Professional Library Moves in Cheltenham

We use a systematic labelling and packing approach that maintains your existing shelf order. Each section is carefully packed in numbered boxes with detailed inventory sheets, ensuring books can be replaced in exactly the same order at your new location. Our team is trained in library organisation systems and works closely with your staff to preserve your cataloguing structure.

Yes, we have extensive experience moving rare books, manuscripts, and special collections. We use climate-controlled transport, archival-quality packing materials, and specialised handling techniques for delicate items. Our comprehensive insurance covers valuable and irreplaceable materials, and we can arrange for additional conservation measures if required.

The timeline depends on the size of your collection and complexity of the move. A small school library might take 1-2 days, while a large public library could require 3-5 days. We provide detailed project timelines during our initial assessment and can work around your schedule to minimise service disruption, including weekend and evening moves if needed.

Yes, we can carefully relocate computers, servers, and other IT equipment alongside your book collection. We use anti-static packaging and proper securing methods for electronic equipment. For complex IT systems, we recommend coordinating with your IT support team to ensure proper disconnection and reconnection procedures.

We carry comprehensive insurance that covers the full value of items during transport, including rare and valuable collections. We can provide additional coverage for exceptionally valuable items if required. All our team members are fully insured, and we maintain public liability insurance for work in institutional settings.

Absolutely. We understand the importance of maintaining public services and can schedule moves during evenings, weekends, or holiday periods to minimise disruption. We also offer phased moving services, allowing you to relocate sections of your collection while keeping other areas operational.

Yes, we offer comprehensive unpacking and reshelving services as part of our library moving package. Our team can help arrange books according to your specifications, whether that's recreating your existing layout or implementing a new organisation system. We work efficiently to help you resume services as quickly as possible.

We have extensive experience working in Cheltenham's historic buildings, including Regency properties and listed buildings. Our team conducts thorough access assessments, plans appropriate routes, and uses equipment suitable for narrow doorways and staircases. We also coordinate with building management and local authorities when necessary for parking permits and access arrangements.