Office Removals London by Removals and Storage
At Removals and Storage, we provide specialist office removals across London, carefully planned to keep your business running with minimal disruption. With years of hands-on experience moving companies of all sizes, we understand the pressure of relocating a working office and the importance of protecting your equipment, files and staff time.
Professional Office Removals in London
Our London office removals service is designed around efficiency, safety and clear communication. Whether you are moving a single floor, relocating your entire headquarters, or reshuffling teams between buildings, we plan every detail so you can stay focused on your business.
We work early mornings, evenings and weekends to reduce downtime, coordinate closely with building management, and provide the right vehicles, packing materials and trained move teams for a smooth and organised relocation.
Who Our Office Removals Service Is For
Although this page focuses on office removals, our service is suitable for a wide range of clients in and around London:
- Homeowners running home offices who need their workspace moved safely to a new property.
- Renters with shared or serviced offices in apartment blocks or co-working spaces.
- Landlords clearing or refitting office units between tenancies.
- Businesses of all sizes – from start-ups and agencies to professional practices and corporate head offices.
- Students with studio or home office setups and IT equipment that need careful handling.
Whatever your situation, we tailor our approach to your building access, lift availability, parking restrictions and IT requirements.
What’s Included in Our Office Removals Service
Items We Commonly Move
Our teams regularly move:
- Desks, chairs, meeting tables and reception furniture
- Filing cabinets, compactors and storage units
- Desktop computers, monitors, docking stations and peripherals
- Servers, racks (by prior arrangement), network hardware and UPS units
- Printers, copiers, scanners and other office machinery
- Archives, files, sample libraries and boxed stock
- Kitchen equipment such as fridges, microwaves and dishwashers
- Whiteboards, noticeboards, artwork and signage
What Is Not Included
To keep everyone safe and comply with regulations, some items are excluded or require prior agreement:
- Hazardous materials (chemicals, solvents, gas cylinders, fuel)
- Illegal or prohibited items
- Large industrial machinery that needs specialist lifting equipment
- Live animals or plants in bulk
- Personal valuables, cash or sensitive documents that should stay with you
If you are unsure about a particular item, we will clarify this during the survey and advise on safe alternatives.
Our Step-by-Step Office Removals Process
1. Enquiry & Quote
It starts with a simple enquiry by phone or online form. We ask key questions about your current and new locations, access, number of staff, and any critical IT or security considerations. Based on this, we provide an initial indication of cost and timescales. For straightforward moves, we can often give a fixed quotation at this stage once we have enough detail.
2. Survey (Virtual or Onsite)
For most office removals we arrange a virtual or onsite survey. A move coordinator will walk through your space (in person or via video), assess volumes, note lift sizes, staircases and parking, and identify any special handling, out-of-hours working or building rules. This allows us to create a clear move plan and provide a firm, itemised quote with no hidden extras.
3. Packing & Preparation
We offer flexible options:
- Full packing service – our team supplies crates, cartons and packing materials, and packs your files, IT equipment and office contents, labelling everything clearly for easy setup at the new site.
- Part-packing service – we handle fragile and technical items (such as IT and glass), while your staff pack their own desks and personal effects.
- Self-packing – we supply crates, labels and guidance, and you pack in advance ready for collection.
Desks and large furniture are carefully dismantled where necessary by our trained teams and prepared for transport.
4. Loading & Transport
On move day, our professional crew arrives at the agreed time, usually outside your core business hours. Floors, walls and lifts are protected where needed. Items are loaded systematically, using roll cages, sack trucks and padded covers. All goods are transported in purpose-built vehicles under our goods in transit insurance, driven by experienced commercial drivers familiar with London traffic and access restrictions.
5. Unloading & Placement
At the new premises, we position furniture and crates according to your floor plan, rebuild desks and shelving where agreed, and place IT equipment at the correct workstations ready for your IT team to reconnect. We remove used packing materials and can arrange a follow-up visit to collect crates once you are fully unpacked.
Transparent Office Removals Pricing
We price office removals fairly and transparently, usually considering:
- Volume of furniture, equipment and files
- Number of staff/ workstations to be moved
- Access at both sites (lifts, stairs, parking, loading bays)
- Distance between locations
- Level of packing required and crate hire
- Out-of-hours or weekend working
You receive a written quote detailing what is included, any optional services and potential additional charges (for example, extra crates or storage if dates change). We avoid vague estimates so you can budget confidently.
