Moving an office is more than booking a lorry. Workstations have to be dismantled and rebuilt, IT equipment protected, lifts and loading bays booked with two different buildings, and the whole thing timed so your team loses as little working time as possible. Pick the wrong mover and you can end up paying for downtime, damage or a missed handover date on your old unit.
This guide covers how to choose an office mover in Singapore, what to ask before you sign, how to plan the timeline, and five moving companies that offer office relocation according to their own websites. They are listed in no particular order. We have not ranked or rated them, and none of them paid to be included. You can also browse the full Movers directory.
Office movers in Singapore at a glance
| Company | Area | Office-related services described on its website |
|---|---|---|
| Shalom Movers | Kaki Bukit (East) | Free site survey, dedicated project manager, workstation dismantling and reassembly, night and weekend moves, storage, disposal |
| GSX Movers | Jurong East (West) | Planning and consultation, packing and crating, furniture disassembly and reassembly, storage for office equipment and files, safe moving |
| GMove Logistics | Sin Ming (Central) | Free site survey, office moving, packing, storage, disposal, moves to Malaysia |
| MoveDot | Not listed | Commercial moving with a customised plan, furniture assembly and disassembly, disposal, storage, published starting rates |
| Aspect Mover | Not listed | Day, night or weekend office relocation, machinery and lab equipment, own warehouse, fixed written quote |
Five office moving companies in Singapore
Descriptions below summarise what each company says about itself. Confirm scope, insurance and pricing directly before you book.
1. Shalom Movers
Shalom Movers says it has been operating since 1982. Its commercial moving page describes a free, no-obligation site survey before a fixed-price quotation, a dedicated project manager for each move, dismantling and reassembly of modular workstations, and packing by its own packers as an add-on. It says it can move at night or over the weekend to limit downtime, and it also offers short and long-term storage and disposal of unwanted furniture. Two details worth noting from its site: charges are based on pieces or items rather than weight, and insurance cover is only valid for items packed by its own packers. It recommends booking one to two months ahead for most commercial moves.
- Area: Kaki Bukit (East)
- Website: shalom.com.sg
- SG Directory listing: View Shalom Movers on SG Directory
2. GSX Movers
GSX Movers handles home and office moves. Its website says its office service covers planning and consultation, packing and crating, furniture disassembly and reassembly, and transport, with secure storage for office equipment, files and documents during a move. It also lists safe moving, disposal and piano moving. It offers a free, no-obligation quote and recommends booking at least two to three weeks in advance.
- Area: Jurong East (West)
- Website: gsxmovers.sg
- SG Directory listing: View GSX Movers on SG Directory
3. GMove Logistics
GMove Logistics moves homes and offices and offers moves to Malaysia. Its website describes a complimentary site survey and quotation, packing supplies delivered beforehand, packing and optional unpacking, and short and long-term storage. It says it uses in-house crews rather than last-minute outsourcing. Disposal of old furniture, equipment and computers is available as an add-on. It suggests booking two to three weeks ahead.
- Area: Sin Ming (Central)
- Website: gmove.sg
- SG Directory listing: View GMove Logistics on SG Directory
4. MoveDot
MoveDot offers residential and commercial moves, and its website says it works with businesses on a customised moving plan. Services listed include furniture assembly and disassembly, disposal, storage, and packing and unpacking. It is one of the few movers here that publishes starting prices: from $60 per trolley, $208 for a half load, $288 for a full load and $368 for disposal. Those are starting rates rather than office move quotes, so expect a site check for anything bigger than a small office. It recommends booking at least a week ahead.
- Area: Not listed on its website
- Website: movedot.com.sg
- SG Directory listing: View MoveDot on SG Directory
5. Aspect Mover
Aspect Mover is an owner-led mover that says it has been operating since 2020. Its website lists office relocation by day, night or weekend, planned around your office schedule, plus machinery and lab equipment moves with labelled disassembly. It runs its own warehouse for storage. You can book a site check or send photos, and it says it gives one fixed, itemised price in writing that only changes if you add items. It also packs containers for moves to Malaysia and Hong Kong.
