More people than ever work from home. When you move, your home office is not just a room â it is your workplace. Packing it carefully means you can get back to work quickly after the move without missing a deadline or losing an important file.
Start with Your Digital Files
Before you pack anything physical, back up all your important files.
Save your work files to a cloud service or an external hard drive. This protects you in case a device is damaged during the move.
Do a full backup of your laptop or desktop computer and confirm the backup is complete before moving day.
Photograph Your Cable Setup
Before disconnecting anything, take a photo of how your cables are set up. This includes your monitor cable, keyboard and mouse connections, external drives, and router setup.
Reconnecting everything after the move is much easier when you have a photo to refer to.
Packing Your Monitor
Use the original box if you have it. If not, wrap the monitor in bubble wrap and place it in a box with foam padding on all sides.
Mark the box "FRAGILE â SCREEN INSIDE â DO NOT LAY FLAT." Transport the monitor upright, not face-down.
Packing Your Desktop or Laptop
For a desktop, wrap the tower in bubble wrap and place it upright in a sturdy box. Remove any loose components inside the tower if you are comfortable doing so.
For laptops, pack them in a padded laptop bag and carry them with you rather than putting them in the moving truck.
Cables and Peripherals
Label every cable with the device it belongs to. Use colored tags or masking tape with a handwritten note.
Group cables together with zip ties and place them in a labeled zip-lock bag. Pack the bag in the same box as the device it belongs to.
Pack your keyboard, mouse, headset, webcam, and other peripherals together in one box. Label it "OFFICE PERIPHERALS."
Your Desk and Chair
If your desk disassembles, take it apart and wrap each piece. Keep screws and fittings in a labeled zip-lock bag taped to the desk piece they belong to.
Before moving day, measure doorways and hallways in your new home to make sure the desk can get through without needing to be dismantled further.
Files and Documents
Organise your physical files and documents before packing them. Shred what you no longer need. Pack important documents in sealed, labeled archive boxes.
Keep the most critical documents â contracts, tax records, client files â in a box that travels with you rather than in the moving truck.
Set Up Your Office First
When you arrive at the new home, set up your home office before other non-essential rooms. Getting back to work quickly reduces stress and income loss if you work full-time from home.
Unpack and connect your computer first. Test your internet connection. Make sure your workspace is functional before you begin unpacking the rest of the house.
National Shifting understands that your home office is important to your livelihood. Our team handles electronics and business equipment with care so you can be back at your desk as soon as possible after the move. Contact us today to plan your home office relocation.
