Moving your company offices in Dakar

Changing business premises, whether to expand or move closer to a more convenient area such as Mermoz or Point E, demands more planning than a home move. Between IT equipment, archives and clients to notify, every detail matters to avoid disrupting operations. Here is how to prepare this move step by step.

Build a timeline and an inventory

Setting a moving date several weeks ahead leaves time to organise each step without rushing. Drawing up an inventory of furniture, IT equipment and archives to move helps estimate the real volume and avoid surprises on moving day. This preparatory work, often overlooked, saves valuable time once the moving company arrives on site. Sharing tasks between several team members, rather than leaving everything to one person, also prevents exhaustion in the final days before the transfer.

Protect IT equipment and sensitive archives

Computers, servers and paper files deserve particular care: backing up data before unplugging equipment, and packing sensitive documents in clearly labelled boxes, prevents losses that cannot be undone. For companies based in Plateau or Almadies that handle many client files, arranging separate transport for these archives, rather than mixing them with the rest of the furniture, reduces the risk of misplacing an important file. Assigning one staff member to track every labelled box from the old office to the new one also makes it far easier to notice if something goes missing along the way.

Choose a moving company and ask for a quote

Comparing several moving companies before signing lets you check what is included: packing, furniture disassembly, insurance in case of damage during transport. A detailed quote, rather than a price given over the phone without a visit to the premises, limits surprises on arrival. It is also worth checking whether the company offers extra cover for valuable equipment, such as computers or specialised machinery. Asking for references or examples of previous office moves also helps judge how serious a provider is before committing.

Notify clients and suppliers, update your address online

A successful move does not end once the boxes are transported: notifying regular clients and suppliers of the new address, through a simple message or a sign at the old premises, avoids missed appointments. Updating your address on your online listing and on your communication materials is one of the last steps, but it matters just as much as the first ones so customers can find you easily at your new offices. Keeping the old phone line active for a short transition period, if possible, also gives latecomers a chance to get the new details before they give up and try somewhere else.

Recommended addresses on SeneFinder

• AGS Déménagements Internationaux - Sénégal: Dakar
• AZ MOVE & EXPRESS: Yoff
• Dioum Transport Et Déménagement: Dakar
• EFFIRELOC: Dakar
• GTB Sénégal - Déménagement-Transport-Prestations de service-Manutention- Conciergerie d'entreprise.: Dakar

To compare more options, see all addresses in this category and explore the Dakar directory. The directory of moving companies in Dakar also helps you compare several quotes before deciding.

Useful tools

• List your business for free on SeneFinder to update your address after the move.
• Recommend an address if a moving company did a good job for you.
• Route planner to organise trips between the old and new offices.

Read our selection of moving companies in Dakar and our tips on updating your business information online.

Frequently asked questions

How far in advance should I plan an office move?

Several weeks are recommended for the inventory, quotes and IT preparation, especially for a medium sized company.

How do I protect IT data during the move?

Backing up data before unplugging equipment and putting one responsible person in charge of its transport limits the risk of loss or damage.

Should I notify clients before or after the move?

Before, ideally several days ahead, so regular clients and suppliers do not show up at the old address by mistake.