Can I also have the move carried out on a Saturday?

Saturdays are in demand among working people; we clarify whether your preferred date is free when you enquire – so ask early. We do not usually move on Sundays and public holidays. On a Saturday, too, a box system helps, because you then do not have to answer every question yourself.

How long does a typical commuter move within the city take?

That depends on the size of the flat, floor, lift and distance; a small flat within the city is often done in a morning or afternoon. We tell you how long it will take in your case after the survey. Well-labelled boxes and a room plan above all shorten the unloading.

Do you also offer moves for long-distance commuters?

Yes, we drive from Berlin nationwide. With a long-distance move a box system is particularly important, because unloading has to be quick at the destination. Send us the room plan of the new flat in advance. More under Long-distance moves .

What does a move cost for commuters on average?

There is no average; flat size, distance, floor and services determine the price. Guide prices are in the price table above. If you pack yourself according to the system, you save on the packing service. We give you the fixed price after the survey.

How can I reduce moving stress alongside a full-time job?

Pack according to a system: one room per evening, every box with a number and contents. On moving day, hang numbers on the doors and the room plan in the hallway. Then unloading and assembly continue without you if you briefly have to make a phone call or go to work.

Does a part load make sense for commuters with few belongings?

Yes, often if you have only a few pieces of furniture. With a part load your belongings share the cargo space with other jobs – that is why your name and the room number belong on every box. There is a time window instead of a fixed time.

How do I choose the right flat with regard to my route to work?

Test the route to work from the new address on a working day at the real time before you sign. How to go about it is explained in part 2 of this series . During the viewing you can measure the rooms for your room plan straight away.

Do you also move home-office equipment?

Yes. We pack monitors, computers and printers with padding. Label cables and power supplies and pack them in a separate, marked box with your study's number. Carry the router and access details yourself – that way your home office is quickly back online.

How do I avoid parking problems on moving day in the city?

With a no-parking zone (Halteverbotszone). In Berlin you apply for it at the district road traffic authority; processing takes around four weeks, and the fee starts at €21. The signs must be up at least three full days beforehand. We can take care of this for you on request.

Can I book the move at short notice if my job changes at short notice?

Short-notice dates are possible but depend on our workload – give us a call. A parking space is not always available at short notice. A simple box system helps especially when there is little time left for packing. More under Short-notice move .

What advantages does a fixed price offer commuters in particular?

You know the costs before you take leave and give notice. The fixed price applies to the agreed scope – if you pack yourself according to a system and label well, you keep the scope small. Your belongings are covered by liability under the HGB, up to €620 per cubic metre (§ 451e HGB).

PART 12 · BOX SYSTEM

Boxes and room plan: how the team unloads even without you

If you cannot stand next to the team every minute on moving day, you need a box system that explains itself.

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Unsere Firma Box organisation for commuters: number the rooms, label the boxes, hang up a room plan – so nobody has to ask when unloading.

On moving day you are asked all the time: where does this box go? Where should the shelf stand? For commuters who take a call in between or have to go to the office for a few hours, that is a problem. The solution is a box system that explains itself: every room in the new flat gets a number or colour, every box carries that number on two sides, and a note with the same number hangs on every door. That way the team can unload without having to look for you.

Add a simple room plan: a sketch of the new flat showing where the bed, wardrobe and desk should go. One copy hangs in the hallway, the team leader gets another. Boxes you need on the first evening are also marked “First”. At Beste Umzug Unternehmen we discuss the system during the survey and then give you a fixed price. More on the colour system in the article Labelling moving boxes.

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Your system, our team – even if you are away briefly

Fixed price after a survey, room plan discussed together

Bring a sketch of the new flat to the survey or send it to us in advance. We discuss your box system, clarify what should be assembled first and then give you a fixed price. On moving day, a glance at the number and plan is then enough – even if you need to be reachable for work in between. Call us on 01625978461.

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

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CLEAR ALLOCATION

How we work with your box system

Number on the box, number on the door

A good box system saves more time on moving day than any shortcut. We work with your labelling: number or colour on the box, the same number on the door, room plan in the hallway. Questions are clarified with a fixed contact person who stays on site if you have to leave briefly. On request we bring labelled boxes or take over the packing completely. We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21, Moabit) and drive within the city and nationwide. We give you the fixed price after the survey; your belongings are covered by liability under the German Commercial Code (HGB).

Packing service

When we pack, we label according to your system – room number, contents, “First”. That keeps the packing service easy to follow when unpacking too.

Room plan

Your plan of the new flat shows where the large furniture goes. With the room plan every item is carried straight to its place.

