School Removal - moving company for schools
A school move requires a specialized moving company. Minimal disruption to education, maximum efficiency.
Planning around the school year
A school move has an almost non-negotiable time window: the summer holidays. The move itself takes place in the first two weeks of the holidays. This allows maximum time for set-up, IT installation and troubleshooting before the first day of school.
Start strategic planning nine months before the move. You select the moving company six months in advance. You start communicating with staff and parents three months in advance.
Involve the conciergerie and facilities team early in the process.
School Removal - moving company for schools (per move)
IT and technology
IT is a critical infrastructure for modern schools. Computers, smart boards, servers and the network must be working on the first day of school.
Smart boards are a specific point of attention: permanently mounted, heavy and vulnerable. Disassembly requires the right tools and knowledge.
Make sure that the IT has already been set up and tested a week before the first day of school.
Also budget for reinstalling network cabling if the existing infrastructure is not ready.
Communication and phasing
Communicate early and repeatedly to staff, parents and students. Practical information for parents: new address, route, parking options, first day of school.
Phase the move if possible. First move the office and administration, then the rooms per department.
Have an emergency plan: what do you do if the new building is not fully operational on the first day of school?
Cost overview
| Service | From | To | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| School move (small, primary school) | €3000 | €8000 | total |
| School relocation (medium) | €8000 | €20000 | total |
| School move (large, high school) | €15000 | €40000 | total |
Practical tips
- 1Start planning at least nine months in advance.
- 2Plan the move yourself in the first week of the summer holidays.
- 3Hire a specialized IT mover for computers and smart boards.
- 4Request a fire safety inspection as soon as the new building is completed.
- 5Let staff set up their own room - that increases satisfaction.
Frequently asked questions
When is a school move planned?
School moves are usually planned during the summer holidays to disrupt education as little as possible.
How much does a school move cost?
Small primary school: 3,000 to 8,000 euros. Medium school: 10,000 to 20,000 euros. Large secondary school: 20,000 to 40,000 euros.
How do you move smart boards?
Smartboards require professional disassembly and assembly. Budget 150 to 400 euros per smart board.
Can a school also move during the school year?
This is very undesirable and hardly feasible without serious disruption. Under normal circumstances, schools always move during the summer holidays.
Which permits are required?
A fire safety inspection is mandatory before use. Additional permits are required for asbestos removal. Report the new address to the Education Inspectorate.
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