Office relocation without downtime: your corporate move with DACHSER & KOLB
A change of location is a logistical and strategic mammoth task for any company. The biggest concern: loss of productivity due to long downtime. DACHSER & KOLB is your experienced partner for office relocations, managing not just the transport of furniture but complex projects as a whole. Under our guiding principle “Intelligent Relocations”, we coordinate corporate moves so that your operations can become fully functional again as quickly as possible – nationally and internationally.
Maximum efficiency, minimum downtime
Time is money – and this classic business principle applies especially to a site relocation. Our goal is to reduce your business interruptions to an absolute minimum.
- Weekend relocations: On request, we carry out your office relocation outside core business hours.
- Dedicated project management: We are your personal point of contact, coordinate all trades involved, and keep the schedule strictly on track.
- Training for everyone involved: We prepare your employees for moving day to avoid chaos at the new location.
Our service portfolio for your business relocation
A modern corporate move involves far more than loading boxes. We provide full-service solutions from a single source:
IT relocation & sensitive equipment
Your IT landscape is the heart of your company. Our trained teams handle the professional dismantling, protected transport in specialized PC crates, and recommissioning of servers, monitors, and peripheral devices. We use anti-static materials and air-suspension specialist vehicles to prevent vibration damage to sensitive hardware.
Records & archive logistics
Data protection is a top priority. We organize your archive relocation systematically: from precisely pre-sorted storage to the transport of sensitive data in sealable security containers. We are highly familiar with GDPR requirements and guarantee complete documentation.
Dismantling & installation of your office environments
Whether ergonomic individual workstations or complex conference systems – our skilled assembly teams ensure professional installation. As part of building logistics, we also handle the storage or professional disposal of old furniture.
Special transports & laboratory relocation
Do you have safes, machinery, or sensitive laboratory equipment? We have the required equipment (external lifts, loading bridges) and decades of experience for special transports of every kind.
Your roadmap to success: the office relocation checklist
A structured timeline is the backbone of every business relocation. We recommend starting planning at least 4 to 6 months before the target date. These are the critical milestones where DACHSER & KOLB supports you:
Strategic preparation (6–4 months in advance)
- Inventory assessment: Recording the entire inventory and reviewing what will move, what will be stored, and what will be professionally disposed of.
- Space planning: Creating occupancy plans for the new location while taking workplace regulations into account.
- Budgeting: Preparing a realistic cost framework for the overall project.
Detailed planning (3–2 months in advance)
- IT & infrastructure: Coordinating with the IT department regarding server moves, internet connections, and telephone systems at the new location.
- Employee communication: Informing employees about the move date at an early stage and distributing packing instructions (our moving handbook helps here).
- Service provider coordination: Defining cleaning companies, contractors for cosmetic repairs, and specialist disposal providers.
The hot phase (1 month to moving day)
- Coding & labeling: Every item of furniture and every box receives a destination code for its new location – eliminating searching on Monday morning.
- No-parking zones: Organizing official permits for no-parking zones at both locations.
- Final briefing: Instructing the moving teams on on-site safety regulations.
New Work & space optimization: using the move as an opportunity
A corporate relocation is the ideal moment to redesign your working environments. DACHSER & KOLB supports you in using your space more efficiently:
- Desk sharing & clean desk: We help implement concepts that require fewer fixed workstations and therefore reduce rental costs.
- File digitization: Use the move to streamline your archive. We offer solutions for document destruction or long-term archiving to create space for creative zones.
- Modern office furniture: Our assembly teams adapt existing furniture to new space concepts or integrate new office systems.
Security, discretion & compliance in public authority relocations
Especially in public authority relocations, law firms, or medical facilities, the protection of sensitive data is the top priority. Through digital tracking and fixed protocols, we ensure that every inventory item remains fully traceable. Our certified personnel are specially trained in discretion and in handling confidential documents.
Our measures at a glance:
- Security containers: We use sealable rolling containers for the transport of personnel files or confidential documents.
- Certified personnel: Our employees are trained in discretion and are highly familiar with GDPR requirements in the context of relocations.
- Complete documentation: Through digital tracking and fixed protocols, we ensure that every inventory item remains fully traceable.
Special case: IT relocation and server relocation
Nothing is more critical for a company than its IT infrastructure. We know that if the server is down, operations come to a halt. That is why we treat your technology with the highest priority:
- Specialist personnel: Our IT logistics experts are trained in handling sensitive rack systems and high-end hardware.
- Special packaging: We use anti-static materials and air-suspension specialist vehicles to prevent vibration damage to hard drives and circuit boards.
- Re-installation: On request, we handle the professional reconnection of hardware at the workstation (patching), so your employees are back online immediately on Monday morning.
Conclusion: Your success is our benchmark
An office relocation with DACHSER & KOLB means planning reliability from the very first minute. We minimize your risks, protect your assets, and ensure that your team can get started at the new location motivated and ready for action.
Rely on more than 65 years of experience in moving logistics.
FAQ – Frequently asked questions about corporate relocations
How is insurance coverage handled during an office relocation?
We offer individual insurance concepts that go beyond statutory liability. This ensures that your high-value inventory and IT infrastructure are optimally protected throughout the entire process.
Do you also offer international business relocations?
Yes. Through the global DACHSER network, we are experts in international relocations. We not only handle the transport, but also the complete customs clearance via the electronic ATLAS procedure.
What is the difference between an office relocation and a workstation relocation?
An office relocation refers to the overall project of relocating a unit or an entire site. A workstation relocation focuses on the individual move of single workstations or internal goods movements within a building.
How does the video survey for corporate clients work?
Saving time is important to us. Instead of an on-site appointment, we conduct a virtual walkthrough via tablet or smartphone. You show us your premises, and we calculate the volume and resources required with precision.