Most furniture quotes are clear about the furniture and vague about everything that happens after it arrives. Installation ends up as "TBD" or bundled into a lump sum you cannot check. That makes it hard to compare options and easy to go over budget.
Office Station quotes office furniture installation as its own line, separate from furniture and delivery, so you can see exactly what you are paying for before you book.
How installation is quoted
- Installation is its own line on your written quote
- Nights and weekends crews available
- Delivery and electrical are separate line items
- Space planning is free
The installation line depends on the number of stations, the type and size of the furniture, panel height and components per station, building access (elevators, docks, stairs, contractor hours), after-hours scheduling and the complexity of the layout.
What installation covers
A workstation install means turning boxes, panels and components into a finished, usable station. On a typical cubicle job, that includes:
- Staging components by station so the right parts end up in the right place
- Connecting panels and setting them level and aligned with the plan
- Mounting work surfaces, overhead storage and accessories specified in your order
- Placing pedestals and other freestanding pieces
- Walking the finished layout against the plan
What it does not cover is building electrical. Powered panels still need a licensed electrician to connect them to building power, so schedule that trade to follow the furniture crew.
After-hours installs and building logistics
Installing in an occupied office during business hours is noisy and disruptive. Nights and weekends crews let your team leave on Friday and sit down at finished stations on Monday.
Commercial buildings usually have rules about when and how contractors can work. We handle the pieces that commonly hold up an install:
- Certificates of insurance issued to your landlord or property manager's requirements
- Freight elevator reservations coordinated with building management
- Loading dock scheduling so delivery and install line up
Get a quote with installation included
Putting installation in the full budget
Installation is one of four costs on a workstation project:
- Furniture. Driven by grade (liquidation-grade, remanufactured or new), station size, panel height, finishes and quantity.
- Installation. Driven by station count, layout complexity, building access and timing.
- Delivery. Driven by your address, building access and the size of the order.
- Electrical. Handled by a licensed electrician and quoted separately.
Choosing a different grade changes the furniture line, not the work of installing it. Outside Greater Phoenix, freight is quoted per project. For help choosing a tier, see new versus remanufactured versus liquidation-grade. Every project is quoted individually. Request a free quote and free space plan.
How to prepare for install day
- Finalize the layout. Changes on install day cost time. Free space planning helps lock it in first.
- Send building requirements. COI wording, contractor hours, elevator and dock rules.
- Clear the floor. Old furniture, boxes and personal items should be out of the install area. If old furniture needs to go, look at liquidation and request a free walkthrough.
- Confirm power and data locations. Mark floor boxes and wall outlets so stations land where the plan expects.
- Book the electrician. Schedule them after the furniture install if stations are powered.
- Name one on-site contact. Someone who can answer layout questions and unlock doors after hours.
What to check in any installation quote
If you are comparing installation quotes, make sure you are comparing the same scope. Ask each provider these questions:
- How is it priced? Per workstation, per hour or lump sum? Pricing tied to your station count is the easiest to verify against your plan.
- Are there small-job charges? A low per-unit rate can hide a high floor on small jobs.
- Are after-hours crews extra? Find out before you commit to a weekend install.
- Who handles the COI and building access? A missing certificate can stop a crew at the dock.
- Is delivery included or separate? Separate line items make it easier to see where the money goes.
- What is excluded? Electrical is the most common exclusion. Get it in writing.
Also ask how the provider handles a layout change discovered on install day, such as a column that is not on the drawing. A clear plan and a named on-site contact keep those moments short.
Installing as part of a move
If installation is one part of a larger move, it helps to plan removal at the old space and installation at the new space together. See corporate relocation for how those pieces fit on one schedule.
Questions about a specific building or timeline? Email hello@officestation.com.
Frequently asked questions
How much does office furniture installation cost?
It depends on the number of stations, the type of furniture, building access, after-hours scheduling and the complexity of the layout. Every project is quoted individually, and installation appears as its own line on your written quote.
Can installation happen at night or on weekends?
Yes. Nights and weekends crews are available so installation does not interrupt your workday. Let us know your building's access hours when you schedule.
Does installation include electrical hookup?
No. Workstation and installation Electrical work is quoted separately. If your stations have powered panels that connect to building power, a licensed electrician should handle that connection, and you should schedule them to follow the furniture install.
Can you provide a certificate of insurance for our building?
Yes. We provide certificates of insurance and coordinate freight elevator and loading dock access with property management. Send the building's COI requirements early so paperwork is ready before install day.
Is delivery included in the installation price?
No. Delivery is its own line on your quote, based on your address, building access and the size of the order. Outside Greater Phoenix, freight is quoted per project.
