How much does it cost to move an office

So you want to find out how much does it cost to move an office? It all depends on factors like distance, the number of employees, type of furniture, the urgency of moving and timing. You will find how much you should pay for relocating the office. This includes moving office furniture, packing and dealing with safe ( delicate and expensive stuff ). On top of that, you will discover the unexpected costs that most moving companies may hide. Sit tight, and let see what all the business relocation costs are.

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How much does it cost to pack and move

Like we have mentioned before, the cost is dependent on various factors but here, we give an estimate so you’d know if the quote your moving company offered you is competitive or not.

Firstly, you need to make sure that you have more than enough time for planning. Without proper planning, you may run into many problems. Secondly, check your removers if they are recognized by a reputable association.

Get in contact with all your contractors and let them know about the move. You’ll also need to get your finances in order because a move will cost you a significant amount of money mainly depending on your number of employees and moving distance.

You should also consider the size of the item you want to move because it will significantly impact your moving cost. For instance, moving a shipping container won’t be the same as moving a pool table or a vehicle.

You should expect to pay anywhere between £3,000 to £10,000 for packing and moving your office locally. For example, if you have a refrigerator in your office, your mover will need to pack it correctly and ensure that it’s carefully loaded into the truck. The weight and type of furniture that needs to be moved will impact the overall cost. It’s advisable to get quotes from different movers so that you can have an idea of what you’ll be expected to pay.

An office contains different items and you should ensure that they are carefully packed to avoid any damage. With a mover who is conversant with the different types of packaging, your mind can be at ease knowing you have an expert handling your stuff.

You also need to consider some of the extra costs you’ll be expected to incur during your office move.

Extra costs incurred during an office move

As part of moving expenses may include:

• Dilapidations cost
• Hiring a qualified office removal company
• Refurbishment costs
• Fit out costs
• Premises survey cost
• Solicitor’s cost
• Schedule of conditions cost
• Storage

Dilapidations cost

Usually, it’s a requirement that the tenant leaves the premises as it was when they were moving in upon relocation. Therefore, you will have to incur dilapidations costs, otherwise known as repair costs. The price can range anywhere between £5 to £20 per square foot. The repair costs will vary depending on the damages on the property.

Hiring a qualified office removal company

When moving to new office space, you may need professional help depending on the size and nature of your office move. For this, it’s advisable to hire a qualified and reliable office relocation company to help ease the whole process. As mentioned earlier, this will cost you between £3,000 to £10,000 depending on several factors like the size of your office.

Refurbishment costs

The nature of your new office space will determine whether you’ll incur any refurbishment costs. Whether your new office will require a fresh coat of paint or perhaps other changes to fit your business model, this implies that you will have to chip in with the refurbishment costs. It can cost you between £15 to £65 per square foot. Therefore, the type of renovations necessary will be essential in determining this price.

Fit out costs

Similar to refurbishment, office fit-out costs can range between £15 to £65 per square foot. To make the most of the available office space, it’s ideal to ensure you have the right office layout. To achieve satisfactory results, it’s advisable to hire a qualified professional for the job. You also need to consider how much space you have.

Premises survey cost

This is yet another cost you’ll incur during an office relocation. Premises survey costs in London range between £750 to £5,000. This price might differ depending on the condition and size of the premises being surveyed.

Solicitor’s cost

Some of the factors that determine the solicitor’s cost include the lease term structure and the size of the office. The amount can range between £2,000 to £8,000. The landlord and the tenant cover their own legal fees but they have to agree on who will be responsible for paying the solicitor’s legal fees.

Schedule of conditions cost

Costing anywhere between £1,000 and £ 2,000, the schedule is a document that describes the condition of your new office space. If the conditions are suitable, then you will agree with your landlord.

The table below shows some of the office relocation costs you’re likely to incur:

Expenses	Average cost
Dilapidations cost per square foot	£5 – £20
Office removal company	£3,000 – £10,000
Fit out cost	£15 – £65
Property expenses	£3,500 – £13,500
Property survey	£750 – £5,000
Solicitor’s cost	£2,000 – £8,000
Schedule of conditions	£1,000 – £2,000
Service charge increase	5% – 10%

The cost of moving a piano locally

A piano is generally a family heirloom and is considered very expensive and valuable. Therefore, moving a piano should be left to the professional movers who can deliver expensive and delicate equipment like piano safely.

The cost of moving a piano depends on its type, size, and moving distance. The average cost of moving a piano locally is between £180 to £220.

The cost of moving a safe

A safe is a heavy piece of equipment that is equally valuable. It is pertinent that you hire experienced safe movers to move your office safe in order to prevent it from any damage whatsoever.

The pricing of moving a safe depends on the weight and dimensions, distance, standard pickup, and delivery.

The average cost of moving a safe in the UK is between £150 to £500 depending on the above-mentioned factors.

From the above, you get a clear picture of some of the costs you’re likely to incur when moving your office. Of great importance is ensuring that you have an accurate budget estimate for your office move. Planning in advance will come in handy in ensuring that you have adequate time to come up with a suitable budget and choose the right timeline for your move. Of course, you should ensure that the chosen timeline for moving is when business isn’t at its peak to avoid any inconveniences on the company.