A company move is more complex than a private one. Every hour of downtime costs money. With good planning, the move goes smoothly and without major loss of operation.

Plan early

Start planning several months in advance. Appoint an internal lead and a contact at the moving company. Set up a timeline with clear milestones for all stages.

Minimise downtime

Ideally plan the move for the weekend or outside working hours. That way operations are disrupted as little as possible. Coordinate the dismantling and reassembly of IT so workstations are quickly operational.

Tip: Inform customers, suppliers and partners early about the change of address. Think of the website, email signatures and directories.

IT and infrastructure

Technology is the most sensitive part of a company move. Servers, workstations and network must be dismantled, transported and reassembled with care. Plan backups and a contingency plan in case of problems.

Involve staff

Inform your team early and assign responsibilities. Everyone packs their own workstation and labels it clearly. That way everything quickly finds its place in the new premises and work resumes fast.

Frequently Asked Questions

When to plan a company move?
Several months in advance, with an internal lead, a timeline and clear milestones.
How to minimise downtime?
Move on the weekend or outside working hours and coordinate the IT dismantling and reassembly well.
What is most critical?
IT: servers, workstations and network. Plan backups and a contingency plan.