Direct answer
Clearing an office in London typically costs about £300 to £600 for a small office up to 500 sq ft and £800 to £2,000 for 1,000 to 2,500 sq ft, or roughly £50 to £85 per workstation. Those are indicative ranges, not a fixed rate card: a licensed carrier quotes the real price for your office, contents and access.
What office clearance costs by size
Indicative ranges by square footage.
Office clearances are often quoted by floor area as a starting point, then adjusted for what is in the space. The ranges below are indicative for London. Our prices page also publishes a van-load table, which many office quotes are built on.
| Office size | Indicative price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Small office (up to 500 sq ft) | £300 – £600 | A few desks, chairs and storage |
| Medium office (1,000 – 2,500 sq ft) | £800 – £2,000 | Depends on desk count and equipment |
| Per workstation or desk | £50 – £85 | Including the equipment at the desk |
Per square foot is only a rough guide. A sparse 2,000 sq ft space can cost less than a crowded 1,000 sq ft one, so the carrier will want photos or a visit.
What moves the price up or down
Contents matter more than floor area.
- Desks and equipment. Workstations, filing cabinets, partitions and meeting-room furniture add volume.
- IT and electrical items. Computers, monitors and screens fall under electrical waste, and our prices page lists surcharges for TVs, monitors and small electronics.
- Data. Tell the carrier about computers and storage. Data destruction should be handled by you or a specialist, not assumed to be part of the clearance.
- Access. Lifts, loading bays, building access hours and parking all affect time and cost.
- Out-of-hours work. Evening or weekend slots can change the quote.
How to prepare an office clearance
Plan with the landlord and building manager.
- Check your lease for reinstatement and exit conditions.
- Book the lift and loading bay with the building manager.
- Separate items to keep, sell or donate from waste.
- Arrange data removal and confidential paper separately, and say what is in the job.
How the process works, start to finish
Three steps from description to collection.
Describe the job
Say what size of office it is and what is in it, roughly how much there is and anything you want to keep.
Add access and timing
Mention the floor, lift, loading bay and out-of-hours access.
Get a carrier quote
Post the job, compare licensed carriers' quotes and choose, with no obligation to accept.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an office clearance cost in London?
Indicatively £300 to £600 for a small office up to 500 sq ft and £800 to £2,000 for 1,000 to 2,500 sq ft. The real price is the quote you receive.
Is it priced per square foot?
Only as a rough guide. The quote depends mainly on what is in the space.
What is the cost per desk?
Indicatively £50 to £85 per workstation including equipment.
Who deals with confidential data?
You should. Remove or destroy data and confidential papers separately or use a specialist, and tell the carrier what is involved.
Can furniture be reused or sold?
Sometimes. Some carriers may resell or donate good furniture and reduce the quote, but there is no guarantee.
Can it be done out of hours?
Often yes. Say when you need it done when you post.
Ready to see your price?
Post your office clearance for licensed carriers to quote on.
