Desks and headcount
The number of workstations, and whether desks move whole or need taking apart, sets the crew size and the van space.
Offices, studios and small business premises
Office removals in Bournemouth
Office removals in Bournemouth are planned around one thing: getting your team working again with as little downtime as possible. That can mean a Saturday move, a move in phases, or crates delivered early so staff pack their own desks. Send the details and get a written quote.
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- Saturday moves
- Phased moves planned
Get a free quote
One short form. We reply with a written price.
Pricing
What sets the price of an office move
There is no reliable typical price for an office removal. Offices vary too much for a published range to mean anything, so we do not show one. Every office move is quoted on its own details, and these are the things that move the figure.
Heavy and awkward items
Filing cabinets, safes, server racks, printers and boardroom tables each add handling time. List them on the form.
Access at both buildings
Floor level, lift size, loading bay rules and the distance from the bay to the office all change how long loading takes.
When you move
A weekend or evening slot keeps the office open in the week, but the timing has to suit both buildings.
Packing and crates
Whether staff pack their own desks into crates, or the crew packs everything, changes the labour needed.
One move or several
A phased move over more than one day costs more in total, but can keep part of the business running throughout.
For home moves we can point to guide prices, which you will find on removal costs in Bournemouth. For offices, the written quote is the only honest figure.
IT and crates
Computers, screens and desk crates
The kit that takes longest to get right is the IT. Our crews move it; your IT person or supplier should disconnect it before the move and reconnect it after, so you know exactly how it was set up.
Ways to keep IT moves simple
- Label every screen, base unit and cable bundle with the desk it belongs to
- Back up data before anything is unplugged
- Bag cables and keyboards with their own machine
- Book your IT support to be at the new office when the kit arrives
Reusable crates are easier than boxes for desk contents. They stack, they close, and staff can pack their own desk the afternoon before. Ask for crates on the form and they can be included in the quote.
The buildings
Building managers, lifts and loading bays
Office buildings tend to have more rules than homes. Check these with the building manager at both ends before a date is fixed.
Lift bookings
Shared buildings often require the goods lift, or the main lift, to be booked for a move, sometimes with protective covers fitted. Find out how long you can have it and on which days.
Loading bay slots
Where there is a loading bay, it may need booking and may have time limits. Tell us the slot so the van arrives in it.
Out of hours access
A weekend move only works if someone can open the building. Confirm who holds keys or fobs and whether security needs advance notice.
Paperwork the building asks for
Some managing agents ask for details of the moving crew and a method statement before allowing a move. Ask early so it does not hold up the date.
Timing
Weekend and phased office moves
Most office moves are planned to avoid a lost working day. A typical sequence looks like this.
Send the details
Send desk numbers, heavy items, both addresses and the building rules. We come back with a written quote.
Crates go out
Crates are delivered in the days before, and staff pack and label their own desks.
The move
On a Saturday, or in phases one department at a time, the crew moves furniture, crates and IT to the labelled rooms.
Back to work
Your IT support reconnects the kit and staff unpack into desks that are already in place.
Moves are scheduled Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm. If you need a different window, say so on the form.
Local detail
Parking and routes for a Bournemouth office move
Parking outside a town centre office
If the van has to park on a restricted street in the Bournemouth area, BCP Council runs a contractors parking dispensation for commercial vehicles: £22 for 1 day, £45 for 1 week or £87 for 2 weeks per vehicle, useful for a phased move. Apply online at least 3 days before. Removals are not mentioned, so check with the council whether it covers your move.
Source: BCP CouncilMoving towards the airport or the A31
The A338 Wessex Way runs north from County Gates in Westbourne as a dual carriageway, past Bournemouth Airport, to meet the A31 near Ringwood. It is the main route for a business moving out towards the airport or along the A31.
Source: A338 road, WikipediaFree quote
Get a written quote for your office move
Office quotes depend on detail. These help most.
- Number of desks and staff
- Heavy items such as cabinets, safes or server racks
- Lift, loading bay and access rules at both buildings
- Preferred dates, including Saturdays
Questions
Common questions about office removals in Bournemouth
How much does an office removal in Bournemouth cost?
There is no reliable typical price, because offices vary so much. The quote depends on the number of desks, heavy items, access at both buildings, timing and packing. Send the details and you get a written quote for your own move.
Can you move our office at the weekend?
Saturday moves are possible within our hours of Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm. Check that both buildings allow access and lift use at the weekend before fixing the date.
Do you disconnect and set up our IT?
The crew moves computers, screens and printers. Disconnecting and reconnecting is best left to your own IT support, who know how your systems are set up. Label each item with its desk to make reconnection quick.
Can staff pack their own desks?
Yes. Crates can be included in the quote and delivered before the move, so staff pack and label their own desks. It is usually quicker and cheaper than the crew packing everything.
Can we move in stages?
Yes. A phased move takes one team or floor at a time, which keeps part of the business running. It costs more in total than a single move, but can avoid closing for a day.
What do we need to arrange with the building manager?
Ask about lift bookings, loading bay slots, out of hours access and any paperwork the building requires from movers. Do this at both the old and new premises.
Where will the van park?
Ideally in a loading bay or private space at each building. If it has to use a restricted street in the Bournemouth area, BCP Council runs a contractors parking dispensation, but removals are not mentioned, so check with the council whether it covers your move.
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