Office Decommissioning Services
Relocation Services Inc. (RSI) decommissions offices at the end of a lease, a consolidation or a downsize. Crews take down the furniture that isn’t moving and remove the contents, so the space goes back to the landlord empty. RSI is based in Aurora and serves Chicagoland and the Midwest. Call (630) 978-0800 for a free quote.
What Is Office Decommissioning?
Office decommissioning is the work of clearing an office you’re leaving so it meets the move-out terms of your lease. It usually means removing furniture, fixtures and contents before you hand back the keys.
Your lease spells out the condition the landlord expects. Some leases ask for the space broom-clean. Others require it returned to its original condition. If the terms aren’t met, you can lose your security deposit or be billed for the cleanup.
What Does RSI’s Decommissioning Service Include?
RSI’s decommissioning service covers the furniture and contents side of a move-out: inventory, teardown and removal. Projects range from small office suites to complex facilities.
- Inventory of what’s moving to the new space and what’s staying behind
- Teardown of workstations, panel systems, private offices and conference furniture
- Removal and disposal of furniture and contents you’re not keeping
- A cleared space ready for the landlord’s walkthrough
Other parts of a lease restoration, such as cabling removal, wall repairs or cleaning, may need separate trades. Check your lease’s move-out clause early so nothing is missed.
When Does a Business Need an Office Decommission?
A business needs a decommission any time it leaves a space and can’t take everything with it.
Common reasons:
- Lease end. You’re moving out and the lease requires an empty space.
- Consolidation. Two floors or two offices fold into one, and the leftover furniture has to go.
- Downsizing. A hybrid team needs fewer desks, so part of the floor gets cleared.
- Renovation. A space has to be emptied before construction starts.
Why Use the Same Company for the Move and the Decommission?
Using one company means the furniture you’re keeping and the furniture you’re leaving are sorted on the same inventory, by the same crew. Nothing gets moved that should have stayed, and nothing gets left that should have moved.
It also cuts the scheduling problem in half. The move and the clear-out are sequenced together around your lease date, with one point of contact. See our office relocation services.
Get a Free QuoteHow Does an Office Decommission Work, Step by Step?
A decommission with RSI follows five steps, from the first walkthrough to an empty space.
Walkthrough
RSI tours the space and reviews what’s moving, staying and going.
Inventory and tagging
Items you’re keeping are labeled for the move. Everything else is marked for removal.
Schedule
RSI sets dates around your lease end and the building’s rules.
Teardown and removal
Crews take apart the remaining furniture and haul away the contents.
Final check
You walk the cleared space before the landlord’s inspection.
How Much Does an Office Decommission Cost?
Decommission cost depends on how much has to come out, how hard it is to take apart, and how easy the building is to work in. RSI gives a free quote after a walkthrough.
Main cost factors:
- Square footage and number of workstations
- Panel systems that need full teardown
- Volume of contents, files and miscellaneous items
- Building access: elevators, docks and distance to the truck
- After-hours or weekend scheduling
- Whether the decommission is paired with a move
Frequently Asked Questions About Office Decommissioning
What’s the difference between decommissioning and junk removal?
Decommissioning clears a whole space you’re leaving, including teardown of installed furniture like panel systems. Office junk removal hauls away specific items you no longer need, often while you stay in the space.
Do you handle small offices?
Yes. RSI decommissions everything from small office suites to large, complex facilities.
Can you decommission after hours?
Yes. RSI can work after business hours, and weekend work is available on request. That matters when other tenants share the building.
Can you move some furniture and remove the rest?
Yes. RSI inventories and tags what you’re keeping, moves it to the new space, then clears what’s left. One crew handles both.
Do you repair walls or remove cabling?
RSI’s service covers furniture and contents. Cabling, wall repairs and cleaning may need other contractors, so check your lease’s move-out terms early.
How far ahead should we schedule a decommission?
Contact RSI as soon as you know your lease end date. Larger spaces take more planning, and building elevator and dock time has to be reserved.
Get a Free Office Decommissioning Quote
Relocation Services Inc. is at 2115 E New York St Suite 200, Aurora, IL 60502. Call (630) 978-0800, email info@rsioffice.com, or request a free estimate. The office is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.