Most installation quotes are hard to compare because they bundle labor, trucking, parts and a vague contingency into one number. Office Station keeps the lines separate: furniture, delivery and installation each appear as their own line on your written quote, so you can see exactly what you are paying for.
This page walks through what installation includes, what it does not, how scheduling works, and how to prepare your space so install day goes smoothly.
How installation is quoted
Installation is quoted with your project. The main things that shape it:
- Station count and configuration. More stations means more crew hours, and complex layouts with overhead storage, powered panels or mixed panel heights take longer than simple runs.
- Building access. Dock availability, freight elevator reservations, long carries and stairs all affect how fast a crew can work.
- Work hours. Buildings that only allow nights or weekends, or limit crews to short windows, change how the job is scheduled.
- Fixed setup. Every project carries crew travel, loading and site setup, even when only a few stations go in.
Space planning is free. Every project is quoted individually. Request a free quote and free space plan.
Building a full budget
For a complete project, plan on four lines: the furniture itself (which depends on tier, station size, panel height, finishes and quantity), installation, delivery, and electrical through your own licensed electrician. Delivery in Greater Phoenix is based on your address, building access and the size of the order; outside Greater Phoenix it is freight quoted per project.
What is included and what is not
Knowing the boundaries up front prevents change orders later.
Typical workstation installation tasks
Confirm the exact scope in your written quote. A workstation install generally covers:
- Assembling panels, worksurfaces, supports and connectors to the approved layout
- Mounting overhead storage, shelves and tackboards that are part of the station
- Placing pedestals and freestanding storage at each station
- Leveling and squaring runs so panels align and doors close cleanly
- Removing packaging and staging debris from the work area
Not included
- Electrical. Hardwiring powered panels to building power requires a licensed electrician.
- Delivery. A separate line on your quote in Greater Phoenix, or quoted as freight elsewhere.
- Data cabling. Your IT or low-voltage vendor pulls and terminates cable.
- Removal of existing furniture. If old furniture has to leave first, that is a decommissioning or liquidation scope. After a free walkthrough we recommend the best route for it, case by case.
Nights, weekends and building logistics
Installing during business hours means noise, blocked aisles and people working around a crew. Nights and weekends crews let you close the office Friday and open Monday with new stations ready.
Commercial buildings add their own rules. Office Station provides certificates of insurance and handles freight elevator and dock coordination with your property manager. What helps most from your side:
- Send us the building's contractor rules or move-in policy.
- Name one contact who can approve access and answer questions on install night.
- Confirm any additional insured names the building requires on the COI.
- Share whether the loading dock has height or length limits for trucks.
Prep checklist before install day
A crew can only move as fast as the space allows. Walk through this list about a week out.
- Final layout approved and dimensions verified against the actual floor, not an old plan
- Floor cleared of boxes, old furniture and personal items
- Carpet or flooring work finished and cured
- Floor or wall power locations marked and matching the layout
- Painting and patching done so crews do not work around wet walls
- IT told when stations will stand so cable can be pulled behind them
- Building access, parking and elevator reservations confirmed in writing
If the floor plan is still uncertain, use the free space planning before you order. It is far cheaper to move a line on a drawing than to relocate a panel run.
Installation across product tiers
Installation works the same way whether you choose liquidation-grade, remanufactured or new 6'x6' workstations. What changes is timing:
| Tier | Typical lead time |
|---|---|
| Liquidation-grade | As little as 72 hours when in stock |
| Remanufactured | Usually 7 to 14 days |
| New | 4 to 6 weeks |
If you need a fast opening, liquidation-grade stock can compress the whole schedule to days. Browse options on the used cubicles page, or pair stations with seating from pre-owned office chairs.
Pre-owned furniture is sold by Office Station as an independent reseller, not an authorized dealer, and manufacturer warranties generally do not transfer. Condition grades are A like new, B very good and C good, so you know what you are installing before it arrives.
Requesting an installation quote
Send the number of workstations, the address, the building's allowed work hours and your target opening date. If you have a floor plan, include it. We will confirm installation, delivery or freight, and a schedule in your written quote.
Frequently asked questions
How much does office furniture installation cost?
Installation is quoted with your project, based on the number of stations, building access, allowed work hours and the complexity of the layout. Delivery and electrical work are separate.
Can you install after business hours?
Yes. Nights and weekends crews are available so installation does not interrupt your workday. Tell us your building's allowed work hours when you request a quote so we can schedule around them.
Does installation include electrical hookup?
No. Furniture and installation exclude electrical work. If your panels have powered raceways, a licensed electrician needs to make the connection to building power. Plan the electrician visit for after panels are standing.
What does the building need before crews arrive?
Most property managers ask for a certificate of insurance, a reserved freight elevator and a dock time. We handle COIs and freight elevator and dock coordination, but you should confirm the building's rules early, since some require requests several days in advance.
How do I request an installation quote?
Email hello@officestation.com with the number of workstations, the address, the allowed work hours and your target opening date. Include a floor plan if you have one.
