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

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.

Making Second-Hand Office Furniture Work for Construction

Construction site offices are where critical decisions get made and teams coordinate - they need to be professional, functional, and set up fast. From planning to delivery, everything moved at construction speed. Our team reviewed Overbury's specific site requirements and presented clear options that would work for their space. Once they selected their preferred second-hand office furniture package, we had everything delivered and ready within just 7 days - a timeline that any site manager would appreciate. This rapid response meant no delays to their busy construction schedule.

Project Outcomes: Delivering Carbon and Cost Benefits

The numbers show nothing but clear benefits for Overbury.


Their choice of second-hand office furniture cut their carbon footprint by 926kg of CO2e - that's the same as taking 4,711 miles of car travel off the road.


The figures made financial sense as well, saving Overbury £2,248 compared to purchasing new office furniture.

Refurbished Office Furniture That Delivers on Every Front

Whether you're setting up a construction site office or managing multiple project locations, the challenge remains the same - creating professional workspaces without excessive cost or delay. The project showed how refurbished office chairs and desks can meet demanding construction schedules while delivering cost and carbon savings. By choosing a sustainable option for their site setup, Overbury cut both their environmental footprint and procurement costs without compromising on quality or timing.


This direct approach to site furniture proves that making sustainable choices doesn't mean sacrificing practicality. Working with Coggin SOS, Overbury got exactly what they needed, when they needed it - while keeping both costs and carbon down. For construction professionals looking to optimise their site setup costs, it's a blueprint worth following.


Looking to reduce costs and carbon on your next office furniture project? 


Contact our team to see how quality refurbished office furniture could work for you.

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.

Stretching the Education Budget: How Refurbished Furniture Delivers Quality Without the Cost

By Ida Gorecka • July 7, 2025
Your education budget is under more pressure than ever. Whether you're managing a school, college, or university, you know the challenge: creating inspiring learning environments while budgets shrink and demands grow. According to research by the IFS , between 2010/11 and 2022/23, funding received by colleges for 16-19 education dropped by nearly a quarter, and adult skills funding was cut by more than half. Meanwhile, overall surplus levels fell for the sector as a whole from £2,290 million (5.6 per cent of income) in 2021-22 to £1,284 million (2.9 per cent of income) in 2023-24 ( source ). This financial squeeze is hitting at exactly the wrong time. Your students deserve quality learning environments, but premium furniture prices make this increasingly difficult to achieve. But what if there was a solution that delivered professional-quality furniture without the premium price tag? What if you could create the inspiring spaces your students need while actually saving money ? By choosing refurbished office furniture , you can stretch your budget 3-5 times further, receive furniture in days rather than months, and create premium-quality learning environments - all without compromising on the standards your institution demands. Curious to see what's available? Browse our current inventory of high-quality refurbished educational furniture - updated daily and ready for fast delivery.

The Hidden Costs of Buying New: Why Refurbished Office Furniture is the Smarter Investment

By Ida Gorecka • June 30, 2025
Planning your next office fit-out? Before you commit to that £50,000 furniture budget, consider this: the UK office furniture market reached £3.24 billion in 2024 ( source ), yet businesses are increasingly discovering that the "obvious" choice isn't always the smartest one. You’ve likely priced up premium ergonomic chairs at £800-£1,200, desks starting at £2,000, and meeting tables from £3,000+. Leading brands like Herman Miller and Steelcase come with quality-but also long lead times, hidden costs, and potential delays that can hold up your entire fit-out. But here’s what those new furniture quotes don’t mention: the true cost goes far beyond the price tag. Hidden expenses, long lead times, and missed opportunities can add up to serious disruption, something savvy businesses are now avoiding. On the other hand, refurbished office furniture that delivers the same premium quality, ergonomic support, and professional look-at 50-80% less, and available in days , not months. In this article, we’ll unpack the hidden costs of buying new and explain why choosing refurbished furniture is a strategic, value-driven decision for your office. If you're looking to save money, time, and hassle on your next office fit-out, get in touch or browse our refurbished range today.