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ACCL?

Planned cut-overs

Moves sequenced to keep downtime and risk to a minimum.

Live HQ kept running

giffgaff’s comms room moved with the business fully operational.

One-weekend consolidation

Zaiwalla’s comms cabinet freed with zero disrupted working days.

Rebuilt and retested

Racks re-patched, labelled and tested in the new space.

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Data centre relocation services in London

Data centre relocation in London, planned and phased to keep downtime low.

ACCL relocates data centres, server rooms and comms rooms for businesses across London and the South East. We audit what you have, plan the move, coordinate shutdown and uninstallation, then re-cable, re-patch, label and test everything in the new space. Whether you are moving to a new facility or to another floor in the same building, book a survey and we will plan the move around your business.

How a relocation runs

Our data centre relocation process.

Every move follows the same sequence, scaled to the size of the room and the risk to the business.

  1. Audit

    We record what you have: racks, equipment, cabling, patching, power and the services that depend on them.

  2. Plan

    A project management plan covers timelines, logistics, cut-over windows, risks and a testing plan for after the move.

  3. Prepare the new space

    We check space, ventilation, cooling and power load, and install any extra cabling, cabinets or network equipment needed.

  4. Shut down and uninstall

    Equipment is shut down in the agreed order, labelled, uninstalled and made ready for transport.

  5. Move and reinstall

    Infrastructure is transported and reinstalled, then racks are re-patched and labelled to the plan.

  6. Test and document

    Every system is tested against the testing plan, and you receive updated records of the new layout.

Data centre, server room and comms room moves

Relocations we handle.

The same planning applies whether you are moving a full data hall or a single comms cabinet.

Data centre relocation

Moving to a larger, more efficient or more secure facility.

Server room relocation

Servers, cabinets and patching moved to a new room, with power, cooling and cabling ready before cut-over.

Comms room relocation

Comms rooms moved or consolidated inside a live office, as we did for giffgaff in Uxbridge.

Moves within a building

A move to a different floor or office in the same building, planned with the same care.

Planning a move?

Tell us what is moving, where to and when. We will tell you what the audit and plan need to cover.

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Minimising downtime and risk

How we keep downtime low during a move.

Careful planning and execution are what stop a relocation causing downtime or hardware failures in transit. We sequence the move around your business: phased migrations where part of the estate must stay live, and out-of-hours cut-overs where a short, controlled shutdown is safer.

On giffgaff’s live Uxbridge headquarters we relocated the comms room using a phased swing-space migration, keeping the business fully operational. At Zaiwalla & Co we freed a live comms cabinet in a single weekend with zero disrupted working days, and at The Writer we moved seven cabinets across seven floors in one controlled weekend migration.

  • Phased migrationServices moved in stages, so the business keeps working throughout.
  • Weekend cut-oversShort, controlled shutdowns out of hours where that is the lower-risk option.
  • Tested before handoverSystems checked against the testing plan before staff return.

Steps for a successful data centre relocation

What to check before a data centre move.

These are the points we work through with you before any equipment is switched off.

  • ScalabilityYour future needs for space and data, so the new site is not outgrown.
  • Cloud requirementsCompatibility with your current cloud model, and what may move to the cloud instead.
  • Space and ventilationWhether the new location meets your spacing, ventilation and cooling requirements.
  • Power load capacityWhether the new facility can handle your power load.
  • Additional equipmentAny extra cabling or network equipment needed at the new site.
  • Shutdown, shipping and reinstallationWho shuts down, uninstalls, transports and reinstalls each item, and in what order.
  • Project and testing plansA project management plan for the move and a testing plan to prove every system works afterwards.

For an office-wide move, our IT office relocation checklist covers the wider steps.

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Data centre relocation explained

Data centre relocation, in depth.

How do you plan a successful data centre relocation?

Start with an audit of what you have, then build a plan before anything is switched off. A good plan sets the timeline, logistics, resources, cut-over windows and the order systems move in. It identifies the risks and how each will be handled, and it includes a testing plan so you can prove every system works in the new space.

The new site needs checking too: space, ventilation, cooling, power load and any extra cabling or equipment. The stakes in a data centre relocation are high, so the plan is where most of the work happens.

Why the right relocation partner matters

A data centre relocation is a major task for any business, and the complexity needs the right team. What matters most:

  • Technical knowledge of the systems being moved, so downtime and costly mistakes are kept to a minimum.
  • Detailed planning that covers timelines, logistics and resource allocation, with risks identified and mitigated.
  • Efficient execution, so systems are offline for as short a time as possible.
  • End-to-end support, from disassembly to reassembly, so every component is transported and set up correctly.
  • Open communication and updates throughout, and a plan built around your business priorities.

What to look for in a data centre relocation partner

A data centre move needs specialists who have done it before. Look for:

  • Technical proficiency. A partner who understands the technical requirements, so downtime and costly mistakes are kept to a minimum.
  • A proven track record. Relocations and infrastructure moves managed before, with case studies you can read, such as the Verizon Business hub (358 Cat6A outlets, a fibre backbone and rooftop Private 5G) and the new underground fibre backbone for the Grade I listed Luton Hoo estate.
  • Support after the move. Help on hand to resolve unforeseen issues quickly, so the business is back to full operation fast.
  • Transparency. Open communication and regular updates throughout the project.
  • A customer-centred approach. A plan built around your business, your cut-over windows and your risks.