Assembly service

We assemble the bed and desk first, exactly where the plan shows. With furniture assembly the bedroom is ready by the evening.

Fixed contact person

One person from our team keeps an overview and only calls you when something really is open – so that your working day is not constantly interrupted.

WELL SORTED

How the box system works

A box system for commuters needs only six rules. If you stick to them when packing, the team can unload and assemble on moving day without asking questions.

Number the rooms

Every room in the new flat gets a number or colour. Stick the same number clearly visible on the respective door.

Label two sides

Number and contents are written on the top and one side of the box. That way they are readable even in a stack in the cargo space.

Mark “First”

Boxes for the first evening and working day get a clear “First”. They go into the van last and into the flat first.

Mark fragile items

Mark glass, crockery and electronics with “Fragile” and “This way up”. That way they do not end up under heavy books or other boxes when loading.

Hang up a room plan

A sketch showing where the furniture goes hangs in the hallway. Then nobody needs to ask you where the bed or wardrobe should stand.

Keep a list

You keep a box list with number and contents. If something is missing, it is quickly found – liability under the HGB.

SMALL LOADS

Part load: well labelled, safely delivered

Ideal for a few items

If you only have a few pieces of furniture and boxes, you save with a part load (Beiladung): your belongings travel with other jobs. Label every box with your name and the room number. Because the tour has several stops, there is a time window instead of a fixed time.

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WELL ORGANISED

Packing,
loading, unloading – with one system

We take care of every detail

A box system works in three places: when packing, because you go room by room; when loading, because “First” boxes go into the van last; and when unloading, because every box is carried straight to the right room. For commuters, this is the difference between a moving day on which they are constantly called over and one on which they can also take a phone call in between. With a long-distance move the system becomes even more important – more under Long-distance moves.

Packing by room

Room number, contents and priority on every box help with every private move, senior move or student move: you pack room by room, and nothing ends up in the wrong room.

Loading by priority

With a suitable packing service, careful furniture transport and flexible small transport, loading follows the plan: large furniture first, “First” boxes last, fragile items on top.

Unloading by plan

The same applies to an office move, company relocation, public authority move, part load or furniture taxi: number on the door, number on the box – that way every helper carries things to the right room without asking.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about boxes, room plans and moving day

Answers on dates, Saturdays, duration, long-distance commuters, part loads, home-office equipment, parking and fixed prices.

Choose a day on which you are at least reachable, and plan four to six weeks of lead time. During this time you pack room by room according to the system. The better the boxes are labelled, the more likely you are to manage with a single day off.

Number the rooms, label the boxes

The box system starts in the new flat: give every room a number or colour – kitchen 1, bathroom 2, bedroom 3. On moving day, stick the number clearly visible on every door. When packing, write the same number on every box, plus the contents in keywords, on the top and one side. That way the labelling is readable even when boxes are stacked.

Mark boxes containing things for the first evening and the next working day with “First”, and fragile ones with “Fragile”. More ideas in the article Labelling moving boxes.

Room plan and contact person: when you have to leave briefly

A room plan is a simple sketch of the new flat showing where the large furniture goes. Hang it up in the hallway and give the team leader a copy. Keep a box list with number and contents yourself – if something is missing later, you will find it faster.

If you have to go to work for a few hours on moving day, appoint a trusted person on site and clarify keys and availability beforehand. How this works is explained in the article Moving while you work.

Prices by flat size

Flat size	Price
1-room flat	from €365
2-room flat	from €579
3-room flat	from €905
4-room flat	from €1,309
House/villa	individual quote
Long-distance move	from €3.85/km

Would you like to know exactly what your move will cost? Arrange a free survey.

What boxes, floors and distances cost

The moving price depends on the volume, the distance (from €3.85/km) and structural factors such as floor and lift. A no-parking zone may also be required. You can also use our furniture assembly or part load.

Services for packing and unloading

Whether you pack yourself according to a system or hand everything over – these services can be booked individually.

Furniture transport: the safe way for your furniture. Furniture transport
House clearance: for a clean fresh start. House clearance
Company relocation: smooth moves for your business. Company relocation
Part load: efficient and cost-saving. Part load
Move with assembly: everything from a single source – including assembly. Move with assembly
Private move: your move in the best hands. Private move

Moving nationwide from Berlin

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and drive within the city and nationwide – for private and commercial customers. You will find long distances under Long-distance moves, destinations with their own page in the locations overview. On long journeys in particular, a good box system pays off, because unloading has to be quick at the destination.

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