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Tips for Planning an Office Relocation from Our Team of Office Movers

April 29, 2020 8:45pm

Office relocation involves an overwhelming number of literal and figurative moving parts. For minimal disruptions during the move, planning, preparation, and communication are key factors for keeping things running smoothly.

Don’t worry, our team at Friendly Movers is here to help! From planning and communication to settling into your new space, we have some tips to take away some of that “Big Move” stress.

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START PLANNING EARLY

First things first when it comes to office relocation. About six months before your move, you’ll want to take these first steps:

Review your current lease to learn if you’re responsible for any property damage or if there is a cost for breaking your lease early.
Put together a moving team. Assign a point person for the team and delegate from there.
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Determine if moving coverage is needed. If you have important machinery and equipment, you may need to opt for higher coverage on your move.
Confirm your moving date at least 3-4 months before your move.

ANNOUNCE THE MOVE

Now that you have your move date set, it’s important to communicate internally and externally about the upcoming office relocation. Plan a detailed and comprehensive email or newsletter with everything your internal and external parties need to know, including:

The new address
Moving date (or dates)
What responsibilities your employees will have
Any future moving information they should expect.

After announcing your move, be sure to send a change of address notice to:

Office supply services
Banks and any other financial institutions
Any food service companies
Phone and internet service
Clients and affiliates
Any additional services your company uses

PREPARE FOR THE MOVE

Now comes the time for planning the layout of your new space and moving all of your equipment from one location to another.

Design a floor plan and decide the layout for equipment, desks, and furniture
Take inventory of your equipment and furniture and make a list of anything you need to buy
Arrange cleaning services for both locations
Create a detailed moving plan for your employees
Provide keys and security information that your employees will need for the new location
Start a packing plan. Create lists of rarely used items, “make-do items” that are less crucial, and absolute necessity items that will need to be packed the day before, or day of, the move.

MAKE THE MOVE AND SETTLE IN

Start setting up your new space using the floor plan you created and coordinating with your movers. Be sure to do a walkthrough of your vacated office for any items missed as well as making note of any damage that may have occurred during the move.

Now comes the fun part. Once you have tested and reconnected all of your technology and have finished unpacking, it’s time to celebrate — you’re an office relocation expert now!

If you’re looking to make an office relocation, Friendly Movers has a team of office movers to make things easier. Contact us today to get started with a free quote for your move.