Office relocation cost guide
How Much Does an Office Relocation Cost in Australia?
The short answer
A small office move in Australia usually costs $3,500 to $5,500 for 10 desks. At UNN Movers, an office of up to 10 desks starts from $2,690, GST included, as a fixed price.
Larger offices are priced after a free site survey. The number of desks, the IT and the building's access rules set the final figure.
How much does an office move cost?
Most office movers price by the desk, not by the hour. These are typical 2026 figures for Sydney from We Move Group, one of the larger commercial movers.
| Office size | Market price | UNN Movers |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 10 desks | $3,500 to $5,500 | From $2,690 |
| 25 desks | $7,000 to $11,000 | Fixed price after site survey |
| 50 desks | $15,000 to $22,000 | Fixed price after site survey |
UNN prices include GST. Market figures are Sydney averages and vary by city.
Why are office moves priced as a fixed job?
An open hourly rate puts the risk of a long night on you. A fixed price after a site survey shows the total before anything is packed.
The survey covers both buildings. We check lifts, docks, parking and the route, then build the plan back from when you need to reopen.
What is included in an office move?
- Free site survey at both buildings
- Lockable crates on wheels, delivered before the move and collected after
- Labelling by floor, team and desk
- Workstations taken apart and rebuilt
- Computers shut down, cables bagged and numbered, and set back on each desk
- Lift and loading dock bookings handled with building management
- One coordinator from the survey to the last crate pickup
What adds cost to an office relocation?
| Factor | Why it changes the price |
|---|---|
| Desk count | More desks mean more crates, crew and time |
| Access | Shared lifts and booked dock windows slow the move |
| IT and servers | Server racks and comms rooms need extra care |
| Records | Sealed archives need counting and signing at both ends |
| Make-good and disposal | Old furniture and rubbish have to go somewhere |
| Storage | Furniture held between leases is charged monthly |
Do after-hours and weekend moves cost more?
Many movers add a loading for nights and weekends. UNN charges the same rate every day, so a weekend move does not cost more for being on a weekend.
What does the building need from your removalist?
Most buildings ask for a certificate of currency before the move. UNN carries $20M public liability plus goods in transit cover, and sends the certificate on request.
What does UNN not do on an office move?
We move and rebuild. Fit-out building work, new furniture installs and network setup sit with your fit-out contractor and IT provider.
We handle the physical side of IT. Your IT provider handles servers, networks and phones once everything is in place.
How can you cut the cost of an office move?
- Clear out old files and furniture before the survey, not after.
- Get the new floor plan to us early, with desk numbers.
- Book both buildings' lifts and docks as soon as the date is set.
- Pack personal desk items yourself the day before.
- Move in phases if you cannot shut down for a whole day.
Have old furniture to clear? See what rubbish removal costs.
Why book an office move with UNN?
Fixed price
From $2,690 for up to 10 desks, GST included.
Same rate every day
No weekend loading.
Certificate on request
$20M public liability plus goods in transit cover.
Our own staff
Every mover is on our payroll and covered by WorkCover.
One coordinator
One person from survey to the last crate.
Where can you book an office move with UNN?
UNN runs its own crews in four cities. Each city page has local details.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an office move cost per desk?
Market prices run about $350 to $550 a desk for small offices. UNN starts from $2,690 for up to 10 desks.
Do you move offices after hours and on weekends?
Yes, 6am to 10pm, seven days. The rate is the same every day.
Do you disconnect and reconnect computers?
We shut them down, bag and label the cables, and set them back up on each desk. Network and server setup is for your IT provider.
How long does an office move take?
A 10-desk office is usually a single day. Larger offices are often moved over a weekend.
Can you supply a certificate of currency?
Yes. Ask when you book and we send it to your building manager.
How do you get a written price?
Book a free site survey. You get a fixed price in writing for the whole move.
Need furniture rebuilt or stored? See what furniture assembly costs and what managed storage costs.
- $120 an hour, GST included
- No extra fees
- $20M public liability
- 6am to 10pm, seven days