Coreitech provides data centre relocation in London — server room moves, rack relocation, colocation migration & cloud migration. Certified IT engineers. Zero downtime. Fixed price. Free site survey. 0203 834 9728.
DATA CENTRE
RELOCATION
LONDON
Coreitech provides expert data centre relocation services for London businesses — server room moves, rack relocation, colocation migration, cloud migration, and certified ITAD. Managed by qualified IT engineers, not logistics staff.
We're an IT company.
Not a removals company.
Most "data centre relocation" companies are specialist logistics firms — they de-rack, transport, and re-rack. Coreitech is a managed IT company that also manages the physical move. That means your servers aren't just transported — they're configured, tested, and handed over working.
| Logistics/Removals Firm | Coreitech (IT Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Physical move | ✓ | ✓ |
| Post-move configuration | ✗ | ✓ |
| Network & firewall setup | ✗ | ✓ |
| Backup & data verification | ✗ | ✓ |
| Cloud migration option | ✗ | ✓ |
| Application testing post-move | ✗ | ✓ |
| Certified IT engineers | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ongoing managed IT support | ✗ | ✓ |
Data centre relocation
services we provide
Server Room & Rack Relocation
Full de-rack, secure transport, and re-rack of server infrastructure. Pre-move risk assessment, climate-controlled vehicles, shock protection, and full post-move configuration and testing by certified engineers.
- De-rack, label, and document all hardware
- Anti-static flight case packaging
- Climate-controlled, GPS-tracked transport
- Re-rack to specified RU positions
- Full post-move configuration and testing
Data Centre to Colocation Migration
Moving your on-premise server room into a London colocation facility (Equinix, Telehouse, Volta). We handle the physical move, cross-connects, remote hands coordination, and post-move connectivity.
- Colocation facility selection advisory
- Physical transport to colo facility
- Cross-connect and patch panel setup
- Remote hands coordination at the colo
- Post-move network connectivity verification
Data Centre to Cloud Migration
If your data centre relocation is the trigger to move workloads to Azure or Microsoft 365, Coreitech manages the full cloud migration — virtualisation, Azure IaaS, hybrid cloud — alongside or instead of the physical move.
- Azure IaaS / hybrid cloud architecture
- Workload migration and virtualisation
- Microsoft 365 / SharePoint migration
- Backup and DR to Azure
- Decommission and ITAD of old hardware
Server Room Consolidation
Moving from two or more server rooms into a single consolidated location — reducing costs, complexity, and power consumption. Coreitech plans the full consolidation with zero production downtime.
- Multi-site infrastructure audit
- Consolidation architecture planning
- Phased migration to avoid downtime
- Network reconfiguration and testing
- Decommission of vacated rooms
Pre-Move Data Backup & Verification
No hardware moves until every byte of data is backed up and restoration is verified on a secondary system. Backup media travels separately from production hardware — always.
- Full verified backup 24 hrs before move
- Restoration tested on secondary system
- Backup media transported separately
- Recovery time objectives documented
- Post-move data integrity checks
Certified ITAD & Decommissioning
For hardware that isn't moving with you — certified data destruction to NCSC/NIST standards, WEEE-compliant disposal, and full chain-of-custody documentation for GDPR compliance.
- NCSC/NIST certified data destruction
- WEEE-compliant hardware disposal
- Full chain-of-custody documentation
- Asset serialisation reports
- GDPR compliance certificates
How a Coreitech data centre
relocation works
Every project follows the same disciplined six-phase process. Nothing is moved until the plan, backup, and destination are verified.
Free Site Survey
We audit your current infrastructure — every server, rack, UPS, network device, and cabling run. Dependencies mapped, risks identified.
Risk Assessment & Plan
Written risk register with likelihood/impact ratings. Migration architecture. Connectivity lead times ordered at destination. Backup strategy confirmed.
Pre-Move Preparation
Destination configured and tested before moving day. Equipment pre-labelled, flight cases prepared, transport booked. Backup verified 24 hrs before move.
Physical Relocation
De-rack, pack, transport (climate-controlled, GPS-tracked), re-rack at destination. Executed outside business hours — typically Friday night to Sunday.
Configuration & Testing
Every device powered up, configured, and tested against the pre-move documented state. Network connectivity, application access, and backups verified.
Old Site Decommission
Certified data destruction and WEEE-compliant disposal of remaining hardware. Cabling removed, racks cleared, GDPR documentation provided.
Data centre relocation
cost London
All projects are quoted on a fixed-price basis after a free site survey. Below are typical ranges — final pricing depends on rack count, hardware complexity, connectivity requirements, and whether ITAD is required.
Prices exclude VAT. Connectivity provisioning, colocation fees, and Microsoft licensing are quoted separately where applicable.
