Office Relocation Services
Relocation Services Inc. (RSI) moves offices of every size, from a single suite to a multi-floor headquarters. Crews take down workstations and private offices, move them and rebuild them at the new site, after hours if you need to stay open. RSI is based in Aurora and serves Chicagoland and the Midwest. Call (630) 978-0800 for a free quote.
What Do RSI’s Office Relocation Services Include?
RSI’s office relocation service covers everything between your old floor and your new one: planning, takedown, transport, reinstallation and clearing out what’s left. One point of contact runs the project from the first walkthrough to the last.
A typical move includes:
- Walkthrough and inventory of every workstation, private office, conference room and file
- Space planning in CAD, so each piece has a spot on the new floor
- Inventory and labeling that tracks each item from its old location to its new one
- Takedown and packing of panel systems, desks, tables and storage
- Transport with a full crew and the right equipment
- Reinstallation of your furniture to the new plan
- Decommissioning of the space you’re leaving
You can book the whole package or only the parts you need. Some companies handle their own packing and hire RSI for the furniture. Others want one team for everything.
What Kinds of Office Moves Does RSI Handle?
RSI handles full office relocations, floor-to-floor moves, department moves and room-to-room changes inside the building you already occupy. Projects range from single suites to multi-floor headquarters.
Full relocations
Your whole office moves to a new building.
Floor or department moves
One team moves to another floor, or two floors consolidate into one.
Room-to-room moves
People and furniture shift inside your current space, often during a reorganization.
Long-distance moves
Offices moving to another state get the same process.
See long-distance office moves.How Does RSI Move Cubicles and Panel Systems?
RSI takes panel systems apart into their components, labels every piece, moves them and rebuilds them to the new layout. That’s why a cubicle move takes more time and skill than moving freestanding desks.
A workstation isn’t one object. It’s panels, connectors, work surfaces, overhead storage, pedestals and trim, held together with hardware specific to the manufacturer. Each piece has to come apart in order and go back together level and square.
RSI’s installers have worked with Steelcase, Herman Miller, Haworth, HON, Global and other manufacturers. The same people who take your furniture apart also know how to rebuild it. More on that on our office furniture installation page.
Can RSI Move an Office Without Shutting the Business Down?
Yes. RSI can run your move after business hours, so staff leave one evening and come back to a working office. Weekend moves are available on request.
After-hours work also helps in buildings that limit freight elevator use during the day. The schedule is set during planning, so your team knows exactly when to pack and when the new space will be ready.
Get a Free QuoteWhat Does RSI Handle in the Building on Move Day?
RSI handles the building side of the move as well as the furniture: insurance paperwork, elevator and dock time, and protection of finished surfaces.
Certificates of insurance
sent to property management before move day
Freight elevator and loading dock time
reserved with each building
Floor, wall, door-frame and elevator protection
in both the old and new space
IT and workstation disconnects
coordinated with your team ahead of time
Property managers expect this. A move without approved paperwork often can’t start, so RSI sorts it out early.
How Does an Office Move With RSI Work, Step by Step?
An office move with RSI follows six steps, from the first walkthrough to a final check of the new space.
Walkthrough
RSI visits your office and inventories what’s moving, staying and going.
Plan
RSI measures the new space and lays out every piece in CAD.
Schedule
RSI sets the dates and times, books elevators and docks, and sends insurance certificates.
Label and take down
Crews tag each item with its destination, then disassemble it.
Move and rebuild
Furniture is transported and reinstalled to the plan.
Close out
RSI decommissions the old space, and you walk the new one with your RSI contact.
How Much Does an Office Relocation Cost?
Office relocation cost depends on how much furniture you have, how much needs rebuilding, and when and where the work happens. RSI gives a free quote after a walkthrough.
The main cost factors are:
- Number of workstations, private offices and conference rooms
- Whether panel systems need full takedown and rebuild
- Building access at both ends: elevators, docks, stairs and distance to the suite
- After-hours or weekend scheduling
- Distance between the old and new locations
- Old furniture that needs decommissioning or office junk removal
Where Does RSI Handle Office Moves?
RSI is headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, and moves offices across Chicagoland and the Midwest. It handles moves out of state as well. See the areas we serve.
Frequently Asked Questions About Office Relocation
How long does an office move take?
It depends on the size of the office and how much furniture needs to be rebuilt. RSI sets a schedule after the walkthrough, and many smaller moves can be done after hours so the business doesn’t lose a workday.
Do you move furniture we already own?
Yes. RSI takes down your existing workstations, private offices and conference furniture, moves them and reinstalls them in the new space. New furniture can be installed in the same project.
Can you move us after hours or on a weekend?
Yes. RSI schedules moves after business hours, and weekend moves are available on request. Your staff keeps working during the day.
Do you provide a certificate of insurance for our building?
Yes. RSI handles certificates of insurance and building move rules during planning. Send your building’s requirements early so the certificate is approved before move day.
Will one person manage our move?
Yes. Every RSI project has a single point of contact who plans the move and stays with it through the final walkthrough.
What happens to furniture we don’t take with us?
RSI can take it down and remove it as part of office decommissioning. The old space is left empty for the landlord.
How long has RSI been moving offices?
RSI has over 30 years of experience in office relocation and furniture installation. It’s based in Aurora, Illinois.
Get a Free Office Relocation Quote
Relocation Services Inc. is at 2115 E New York St Suite 200, Aurora, IL 60502. Call (630) 978-0800, email info@rsioffice.com, or request a free estimate. The office is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.