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Moving an office is different from moving a house. Every hour of downtime costs you work, so the plan matters more than the truck.
Start 2 to 3 weeks before
- Pick the moving date, ideally a Friday evening or weekend.
- Give the movers a list of workstations, meeting rooms, server or network gear and storage.
- Tell your internet provider and landlord about the new address and move date.
Pack by workstation
- Label each desk with a number and put the same number on the matching boxes.
- Take photos of cable setups before unplugging anything.
- Keep documents and hard drives with you, not on the truck.
Protect IT equipment
- Back up data before the move.
- Pack monitors and computers in their own boxes or padded wrap.
- Move servers and network gear last and set them up first.
Cut downtime
- Ask the movers to work after hours or on a weekend.
- Set up the reception, internet and the main work area first.
- Keep one person at the new office to direct the crew.
What to ask the movers
- Do you give a written quote with crew size and truck size?
- Can you dismantle and refit workstations and partitions?
- Is there any cover if something is damaged?
Repairnfix plans office moves in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, and can also handle renovation or fit-out at the new space so you move into a ready office.