Office relocation schedule: a team of professionals organises the plan for moving to a new location.

Office move timeline: a 12-week guide for medium-sized businesses

A guide to office relocation timeline for medium-sized businesses: 12-week steps, checklist, IT preparation, register updates and practical tips for a smooth transition.

Η office move in a medium-sized company is not «just a transfer». It's a project with people, equipment, IT, suppliers and - in Greece - some standard register updates. A proper office move schedule reduces downtime, the risk of damage and «last minute» costs.

Quick reply (in 30″)

  • Here's one removal officer (project owner) and a small team (IT/HR/management).
  • Lock moving date and «window» downtime (e.g. weekend or evening).
  • Visit inventory (furniture/files/IT) and define what Transferred vs. what removed.
  • Get an early estimate from a professional transport company, especially if you need lifting or assembly.

What an office move schedule includes

A practical plan for medium-sized businesses combines 4 «lines of work» running in parallel:

  • Function: who works where, what stays active, how customers are served on the day of the transfer.
  • IT/telecommunications: network, internet, telephony, equipment, backup, server/PC transfer.
  • Space & Infrastructure: layout, workstations, warehouses, truck access, elevators/ramps.
  • Administrative: data updates (where required), suppliers, shipping addresses, invoicing.

12-week schedule (ideal for medium-sized businesses)

The following plan is a «safe» basis for most office moves of 10-80 people. If you have renovations, new equipment or a city change, start earlier.

12-8 weeks before

  • Appointment of the person responsible and team (IT/HR/management/operation).
  • Inventory of equipment (desks, chairs, files, storage, sensitive).
  • Decision on downtime (weekend, evening, partial transfer per floor/section).
  • Visit/assessment from a transport company and initial offer.

Useful: If access is expected to be difficult, check early to see if it is needed lifting ή furniture assembly/disassembly to reduce damage and time.

8-4 weeks ago

  • IT shot: equipment mapping by location, labels, disconnect/connect schedule, internet test in the new site.
  • Archives & documents: digitisation where possible, access policy and secure transfer (especially for sensitive data).
  • Communication to staff: date, minutes (parking/access), instructions for personal belongings.
  • Removal of junk: sorting out warehouse/equipment so as not to «carry over problems».

If IT is critical (call centre, servers, e-shop), check out our expert guides: transfer of office equipment and how to minimize downtime.

4-2 weeks ago

  • Final transfer flow: loading/unloading sequence, who supervises in old/new site, hours and access.
  • Packaging materials: boxes, foils, blankets, labels, zip bags for screws/fittings.
  • Administrative updates (where required): confirm with your accountant what is needed for the new address (e.g. update in myAADE/DOU and - for companies - actions at the General Register of Companies, as the case may be).

Greece: what to keep an eye on (coming soon)

  • Changes of domicile/establishment are declared digitally in the myAADE (Registry & Contact).
  • If the change of seat requires registration/actions in the GEMI, make sure there is the right coordination (accountant/legal).
  • For use lifting or parking space reservation, check if a permit/licence is required from the relevant municipality.

Last week

  • Labeling by location: each box says department + new office/room + priority.
  • Packing «non-critical» first (archives, warehouse, spare equipment).
  • Final backup and plan B (e.g. 4G/5G fallback internet, extra multiplexes, patch cables).
  • Confirm access (keys, elevator, building hours, truck location).

Moving day

  • 2 checkpoints: one in charge of the old office and one in charge of the new office.
  • IT first: network equipment/servers/telephony are transferred and set up with priority.
  • Damage control and confirmation of receipt/deposit by department.

1-5 days after

  • Smoke test function: internet/phones/printers/invoicing systems.
  • Customer & supplier information (email signature, site, billing, shipping address).
  • Review: what went well, what to improve in the next move.

How Prime Transport helps with office moves

In a professional transport, the difference is in the coordination: proper protection, correct loading flow, time consistency and solutions for difficult access.

Frequently asked questions

How early do I need to start my office move schedule?;

For medium-sized companies, an 8-12 week plan usually covers the organisational and technical cycle. If there's a renovation, city change or multiple workstations, start earlier.

What is the most critical point to reduce downtime?;

IT prioritization: equipment inventory, proper tagging, final backup and clear «set up first» order (internet/telephony/servers). This gets operations back up quickly after office move.

Need a forklift in an office move?;

Not always, but it helps a lot when there are high floors, narrow stairs/elevators or heavy furniture. Usually reduces time and risk of damage during transport.

How do I organise packaging and labels to get the new office up and running quickly?;

Use department + new point tag (e.g. «Sales / Office 12») and define «critical» boxes (IT, key documents) to be opened first. Keep small components (screws/keys) in pouches on the corresponding furniture.

Prime Transport undertakes office relocation in Thessaloniki;

Yes. We undertake organized office moves with estimating, planning, equipment protection, and where necessary lifting or assembly, so that the transition is done safely and consistently on time.

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