Data center relocation: what it costs, how it runs, who does it
A physical data center move is a logistics project with a change-freeze: audit, dependency mapping, packing, transport, re-installation and validation, usually over a weekend window. Below: the phases, cost drivers, a checklist and 3 companies that state relocation services on their own sites. Logical migration to cloud is covered in the migration hub.
How much does a data center relocation cost?
There is no published rate card: relocation is quoted per project from the rack count, distance, equipment value and insurance, the length of the outage window, the amount of re-cabling and the validation scope. Vendors price discovery and planning separately from the move weekend. Coloprice does not estimate a figure; request quotes with the same brief from several movers and compare line by line.
Relocation phases
- Discovery: asset audit, application dependency mapping, power and network requirements at the destination.
- Planning: move groups, cut-over sequence, rollback plan, insurance, destination rack elevations and cabling.
- Move window: controlled shutdown, packing in shock-monitored crates, climate-controlled transport, re-racking.
- Validation: power-on order, network verification, application testing, hand-back to operations.
What drives the cost
- Rack and device count, and whether racks move whole or equipment is de-racked.
- Distance and transport class: local van vs. air-ride trucks, cross-border customs.
- Outage window: a single-weekend move needs more crews than a phased migration.
- Destination readiness: new cabling, PDUs, structured cabling and cross-connects are usually extra.
- Insurance and equipment value, especially for GPU systems.
Relocation checklist
- Freeze changes and back up everything before discovery closes.
- Confirm destination power (A/B feeds, capacity per rack) and connectivity are live before move day.
- Require chain-of-custody and shock/temperature monitoring on transport.
- Agree the rollback criteria and who decides on the night.
Companies offering data center relocation
Recorded from each company's own website on 2026-09-26: what it states it does, where it operates and which certifications it names. Not a ranking; no company pays for inclusion. Missing companies were not yet checked.
| Company | Headquarters | Regions | Stated services | Certifications named | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technimove | Croydon, UK; EU HQ Dublin | North America (Schaumburg IL), UK, Germany (Wiesbaden), Ireland, Asia, Africa | Physical data centre relocation of server, storage and network equipment; logical migration; discovery, consolidation, cabling, project management | not stated | Technimove — Data centre migration · 2026-09-26 |
| Sunspeed | UK | Worked in 43 countries | End-to-end movement of critical IT infrastructure: deployment, migration, white-space design, decommissioning for AI/HPC, edge, colocation and on-premise | not stated | Sunspeed · 2026-09-26 |
| Technology Movers | Chandler, Arizona, USA | United States nationwide (Bay Area, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Dallas/Houston, Atlanta, Washington DC) | Data center relocations: dock-to-dock transport, server rack relocation, network infrastructure and storage system moves | Manufacturer certifications for major hardware platforms (as stated) | Technology Movers — Data center relocation · 2026-09-26 |
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FAQ
Does Coloprice provide data center relocation?
No. Coloprice is an independent data portal. This page explains the service and lists companies recorded from their own websites; a brief submitted below is routed to matching providers under a disclosed referral arrangement. Rankings and the Coloprice Score are never for sale.
How were the data center relocation companies selected?
Each entry was recorded from the company's own website on the date shown, capturing what it states it does, where it operates and which certifications it names. The list grows as companies are checked; absence means not yet checked.
How do I get comparable quotes for data center relocation?
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