Short answer
For a larger office, beginning several weeks before lease surrender creates more time for inventory, IT disposition, building coordination and scheduling. Separate IT and cabling scopes, confirm building rules, and leave time for restoration or cleaning.
Example planning timeline
Actual lead time varies by project and building.
- 6 weeks: inventory and decide what moves
- 4 weeks: walkthrough and quote
- 2 weeks: reserve elevators and docks
- Final week: phased removal, then final walkthrough
Scope boundaries
Furniture removal is different from IT asset disposition, data destruction, cabling removal and lease restoration. Assign each to the right vendor.
Why Frisco has so much of this work
Frisco Economic Development Corporation markets the city to corporate and regional headquarters along the Tollway. An expanding office market creates ongoing relocation, consolidation and decommissioning needs.
Coordinating with the landlord
Most leases spell out the condition the suite must be returned in. Share the move-out requirements, building rules and certificate-of-insurance needs early so loading windows and elevator reservations can be booked before the deadline.