Moving your office is a big step that requires careful planning and flawless execution. Whether you're upgrading, downsizing, or relocating for a fresh start, this checklist will help your business stay organized and minimize downtime.
📅 4–6 Weeks Before the Move
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Assign a move coordinator within your team
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Set a budget and timeline
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Inform staff about the move
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Notify your IT provider and begin infrastructure planning
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Schedule an on-site assessment with your removalist (that’s us!)
📂 3 Weeks Before
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Finalize the floor plan for your new office
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Begin decluttering and disposing of unnecessary items
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Order new furniture or equipment if needed
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Update business addresses on your website, email signatures, and listings
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Organize file backups and sensitive data transfers
📦 2 Weeks Before
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Begin packing non-essential items
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Label boxes by department or team
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Distribute "moving day roles" to employees
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Confirm internet and phone service setup at the new location
🔔 1 Week Before
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Final walkthrough with the moving team
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Pack remaining items and clearly label fragile equipment
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Prepare a "first-day essentials" kit (Wi-Fi router, chargers, printer ink, coffee machine ☕)
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Notify clients and suppliers about your new address
🚚 Moving Day
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Arrive early to supervise unloading
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Provide movers with labeled layout/floor plan
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Set up IT essentials first
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Walk through with team leads to check any missing/damaged items
🛠️ Post-Move Setup
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Test all internet and phone systems
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Unpack and organize workspaces
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Dispose of old packaging and clean up
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Hold a team welcome briefing and orientation in the new space
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Celebrate the successful move!
✨ Why Choose AllCare for Your Office Move?
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Experienced in commercial relocations
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Minimal business disruption
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Furniture disassembly/reassembly
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IT and tech move coordination
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On-time and insured service
Ready to move your business forward? Let AllCare Removalists Perth manage your office relocation from start to finish.