Office Moving Checklist - what's on yours?
Office Moving Checklist - the forgettables!
It can be easy to forget the simple things when you're juggling your office move, which is why it is so important to use an Office Moving Checklist to ensure that all your office relocation tasks gets done in the right order and nothing gets forgotten!
When your company moves into its new office you'll want to hit the ground running and get your business back up to full productivity again as quickly as possible. Ticking off each and every item on your Office Moving Checklist will ensure that your office move goes smoothly (and it's also extrememly satisfying!!)
Here are some of the most commonly overlooked items when moving office:
- Drain all equipment that contains water or liquids to avoid spillages, such as water coolers, kettles & coffee machines. Many copiers and faxes also have liquid ink, so be sure to safely transport any open ink cartridges.
- Empty all desks before moving office. Arrange for each staff member to pack up their personal belongings and label which contents belong to which desk.
- Pictures, Paintings & Notice Boards. Scan for items hanging on walls which can sometimes be easily overlooked (and remember to also pack away their corresponding brackets or fixtures for future use).
- Label items with multiple components so they don't get separated during the office move. Examples include chairs & chair pads, storage units & drawers or shelving units & shelves.
- Dispose of any office stationery that bears your old office address as this will no longer be of use at your new office.
- Clear out any filing cabinets, or if the contents are private, make sure that they are securely locked and keys are kept safely labelled.
- If your new office is separated across floors, then it could be useful to color-code each floor's belongings so that near identical furniture doesn't get mixed up in the office move.
- Office Cleaning. Have you notified your Office Cleaning Company of your move? Have you arranged for Office Cleaning Companies (ideally 3) to quote for the Office Cleaning Contract at your new office?
Remember that when it comes to organizing an office move the devil is in the detail! Download the full copy of the Office Moving Checklist now.
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