Office moves & fit-outs in Devonport
The furniture is the easy part of moving offices. The internet connection that takes weeks to install, the cabling that has to go in before the ceiling closes and the network that must work at nine on Monday are where moves go wrong. We plan the IT side from the first floor plan to day one.
Onsite technicians cover Devonport. Most problems are fixed remotely first; when a job needs hands, a technician comes to you.
Office moves & fit-outs for Devonport businesses
Devonport is a heritage harbourside suburb with a small village centre of galleries, boutiques, cafes, property managers and professional offices, the Navy's base on its waterfront and many self-employed professionals who commute by ferry. Business premises are mostly small and historic.
Victorian and Edwardian buildings bring the same challenges as inner-city villas: thick walls, limited ceiling space and heritage rules that limit drilling. Many local professionals split their time between a Devonport office, home and city clients, so secure access to files from anywhere matters more than equipment in the office.
We get involved early, ideally when you are still choosing a building. We check what internet services are available at the address, tell you how long they take and order them as soon as the lease is signed. We mark up the floor plan with data points, Wi-Fi access points, screens and the comms cupboard, and give the builder and electrician a clear specification to work to, before any walls go up.
Our technicians visit Devonport offices for network and computer work, planning around the single road access on and off the peninsula, and handle routine help remotely.
What's included
Building check
Before you sign, we check internet availability, existing cabling, the comms cupboard and phone and mobile coverage at the new address.
Day-one support
A technician on site the first morning, checking every desk, meeting room, printer and phone and fixing problems as they appear.
Builder and electrician coordination
We work with your fit-out team so data cabling, power for equipment and ceiling access happen in the right order.
Old site clear-out
Equipment removed from the old office, data wiped from anything left behind and internet services cancelled on the right date.
Internet ordering
Fibre and a backup connection ordered early, with lead times tracked and chased so the line is live before move day.
Network build
Firewall, switches and Wi-Fi installed and tested at the new site before any staff arrive.
Is it right for your Devonport office?
Bring us in early if:
- You are choosing between buildings and want to know the internet options
- A fit-out is starting and the builder needs a cabling plan
- Your move date is fixed and the internet hasn't been ordered yet
- You are expanding into a second floor or another tenancy
- You want staff working normally on the first morning in the new office
How getting started works
- Free IT health check. We look at your devices, accounts, backups and network and tell you what we find, in plain English.
- Clear proposal. A written monthly price per user and a list of any fixes, with nothing hidden.
- Handover. We collect admin access and documentation from your current provider and keep your team working.
- Day-one fixes. Security gaps, failed backups and urgent risks are dealt with first.
Office moves & fit-outs in Devonport: questions
Can you improve Wi-Fi in an old Devonport building?
Yes. We survey the building, then place business access points where staff work, linked by cable where it can be run discreetly. We avoid unnecessary holes in heritage fabric and quote before starting.
We work between home, the office and clients. What setup suits us?
A managed laptop, files in Microsoft 365 with OneDrive and SharePoint, multi-factor sign-in and a backup. That gives you the same files and security wherever you are, without relying on equipment in one building.
How much does an office move cost?
It depends on the number of staff, the state of the new building and how much equipment is moving. After a site visit we send a written quote that lists each stage, so there are no surprises.
Should we buy new equipment for the move?
A move is a good time to replace ageing switches, Wi-Fi or a tired server, because the work is happening anyway. We'll tell you what is worth moving and what isn't.
Do you help with a fit-out in a building we already occupy?
Yes. Refits, extra floors and reconfigured desks follow the same process, scheduled around your working hours.
How early should we involve you?
As early as possible, and at least two to three months before the move. Business fibre can take several weeks, longer where a new connection to the building is needed, and cabling has to be planned before walls and ceilings are closed.
More IT services in Devonport
- Managed IT
- IT support
- Cyber security
- Microsoft 365
- Networks & Wi-Fi
- Internet & phones
- Backup & disaster recovery
- Cloud & servers
- Email security & deliverability
- CCTV & access control
- Printers, copiers & scanning
- Laptops, PCs & devices
- IT strategy & consulting
- Co-managed IT
- Security awareness training