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Commercial moves are notoriously complex. Juggling tight deadlines and moving valuable assets, all while keeping your business ticking over, is far from a simple task.

But what if it didn’t have to be that way?

At UK Moves, we believe that your move should work around your schedule and not the other way round. Offsite storage is a key component of the flexible, customised service we offer our clients.

What is offsite storage?

Off-site storage is simply a storage facility that is located somewhere other than your office. At UK Moves, we provide several kinds of offsite storage, from open-plan storage perfect for larger items to secure, air-conditioned storage for high-value and specialist equipment. All of our storage facilities are fully monitored and secured, with a detailed inventory system, ensuring that your valued items stay safe and organised.

Off-site storage is simply a storage facility that is located somewhere other than your office. At UK Moves, we provide several kinds of offsite storage, from open-plan storage perfect for larger items to secure, air-conditioned storage for high-value and specialist equipment. All of our storage facilities are fully monitored and secured, with a detailed inventory system, ensuring that your valued items stay safe and organised.

Why should I consider offsite storage?

Here are just some of the reasons why offsite storage could make commercial or strategic sense for your business:

1. Minimise disruption
   Your move doesn’t have to happen all in one go. At UK Moves, we’ll work with you to plan your move in a manner that makes strategic sense for your business. This could include moving non-essential items first while using managed offsite storage as a temporary base for your core operations, allowing your business to stay operational for as long as possible.
   
   
2. Manage refurbishments or staged renovations
   Is your team still finalising the finishing touches to your new office? Offsite storage could provide the perfect solution, allowing you to store equipment, furniture, and other stock safely and securely. This helps you avoid the unnecessary stress and hassle of moving into a space that isn’t fully ready yet and will ensure that the vision of your new office is brought to life.
   
   
3. Storing seasonal stock
   Many businesses have inventory that’s only required during certain times of the year. To avoid overcrowding or unnecessary wastage, offsite storage can help provide a little extra space for you to store seasonal stock, keeping it safe and secure for next year’s holiday or busy period.
   
   
4. Archiving files
   There are many reasons why you may need to hold onto archived files, from compliance and audits to meticulous record-keeping. There’s no reason why those files should take up valuable office space. Offsite storage can provide cost-effective and secure storage, giving you peace of mind.
   

Avoid hasty decision-making

Moving into a new office is a huge upheaval, and sometimes the layout you planned doesn’t quite fit the reality of your working life. Using offsite storage can help phase the big move, allowing you to try out different layouts or working configurations before finding the perfect fit for you and your team.

Why Choose UK Moves?

At UK Moves, we understand that no two businesses or moves are the same. That’s why our managed offsite storage services are designed with flexibility, security, and convenience in mind. Whether you’re relocating your entire operation or simply need a safe space for seasonal stock, archived documents, or extra furniture during a phased transition, we’re here to help make your move smoother and smarter. Our nationwide storage facilities give you secure, scalable options, whether it’s for one week or one year.

Fully Managed, Fully Accessible

We don’t just store your items; we manage them. Our team handles collection, cataloguing, inventory tracking, and scheduled redelivery. You always know what’s in storage, where it is, and when you’ll get it back.

Trusted Storage for Sensitive Assets

From HR records to specialist equipment, we offer climate-controlled, secure storage with 24/7 surveillance. It’s ideal for businesses with compliance requirements or high-value goods.

Perfect for Phased Office Moves

If you’re moving teams in stages, refreshing a fit-out, or waiting on new premises, offsite storage helps bridge the gap. It’s smart, scalable, and stress-free. From 24/7 monitored storage to coordinated inventory, retrieval, and delivery services, our team works as an extension of yours, always working to keep disruption to a minimum and your business goals at the centre.

Make Your Next Move Seamless

Planning a commercial move? Speak to our team today about how managed offsite storage can support your business before, during, and after the transition. With UK Moves on your side, you’ll have the time, space, and strategy to move forward with confidence.

Contact us today for a tailored quote or to learn more about our nationwide commercial moving and storage solutions.

For many business owners, the single most daunting aspect of an office relocation is the possibility of internet downtime. In today’s business landscape, losing access to the internet means losing revenue, with a recent study revealing that 15% of UK businesses will lose money the moment their internet fails. Beyond financial loss, downtime can damage customer trust, disrupt internal communications, and halt critical operations.

This doesn’t have to be the case for your business. At UK Moves, we specialise in seamless IT relocations. We work to ensure that networks, servers, and devices are migrated safely, securely, and without downtime, allowing you to continue delivering a gold standard service to your clients and customers. In this guide, we’ll walk you through our approach.

We Prioritise Pre-move Planning

Prior to the move, we’ll work with your team to conduct a full technology inventory and audit. We’ll assess your current technology stack against the specifications of the new office, identify any devices or components that will need to be replaced or upgraded, and complete a full inventory. This approach will ensure a smooth moving process and will allow you to get back up and running as soon as possible.

Technology Moves Demand Precision

Whether you’re handling sensitive servers, hundreds of computer monitors, or large-scale WiFi setups, moving IT infrastructure isn’t just about lifting and shifting; it is a highly delicate process that requires specialised equipment and technical skill. At UK Moves, we have fully trained staff that will carefully disconnect every rack, cable, and device, ensuring that your expensive, business-critical equipment arrives in one piece.

