{"id":51923,"date":"2020-02-03T17:59:07","date_gmt":"2020-02-03T17:59:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/charlesmovingandstorage.com\/?p=51923"},"modified":"2020-02-03T18:03:33","modified_gmt":"2020-02-03T18:03:33","slug":"in-depth-office-moving-checklist-to-prepare-for-an-office-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/charlesmovingandstorage.com\/in-depth-office-moving-checklist-to-prepare-for-an-office-move\/","title":{"rendered":"In-Depth Office Moving Checklist to Prepare for an Office Move"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Office Moving Checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you getting ready for a big office move? Do you realize how an in-depth office moving checklist can help?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order for your office move to go smoothly, you need to make sure you&#8217;re properly prepared. But, preparing for a move can feel overwhelming. With so much stuff to move and so much to figure out, where do you even begin?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re feeling overwhelmed about putting together a plan for your office move, you&#8217;ve come to the right place.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to discover the ultimate office moving checklist.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Get Organized&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First things first, you need to get organized so you can start putting your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/charlesmovingandstorage.com\/commercial-movers\/office-moving\/\">office move<\/a>&nbsp;together. Here are some things you should do 3 to 6 months before the move:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Review Your Lease: If you plan to move early, it may cost you your deposit&nbsp;<\/li><li>Put together a planning team who can be responsible for the moving process and delegate tasks<\/li><li>Get quotes from local moving companies and do research to find the best movers<\/li><li>Find out if you need&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalance.com\/moving-insurance-tips-and-information-4126305\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">moving insurance<\/a><\/li><li>Set a budget for the move<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Communicate&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have the above in order, it&#8217;s time to start communicating with others about your move. Here&#8217;s what you need to do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Give notice to your current property manager<\/li><li>Notify all your employees of the moving date and new company address<\/li><li>Ensure your employee list is up to date<\/li><li>Create a list of people you need to send a change of address to<\/li><li>Notify all local partners, suppliers, and affiliates about&nbsp;your change of address (insurance companies, telephone companies, etc)<\/li><li>Ensure your clients are up to date about your move<\/li><li>Make sure all team members know their responsibilities with the move<\/li><li>Make a reservation with a moving company<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Prepare for the Move&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once everyone knows about the move, it&#8217;s time to start preparing. Here&#8217;s what needs to get done:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Get a detailed floor plan of your new office<\/li><li>Clearly define communal spaces on your new floor plan<\/li><li>Plan&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/snacknation.com\/blog\/office-layout-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how you&#8217;re going to lay things out<\/a>&nbsp;in your new office space<\/li><li>Sign any paperwork, permits, and licenses<\/li><li>Send a detailed floor plan to movers and employees<\/li><li>Set up access codes and security for your new office<\/li><li>Order new furniture and office supplies if needed<\/li><li>Create an inventory of items you&#8217;re planning to move<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Make the Move&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After all the above is done, it&#8217;s finally time to make the move. Here&#8217;s what you need to do to make it happen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Make sure everyone has your phone number and that you&#8217;re available throughout the move<\/li><li>Alert moving companies about any parking issues and transportation issues<\/li><li>Ensure that all tech equipment is moved first<\/li><li>Allocate a budget for refreshments for the moving team and your employees<\/li><li>Ensure that the moving company follows the new office layout plan<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Office Moving Checklist: Are You Ready to Make the Move?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you have this office moving checklist handy, you should be ready to make the move happen. Before you know it, you&#8217;ll be settled into your new space.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking to hire an office moving company contact,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/charlesmovingandstorage.com\/contact-us\/\">Charles Moving &amp; Storage<\/a>.\u00a0We take pride in the exceptional moving services we provide. Let us be your mover of choice and let us show you what we can do for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trust Charles Moving &amp; Storage as your preferred moving company in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nj.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Jersey<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nycgo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pennsylvania<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/portal.ct.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Connecticut<\/a>\u00a0and throughout the 48 contiguous\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usa.gov\/about-the-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">United States<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Office Moving Checklist Are you getting ready for a big office move? Do you realize how an in-depth office moving checklist can help? In order for your office move to go smoothly, you need to make sure you&#8217;re properly prepared. But, preparing for a move can feel overwhelming. 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