Moving your office in Silicon Valley: A few things to consider

Know your building rules Before you sign a lease or pick a date, check with your new property manager about the specifics. Many buildings in cities like Palo Alto have strict requirements about when you can move. Some office parks restrict deliveries to weekends or early morning hours. We have seen projects stalled because the loading dock height did not match the truck or because the elevator needed a special permit to be held for freight. Ask these questions early to avoid surprises on moving day. Inventory what you actually need Office moves are the perfect excuse to clear out the clutter. Do you really need those ten year old filing cabinets or the stack of printers that have not worked since the last upgrade? We suggest doing a full sweep of your current space three weeks out. If you do not use it, sell it, donate it, or recycle it. Moving less stuff saves you money and makes the setup at the new location much faster. It is much easier to organize a fresh start than to haul boxes of junk to a new office suite. Coordinate your technical setup One of the biggest mistakes we see involves technology. Internet and phone providers in places like Mountain View can sometimes take weeks to activate service in a new building. Do not assume that because the previous tenant had high speed access that it will be ready for you. Call your service providers a month ahead of time. You want to make sure your team can log in the moment they sit down at their new desks. Work with a team that knows the area Moving a business is different than moving a house. It requires a specific plan to keep your equipment safe and your downtime to a minimum. At One Move Movers Near Me, we have been helping Bay Area companies get settled for over two decades. We understand the local streets and the specific challenges of moving bulky server racks or heavy conference tables. If you are starting to look at your relocation plan, feel free to give us a call. We are always happy to chat through the logistics and see if we can help make your transition a little bit easier for you and your staff.