a van for the only copy of anything important.
Label for the other end
Number each box and each desk and mark which room it goes to. Photograph cable layouts before disconnecting them and bag each set with a label.
- Boxes numbered and room-marked
- Cables bagged and labelled
- Screens in original packaging where possible
Check both buildings
Offices often have goods-lift bookings, loading-bay times and insurance requirements from the building manager. Ask for those before the date, not on the day.
Heavy and awkward items
Filing cabinets, safes and large printers are heavier than they look. Say which items weigh the most so the help can be planned and a larger van considered.
Frequently asked questions
Can the driver disconnect IT?
Do not assume so. Ask for what labour is included and disconnect and reconnect equipment yourself or through your IT support.
Can I move a small office with one van?
It can work for a small team with limited furniture. Share the inventory and photos so the van can be matched to it.
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.
- Office relocation checklistA practical office move checklist: notices, IT, labelling, building access and the last-day walkthrough, in the order you will need them.
- 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.
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