Why Choose Professional Office Removals Over DIY or Man-and-Van
Attempting an office move with ad-hoc help or a basic man-and-van can seem cheaper, but often leads to downtime, damage and stress. Our professional service offers:
- Planned logistics – scheduled moves that minimise disruption to your operations.
- Trained teams – staff who understand manual handling, IT equipment care and building regulations.
- Fully insured cover – including goods in transit and public liability.
- Specialist equipment – roll cages, trolleys, covers and straps for safe handling.
- Clear accountability – one dedicated point of contact and written commitments.
For a business, the cost of delays or damaged equipment can quickly outweigh any saving from a DIY or informal option.
Insurance and Professional Standards
Removals and Storage operates to high professional standards so you can trust us with your office assets:
- Goods in transit insurance – protects your office furniture and equipment while being moved, subject to policy terms.
- Public liability cover – safeguards you and your building in the unlikely event of accidental damage or injury.
- Trained moving teams – our staff receive training in manual handling, safe lifting and office-specific moves, including IT and document handling.
We are happy to share certificate details and answer any compliance questions from your facilities or procurement team.
Care, Protection and Sustainability
We treat your office as if it were our own. Floors, doors and lifts are protected as required; fragile items are wrapped; IT is packed in lined crates; and everything is labelled clearly for easy identification. We use reusable crates where possible, recycle cardboard and materials, and plan routes efficiently to reduce unnecessary journeys. Where old furniture needs to be cleared, we can arrange responsible disposal or recycling in line with your environmental policies.
Real-World Office Removals Use Cases
Moving to a Larger Office
Growing teams often outgrow their space quickly. We help businesses relocate to larger premises with phased moves, moving non-essential areas first and keeping core teams running until the final switch-over.
Internal Office Reconfiguration
If you are reconfiguring floors, creating new departments or adopting hybrid working, we can move desks, storage and meeting rooms within the same building, often outside hours, so staff return to a fully set up workspace.
Urgent and Short-Notice Office Moves
Sometimes leases change, building works overrun or unexpected events force a quick move. Subject to availability, we can provide urgent office removals in London, including temporary storage if your new space is not yet ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an office removal in London cost?
The cost of an office removal in London depends mainly on the size of your office, the volume of furniture and IT, access at each site and whether you need packing and crate hire. Small office moves may be completed within a day, while larger multi-floor relocations can span several days or phases. After a survey, we provide a clear, itemised quotation so you know exactly what is included. There are no hidden extras, and we can often suggest ways to keep costs under control without compromising safety.
Can you handle same-day or urgent office removals?
We can often accommodate short-notice or urgent office removals in London, depending on team and vehicle availability. If you need to move quickly due to a lease issue, building works or an unforeseen event, contact us as soon as possible with your key details. We will assess what is achievable safely within your timeframe, prioritise essential areas, and, if required, provide temporary storage for items that cannot go straight to the new office. While same-day moves are not always possible, we will always give you honest, realistic options.
Are my office items insured during the move?
Yes. Your office contents are covered by our goods in transit insurance while they are being moved in our care, subject to policy terms and declared values. We also carry public liability cover to protect you and your building. During the survey and booking process, we will explain the key points of our insurance, including any exclusions or limits, and can provide documentation for your records. We still handle every item as if it were uninsured – carefully and methodically – but the cover offers additional peace of mind.
What is included in your office removals service?
Our standard office removals service includes planning, provision of a trained move team and vehicles, loading, transport and unloading at your new premises. We dismantle and reassemble straightforward office furniture where required and place items according to your floor plan. Optional services include full or part packing, crate hire, storage, IT equipment packing and out-of-hours working. All of this is clearly listed in your quotation so you can choose the level of support that suits your budget and internal resources.
How is a professional office removal different from a man-and-van?
A man-and-van service typically provides basic transport only, with limited labour, planning and insurance. A professional office removal includes a pre-move survey, detailed planning, trained teams, appropriate equipment and full business-level insurance cover. We coordinate with your building management, IT and facilities, protect floors and lifts, and work to minimise downtime for your staff. For a commercial office, the additional structure and protection offered by a professional service generally represents far better value and significantly reduces risk.
How far in advance should I book an office removal?
For most office moves, we recommend booking at least four to six weeks in advance, especially if you need weekend or out-of-hours slots. This gives time for surveys, crate delivery, staff packing and coordination with building management. Larger or phased relocations may require longer lead times. That said, we regularly help businesses at shorter notice where circumstances change unexpectedly. The sooner you contact us, the more options we have to allocate the right crew and vehicles and to plan a smooth and efficient move.
