Commercial Relocation Services
Moving a business is not the same job as moving a house. Filing systems have to stay in order, servers need to be live by Monday, and the whole thing has to happen without your team losing a working day.
We started out in 2001 as RBL Commercial Moving, and a quarter century later we’re still doing the same core job under a new name: getting businesses relocated properly, without the chaos. Our management team brings 70 plus years of combined transport and logistics experience to that job, and it shows in the reviews, 5.0 stars from 29 businesses who’ve been through a relocation with us and had no complaints worth mentioning.
What Is Commercial Relocation?
Commercial relocation is the planned process of relocating a business’s premises, covering the timeline, the trading continuity, and the coordination around office furniture, IT infrastructure, stock, machinery and records, not just the physical transport on the day. It’s rarely as simple as it sounds on paper. Lease dates don’t move to suit you, staff still need to get to work, and landlords have their own deadlines they’re not going to budge on. That’s the real difference from a house move: less about the truck, more about keeping a business running while everything underneath it changes. It’s also usually the more accurate term when a business is heading into a new city or region altogether, rather than just changing streets within the same suburb.
Planning a Commercial Relocation
A relocation starts weeks before any truck arrives. Lease overlap needs mapping so you’re not paying for two sites longer than necessary. Staff need enough notice to plan their own commute and routine around the new address. IT cut-over has to be sequenced with your provider so systems come back online on schedule, not whenever convenient. Staged access, especially for a multi-floor or multi-department move, needs a plan for what moves first and what can wait.
For the day-to-day mechanics of building access, lift bookings and loading dock timing, see our commercial moving guide, which covers that ground in detail.
Why Businesses Choose Us for Their Relocation
At Business Relocations, we specialise in handling commercial moves of all sizes and complexities. Whether you need to relocate a two-tonne commercial oven, a 1,000-square-metre warehouse, or industrial equipment, our team is fully equipped to handle your specific requirements. We offer customised solutions and specialist services that align with your budget and ensure a seamless relocation process.
Our secure online Inventory Management Portal gives real time visibility over what has been packed, where it is, and its condition, across the full length of your relocation, a level of tracking most commercial removal companies do not offer.
We have worked across automotive, pharmaceutical, printing, distribution, marine, electronics, research, manufacturing and packaging. A pharmaceutical stock relocation and a print workshop relocation have almost nothing in common logistically, and a company that has only ever handled office desks learns that the hard way, on your move.
For one recent client relocation, we packed and stored their gear for three months, then reinstalled everything quickly once their new site was ready. Staff also go through Ministry of Justice vetting checks before employment, not standard practice industry wide.
Choosing a Commercial Relocation Company
Not every removalist that takes on the odd office job is set up to run a full commercial relocation properly. When comparing commercial relocation companies, ask about fixed price quoting, staff vetting, project planning support, and how assets are tracked across the relocation, not just during the drive between sites. A company that can only talk about the truck is not the company you want managing a lease deadline.
Get in touch with Business Relocations on 0800 800 247 for a fixed quote on your commercial relocation, or to arrange a site visit before your move date is locked in.
FAQs
How much does a commercial relocation cost?
It depends on the scope of the whole project, not just distance: how many sites are involved, how much planning and staging is required, and whether storage is part of the transition. We scope each relocation individually and provide a fixed quote.
How far in advance should we book a commercial relocation?
As soon as your lease dates or new site handover date are confirmed. Multi-floor or multi-site relocations benefit from several weeks of planning time, since building access, staff communication and IT cut-over all need to be sequenced properly.
Do you provide storage during a business relocation?
Yes, we offer short and long term storage at our secure facility, useful if your new site isn’t ready on the same day your lease ends or if a fit-out is still in progress.
Do you help with relocation planning, not just the physical move?
Yes. We work through lease overlap, staged access, and staff and IT coordination as part of the relocation, not just the packing and transport.
How do I choose the right commercial relocation company?
Ask about fixed pricing, staff vetting, asset tracking throughout the relocation, and whether they support planning ahead of moving day, not just execution on it. A company that can answer all four confidently is worth shortlisting.
