What costs are involved in a move for seniors?

The cost depends on the distance, moving volume and additional services such as assembly or wall fixing. After a free survey we give you a fixed price . Request a quote by phone on 01625978461 to find out the cost of your senior move .

How can I help my relatives with decluttering?

Proceed gently and give your relative enough time for sentimental keepsakes. Together, sort items into keep, give away and dispose of. Our team helps with decluttering and, on request, also takes care of the proper disposal of furniture that is no longer needed.

Is the move insured for seniors?

Yes, we are liable under the German Commercial Code up to €620 per cubic metre of cargo space (§ 451e HGB). For valuable furniture and heirlooms, additional insurance is possible on request. It is best to transport jewellery, money and documents yourself.

How does an accessible move work?

We check routes, doors and the lift and position the furniture so that wide walkways stay clear – including for a rollator or wheelchair. We run cables along the wall, and loose rugs stay packed on request. That way the new flat is safer from day one.

Can you also take care of furniture assembly?

Yes, on request our private move service includes complete furniture assembly. We fix tall wardrobes and shelves to the wall and set beds up at a comfortable height. That way seniors can settle in without any strain.

What happens to medical aids during the move?

Medical aids such as rollators, care beds or walking aids are packed and transported with particular care. Our team ensures safe, undamaged transport all the way to the new flat.

Do you also offer long-distance moves for seniors?

Yes, through our long-distance moves we offer personal support over long distances too. Especially with a move to another city or another federal state, we ensure a smooth and stress-free process for older customers.

How do you help with reducing furniture?

Our team gives individual advice on which pieces of furniture sensibly fit into the new, often smaller flat. We help with selling, giving away or disposing of items that are not needed, and so make the emotional process of letting go considerably easier.

What should I bear in mind when moving into a care home?

When moving into a care home, fewer belongings are usually needed, which is why a part load is often a good option. Clarify early with the care home which pieces of furniture are allowed, and let our team advise you on what makes sense to take along.

How long does a typical senior move take?

The duration depends on the size of the flat and the distance; a senior move usually takes one to two days. We plan in enough time so that there is no rush and everyone involved can work calmly, without stress for the seniors themselves.

SETTING UP SAFELY

Avoiding trip hazards: setting up the new flat safely in old age

Q: What is the best way to plan a senior move?

Start planning the move at least four to six weeks beforehand and draw up a checklist for the authorities, doctors and furniture transport. Sort out early what is to be taken along. A professional moving company can offer valuable support with scheduling and organisation.

Part 12: how to arrange furniture, lighting and walkways in the new flat so that falls are avoided.

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AVOIDING TRIP HAZARDS

Senior move part 12

Living safely in old age from the very first day

Light, walkways, grab rails

Unsere Firma Rugs, cables, lighting and furniture heights: how older people make the new flat fall-proof when unpacking.

A move is the best opportunity to make your home safer. When unpacking, every piece of furniture is put in a new place anyway – so it hardly takes any extra effort to keep walkways clear, bundle cables and not even roll out loose rugs in the first place. Our removal helpers assemble beds, wardrobes and shelves and put them where you can reach them safely in everyday life. Via our private move you can book packing, transport and assembly. That way life in the new flat begins without trip hazards.

Before moving day, discuss with relatives where the bed, armchair and dining table should go: the route from the bed to the bathroom is the most important one at night. On request we fix tall wardrobes and shelves to the wall so that they cannot tip over, and set the bed at a height that makes getting up easier. A tradesperson comes to fit grab rails in the bathroom – as a tenant you can ask your landlord for permission to do this (§ 554 BGB).

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PERSONAL ADVICE

A move with safe furniture assembly

Fixed price after a survey, assembly according to plan

During the free survey we sketch out with you where each piece of furniture should go in the new flat. You then receive a fixed price for transport, assembly and wall fixing. Your belongings are covered by liability under the German Commercial Code (HGB). Call us without obligation on 01625978461 and arrange an appointment.

Offers available individually, depending on effort, scheduling and the scope of services required.

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CAREFULLY ASSEMBLED

How we set up the new flat

Clear walkways, secure furniture

When assembling, we think about everyday life afterwards: walkways stay clear, cables disappear behind furniture, heavy things go into the bottom of the cupboards. On request we fix tall furniture to the wall. Our team takes its time until everything is set up in a way that is comfortable and safe for you. We give you the fixed price after the survey. We are based in Berlin and drive nationwide – destinations with their own page can be found under Locations.

Furniture layout plan

Before the move we decide together where the bed, armchair and table will go – with a clear path to the bathroom and enough room for a rollator.

Anti-tip protection

On request we fix tall wardrobes and shelves to the wall. That way, anyone who holds on to them when getting up will not make them wobble.

