Clearing an office means more than carrying out furniture: files have to be kept or destroyed, equipment goes back to the leasing company, and the space has to be returned to the landlord in the agreed condition. We clear offices, practices and law firms – also in the evening or at the weekend – and destroy files and data carriers with a record.
In short
First clarify what has to be kept – business records for ten years – and what goes back to the leasing company or landlord. Then we clear, destroy files and data carriers with a record and hand over the space swept clean. Archives and furniture that are to be kept can be stored with us.
What is included
- Clearance of office, practice, archive and ancillary rooms
- Destruction of files and data carriers with a record
- Electrical and IT equipment separately through the take-back system
- Work in the evening or at the weekend
- Broom-clean handover; final cleaning and painting on request
Timeline of an office clearance
| When | What | Who |
|---|---|---|
| As soon as notice is given | Check the handover condition in the lease: with or without fittings, floor coverings, partitions. | You, with the landlord |
| As soon as notice is given | List leased and rented equipment – printer, coffee machine, phone system – and arrange its return. | You |
| 6–8 weeks before | Clarify with your accountant which documents have to be kept. | You, with the accountant |
| 4 weeks before | Survey: what stays, what is stored, what is disposed of, where are files and data carriers? | Us, free of charge |
| 4 weeks before | List all devices with storage: computers, servers, copiers, mobile phones. | You |
| 2 weeks before | Agree in writing with the next tenant what is taken over. | You |
| Clearance day | Clear, destroy files and data carriers, hand in equipment separately, store the archive. | Us |
| Handover | Space swept clean, final cleaning on request; keys and badges returned. | Us and you |
Files and data carriers
Business books and accounting records must be kept for at least ten years (federal SME portal on Art. 958f CO). So do not destroy anything before your accountant has agreed.
Whatever has to be kept but does not come to the new location can be stored in our business warehouse. Whatever may be destroyed, we destroy and confirm with a record – for files as well as data carriers.
The Data Protection Act requires appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data (FDPIC guide). The record documents what was destroyed.
What an office clearance costs
The price has two parts: the team’s working time, charged for the time actually worked, and disposal by volume.
- One vehicle with two people costs CHF 225 to 260 per hour, depending on the job. A flat fee of CHF 190 per vehicle and job is added for the vehicle, fuel and the journey there and back (within the region; longer distances as quoted).
- For disposal we reckon with CHF 40 to 50 per cubic metre, depending on the material.
- We charge a minimum of 3 hours.
These rates include VAT. On request we quote a fixed price after the free survey that includes everything, VAT too.
| Working time: 6 h × CHF 225–260 | CHF 1,350 – 1,560 |
|---|---|
| Disposal: 15 m³ × CHF 40–50 | CHF 600 – 750 |
| Vehicle and travel flat fee | CHF 190 |
| Total (incl. VAT) | CHF 2,140 – 2,500 |
Assumed: 6 hours with one vehicle and two people and 15 m³ of material. How many hours and cubic metres it will be for you is stated in the quote after the free survey. Surcharges for items over 100 kg and hazardous waste are added if they apply.
Office clearance, business clearance or office relocation?
| Your situation | Right service |
|---|---|
| The office is being given up, little or nothing moves | Office clearance – this page |
| A shop, warehouse or workshop is being cleared | business clearance |
| The team is moving to a new location | office relocation |
| Archive and furniture need interim storage | business warehouse |
| The handover is in a few days | emergency clearance |
Clearance in the Brugg area: team member loading the vehicle 
Truck with rubbish bags and furniture from a flat clearance 
Clearance in the Brugg area: household goods in bags and furniture in the vehicle
Frequently asked questions
Do you clear outside office hours?
Yes, in the evening or at the weekend.
Do we get proof of destruction?
Yes. You receive a record of the destruction of files and data carriers.
What happens to the office furniture?
We clear it and dispose of it. If you want to sell or pass on furniture in good condition, it is best to arrange this before the clearance.
Which documents do we have to keep?
Business books and accounting records for at least ten years (Art. 958f CO). Your accountant will clarify exactly what this includes.
Can you store files instead of destroying them?
Yes. Whatever has to be kept, we store in our business warehouse.
Sources
- SME portal: accounting obligation (Art. 958f CO)
- FDPIC: the new Data Protection Act from the FDPIC’s perspective
Sources as of October 2026.
Related services
- Business clearance with data-compliant disposal
- Office relocation without downtime
- Business warehousing
- End-of-tenancy cleaning with handover guarantee
Clearance and disposal: all pages
- Disposal – Have bulky waste, furniture and appliances collected – with an honest comparison to the municipality.
- Checking a disposal company – How to tell that your items are disposed of properly.
- Checking a clearance company – Compare quotes and the questions to settle before you hire.
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