Cutting Costs: How Facilities Teams Can Save with Recycled Furniture

Ida Gorecka • November 5, 2024

If you're managing facilities, you've likely encountered this scenario: Watching valuable office furniture being loaded into skips, knowing your next quarter's budget is already stretched thin. It's a common challenge in our industry, but one that deserves a smarter solution.

Understanding Your Office Furniture Lifecycle Costs

Every working day in the UK, more than 300 tons of office furniture end up in landfills. This is not only an environmental concern, but also a financial drain that impacts facilities' budgets nationwide.


As an experienced facilities manager, you understand the complexities. Office furniture management extends far beyond initial procurement. It's a continuous cycle of purchasing decisions, storage requirements, maintenance needs, and eventual disposal - each stage carrying costs that often exceed original budgets. Perhaps you're currently facing some of these challenges. You might be planning an office relocation, managing expensive storage space, or tasked with furnishing new areas while keeping costs under control. These are common pressure points in facilities management, but they don't have to remain obstacles.

The Cost of Second-Hand Office Furniture

At Coggin SOS, we’re challenging the status quo. 


A full workstation with a new desk and chair can run anywhere from £950 to £1,200. Our refurbished setups cost £365, offering the same professional look and functionality at a fraction of the price. For a 100-person office, that’s a potential saving of over £83,500!


Our refurbished Verco Ergoform Task Chairs are another example. A new chair costs £500; our refurbished option is just £125. That’s real money back in your budget, freeing you up to invest in other areas, whether it’s upgrading tech, improving facilities, or adding value in ways that matter to your team.


If you’re interested in more office furniture figures, please fill out our enquiry form here.

The Quality of Our Sustainable Office Furniture

We understand that any office furniture solution needs to maintain professional standards. That's why we've developed a comprehensive quality control process:


  • Every piece undergoes a thorough inspection
  • We replace any worn components
  • Professional cleaning and restoration
  • Mechanical testing for functionality
  • Final quality check before delivery


We stand behind our work with a 12-month warranty. No complicated terms, just a straightforward guarantee of quality.


Want to see the quality for yourself? Visit our showroom and compare our refurbished furniture with new pieces. Contact us today.

A Partnership Approach to Office Clearance

We understand that managing office furniture projects can be complex. That's why we've developed a streamlined process that handles everything from initial assessment to final installation.


At Coggin SOS, we begin by understanding your specific needs and challenges. Our team conducts a detailed site survey when needed, helping us understand your space and requirements completely. We then provide clear, detailed proposals that outline costs, timelines, and expected outcomes.


Throughout the project, you'll work with dedicated specialists who understand the complexities of facilities management. They'll keep you informed at every stage and ensure your project runs smoothly from start to finish.

Prove Your Environmental Leadership 

Choosing refurbished office furniture provides immediate environmental benefits that you can measure and report. This choice is not only sustainable but also useful for your clients and stakeholders, showing that your organisation genuinely cares about the environment and is actively contributing to a greener future.


We provide detailed documentation of your carbon savings and waste reduction, making it easy to demonstrate your environmental leadership. This documentation supports your ESG reporting requirements and helps demonstrate your commitment to sustainability-highlighting to clients and others that you take environmental responsibility seriously.

Experience the Difference with Our Office Furniture Solutions

When you work with Coggin SOS, you're getting more than just office furniture services-you're gaining a partner who understands your challenges. Our team brings over twenty years of industry experience to every project. 


Eager to get started on your next project? Contact us for a detailed discussion about your office furniture management needs. We'll provide you with a comprehensive cost analysis and custom refurbishment proposal that addresses your specific challenges and opportunities.

Why Buying Cheap Costs More: The Long-Term Value of Quality Refurbished Furniture

By Ida Gorecka • July 30, 2025
You’re in the middle of planning an office space. Budgets are tight. Lead times are short. It’s tempting to type “cheap office chairs” into your browser and find something that fits the spreadsheet. But here’s the problem: cheap furniture is rarely cheap in the long run . The market is saturated with budget desks, chairs, and storage that look good online, but fall apart in practice. And when they do, they cost more - more to replace, more to dispose of, more to fix (if that’s even possible), and more in lost time and productivity. It’s a vicious cycle that undermines your budget, timeline, and any potential ESG goals. According to WRAP , the UK disposes of over 200,000 tonnes of office furniture every year - much of it barely used. When furniture fails quickly, so does your investment. In a commercial setting, that failure shows up in missed deadlines, spiralling budgets, and sustainability goals slipping out of reach. So before you hit "order" on another bulk buy of flat-packed furniture, take a moment. In this article, you'll learn the hidden costs of cheap office furniture and why refurbished premium office furniture is the smarter alternative. If you're looking to reduce hassle, save money, and build a workspace that actually lasts, keep on reading. Need help getting started? Get in touch with our team for advice, audits, or to browse our refurbished stock .

Refurbished Office Furniture Saves Overbury Over £2000 on Site Setup Costs

By Ida Gorecka • July 18, 2025
Anyone who's worked in construction knows that site setup costs can quickly spiral. For Overbury , one of the UK's leading fit-out and refurbishment specialists, managing these costs while maintaining professional standards is a constant balancing act. When setting up their latest construction site office, they faced a challenge familiar to many in the industry: creating a functional workspace quickly and cost-effectively. After seeing what we achieved together on their previous project, Overbury approached us with clear priorities - they needed a professional office setup delivered on a construction timeline. With tight deadlines to meet and costs to manage, they needed their office space ready quickly while avoiding the expense and environmental impact of buying new office furniture. Like many construction projects, this one came with complex requirements - specific layouts, tight timelines, and budget constraints - yet Overbury knew from experience that refurbished office furniture could deliver exactly what they needed.

From Purchase to Repurpose: How to Extend the Lifespan of Your Office Furniture

By Ida Gorecka • July 16, 2025
If you're managing an office move, refit, or hybrid transition, you've likely faced this question: do we buy new furniture, or make use of what we have? Every year, over 1.2 million desks and 1.8 million office chairs are sent to landfill in the UK- enough to fill Wembley Stadium twice. ( Source: WRAP ) With Landfill Tax raised to £126.15 per tonne in April 2025 (S ource: UK Government ), the cost of disposing office furniture is increasing fast. If you’re trying to balance budgets , meet ESG goals , and minimise downtime , choosing refurbishment over replacement could be the most strategic decision you make this year. In this guide, we’ll show you how to get more from what you already own. Saving thousands, supporting your ESG goals, and creating a more flexible, future-proof workspace. Got a project coming up? Get in touch and we’ll help you explore your refurbishment options.