Using Removal Companies For Your Next Office Move 

Moving your business to a brand new location can be quite the task. Perhaps you are moving because your team is expanding, or simply because you want a new office in a more suitable area. Moving office has many business benefits, including additional space to house a growing team and extra facilities for both employees and clients, as well as giving the company a fresh start in a new location. Moving office can actually boost staff morale, efficiency and productivity, leading to increased sales. 

If you are looking to relocate your office, you may find yourself wondering how to begin tackling such an enormous task. After all, there is so much to organise and sort out before you can even begin moving items over to your new space. Luckily, moving office does not have to be the time-consuming and stressful challenge that you may think it is. With the help of an experienced and reliable removals company and some thorough planning, your office relocation can be straightforward and stress free. 

Below we take a look at a few reasons why you should use a removals company for your office move, along with some top tips on relocating to make your experience easier.

The benefits of using a removal company for your office move

Hiring a professional removal company to assist you with your office move has many advantages over attempting to do it all by yourself, including:

Minimise the stress of moving

One of the main reasons people choose to hire removalists is simply because they help to minimise stress. It is no secret that moving office is not an easy task and, without a clear plan in place, it can be complex and time-consuming. Reliable removal companies will be able to work out the logistics of getting everything out of your old office into your new space, allowing you to relax and focus on getting everything else organised. You may be worrying about how the huge commercial printers are going to be taken down three flights of stairs, or how to ensure that nothing is broken along the way. Experienced removalists will take care of all of this for you.

Professional assistance

Employing the help of professional removalists will make your office move far more simple. After all, they have the appropriate knowledge and experience to best advise you on packing, unpacking and transporting all of your items. In addition to this, experienced removalists will be able to lift, carry and load heavy items that you may struggle to move by yourself, making things easier for you. They will be able to make the best use of the space inside the removal van, pack everything into the van efficiently and ensure that everything is transported safely to your new location.

Packing services 

Many professional removalists also offer packing services to make the process even easier for you. Sourcing your own packing materials, such as moving boxes, bubble wrap and tape, can be costly and time-consuming; instead, you can leave this to the professionals. Expert removalists will know how to correctly pack expensive and important pieces of office equipment, ensuring that they are protected throughout the process. Attempting to move everything yourself can be risky and the last thing you want to be doing is replacing equipment that got damaged or broken along the way.

Reduced risk with insurance

In addition to offering assistance with packing, many removal companies also offer insurance for your belongings. You can insure items against damage and theft during their handling and transit, giving you that extra peace of mind in case something goes wrong along the way. Ensuring that your items are covered means that you won’t end up out of pocket- something that, as a business, can really set you back.

Reduce business downtime

Hiring professional removalists for your office move will ensure that everything goes smoothly from start to finish, effectively limiting business downtime. Without the help of a removals company, a lot of time will be spent sourcing packing materials, packing up equipment, loading up everything at your old office, unloading at your new space and unpacking. While you are focusing on all of these aspects, less time is spent focusing on your business. 

Experienced office removalists will be able to disassemble and reassemble IT equipment efficiently, ensuring that everything is up and running in your new office space as quickly as possible. In order to keep staff morale and productivity high, it is recommended to adopt a ‘business as usual’ approach within the office to encourage employees to carry on with day to day operations. Hiring removalists to assist you is a great way to do this.

Our top tips on organising a successful office relocation

There are a few things you can do to ensure that your moving experience goes as smoothly as possible. Of course, finding a reliable removal company to assist you with the packing and transportation of your items will remove some of the stress, but there are other things that you can do to prepare for the big move too. Read on to find out more.

Start planning early and factor in removal costs

Do not leave the planning process too late- in fact, you can never start planning too early. Generally, we recommend allowing at least three months of time to put together a clear moving plan, depending on the size of your office. Use this time to gradually sort through items that you will not need in your new office. Remember, it is your duty to dispose of electronic equipment safely and responsibly in order to protect the security of your company and prevent harmful environmental damage that e-waste can cause. Be sure to organise disposal and recycling beforehand. 

It is also wise to set yourself a budget and a time schedule. Luckily, many reputable removalists will be able to advise you on a realistic budget at no extra cost simply based on the size of your move. Set a realistic deadline for when you would like to be moved into your new premises by and try to stick to this. 

It is important to take all costs into consideration so that you do not come across any surprises down the line. Remember to factor in insurance premiums, disposal fees, fit out expenses, removalist costs and fire assessments.

Keep staff in the loop

It is your duty to manage your employees through the move, which is why it is important that you keep them in the loop and let them know what is happening throughout the process. Remember, communication is key and members of staff will appreciate being kept up to date during the move. Employees may have concerns or questions about the move which is why it is again important to keep them in the loop. 

Relocating offices means introducing a brand new environment and structure; ensuring that your staff remain comfortable and accommodated for throughout the move should be a priority. Once you have moved into your new office, hold a meeting to thank your staff for cooperating and being patient throughout the move.

Create a new office floor plan

In order to avoid unnecessary chaos on moving day, we recommend creating a plan for your new office floor beforehand. This way, you can move everything straight to its new place without having to worry about where certain equipment is going to go or how you are going to organise all of the desks. This also means that members of staff can go straight to their new desk and start unpacking their belongings. 

When planning your new space, take into consideration where plug sockets are and try to work out how you can safely organise cables to reduce risks of people tripping over them. Be sure to leave space for chairs and don’t forget to factor in exactly how many desks you have, including their shape and size.

Turners Removals: trusted office movers in Cornwall

If you are planning an office move in Cornwall, look no further than Turners Removals- Cornwall’s premier removal team. Our skilled and experienced team of removalists can safely and efficiently get all of your items from your old office to your new one, making the process stress-free for you. For nearly three decades, we have been handling removals for Cornwall businesses and residents, helping to make each and every move an easy and pleasant experience. 

As part of our removals service, we can supply you with the required packing materials to pack up your items safely, or you can sit back and let us do the packing for you. Each one of our removal specialists is trained to handle fragile items and equipment safely, so you can rest assured that your items will be safely packed and transported. We are also fully insured for your extra peace of mind. 

For more information about our removal services or to request a removal quote, simply visit our website today.