Office moves & fit-outs in Ponsonby
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 Ponsonby. Most problems are fixed remotely first; when a job needs hands, a technician comes to you.
Office moves & fit-outs for Ponsonby businesses
Ponsonby Road and the streets around it are home to architects, design studios, marketing agencies, fashion labels and property businesses, many working from converted villas or rooms above the shops. Teams tend to be small, image-conscious and busy, with clients dropping in for meetings.
Old timber villas with lath-and-plaster walls swallow Wi-Fi signal and make cable runs awkward, so a single router in the hallway rarely covers the back studio. Creative teams often run Macs alongside a few Windows machines, move large design and video files to the cloud, and need printers and plotters that work for everyone.
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.
Technicians come to Ponsonby offices for Wi-Fi fixes, Mac and Windows setups and small cabling jobs, and most everyday help is done remotely so the studio keeps working. Larger changes are quoted in writing first.
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.
Move weekend
Computers, servers, printers and screens labelled, packed, moved and reconnected, with each one checked against the plan.
Internet ordering
Fibre and a backup connection ordered early, with lead times tracked and chased so the line is live before move day.
Day-one support
A technician on site the first morning, checking every desk, meeting room, printer and phone and fixing problems as they appear.
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.
Is it right for your Ponsonby 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 Ponsonby: questions
Do you support Macs as well as Windows in creative studios?
Yes. We manage Macs and Windows computers side by side, with the same security, updates and backups on both. Shared drives, fonts, printers and cloud storage are set up so everyone can open the same files.
Our villa office has dead spots. Do we need new cabling?
Not always. Often a couple of well-placed access points linked by cable or a wired backhaul solve it, and we can usually run that cabling under the floor or through the ceiling without wrecking period features. We look first and quote before any work starts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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- CCTV & access control
- Printers, copiers & scanning
- Laptops, PCs & devices
- IT strategy & consulting
- Co-managed IT
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