Corporate and Business Moving: Frequently Asked Questions
What is a corporate moving service?
A corporate moving service coordinates the physical relocation of offices, employees, furniture, files, IT equipment and approved specialist assets according to a business move plan.
What is the difference between office removals and corporate relocation?
Office removals usually focus on the physical workplace move. Corporate relocation can also include multi-site planning, employee household moves, storage and international mobility support.
Can you move a small business?
Small offices, home offices and microbusinesses can be assessed using an inventory, photographs and access details.
Can you relocate a large corporate office?
Multi-floor and multi-department moves can be assessed, subject to verified operational capacity, project requirements and service coverage.
Do you provide a project manager?
Project-management support can be included where confirmed in the quotation. The scope should explain meetings, move documents, audits and on-site management.
Can the move happen outside working hours?
Evening and weekend moves can be considered where building access, security, staffing and the required work allow it.
Can we move in phases?
Yes. Departments, floors or sites can move in a planned sequence to support continuity and destination readiness.
Do you provide moving crates?
Reusable crates, labels and selected containers can be included according to the move. Confirm delivery, collection, rental and replacement terms.
Will you pack employee desks?
A packing service can be provided, but employees may still need to pack personal and confidential desk contents according to the agreed instructions.
Can you dismantle and install office furniture?
Suitable modular desks and furniture can be dismantled and reassembled where included in the project scope. Fitted and specialist systems may require another provider.
Can you move computers and monitors?
Approved IT equipment can be packed and transported. Technical shutdown, backup, network configuration and reconnection should be assigned clearly.
Do you move servers?
Server and data-centre moves require a separate specialist scope covering shutdown, racks, anti-static protection, weight, environmental requirements and recommissioning.
Can you move confidential files?
Confidential records can be moved using an agreed inventory, secure containers and access controls. The client remains responsible for its data-protection and retention obligations.
Can you securely destroy old records?
Secure destruction can be coordinated only where the service and approved provider are confirmed. The process should provide the records required by the client.
Can office furniture go into storage?
Furniture, files and approved equipment can be stored during a lease transition, refurbishment or phased move. Confirm inventory, access and recurring charges.
Can you dispose of surplus furniture?
Reuse, donation, recycling or disposal can be coordinated where operationally available. The service and evidence should be included in the written scope.
How early should a business start planning?
A small move may need several weeks. A large office or headquarters move can require six to twelve months of planning, fit-out and IT coordination.
How long does an office move take?
The duration depends on the workstations, furniture, floors, IT, files and access. Moves can range from one day to several phases over multiple weekends.
How is a business move priced?
Pricing is based on inventory, workstations, labour, vehicles, access, timing, furniture work, crates, storage, project management and specialist services.
Can staff work during the move?
A phased or out-of-hours programme can help some teams remain operational. Moving routes and work areas should be managed safely.
Who should lead the move internally?
The organisation should nominate a lead with authority to approve the scope and changes, supported by IT, facilities, HR, security and department contacts.
What should employees take with them?
Employees should retain valuables, medication, access credentials, personal confidential documents and anything needed immediately.
Do we need to back up data?
Business-critical data should be backed up and tested before IT equipment is disconnected or moved.
Can you move between UK cities?
National business relocations can be assessed using a dedicated, phased or other suitable service, subject to coverage and project requirements.
Can you move several offices into one location?
Multi-site consolidation can be planned using separate inventories, collection schedules and destination zones.
Can you move a business internationally?
International services can include export packing, road, sea or air transport, customs support, storage and destination delivery.
Are company assets treated like employee household goods at customs?
Not necessarily. Company furniture, stock, machinery and professional equipment can require commercial customs declarations and product-specific treatment.
Do you provide insurance?
Ask what liability or protection is included, which optional cover is available and how high-value or specialist assets must be declared.
What happens if the new office is not ready?
The move can be postponed, phased or directed into storage, subject to availability, contract terms and additional handling costs.
Can you work with our fit-out and IT contractors?
Easy Moving London can coordinate the physical move programme with the client's appointed contractors and nominated project contacts.