Quick answer: the average cost to move a office
In 2026 the typical cost to move a office in the UK is £1500 to £4000 for a local move under 25 miles. A long distance move of around 200 miles usually costs £2800 to £7000. The national midpoint sits close to £2750 for a local job.
These prices assume a weekday move with a full service crew. Insurance and blankets are included. Packing and storage are extra. Figures come from quotes our vetted partners gave in 2025 and 2026 and from national price surveys.
| What you get | Typical figure |
|---|---|
| Local move under 25 miles | £1500 to £4000 |
| Long distance move of 200 miles | £2800 to £7000 |
| Typical volume | About 150 to 250 cubic feet per desk |
| Vehicle | One or more 7.5 to 18 tonne lorries |
| Crew size | Four to twelve movers |
| Time on the day | One evening to a full weekend |
Who usually needs to move a office
Growing firms moving to bigger space make up most office moves. Hybrid working has also led many firms to downsize into smaller flexible offices.
Lease ends and rent reviews drive many moves. Firms often have only a few weeks to plan. So choosing a mover with business experience is key.
Office removal costs by UK region
Where you live changes the price more than most people expect. Crew wages and fuel differ by region. So do parking rules and congestion charges. London is the dearest place in the country to move. The North East and Wales are usually the cheapest.
| Region | Local move | Long distance |
|---|---|---|
| London | £1920 to £5120 | £3580 to £8960 |
| South East England | £1620 to £4320 | £3020 to £7560 |
| South West England | £1470 to £3920 | £2740 to £6860 |
| East of England | £1500 to £4000 | £2800 to £7000 |
| West Midlands | £1350 to £3600 | £2520 to £6300 |
| East Midlands | £1340 to £3560 | £2490 to £6230 |
| North West England | £1380 to £3680 | £2580 to £6440 |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £1320 to £3520 | £2460 to £6160 |
| North East England | £1280 to £3400 | £2380 to £5950 |
| Wales | £1310 to £3480 | £2440 to £6090 |
| Scotland | £1400 to £3720 | £2600 to £6510 |
How distance affects the cost to move a office
Short moves are priced mostly on crew hours. Long moves add fuel and driver time and often an overnight stay. Once a move passes about 200 miles many firms charge for two days even if the unload is quick.
| Distance | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Under 10 miles | £1350 to £3600 |
| 10 to 25 miles | £1500 to £4000 |
| 25 to 50 miles | £1800 to £4800 |
| 50 to 100 miles | £2180 to £5800 |
| 100 to 200 miles | £2700 to £7200 |
| 200 miles or more | £3450 to £9200 |
What usually needs to be moved
Your quote is built on volume. This is a fair picture of a office before you declutter.
- Desks and task chairs
- Filing cabinets and storage units
- Computers and screens and printers
- Server racks and network gear
- Meeting room tables
- Kitchen appliances
- Archive boxes and files
- Reception furniture and signs
What pushes the price up or down
- Number of workstations. This is the main driver.
- Out of hours or weekend work to avoid downtime.
- IT and server relocation.
- Lift access and loading bays in both buildings.
- Distance and city centre congestion charges.
Extra services and what they cost
| Service | Typical extra cost |
|---|---|
| Crate hire per crate per week | £1 to £3 |
| IT disconnect and reconnect | £25 to £60 per workstation |
| Out of hours or weekend work | Add 20% to 50% |
| Secure data destruction | £40 to £120 per bin |
| Furniture disposal and recycling | £150 to £900 |
| Business storage per month | £120 to £1500 |
| Move management and planning | 5% to 10% of the job |
| Building protection and lift padding | £80 to £300 |
Hidden costs people often forget
- Building management fees for lift and dock bookings.
- Dilapidations and cleaning at the old office.
- New cabling and data points.
- Secure disposal of old files.
- Temporary storage during a fit out.
How to save money on your office move
- Clear old files and broken furniture before the move.
- Move in phases by team to use a smaller crew.
- Book a weekday evening instead of a weekend.
- Reuse furniture instead of buying new.
- Hire crates instead of buying boxes.
In house move or a specialist business mover?
Asking staff to move the office is risky. It takes people away from paid work. Injury claims and damaged IT often cost more than a mover.
A business mover plans the move and labels every desk. They move the IT safely and have your team working the next morning.
How long it takes and when to book
- Start planning three to six months ahead.
- Book the mover eight to twelve weeks out.
- Issue crates one week before.
- Move out of hours and test IT the next morning.
Office removal costs by size
| Office size | Local move | Long distance |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 10 desks | £800 to £2000 | £1500 to £3500 |
| 10 to 25 desks | £2000 to £5000 | £3500 to £8000 |
| 25 to 50 desks | £5000 to £10000 | £8000 to £15000 |
| 50 to 100 desks | £10000 to £22000 | £15000 to £30000 |
| 100 desks or more | From £22000 | From £30000 |
How to get an accurate quote
- Ask for a video or home survey. Phone estimates are often wrong by 20% or more.
- Tell the firm about stairs and lifts and parking before they quote.
- Check the quote says fixed price and lists every extra.
- Ask for the insurance cover per item and the total Goods in Transit limit.
- Compare at least three quotes from vetted firms. Prices for the same job often vary by 50%.