Office Clearance Tips for a Successful Business Relocation

In a world where remote working seems to be ever-increasing, it has allowed lots of companies to offer home working as part of a flexible employment approach. Remote working, together with technological advancements, has helped employers to reassess their work environments, which has, in turn, led to employers downsizing or relocating. 

It is as important now, more than ever to totally immerse yourself into your office and ensure available space is being maximised. Whether you work from the office regularly or are looking for space to hot-desk and work on a part-time job, our office clearance tips to help you save valuable space at home and enjoy a healthy working environment.

Office clearances can often be more stressful than moving home. Whereas a house move typically has a limited amount of furniture and other possessions, offices often have huge amounts of all kinds of mixed materials.

How much time do you have?

Phase one and perhaps the most crucial thing to consider prior to clearing out an office is how much time you have to get the job done? Planning an office clearance without knowing how long you have or how long it could be risky and you may end up not allowing yourself enough time.

Realizing how much time you have will help you to understand how urgent your clearance is. It’s always a good idea to clarify if the clearance is going to be ongoing, or if the waste needs removing ASAP. 

What waste are you removing?

When clearing out an office, you’re going to come across various kinds of waste that needs to be removed. It could be old stationery supplies, old furniture or unwanted computers. Whatever it may be - it’s crucial that all waste is disposed of efficiently and safely.

Separate your waste so you can see which bulkier items that need removing, this will help you identify what items will pose the biggest challenge. It will also help clarify what service you need, so it is a crucial point to consider.

How much waste do you possess?

It’s helpful to know what waste needs clearing, and how much of it there is. Now you have clarified what you are getting rid of, you need a rough idea of how much there is to clear. The amount of waste you have often has a direct impact on the fee of your clearance service, with lots of firms charging based on cubic yards of waste. It is crucial to know how much waste needs clearing from your office, to be sure your selected service meets your expectations. Failing to clarify how much waste you have could cause multiple issues.

Decluttering

Removing unwanted items that are cluttering your office is a perfect place to start if you are looking to create more space in your office clearance. From accumulated collections of historic files that can be recycled, to office equipment like shredders and scanners which may no longer be necessary, it may be time to throw away, recycle or donate items in order to make some room.

Declutter your office with a few easy steps:

●     Recycle files, reports and items that you don’t need (remember you may have to safely destroy confidential documents)

●     Give items such as books and unused office stationery away or sell unwanted office equipment

●     Throw away items you no longer use which are taking up room.

Decluttering your office space will not just feel satisfying but allows for a more pleasant environment to carry out essential day-to-day work tasks.

We have lots of advice on how you can carry out this approach throughout your entire home with our tips on how to declutter your home.

Increase Your Productivity

Clear office spaces have countless benefits including the impact it can have on your mind as well as productivity levels. Being surrounded by people for long periods of time with large amounts of furniture, storage and office technology can feel like a lot. This can lead to feelings of claustrophobia and isn’t a healthy environment to be in. Making sure you have a clearer working space is far more likely to increase your productivity levels. A healthier home working space will also mean tasks are approached with much more focus and calmness.

Storage solutions

It can at times be tricky to not feel overcome with furniture and items, particularly in a smaller office. Utilising office space through effective storage is a good approach when looking to save space at home.

Good storage ideas will help you make use of the space available, whilst keeping some room freed up to maintain a balanced environment to work in. The following ideas for simple but effective office storage solutions may help:

Organisation and style

Wall-mounted files are a perfect solution to saving you space, organise your paperwork and create a minimalist workspace. Available in a range of colours and designs, wall mounted files can also tie in with the overall look of the space and complement the overall style of the office.

Filing cabinet

Even in a time where most offices go paperless, there are still lots of 'hard documents' you need to keep hold of, and a filing cabinet is a home office essential which can help. They will store numerous documents in one safe place, reduce clutter and are available in a range of shapes and sizes to suit your space.

Office shelving

Investing in the effort of hanging office shelving is totally worth it. An ideal spot to store pieces of smaller office stationery, light-weight files and smaller items, office shelving keeps clutter to a minimum and is an ideal space saver for your home office.

From storage chest to filing system

If you are short on space, a bigger storage trunk or chest is a good piece to store your files. Storage chests are available in a range of sizes to fit the desired area and style to complement your office décor. As well as this you can still utilise filing cabinets if you need the additional storage.

Henry Waste, Skip Hire & House Clearance - Clear out Your Office Today With Our Commercial Waste Removal Service

If you plan on renovating your business with an office clearance or you need to clear out your premises before moving, our team can help. At Henry Skip Hire & House Clearance, we’ll sort and dispose of your waste with ease. With environmentally friendly operations in mind, our business waste removal service aims to recycle as much waste as possible.

Organising your own office clearance can be stressful but hiring a professional team will make things a lot easier. At Henry Skip Hire & House Clearance, we can provide a skip and transport your waste to be reused or recycled at a nearby facility. Our one-stop service is cost-effective and fast, so your business waste removal can go ahead without a hitch across Coatbridge, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire and West Lothian. To find out more, please visit our website or contact us today. We’d be delighted to help.