How To Move Your Office
What does it take to move your office? For most business people, office removals can be quite complicated. Below is an excerpt discussing how to plan and execute an office move.
Preparation
A successful office move must be well planned. Set a removals date and inform your staff and customers of your intended move. This helps avoid confusion once you move into your new premises. Inspect the new building to determine if it needs any improvements or renovations. It may be challenging to conduct repairs once you move into the new office. Donate or dispose of any furniture, documents, and appliances that you may not need in your new premises. Inform the property manager of your move. In some cases, the manager could compel you to move at night or during the weekend to ensure you do not disrupt other businesses.
Contact A Reputable Removalist
As a rule, your choice of removalist should be experienced in conducting office removals. Ideally, they should have positive reviews from previous clients. Additionally, the professional should have a licence to offer removal services. He or she should provide the following services:
- The removalist should have technicians to remove and re-install networking devices and security systems such as alarms and restricted access systems.
- The removalist should inspect your office to appraise your items to determine the required removals insurance. The inspection will also help the removalist decide on the equipment and personnel needed to move your office.
- The professional should clean your new premises, assemble furniture and arrange the office.
- When moving into a smaller or incomplete office, work with a removalist that provides onsite storage solutions such as portable on-demand storage.
The removalist could ask you to arrange a parking slot and ensure that the hallways are empty. He or she could also prohibit you from dismantling or packing furniture. Otherwise, you risk voiding the removals insurance. Besides, check the terms of contract cancellation and when and how you should make payments.
Execution
Your removalist expects you to be available on the removals day. Typically, you should provide the removalist with manuals to help them dismantle and assemble furniture. The removalist could ask you to move sensitive documents, cash, and valuable items such as paintings. They will also determine a suitable route to ensure you do not spend long hours in traffic. If you have many items, hire a security guard to protect the removals truck or your new premises. This prevents malicious people from snooping around as you move.
Moving your office should now be easy. Hire an experienced removalist and observe the recommended preparation and execution tips. Contact a removals company to learn more.
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