Collaborative IT Planning

At UK Moves, we’ll work with your IT team to map out every aspect of your office relocation. We’ll provide a detailed plan of your new office, including proposed locations for crucial IT infrastructure such as server rooms, data points, and telephone systems. We’ll even provide detailed documentation covering patch panels, server rack plans, and port mapping so that your systems are reconnected exactly as before (or even with improved functionality!)

Secure Packing, Transport & Setup

Your IT equipment is almost certainly one of the most crucial and valuable assets your business has. That’s why our specialist team has been trained in the safe and secure transport of technology. Prior to the move, we’ll carry out a risk assessment, paying particular attention to any heavy or delicate items. To ensure the highest level of protection, we transport your equipment in climate-controlled vehicles. For particularly delicate, sensitive, or high-value items, we go even further, using anti-static packaging, cable tracking, and tamper-evident seals to safeguard your equipment throughout the entire moving process.

Once on-site, everything will be swiftly reinstalled, reconnected, and tested, ready for business as usual.

Business Continuity is Non-Negotiable

We know how busy your working weeks are. To avoid downtime altogether, we’ll schedule moves during evenings or weekends, ensuring minimal interruption. Our aim? For your staff to arrive Monday morning and work as if nothing’s changed, except the view.

Testing, Testing, 123

After the move, our team will provide a comprehensive network performance and connection analysis. This will ensure that all your equipment is back up and running, operating at optimal speed and security, with thorough diagnostics performed to identify and immediately resolve any issues.

We verify the integrity of wired and wireless connections, server responsiveness, and telephony systems, so your team can confidently resume work without delay.

Stay connected through every stage.

Contact UK Moves today for a free commercial audit or consultation, and discover how we can make your office move effortless.

An office move is often a significant marker of success for an organisation. An impressive new office premise is an important milestone for any business, signaling to potential customers, employees, and competitors that the business is thriving and evolving and ready to embrace the next chapter of growth.

However, it can also be a daunting prospect. As well as the obvious logistical hurdles and challenges it can bring, people are fundamentally creatures of habit, and any disruption to routine can bring uncertainty and unease to your employees.

However, it’s possible to mitigate these risks with the right planning and preparation with UK Moves.

Why do companies relocate?

There are many reasons why a company may choose to move offices.

The most obvious one is to accommodate a growing headcount (no one likes having to fight for desks!). But an office move can often mean so much more than just some extra space. It can encourage collaboration, accommodate new ways of working, and provide an important canvas on which your brand can communicate its values.

1. Expansion
   This is the most common reason for moving to a new office. A recent survey by Knotel found that 47.2% of companies cited growth as their reason for office relocation.
2. Changing work models
   After the COVID-19 pandemic, for many employees, working from home has now become routine, with many employees travelling to the office for specific meetings or collaboration sessions. However, many office spaces haven’t kept up with the pace and are still reliant on the same cubicles associated with old-fashioned working culture. Moving to an office with hot desks, breakout rooms and plenty of collaboration space reflects the reality of many employees’s workdays.
3. Lease expiration
   Alternatively, your office lease may be expiring, and you may have no choice but to reconsider your property strategy. An expiring lease can provide a golden opportunity to find a new lease with more favourable terms or to relocate to a location that makes more sense based on your business needs.
4. Location upgrade
   Put simply, if you’ve been in your office for a while, there’s a chance it may look a little tired and dated. A new office is a chance to communicate who your brand is today. Better, more attractive facilities can also help boost employee engagement, retention, and in-office working.
   

Why office moves can be overwhelming

The benefits are clear, but an office move isn’t something that should be taken on lightly. At best, an office move can herald an exciting new chapter for your organisation. At worst, it can create a logistical nightmare and can even negatively impact your client’s experience — and your bottom line.

1. Disruption to routine
   A change in office is likely to disrupt day-to-day business. This could be due to IT outages, time spent by your employees moving personal possessions, or simply the difficulty of concentrating while surrounded by moving chaos. To reduce the negative impact it’s important that communications are clear, and that any IT outages are scheduled strategically, with plenty of advance warning.
2. IT set-up
   Relocating IT equipment like servers, phones and computers can be technically demanding and time-consuming. Working with a team of professional movers will help ensure that your expensive, business critical equipment arrives at its new home and is reinstalled safely and accurately.
   
3. Dealing with logistics
   No matter how well you plan, there’s no escaping the fact that an office move requires a great deal of planning and coordination. If left unchecked, managing an office move can take valuable time and attention away from your employees that could be spent focusing on business-critical tasks. Professional movers who can manage the process end-to-end will free up your team to keep on focusing on growing the business during the move.
4. Staff morale
   Employee anxiety and concerns can often be an unexpected stumbling block for business leaders. From changes to their commute to uncertainty about their future job security, clear communication and smooth process will help allay employee concerns.

How UK Moves makes it seamless

We know that moving offices can be complex. That’s why we handle every detail with the utmost precision and care. We pride ourselves on working with every client to create a bespoke, seamless process designed to minimise disruptions and protect employee productivity.

Here’s our approach:

• We provide a dedicated Move Manager, providing you with a single point of contact throughout the whole process
• We provide tailored surveys, timelines, and commercial planning, to make sure the new location meets your business needs
• We provide out-of-hours or weekend moves to avoid disruption
• We provide full tech relocation and IT coordination, to ensure that you’re ready to hit the ground running in your new space
• We provide end-to-end management from packing to reassembly, to ensure your employees aren’t wasting time packing boxes.

With our expert guidance and support, your office move will set the scene for the next chapter of your business.