Business moving from the first load to the final key

Separate what must stay operational, what can be packed early and what belongs to the handover.

Two unlabelled cardboard boxes on a wooden table.

Scope of the move

Plan each part separately

Describe what needs to move Workstations, files, boxes and IT equipment illustrate the brief's inventory, access, timing and extras. WorkstationsFilesRoom AITItemsAccessTime windowExtras

Offices and workstations

Label workstations by room. Assign someone to test the network and equipment before staff move in.

Plan the office move

Warehouses and equipment

List pallet counts, the largest item’s dimensions and available lifting equipment. Flag stock you need during the move.

Ask about temporary storage

Moving out and handing over

Sort items for moving and reuse. Schedule the inspection after clearing and cleaning the premises.

Enquire about cleaning before handover

Start with the moving addresses

Find local guidance and include loading doors, lift dimensions and access times for both premises when requesting a quote.

Plan your business move One shared plan sets out the order for inventory, labelling, moving and checking. Sequence and dependenciesBeforeAccessMoveCheckDoneList itemsLabelMoveCheckRoom AMeetingFilesOne shared plan

Set the requirements for moving day

Ask for a written quote that lists staffing, access windows and extra services. Specify when operations must resume and who can approve changes on moving day.

Scope and quote The scope of work and the company's time window help you review pricing and terms. Scope firstFurniture and ITBoth addressesRequested servicesTime windowCompany moveMTWTFSSPricing and terms