Senior moves

We put frequently used items at grip height and heavy things at the bottom. That way, after the senior move nobody has to climb on chairs or bend down low.

Cables and lamps

We connect lamps and run cables along the wall instead of across the room – one of the most common trip hazards is thus eliminated.

LIVING SAFELY IN OLD AGE

Six rules against falls

Most trip hazards arise when unpacking – and can also be avoided when unpacking. These six rules help to make the new flat safe from the start, without spending much money or carrying out alterations.

Leave out loose rugs

Loose runners and rugs with raised edges are best left in the box. If you do not want to do without them, put a non-slip underlay beneath them.

Route cables

Extension cables across the room are dangerous. Position furniture so that sockets can be reached without a tangle of cables, and run any remaining cables along the wall.

Light all the way to the bathroom

A light switch by the bed, a night light or lights with motion sensors in the hallway: the night-time trip to the bathroom in particular is a typical moment for falls.

A bed at the right height

A bed you can get out of with your feet flat on the floor makes getting up easier. Beds and armchairs that are too low can be raised.

Store at grip height

Put everyday items between hip and shoulder height. Things that are rarely needed can go higher up – then someone fetches them with a sturdy ladder.

Fit grab rails

Grab rails at the shower and toilet cost little. Tenants can request permission for alterations that serve people with disabilities (§ 554 BGB).

SMALL QUANTITIES, LOW COST

Part load for a few items

Saving with a small volume

With a part load, several jobs share one trip. This is worthwhile for individual pieces of furniture, an armchair or a few boxes, for example when moving to a smaller flat. The collection and delivery dates can be chosen less freely. Furniture assembly and wall fixing can be arranged separately. We give you the price after a survey.

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TOPICS IN PART 12

Planning
furniture, lighting and walkways

Setting up the flat safely

Part 12 of our series begins where the lorry is empty: with setting up. We show how, when moving in old age, you can position furniture, plan lighting and route cables so that falls become less likely. Grab rails, bed height and home adaptation advice are also covered. If you are moving to another city, you will find suitable solutions with our long-distance moves – assembly at the destination is included on request, so that the first night is a safe one.

A layout plan for every room

Where does the bed go, where the armchair, how wide does the path to the bathroom stay? A simple plan before the move prevents furniture from ending up in the way during a senior move or private move and having to be laboriously rearranged later.

Assembly with anti-tip protection for furniture

With our packing service and careful furniture transport everything arrives intact; during assembly we fix tall furniture to the wall on request and put heavy items at the bottom so that nothing tips over or falls down.

Lighting, grab rails, tradespeople

It is best to plan night lights, motion sensors and grab rails before moving in. With few belongings a part load lowers the cost, and a no-parking zone applied for in good time shortens the distances on moving day.

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FAQ

Questions about setting up safely

Assembly, trip hazards, costs.

Start planning the move at least four to six weeks beforehand and draw up a checklist for the authorities, doctors and furniture transport. Sort out early what is to be taken along. A professional moving company can offer valuable support with scheduling and organisation.

Finding trip hazards before the furniture is in place

Walk through the empty flat once with everyday life in mind: where is the route from the bed to the bathroom, where are there thresholds, where is light missing? Note where the sockets are – that is where lamps should go, so that no cables lie across the floor.

Check whether the flat is suitable in principle before you sign; there is a checklist for this in part 5 on the accessible flat.

Lighting, grab rails and secure furniture

Night lights or lights with motion sensors in the hallway, a switch right by the bed and grab rails at the shower and toilet make everyday life safer. As a tenant you can request permission for such alterations (§ 554 BGB). The long-term care insurance fund can provide a subsidy if you have a care grade (§ 40 (4) SGB XI).

On request we fix tall furniture to the wall.

Guide prices for your move

Our guide prices to give you a first idea: 1-room flats from €359, 2-room flats from €599, 3-room flats from €909 and 4-room flats from €1,324. Larger properties such as houses or villas receive an individual quote. We charge long-distance moves transparently from €3.95/km. Take advantage of our free survey for a binding quote.

Understanding moving prices: what assembly and distance add

The final price is made up of volume, distance (from €3.95/km), floor and lift. An organised no-parking zone is also a cost item. Additional services such as furniture assembly or a part load round off the offer.

Tailor-made moving help

Every move is different – these services can be freely combined, from transport to complete assembly.

Move with assembly: Move with assembly for a new living space that is ready to use straight away.
House clearance: House clearance for flat clearances and renovations.
Furniture transport: Furniture transport including for bulky individual items.
Part load: Part load as a budget-conscious option.
Company relocation: Company relocation with a clear structure and timetable.
Private move: Private move with a personal contact person.

Moving to another city – assembly included

Even with a nationwide move we assemble and set up at the destination. We are based in Berlin; destinations with their own page can be found in the locations overview. More about long distances under Long-distance moves.

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