Office moves can be intimidating and difficult. Moving an entire team of employees, high-value office equipment, electronics, and machinery requires a lot of planning, resources, and organization. The keys to make office moves go off without a hitch are planning and organization. In order to ensure a stress-free move, make sure to hire a moving company that has plenty of experience with office moves. 

Here at Camelot Moving & Storage, we are a Santa Clarita, CA, moving and storage company that provides high-quality moving, packing, and storage services for residential and office moves. Here is a checklist of things you should think about before your office move, organized by category.

Furniture and Space Planning

The first category on your office moving checklist is related to furniture and spatial organization issues. A new office space means a new layout, so these considerations should be high on your to-do list. 

• Review current office layout and update existing drawings to reflect the new space.

• Evaluate the alignment between departments and business functions.

• Create a detailed existing furniture inventory including the condition of each piece.

• Throw out or sell furniture pieces that are unnecessary or deemed to be in poor condition.

• Create a detailed and comprehensive furniture plan for your new space.

• Catalog possible opportunities for new furniture purchases appropriate for the new space.

• Determine appropriate print, file, and common area needs for the new space.

   

Technology Planning

Modern offices are packed with technology. Before contacting business relocation services, you should ensure that your current technology will be compatible with your new office space. Evaluate the following: 

• Power supply coverage for critical office technology, ventilation, HVAC, and network and equipment positioning requirements. 

• Current cabling setup and compare to network industry best practices.

• The phone system to determine if it is feasible to order a new system or replace the existing one.

• Physical security system and compare against industry standards and best practices.

• The network downtime options during the period in which the move will be taking place.

• IT and approval of the move planning.

   

Plan for Vacated Space

Before scheduling your move with an office moving company, you should have a plan for what you are going to do with your vacated office space. 

• Review your lease for space turnover requirements.

• Work with your finance department for proper asset retirement reporting.

• Identify outlets for your discarded office equipment (charities, liquidators, disposal, recycling).

• Cancel utilities, security, and other services.

• Schedule a janitorial service to clean the vacated space.

• Return building property (parking passes, keys, security badges) to property owner or landlord.

Identify repairs or adjustments required to comply with the lease terms (painting, repairs, cable removal).

Your Trusted Office Moving Company

When you’re ready to begin your office move, contact Camelot Moving & Storage, based in Santa Clarita, California. Our experienced corporate movers are able to complete your local office or corporate relocation in one weekend. Whether your business is a two-person operation, an office with multiple floors with dozens of work stations, or a large warehouse full of machinery, our professionals can help with the move. 

To learn more about Camelot Moving and Storage, call us at (661) 255-3112.