Clearing or moving an office is no easy task, especially if it is being done around a running business. There is a lot to do and it can be quite daunting, but fear not we at London City Waste Clearance have put together this guide to help you prepare for a London office clearance.
We have used our experience in the field to put together a guide on top things you need to think about and prepare for during an office clearance or office move in London.
Prepare for the office clearance/move
Create a schedule – plan as far ahead as possible, in the schedule set out dates by which you want office clearance quotes submitted by. Highlight the date you would prefer the work to start and the latest the work needs to be completed by.
Handy tip: Work out how long it’s going to take you to go through every area and room within your office
What is being cleared out – for a more exact quote, determine exactly what you are throwing out. Most reputable office clearance companies will want some pictures of the office equipment you want removed.
Sort out the waste – filter through the cupboards, drawers and old office electrical equipment and remove all sensitive data. Remember to remove all financial data and any customer information you may hold.
Handy tip: Assign areas of your office for donation, recycling and archiving.
Be specific with the waste clearance company – do you want them to clear from multiple rooms or will you be collating everything into one room. Will you be sorting out the recyclables from the non-recyclables and the electrical waste from the furniture?
Handy tip: To save money it is a good idea to minimise the amount of work the clearance company has to do, so bear this in mind.
Are there in special considerations to prepare for – it is always best to be prepared for the worst. So determine and share with your contractor any of the below:
- Parking of the contractors vehicle
- What route will the waste need to go to get to the vehicle
- What obstructions are involved with the route
- Are their lifts involved? Or stairs?
Preparation is the key to a London office clearance job, the more organised you are before the big day the more smoothly it is likely to go.
If you are unsure of anything about your office move or clearance, give us a call or contact us via the form on the right. We will be more than happy to help.