- Area: Not listed on its website
- Website: aspectmover.sg
- SG Directory listing: View Aspect Mover on SG Directory
How to choose an office mover
Insist on a site survey and a written, itemised quote
A mover that quotes over the phone without seeing your office is guessing. Most of the firms above offer a free site survey or photo check. The quote should list crew size, vehicles, packing materials, dismantling and reassembly, and any after-hours or storage charges.
Check they know commercial buildings
Office towers and business parks have rules that homes do not: lift booking, lift and floor protection, loading bay slots, permit-to-work forms and set hours for moving. Ask how the mover handles both buildings’ requirements and who submits the paperwork.
Ask how they handle IT and sensitive equipment
Servers, network racks, multi-function printers and safes need proper handling. Ask whether the mover has done this before, how items are packed and labelled, and whether your IT vendor should disconnect and reconnect equipment. Keep confidential files sealed and tracked.
Understand the insurance
Ask what is covered, the claim limit, and any conditions. Some movers only insure items their own packers have packed, so a self-packed box may not be covered. If your building asks for proof of insurance, check the mover can provide it.
Find out who actually does the work
Ask whether crews are in-house or subcontracted, and whether the person who surveyed your office will be on site on moving day.
Look for useful extras
Disposal of old furniture, short-term storage between leases and reassembly to a floor plan can all save you from managing extra vendors.
Questions to ask before you sign
- Is the price fixed, and what would change it?
- Is dismantling and reassembly of workstations included?
- Are packing materials included, and will you collect them afterwards?
- Can you move after office hours or at the weekend, and at what extra cost?
- Who books the lifts and loading bays and submits building forms?
- What insurance cover applies, and what are the conditions?
- Are your crews in-house?
- Can you dispose of furniture we are not taking?
- Can you store items if the new office is not ready?
- What happens if something is damaged?
Office move planning timeline
Shalom Movers suggests one to two months of lead time for most commercial moves, while GSX and GMove suggest at least two to three weeks for bookings. Larger offices will want more runway. A simple plan:
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| 2–3 months before | Confirm the move date against your lease expiry and new office handover. Take an inventory of what moves, what gets disposed of and what goes to storage. |
| 6–8 weeks before | Arrange site surveys with two or three movers and compare itemised quotes. Book your preferred mover and date. |
| 4 weeks before | Book lifts and loading bays at both buildings. Brief your IT vendor. Plan reinstatement of the old office. |
| 1–2 weeks before | Staff pack personal items and files. Label everything by department and new location. |
| Moving day | Have one person on site at each end with the floor plan. |
| After the move | Check the inventory, report any damage quickly, then start reinstatement works at the old unit. |
How much does an office move cost?
There is no standard price, because it depends on the number of workstations, cabinets and boxes, the amount of dismantling and IT equipment, access at both buildings, distance, and whether you need after-hours work, storage or disposal. MoveDot’s published starting rates give a floor for small jobs, and Shalom Movers says it prices by item rather than weight. For anything beyond a handful of desks, the only useful figure is a written quote after a site survey.
Before and after the move
An office move rarely happens on its own. Your old unit usually has to be reinstated before the lease ends; our guides to office reinstatement contractors and the Office Reinstatement directory can help. The new space may need a fit-out (Commercial Fit-Out directory), a clean before staff arrive (Cleaning Services directory) and an aircon check (best commercial aircon servicing companies).
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Office movers FAQ
How early should I book an office mover in Singapore?
The movers above suggest anywhere from one week to two months ahead, depending on size. For an office, aim to have site surveys done six to eight weeks before your move date.
Can office movers work after hours or at weekends?
Several can. Shalom Movers and Aspect Mover both describe night or weekend office moves on their websites. Your buildings’ rules also decide what is allowed, so check with building management.
Do office movers dismantle and reassemble workstations?
Most office movers offer it, sometimes as an add-on. Confirm it is in the quote and give the mover a floor plan of the new office.
Are my items insured during the move?
Ask each mover. Cover, limits and conditions vary, and some only insure items packed by their own staff.
What should I do with furniture I am not taking?
Many movers, including all five above, offer disposal. Arrange it with the move so the old office is empty in time for reinstatement.
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