Office Cubicles Cost Guide
Cubicles are more than just a set of room dividers. These days, cubicles are available in a wide range of styles and sizes that allow you to customize your office space to promote collaboration or individual focus, to create computer stations or consultation areas. Options at every price range from $500 to $10,000 are available in a variety of materials. If you‘re in the market for office furniture that will allow you to maximize your worker‘s productivity, learn more about the cubicle options that will best meet your needs while fitting your budget.
Cubicle Types
There are two main categories of cubicles on the market:
- Freestanding: These panels can be combined into standalone partitions that can create a separate work area anywhere within the floor space. They are easy to move and can be used with existing furniture such as desks or filing cabinets.
- Panel mounted: These single piece partitions are made of panels that can be fitted with coordinating desks or filing systems that mount directly to the cubicle. These are the most popular model of cubicle.
Cubicle Size
Within these cubicle types, there are many sizes available. Manager workspaces are usually the largest to accommodate multi-person meetings, usually starting at 10x10ft. Data entry or call center spaces where employees will not use files or have personal belongings may be as small as 4x4 feet. Most standard cubicles will fall somewhere in between those sizes based on the type of tasks employees will do in the space.
A standard cubicle is usually between 5-6ft tall. If you want to promote employee collaboration and communication, lower walls are available. For workers who need to have private conversations, reduced noise, or deal with sensitive documents, higher walls are also an option.
Cubicle Style
Cubicles made of high-end materials will obviously carry a high-end price tag, but upscale finishes such as cherry wood or solid slate cubicles do provide a strong visual impression if clients or partners will engage with the workspace. Metal frames with fabric partitions are a more economical option.
Cubicle Costs
Investing in new cubicles can be a major expense. Cubicle cost varies based on materials, size, and add-ons such as desks or drawers. The following prices are an average estimate, not a direct quote.
- Standard 8x8 cubicle: $1,500 to $2,500
- Cube Solutions brand space saver single cubicles: $1,500 to $2,000
- Cube Solutions brand space saver cubicle four pack: $5,000 to $6,00
- High-end material 8x8 cubicles: $5,000 to $10,000
- Bush brand natural cherry wood and slate cubicle: $8,000 to $9,000
In addition to the cost of the cubicles themselves, be prepared for hidden costs: delivery and installation, warranties, and planning or consulting before purchase may all add to your final cost.
Questions to Ask Before You Buy
In order to choose the cubicle set that works best for your needs, work with your office manager to answer the following questions.
- What is my realistic budget?
- How big is my space and how many employees does it need to accommodate?
- What tasks will employees be working on in the cubicles?
- How much storage and private space does my business require?
One reason cubicles are so useful in the workplace is multiple styles can be combined for mixed use areas. Purchase a single manger unit to pair with a few taller, wider units to accommodate meetings where people will be talking together, and multiple smaller, lower units with desk additions and file storage to use as individual computer stations. Work with a dealer who can be creative within your requirements in assisting you as you configure an ideal office layout on your budget. {' '}