How Much Does Office Relocation Cost in London in 2026?
If you are planning a business move, one of the first questions you will want answered is how much office relocation in London is likely to cost. The honest answer is that it depends heavily on the size of your office, how much IT and furniture needs to move, whether the move happens out of hours, and how far you are relocating.
This guide sets out realistic 2026 price ranges for office moves of different sizes, explains what actually drives the final figure up or down, and shows you how to get a quote you can trust rather than one that unravels on moving weekend.
Pricing guidance below is compiled by Scott Rust based on Central Moves’ own London office relocation jobs completed in 2026, updated periodically as costs change.
Typical Office Relocation Costs in London (2026)
Every business move is different, but the table below gives a realistic starting point based on desk count, which is the simplest proxy for volume, furniture, and IT complexity. Ranges reflect a standard weekday move with basic IT disconnection; add roughly 15-25% for weekend or out-of-hours scheduling, and more for complex server relocations.
Office Size |
Typical Cost Range |
Typical Duration |
Crew Size |
|---|---|---|---|
5 desks |
£900 – £2,200 |
Half day to 1 day |
2-3 movers |
10 desks |
£1,800 – £4,000 |
1 day |
3-4 movers |
20 desks |
£3,500 – £8,500 |
1-2 days |
4-6 movers |
40+ desks |
£7,500 – £20,000+ |
Weekend (2-3 days) |
6-10+ movers |
These figures are guide prices only, based on Central Moves’ own 2026 job data across London office relocations of comparable size. Out-of-hours and weekend moves, server and IT relocation, furniture disassembly, distance between sites, and storage all move the figure up or down, sometimes significantly — see the cost drivers below.
Office Relocation Costs by Size
5-Desk Office
A small office move is usually the most straightforward, but London basics still apply: lift access, loading bay booking, and building management restrictions can add time even to a small job. Most 5-desk moves can be completed within a single working day or evening, often with a single vehicle and a small crew.
10-Desk Office
At 10 desks, most businesses start to have a modest server cabinet or a handful of networked printers and monitors that need careful handling. Expect the quote to reflect basic IT disconnection and reconnection, desk and chair moves, and a half-day to full-day job depending on access at both ends.
20-Desk Office
Twenty-desk offices typically involve a genuine IT relocation element: a server rack or comms cabinet, structured cabling considerations, and enough furniture that disassembly and reassembly becomes a real line item rather than an afterthought. Many clients at this size choose an out-of-hours or weekend move to avoid disrupting the working week, which affects price.
40+ Desk Office
Larger offices almost always need a proper move plan: a pre-move survey, a labelled inventory system, a dedicated IT/server relocation team working to a strict downtime window, and often a weekend or overnight schedule so the business is fully operational again on the Monday morning. Multiple vehicles and a larger crew are common, and the price reflects the coordination as much as the volume.
What Actually Drives the Cost of an Office Move?
Weekend and Out-of-Hours Moves
Moving outside normal business hours, overnight or across a weekend, minimises downtime for your team but usually costs more than a weekday move. You are paying for the crew’s time outside standard hours and, in many cases, for a tighter, more tightly managed schedule to hit a Monday-morning-ready deadline.
IT and Server Relocation
Disconnecting, transporting, and reconnecting servers, network cabinets, and workstations is specialist work. The cost depends on how much downtime you can tolerate, whether cabling needs to be re-terminated at the new site, and whether your IT provider needs to be on hand during the move. Getting this wrong is the single biggest risk to a Monday-morning-ready office, so it is rarely worth cutting corners here.
Furniture Disassembly and Reassembly
Desks, partitions, meeting tables, and storage units often need to be dismantled to move safely and rebuilt at the new site. The more bespoke or built-in the furniture, the longer this takes. A detailed inventory at survey stage avoids nasty surprises on the day.
Distance Between Sites
A move across London, or out to the M25 and beyond, adds vehicle time and may require an extra run or a larger vehicle. Cross-London moves during the day can also be affected by congestion charging, low emission zone rules, and loading restrictions in central boroughs.
Storage
If your new office is not ready when you leave the old one, or you are downsizing and need to store surplus furniture and archives, short-term containerised storage is often built into the move plan rather than arranged separately afterwards.
Access and Building Management
Loading bay booking windows, lift permits, porter coordination, and out-of-hours building access all affect how efficiently a crew can work. Buildings with strict management rules, common in central London, often need extra planning time factored into the quote.
London-Specific Factors That Affect Office Move Costs
Moving an office in London comes with cost factors that do not apply to the same extent elsewhere in the UK, and they are worth budgeting for separately.
ULEZ and Congestion Charge
If your move falls within the Ultra Low Emission Zone or Congestion Charge zone during charging hours, this is typically factored into the quote for the vehicles used. Scheduling a weekday move outside charging hours, or on a weekend when the Congestion Charge does not apply, can reduce this cost.
Borough-by-Borough Differences
Central London boroughs such as the City, Westminster, and Camden often mean stricter building management rules, tighter loading bay booking windows, and less on-street parking, which can add planning time and cost compared with outer London or the Thames Valley boroughs Central Moves also covers, such as Richmond, Kingston, and Twickenham.
Parking Suspensions
Where there is no dedicated loading bay, a parking suspension may need to be booked with the local council in advance, typically at a cost of £30 to £100+ per bay per day depending on the borough. This is usually arranged as part of the move plan rather than left to chance on the day.
How to Get an Accurate Office Relocation Quote
The best way to get a figure you can rely on is a proper pre-move survey, in person or by video call, covering:
- Desk count, furniture volume, and any built-in or bespoke items
- IT and server requirements, including any downtime constraints
- Access at both the current and new site: lifts, loading bays, parking, and building rules
- Preferred move window: weekday, evening, or full weekend
- Whether storage is needed between sites
When comparing quotes, make sure every provider is pricing the same job. A cheap quote that has not accounted for IT relocation, weekend working, or building access restrictions is likely to cost more once the reality of moving day catches up with it.
Frequently Asked Questions About Office Relocation Costs
How much does it cost to move a small office in London?
A typical 5-desk office move in London costs from around £900, rising depending on access, furniture volume, and whether the move happens during the working week or out of hours.
Does moving on a weekend cost more?
Usually, yes. Weekend and out-of-hours moves cost more than a standard weekday move, but they minimise business downtime, which is often worth the premium for larger or client-facing businesses.
What is included in an office relocation quote?
A proper quote should cover labour and vehicles, furniture disassembly and reassembly, IT/server handling if required, protective materials, insurance, and any storage. Always check what is and is not included before comparing prices.
How far in advance should we book an office move?
Ideally 6 to 8 weeks ahead for a larger office, particularly if you want a weekend slot, need IT relocation coordinated with your provider, or require building management approval for lift and loading bay access.
Can office relocation costs be reduced?
Yes. Decluttering and archiving before the move, being flexible on dates, and packing non-fragile items yourself can all reduce the final cost without cutting corners on the parts that matter, like IT continuity and furniture protection.
Plan Your Office Move Properly
Understanding office relocation costs in London is about more than finding the cheapest number. It is about knowing what drives the price, what your business actually needs to stay operational, and what level of planning a move of your size requires.
Central Moves provides fully managed office removals in London, from planning and IT decommissioning through to out-of-hours transport and same-day setup. Get in touch for a free survey and a quote based on the realities of your office, your IT setup, and your schedule.