Corporate Removals to Chelmsford | A Guide to Moving Office

When you are planning a commercial move, there are various key points worth remembering, especially if you are re-locating to a new area. It is worthwhile taking time to familiarise yourself with the new location, which could be in a city new to you, such as Chelmsford in Essex. This is an area which has great transport links to London, including rail and road networks. It also has a large business community and plenty of out-of-town and city centre commercial locations to think about.

Greens Removals are experts in all types of corporate removals to Chelmsford and Essex and across the UK. We specialise in office moves, and will be able to advise you on all essentials needed for a successful transfer of your business to a new locality.

Considerations for a New Office

When first contemplating an office move, an initial step is to calculate what size premises you will need, making sure the new location is going to be adequate for all your staff members, and can accommodate possible growth in the future. If this is a total re-location, then it is important to discuss with your team whether they will be able to transfer to the new area.

Visit the new location beforehand, checking factors like transport links to and from the office, and whether there are enough parking facilities for all staff who need them. Research the office to check it has adequate security for your staff and visitors, and remember to make sure that the place you choose has enough kitchen and toilet amenities for everyone to use, as well as break-out facilities.

Planning your Office Move

Once you have decided on your new location in the Chelmsford area it is a good idea to plan every aspect of your corporate removals, right down to the smallest detail, in conjunction with your removals company. This will help you to prepare for the unexpected, which is often something no-one has envisaged.
Get one of your senior staff members, someone who is good at organisation and knows the company well, to be your moving champion. They will be able to motivate staff, and make sure all eventualities have been catered for. A moving champion will schedule key dates, and set tasks for other personnel, also liaising with your removals company.

Minimise Disruption

There will obviously be some disruption to the normal working routine, but if this can be kept to a minimum this will be better for the business and its employees. This can be done by forward planning and making sure everyone is aware of the moving dates – perhaps by posting updates on the notice board daily. Greens Removals will be able to help with any file migration which may be required.

Packing and Decluttering

It is worth making sure all the least-used and unnecessary items in the office are packed away in advance, as this will allow you to concentrate on the key components of your office, such as computers, printers, desks, and chairs. It is advisable to ensure all the old files, filing cabinets and unused pieces of furniture are either stored or disposed of. We can help with storage and offer advice on disposing of unwanted items.

There are plenty of ways of recycling old or unused computers, and other office pieces that are no longer used - you can then enjoy a clutter free new office which is great for staff productivity.

Moving Day and Setting up

On moving day once everything is ready to move, we aim to disrupt your business as little as possible, and we will make sure that all your IT and telephone systems are disconnected in your old office and are set up and reconnected in the new premises. All the office equipment will be set up and ready to be used – this will help to get everyone working again as soon as possible!

At Greens Removals, we meet stringent quality standards, and are a member of the BAR, and we have an extensive fleet and a network of partners, resources and trained and qualified staff right across the UK. Your business move is in safe hands with us, whether you are moving to Chelmsford, Braintree, Maldon, Witham or any other part of Essex or East Anglia, or another area of the country. For a free no obligation quote contact us.