Planning example

Office Relocation in London: How This Type of Move Is Planned

This planning example sets out how an office relocation in London is organised: furniture, equipment and IT moves planned around business timing. It describes the planning steps for this type of move, not a specific completed job.

Planning example: this page describes how this type of move is planned. It is not a report of a specific completed job, and no client details, dates, outcomes or customer quotes are published here.

Illustration: Vano Removals office relocation in London

Planning summary

Move type: Office relocation (planning example)
Services: Office removals, IT equipment moves, Packing services

Planning considerations

An office relocation is planned around the business, not the boxes. The sequence starts with what must resume first, usually workstations, network equipment and meeting rooms, and works backwards to crates, files, furniture and storage. IT equipment gets its own handling plan: labelling by desk, cable and monitor matching, and a controlled order so the first team back can work.

Building rules dominate the logistics: goods-lift bookings, loading-bay windows, security sign-in, and out-of-hours access all need to be agreed with both buildings before the date is fixed. Phasing is common, one department or floor at a time, so that part of the business keeps running while the rest moves.

How the move is organised

The agreed service, preparation, vehicle, crew, route, packing, storage and access planning are set out in the written quote before booking. On the day, the crew confirms the scope, protects communal routes and lift cars, moves crates and furniture in the agreed phase order, and completes a final check against the agreed items at delivery, including a count of crates, chairs and IT items before sign-off.