Office moves & fit-outs in Howick
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 Howick. Most problems are fixed remotely first; when a job needs hands, a technician comes to you.
Office moves & fit-outs for Howick businesses
Howick is one of Auckland's older settlements, with a village centre on Picton Street hosting boutique retail, cafes, real estate, legal and accounting practices, medical rooms and financial advisers. Many professional firms here are owner-run and serve long-standing local clients.
Small professional offices in the village often run on a few computers, an ageing multifunction printer and an internet connection with no backup. Upgrading these firms usually means retiring old equipment, putting files and email into secure Microsoft 365 storage and making sure scanning and printing work cleanly for every staff member.
Then we run the move itself. Equipment is labelled and shut down cleanly, the network is built and tested at the new site before staff arrive, and on the first morning a technician is there walking the floor, checking every desk, printer and meeting room. The whole project is quoted in writing first. A week later we check in again to tidy loose ends, update your network documentation with the new layout and make sure the old premises have been fully cleared of equipment and data.
Our technicians visit Howick practices for upgrades, printers, networks and faults, with daily support handled remotely. We schedule visits outside busy client times where we can.
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.
Cabling and Wi-Fi design
Data points, access point positions and the comms cabinet marked on the floor plan, with a written specification for the cabling installer.
Network build
Firewall, switches and Wi-Fi installed and tested at the new site before any staff arrive.
Day-one support
A technician on site the first morning, checking every desk, meeting room, printer and phone and fixing problems as they appear.
Internet ordering
Fibre and a backup connection ordered early, with lead times tracked and chased so the line is live before move day.
Old site clear-out
Equipment removed from the old office, data wiped from anything left behind and internet services cancelled on the right date.
Is it right for your Howick 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 Howick: questions
Our scanner only saves to one computer. Can that be fixed?
Usually. We set the printer up to scan to email, a shared folder or SharePoint so anyone can scan and find their documents, and we check it works from every desk.
Is it worth replacing a five-year-old office computer?
Often yes, especially if it can't run a supported version of Windows or slows the person using it. We look at the age, condition and warranty and recommend replacing or keeping it, with any hardware quoted in writing.
What if the internet isn't ready in time?
We plan a fallback, usually a temporary wireless or mobile broadband connection, so the office can open even if the fibre install slips.
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.
Can we keep working during the move?
Most moves are done over a weekend or after hours. Email, Teams and cloud files keep working throughout, and the new office network is ready before staff arrive.
Do you install the cabling?
We design the network cabling and Wi-Fi, specify it and manage the installer, or do smaller low-voltage cabling jobs ourselves. Power outlets and any mains wiring are done by a registered electrician.
More IT services in Howick
- 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