Quick answer
Cubicle dismantling and removal means taking workstations apart panel by panel, disconnecting power and data safely, sorting parts for reuse, resale, donation, or recycling, hauling everything out, and leaving the floor broom-swept for the landlord. Most of the work is planning: an inventory, building access, and a clear written scope.
Step 1: Inventory what you have
Walk the floor and list every workstation, panel run, storage unit, and power pole. Note the manufacturer and model where you can find it. Name-brand systems in good shape may have resale or reuse value; damaged or dated pieces usually go to recycling. Business Moving Group starts every cubicle removal with this inventory so the quote matches what is actually on the floor.
Step 2: Decide where each piece goes
Split the inventory into four piles on paper before anyone picks up a tool: moving to the new office, sold or credited, donated, or recycled or disposed. Keep components that are moving together and labeled. Name-brand systems are the ones a buyer may want. Usable pieces can go to a nonprofit, school, or other recipient. Metal, plastic, and fabric are separated by material. Confirm the receiving party for each pile in advance. Pickup goes faster when nobody is deciding on the spot.
Step 3: Disconnect power, data, and IT
Hardwired power poles and base feeds should be disconnected by a licensed electrician. Your IT provider should shut down and pull computers, phones, and network gear, and handle any data on them. A standard removal scope does not automatically include electrical work or data destruction, so put who owns each piece in writing.
Step 4: Tear down the workstations
The crew removes work surfaces, overhead storage, and pedestals, then separates the panels and frames. Hardware gets bagged and labeled if the system is being reused. Materials are staged by destination so nothing meant for reuse ends up in the recycling bin.
Step 5: Haul away and sort
Items go out to the new office, the buyer, the donation recipient, or the recycler. Business Moving Group prioritizes donation and recycling of metal, plastic, and fabric components to keep landfill waste down.
Step 6: Clean up and hand off the space
Removal is not done until the debris, packing material, and trash are gone and the floor is broom-swept. Walk the space with your property manager or landlord and record anything still open.
If the move-out is part of a lease exit, see What Is Office Decommissioning? for the rest of the checklist.
What affects the time and cost
- Number of workstations and panels per station
- Power and data built into the panels
- Building access: elevators, loading dock, parking, and allowed work hours
- How much is being reused versus recycled
- Whether the system has resale value that can offset the removal
Business Moving Group walks the space for free and gives a do-not-exceed price for the documented scope. Anything outside that scope is quoted as a change order you approve first.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I remove cubicles myself?
You can, but it is slower and riskier than it looks. Panels are heavy, hardware varies by manufacturer, and hardwired power must be disconnected by a licensed electrician. Damaged parts also lose resale value. Most businesses hire a crew for anything beyond a few stations, especially when the building requires insurance certificates and set work hours. Building managers often ask for a certificate of insurance and an elevator reservation before any crew can work. A commercial crew handles that paperwork and brings the tools and carts for the job.
What happens to old cubicles after removal?
They are sorted. Name-brand systems in good condition may be resold or reused, usable pieces can be donated, and the rest is broken down so metal, plastic, and fabric can be recycled. Only what cannot be reused or recycled should go to the landfill. Ask where each category goes before pickup. Business Moving Group prioritizes donation and recycling, and can assess name-brand cubicles for possible purchase or credit toward the removal.
Can old cubicles be sold for credit?
Sometimes. Name-brand systems in good condition with complete parts are the most likely to have value. Older, damaged, or discontinued systems usually do not. An inventory with manufacturer, model, and condition is the first step to finding out. Any credit is offset against the removal cost. Business Moving Group can assess your inventory during the free walkthrough and may offer purchase options or credit for qualifying systems.
Who disconnects the power to cubicles?
A licensed electrician should disconnect hardwired power poles and base feeds before the panels come apart. Your IT provider handles computers, phones, and network equipment. A moving crew dismantles and removes the furniture once those disconnects are done, so confirm each responsibility in writing before teardown day.
Can cubicle removal happen after hours?
That depends on the building. Many property managers limit when a crew can use the elevators and the loading dock. Ask Business Moving Group and the building which hours are allowed before you set a date, because those rules affect the schedule and the quote.
How do I get a price for cubicle removal?
Book a walkthrough. Price depends on station count, panel complexity, built-in power, building access, and how much is reused or recycled, so a site visit gives the most accurate number. Business Moving Group walks the space for free and confirms the scope, price, and dates in writing. Walkthroughs run Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in Orange County and Tuesday and Thursday in Los Angeles. Call (949) 444-0211.