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Office clearances are becoming ever more common, as businesses downsize to smaller premises. The rise in working from home, kickstarted by the pandemic restrictions in 2020, has made businesses realise they can operate effectively in much smaller spaces.
This means that companies are increasingly looking to clear their offices out prior to a move – and this can create particular challenges. Here ASAP Clearances, who offer office clearing services in Highgate, Potters Bar and across North London, outline some of the key complexities of the process, and why we are the perfect choice if you need your business premises cleared.
Secrecy May be Key...
In many situations, there may be confidential information which may need to be destroyed or taken with you to the new office location. This can apply to physical files and paperwork, or any computer equipment or data storage devices such as external hard drives and USB sticks.
At ASAP Clearances, you can rely on us to ensure that any sensitive files are completely destroyed, or kept in a secure location, in line with your wishes.
And, if any laptops and PCs form part of the clearing process, we will ensure that any confidential information on them is removed before they are recycled or destroyed, in line with the requirements of the GDPR and WEEE regulations.
And Safety Too
Sometimes an office needs to be completely stripped out in preparation for a new occupant (who may want a complete refit or redesign) or because the business wants to use the items in their new base of operations.
In cases like these, this often means stripping out electrical items such as lighting and air conditioning units, a job that is best left to professionals who are appropriately trained. At ASAP Clearances we can do this and comply with all the relevant health and safety legislation.
It’s Not Always For a Move
There are some situations where businesses just want to have parts of their workspace cleared out, not because they are on the move but because they want to reconfigure elements of it or are shuffling around their departments.
This could be to create new areas for breaks, quiet working spaces, private areas for confidential meetings, or to comply with new legislation or building regulations. In these cases it means clearances must be as quiet, efficient and speedy as possible if work is going on in other parts of the office; and we can work outside normal office hours if you prefer too.
The Need to Recycle
It makes good business sense (on a reputational, financial and practical level) for any items which aren’t needed any longer to be put to good use elsewhere. This includes things like desks, chairs, tables and filing cabinets.
At ASAP Clearances, we enjoy an excellent relationship with local charity shops, and also have a network of contacts which ensure that we can find a good home for any unwanted items of office furniture and equipment.
We only send items to landfill as a last resort, or because the items involved cannot be recycled.
Office Clearing in Highgate from ASAP Clearances
Whether you’re relocating your business, or would just like to refresh your office and remove some clutter or furniture which is no longer needed, if you would like to know more about our office clearing services in Highgate, Enfield, Cockfosters and across North London, follow this link.
We also offer a variety of other services, including house clearing in North London and parts of Hertfordshire (some of these clearances are for probate-related reasons, or because of a hoarding situation).
You can also contact us by clicking here and completing the online form, or by calling us on 020 3475 0508.