Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• survey the office layout and confirm items to remove

• protect floors, doorways and lift with protective covers

• safely disassemble desks, cabinets and screens and label parts for reassembly

• pad, band and load items into a removal van using trolleys and straps

• manage stair carries and lift protection and notify building manager if lifts needed

• remove unwanted items for disposal or recycling and provide waste transfer note

• follow manual handling procedures and wear PPE to reduce contamination and injury risk

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Most small office clearances take 2–4 hours on site; medium offices or moves with lots of assembly typically take a full day. Time is extended by large items, multiple stair carries, narrow corridors, waiting for building access or lift protection, disconnecting IT equipment and parking or loading restrictions

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• do you have public liability insurance and can you show a certificate

• how many movers will attend and what vehicle size will you use

• will you disassemble and reassemble furniture and is that included in the price

• how do you handle recycling, donation and hazardous items such as e‑waste

• do you charge for stair carries, long carries or waiting time

• can you provide a written quote and waste transfer note on completion

How to Avoid Surprises

• reserve parking or a loading bay with building management and share directions

• clear routes and label items to be removed and items to stay

• confirm lift availability and dimensions and arrange protection if needed

• notify your IT provider about cabling and server shutdowns before movers arrive

• keep a contact on site and arrange access permissions for after‑hours work if needed