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Laboratory relocation
Lab moves are specialist work. Equipment may be delicate, heavy or calibrated, and samples may need to stay at a set temperature. Universities, hospitals and research companies use movers who plan these moves in detail.
What gets moved
- Benches, cabinets and lab furniture
- Microscopes, centrifuges and analysers
- Fridges, freezers and incubators
- Samples, with temperature control where needed
- IT and data equipment
How to plan it
- Decontaminate equipment before the move and keep the paperwork.
- Hazardous materials and chemicals must be moved by licensed carriers.
- Calibrated equipment may need re-calibration after the move.
- Plan cold-chain moves so samples stay at the right temperature.
How big is your move?
| Size | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Small premises | One or two vehicles, often an evening or a Sunday |
| Medium premises | A survey, a written plan and a crew of four to eight |
| Large or multi-site | A project manager, phased moves and specialist equipment |
Questions to ask before you book
- Have you moved a business like ours before? Can you give a reference?
- What public liability and goods in transit cover do you hold?
- Can you work outside trading hours?
- Will you provide a risk assessment and method statement (RAMS)?
- Can you dispose of old equipment and furniture responsibly?
Other business moves
- Restaurant and café removals
- Pub and bar removals
- Shop and retail removals
- Warehouse and industrial removals
- School, college and university removals
- Clinic, surgery and healthcare removals
- Hotel and hospitality removals
- IT and server relocation
- Library and archive removals
- Gym and fitness equipment removals
- Office clearance
- Removal crate hire
Frequently asked questions
Can chemicals and samples be moved?
Hazardous materials need licensed carriers. Many lab movers work with them and can arrange temperature-controlled transport for samples.
Who recalibrates equipment?
Usually the manufacturer or your service provider. Plan this with the mover.
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