Why consider a data centre relocation?

UK businesses relocate data centres for several reasons:

  • Scalability and performance: a larger or more advanced facility supports growth, or a smaller footprint suits more workloads moving to the cloud.
  • Lower running costs: moving costs money up front, but newer facilities can cut maintenance and energy costs.
  • Energy efficiency: modern data centres are designed to use less energy for the same load.
  • Risk reduction: a more stable, secure environment protects critical infrastructure and business continuity.
  • Newer technology: faster connections, better cooling and more reliable power management.
  • Competitive advantage: faster, more reliable services for your customers.

Security and compliance at the new site

A move is a chance to improve physical and data security. Newer facilities are often better equipped to meet current data protection rules such as UK GDPR, lowering the risk of fines and data breaches. We plan the move so equipment and data are accounted for at every stage, from shutdown to reinstallation.

How long does a typical data centre relocation take?

It varies with scale and complexity. A smaller room might move within a few days; a larger, more complex data centre can take weeks. The range and age of the equipment matter too, because some systems need more careful handling and longer transfer times.

Distance plays a part: a local move finishes faster than a long-distance one. Planning and execution matter most. A detailed plan and efficient execution mean less downtime and fewer delays, so while a move can be completed in days, the particulars can extend it to several weeks.

Auditing the network before a relocation

A data centre relocation audit records every rack, device, cable, patch connection and dependency before the move. It shows what can be decommissioned rather than moved, what needs replacing, and what the new site must provide. Our network auditing service produces that record, and we use it to build the move plan and the testing plan.

Re-cabling the new site

Most relocations need new cabling at the destination: cabinets, patching, copper links and often a new fibre backbone. We install and test it before the move, so equipment goes straight into a ready room. On larger estates that can mean new fibre between buildings, as with the underground fibre backbone we installed at Luton Hoo. Where the new room is a fresh build, see data centre fibre cabling for the backbone.

Data centre relocation or office relocation?

If the whole office is moving, the desks, floor cabling, Wi-Fi and comms room move together. Our office relocation service covers that wider move, and this page covers the data centre, server room and comms room at the heart of it. Many projects need both, and one team planning the two avoids gaps between them.

What affects the cost of a data centre relocation

Cost depends on the number of racks and devices, distance, the work needed at the new site (cabling, cabinets, power and cooling), cut-over windows and out-of-hours working, decommissioning and disposal, testing and documentation.

We audit and survey first, then send an itemised quote before any work starts.

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Data centre relocation FAQs

How do you plan a data centre relocation?

We start with an audit of your racks, equipment, cabling and dependencies, and a check of the new site’s space, ventilation, cooling and power. Then we write a project plan covering timelines, logistics, cut-over windows, risks and a testing plan. Nothing is switched off until you have agreed the plan and the order systems will move in.

How long does a data centre relocation take?

It depends on size, complexity and distance. A small server room or comms room might move within a few days; a larger data centre can take weeks. Most of the time goes into planning and preparing the new site, so the actual cut-over is kept as short as possible, sometimes a single weekend.

Can you move our server room without downtime?

We plan every move to keep downtime as low as possible. Where services must stay live, we use a phased migration, as on giffgaff’s Uxbridge headquarters, which stayed fully operational. Where a short shutdown is safer, we cut over out of hours, as at Zaiwalla & Co, where the work was done in a single weekend.

Do you audit the network before a relocation?

Yes. An audit records every rack, device, cable, patch connection and dependency before the move. It shows what can be decommissioned, what needs replacing and what the new site must provide, and it becomes the basis of the move plan and the testing plan. See our network auditing service for more.

Do you relocate comms rooms as well as data centres?

Yes. Many of our relocations are comms rooms and server rooms inside working offices, such as giffgaff in Uxbridge and Wise Music Group in London. The process is the same as for a data centre: audit, plan, prepare the new space, move, re-patch, label and test, with the cut-over sequenced around the business.

How much does a data centre relocation cost?

It depends on the number of racks and devices, distance, cabling and cabinet work at the new site, cut-over windows, out-of-hours working, decommissioning, testing and documentation. We do not quote a fixed price without that detail. Book a free survey and we will send an itemised quote before work starts.

Which areas do you cover for data centre moves?

ACCL works across London, Kent, Surrey and the wider South East, from offices in London and Orpington. Our relocation projects include sites in Uxbridge, Holborn and central London. Tell us where you are moving from and to, and one of our own engineers will arrange a survey.

Wayne Connors, Founder and Managing Director of ACCL
Wayne ConnorsFounder & Managing Director

The team behind your relocation

Engineers who plan the move before anything is unplugged.

Founded in 1997, ACCL plans and delivers data centre, server room and comms room relocations through one accountable team. Our engineers work across London, Kent, Surrey and the South East.

Wayne Connors founded ACCL in 1997 and has led our commercial cabling projects ever since, including giffgaff’s phased comms room relocation in Uxbridge and The Writer’s seven-floor weekend migration. We are a member of the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Need to relocate to a new data facility?

An itemised relocation quote before work starts.

Let us take the hard work out of your data centre relocation, keep downtime low and get your business back up and running quickly. One of our own engineers surveys at no cost and with no obligation.

  1. Audit and survey What is moving and where to.
  2. Itemised quote Plan, cabling, cut-over and testing priced.
  3. Move and test Re-patched, labelled and tested.
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