HOW TO HIRE · REMOVALS & STORAGE · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire an office removal firm in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
An office removals in Ireland costs €500–€5,000 per move, typically around €1,500. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
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THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring an office removal firm in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers office removal firm work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — storage Solutions — some office removals come with storage solutions for businesses that need temporary space for their items.
- How does size of the office change the price?The larger the run, the more waste and offcuts it creates. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does distance to the new location change the price?A long drive means fewer jobs in a day, so each one costs more. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does amount of furniture change the price?Numbers change the equipment as well as the hours. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Assembly and Disassembly — many office removal services offer assembly and disassembly of office furniture and equipment — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a office removal firm job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check before you book
No register applies
NO LICENCE APPLIES TO REMOVALS FIRMS. The protection is the insurance, and the word to listen for is GOODS IN TRANSIT — public liability does not pay for your own property being damaged in their van. Trade membership of the Irish Association of Movers is voluntary and brings a complaints route.
Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.
What to check instead
GOODS IN TRANSIT cover and its limit per item and in total — a €10,000 total on a four-bedroom move is not cover, it is a gesture; Whether the limit falls for items you pack yourself, which it usually does; A written inventory before loading, signed by both of you; How a claim is made and within what deadline — often days, not weeks; Whether the crew on the day are employees or casual labour; For storage, who insures the goods while stored and against what.
Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.
Insurance
Expect goods in transit and public liability, with the limits named. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Trader or private seller
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT
VAT at 23%, the standard rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: No register covers office removal firm work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — storage Solutions — some office removals come with storage solutions for businesses that need temporary space for their items.
A good answer: The larger the run, the more waste and offcuts it creates. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: A long drive means fewer jobs in a day, so each one costs more. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Numbers change the equipment as well as the hours. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Assembly and Disassembly — many office removal services offer assembly and disassembly of office furniture and equipment — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a office removal firm job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect goods in transit and public liability, with the limits named — transportation — the transportation of goods is a key component of office removals.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the office removal firm starts, and an itemised invoice after — packing Services — office removals often include packing services, where professionals help pack up office equipment, documents, and furniture securely.
Getting the quote right
- Size of the office — the larger the run, the more waste and offcuts it creates.
- Distance to the new location — a long drive means fewer jobs in a day, so each one costs more.
- Amount of furniture — numbers change the equipment as well as the hours.
- Equipment that needs to be moved — prices for materials move, so quotes are given for a limited time.
- In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
- What is NOT included, named
- Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
- The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register
Walk away if
- They will not talk about it: size of the office — the larger the run, the more waste and offcuts it creates
- They will not talk about it: distance to the new location — a long drive means fewer jobs in a day, so each one costs more
- They will not talk about it: amount of furniture — numbers change the equipment as well as the hours
- A price for the office removal firm before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
- Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
- No written quote, or one that moves once the office removal firm has begun
What an office removal firm costs: €500–€5,000 per move
The figures are for the job, per move, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Full office relocation and Office packing services each carry their own band. Office Removals price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
Office removal firms near you, with the badges that matter shown
ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.
Or post the job free and let them come to you.
- Look firstSize of the office — the larger the run, the more waste and offcuts it creates — that is what the office removal firm is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneDistance to the new location — a long drive means fewer jobs in a day, so each one costs more — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfAmount of furniture — numbers change the equipment as well as the hours — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherEquipment that needs to be moved — prices for materials move, so quotes are given for a limited time — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the office removal firm is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, complexity of the relocation — a design of your own costs more than one off the shelf.
- Packing Services
- Office removals often include packing services, where professionals help pack up office equipment, documents, and furniture securely.
- Transportation
- The transportation of goods is a key component of office removals.
- Assembly and Disassembly
- Many office removal services offer assembly and disassembly of office furniture and equipment.
- Storage Solutions
- Some office removals come with storage solutions for businesses that need temporary space for their items.
- Full Office Relocation
- Complete relocation of all office furniture and equipment to a new address.
- Furniture Assembly and Disassembly
- Taking apart and reassembling office furniture as needed during the move.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring an office removal firm: questions people ask
The cost of office removals can be influenced by several factors, including the size of the office, the distance to the new location, and the amount of furniture and equipment that needs to be moved. Additional services like packing and storage can also drive up costs.
The duration of an office removal can vary widely depending on the size of the office and the complexity of the move. Generally, smaller offices may take a few hours, while larger relocations can take a full day or more.
For most office removals, a general professional moving service is sufficient. However, if your office involves specialised equipment or regulated items such as electrical or gas installations, you may need to hire qualified specialists for those specific tasks.
Many removal companies offer same-day services, but availability can vary based on demand and the size of the job. It's best to contact the service provider directly to confirm if they can accommodate a last-minute move.
Yes, many removal companies offer the option to combine office removals with other services such as packing, storage, and furniture assembly. This can be convenient and may also lead to cost savings.
Items that are often excluded from office removals include hazardous materials, perishable goods, and personal items not belonging to the office. It's important to check with the removal company for their specific policies on what cannot be moved.
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