Introduction

Commercial relocations require far more planning than a standard household move. Every organisation has unique requirements, from protecting confidential records and sensitive equipment to minimising downtime and maintaining business continuity.

For more than 100 years, J Doolan Relocation Specialists has been trusted to relocate businesses, schools, libraries, churches, government departments and community organisations throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Whether you're moving a single office or an entire campus, careful planning makes all the difference.

Types of Commercial Relocations We Complete

Every organisation has different moving requirements.

Our experienced commercial relocation team regularly undertakes:

• Corporate office relocations

• Government department relocations

• School relocations

• University relocations

• Library relocations

• Church relocations

• Medical clinics

• Dental practices

• Allied health centres

• Warehouses

• Retail stores

• Showrooms

• Community organisations

• Archive relocations

• Museum collections

• Internal office moves

• Multi-site relocations

Planning Your Commercial Move

Successful commercial relocations begin weeks before moving day.

We recommend:

• Appointing a move coordinator

• Preparing a relocation schedule

• Creating floor plans

• Labelling furniture and cartons

• Identifying priority departments

• Booking specialist contractors

• Planning staff communication

• Confirming access at both sites

• Scheduling internet and utilities

Office Relocations

Office relocations require careful planning to minimise disruption and keep staff productive.

We recommend:

• Labelling every workstation

• Numbering desks and chairs

• Photographing workstation layouts

• Backing up all IT systems

• Packing confidential files separately

• Relocating after business hours where possible

School Relocations

Schools present unique challenges with classrooms, teaching resources and specialist equipment.

Our teams regularly relocate:

• Classrooms

• Administration offices

• Science laboratories

• Music rooms

• Libraries

• Staff rooms

• Furniture

• Student records

• Teaching resources

Moves are often scheduled during school holidays to minimise disruption.

Library Relocations

Library relocations require precision.

Books often need to remain in exact shelf order to reduce setup time at the new location.

Our experienced crews can relocate:

• Books

• Archive collections

• Mobile shelving

• Compactus systems

• Library furniture

• Reading areas

• Study equipment

Maintaining collection order saves significant time after relocation.

Church Relocations

Church relocations often involve valuable and sentimental items that require extra care.

These may include:

• Pews

• Altars

• Pianos

• Audio visual equipment

• Religious artefacts

• Community furniture

• Office equipment

We understand the importance of treating every item with care and respect.

Medical & Healthcare Relocations

Medical facilities require careful planning due to sensitive equipment and confidential records.

We assist with relocating:

• Medical practices

• Dental surgeries

• Physiotherapy clinics

• Specialist consulting rooms

• Waiting room furniture

• Filing systems

• Medical equipment

• Reception areas

Warehouse & Industrial Relocations

Warehouse relocations require experienced planning and equipment.

We assist with:

• Racking systems

• Stock relocation

• Pallet storage

• Shelving

• Machinery (where appropriate)

• Office furniture

• Archive storage

Protecting Equipment

Commercial equipment is often expensive and irreplaceable.

We recommend:

• Professional packing

• Furniture blankets

• Protective wrapping

• Purpose-built crates where required

• Labelling all equipment

• Separating fragile items

Reducing Downtime

One of the biggest goals of any commercial relocation is keeping downtime to a minimum.

Many of our relocations are completed:

• Evenings

• Weekends

• Public holidays

• School holidays

• Stage by stage

This allows organisations to continue operating with minimal interruption.

Why Choose J Doolan?

Businesses and organisations choose J Doolan because we offer:

✔ Commercial relocation specialists

✔ Experienced project planning

✔ Professional removal crews

✔ Secure storage solutions

✔ Packing services

✔ Archive relocations

✔ Furniture protection

✔ Flexible scheduling

✔ Over 100 years of experience

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you relocate schools during school holidays?

Yes. Most education relocations are completed during holiday periods to minimise disruption.

Can you relocate library collections?

Yes. We carefully maintain shelf order wherever possible to simplify reinstatement.

Do you relocate churches?

Absolutely. We have experience relocating churches, community organisations and places of worship with appropriate care.

Can you move our office outside business hours?

Yes. Evening and weekend commercial relocations are very common.

Do you provide commercial packing services?

Yes. We offer complete packing, unpacking and storage solutions for commercial relocations.