What London businesses say about
Coreitech data centre relocations
"We moved our server room from Farringdon to Equinix LD5. Coreitech managed the physical move, cross-connects, and post-move firewall configuration as one project. Everything was live by Monday morning — zero issues."
"Our relocation was the trigger to move to Azure. Coreitech assessed our workloads, recommended what should go to cloud vs stay on-prem, and managed both streams. The result was a 40% reduction in our infrastructure costs."
"We had two server rooms we needed to consolidate into one. The project manager was exceptional — risk register shared weekly, phased migration so production was never at risk, and the decommissioned room handed back exactly as required."
Data centre relocation London:
questions answered
Q.What is a data centre relocation?
A data centre relocation is the managed process of moving server infrastructure, networking equipment, storage arrays, and UPS systems from one physical location to another — whether from an on-premise server room to a colocation facility, between data centres, or to cloud infrastructure. A professional data centre relocation involves pre-move audit and documentation, risk assessment, data backup and verification, physical de-racking, secure transport, re-racking, post-move configuration, and testing.
Q.How long does a data centre relocation take?
A typical small data centre or server room relocation (up to 5 racks) takes 4–8 weeks from initial planning to post-move sign-off. The physical move itself is usually completed over a weekend. Larger data centres (10+ racks, complex dependencies) typically require 8–16 weeks of planning. The biggest lead-time item is usually connectivity at the destination — colocation cross-connects or leased lines can take 4–12 weeks to provision.
Q.What is the difference between a data centre relocation and a data centre migration?
"Data centre relocation" typically refers to physically moving existing hardware to a new location. "Data centre migration" is broader — it may include relocating hardware, migrating workloads to cloud, virtualising physical servers, or consolidating multiple environments. Coreitech handles both: physical relocation of server infrastructure, and/or cloud migration of workloads to Azure or Microsoft 365.
Q.Should I relocate my server room or migrate to the cloud?
This is the key strategic question at the point of a data centre relocation. Moving is often an ideal trigger to assess whether on-premise infrastructure is still the right model. Coreitech will assess your workloads, licensing, compliance requirements, and total cost of ownership to give you an honest recommendation. Some organisations benefit from full cloud migration (Azure IaaS + Microsoft 365); others need colocation or a hybrid model. We'll advise based on your business — not on what earns us the most revenue.
Q.How do you minimise downtime during a data centre relocation?
Coreitech minimises downtime through: (1) pre-configuring all networking equipment at the destination before the move weekend; (2) scheduling physical moves outside business hours (typically Friday night to Sunday); (3) phasing migrations so critical systems are moved last and brought back online first; (4) provisioning temporary cloud or hosted infrastructure to keep business-critical services running during the physical move window; (5) 4G/5G connectivity backup at the destination. Most Coreitech data centre relocations result in zero working-hours downtime.
Q.Do you move servers to colocation facilities in London?
Yes. Coreitech manages server room to colocation migrations across London — including Equinix LD1–LD8, Telehouse North/West/Metro, Volta (Ark), and Virtus Data Centres. We handle the physical transport, rack installation, cross-connect procurement, and post-move network configuration. We are not affiliated with any colocation provider and will recommend based on your technical requirements, budget, and location.
Q.Can you decommission our old server room after the move?
Yes. Coreitech provides full server room decommissioning — certified data destruction (NCSC/NIST standards) for all remaining hardware, WEEE-compliant disposal, removal of cabling, racks, and UPS equipment, and landlord-ready clearance. You receive full chain-of-custody documentation for GDPR compliance. Nothing is left behind.
Q.How much does a data centre relocation cost in London?
Data centre relocation costs in London vary significantly by project scope. A small server room move (1–3 racks, under 20 servers) typically costs £3,500–£12,000. A mid-size relocation (5–15 racks) typically costs £10,000–£40,000. Full data centre relocations are scoped individually. All Coreitech projects are fixed-price after a free site survey — no surprise extras. Contact us on 0203 834 9728 for a no-obligation quote.
Q.Are your engineers certified for data centre work?
Yes. All Coreitech data centre relocation engineers are directly employed (not subcontracted) and hold relevant certifications: Microsoft Certified (for Windows Server, Azure, Hyper-V), Cisco qualified (CCNA/CCNP for networking), and professionally qualified structured cabling technicians. Our project managers hold PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualifications.
Q.What is server room consolidation?
Server room consolidation is the process of merging two or more separate server rooms or IT infrastructure locations into a single facility — typically a single data centre, colocation room, or hybrid cloud environment. Consolidation reduces power costs, maintenance overhead, licensing complexity, and physical security exposure. Coreitech manages the full consolidation — infrastructure audit, migration architecture, phased cutover, and decommissioning of vacated rooms.
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