Is a shared load worthwhile for singles?

Yes, a shared load is particularly sensible for singles with few belongings, as several customers share one van. This lowers the costs noticeably without you having to do without professional help. Especially for a long-distance move , this option is often the most economical choice.

How far in advance should I plan my move?

For a stress-free single person's move we recommend at least four to six weeks' lead time. This leaves enough time for cancellations, re-registrations and organising the moving company. Short-notice moves are nevertheless possible with us, but should be requested early.

What should I bear in mind when handing over the flat?

When handing over the old flat, you should draw up a handover report and document any defects. Meter readings for electricity and water should also be noted. This avoids later disputes with the landlord and secures your deposit.

Do I need a parking restriction zone for my move?

If there are hardly any free parking spaces outside the door, a parking restriction zone (Halteverbotszone) makes sense – outside both the old and the new flat. In Berlin it is approved by the road traffic authority of the district office (Bezirksamt); processing takes about four weeks, and the signs must be up at least three full days in advance. On request we apply for it and put it up for you.

How do I pack my boxes most efficiently as a single person?

Label each box with the room and contents and pack heavy items into smaller boxes. Fragile things should be transported separately and well padded. With a clear packing strategy you save a lot of time when unpacking and keep track of everything.

Does a moving company even make sense for small flats?

Yes, especially with small flats you benefit from a professional moving company , as furniture transport and the time involved are often underestimated. With a fixed price you also keep full control of costs, while our team takes over the physical and organisational effort for you.

What happens if something is damaged during the move?

For damage during transport and loading we are liable under the German Commercial Code (HGB), up to €620 per cubic metre of loading space (§ 451e HGB). It is best to report damage immediately at acceptance and note it in the report. For valuable furniture, additional insurance is available on request.

How do I register my new address correctly after the move?

After moving in, you must re-register within two weeks at the responsible residents' registration office (Einwohnermeldeamt). Bring your identity card and a landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung). Insurers, banks and your employer should also be informed of the new address promptly.

Can you also handle long-distance moves nationwide?

Yes, we also handle nationwide long-distance moves for singles – for the whole household or individual pieces of furniture. Details can be found on our long-distance moves page. We quote the fixed price after the survey.

How do I find a suitable moving company in my city?

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and handle moves in Berlin and nationwide. In the locations overview you can see which destinations have their own page. For all other places, simply call us.

What distinguishes a single person's move from a family move?

A single person's move is usually smaller in scope, yet requires just as much planning as a family move. Singles often opt for more compact transport solutions such as a shared load to save costs. We adapt our service flexibly to the individual needs of each customer.

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Bulky furniture in a single person's move: bed wardrobe and sofa without helpers

Q: How much does a single person's move cost on average?

The costs of a single person's move depend on the distance, the amount of furniture and the service chosen. For smaller flats, the fixed price is usually well below that for a family flat. We are happy to prepare an individual, transparent quote so that you know all the costs from the outset and do not get any nasty surprises.

Part 2: how singles have a wardrobe, bed and sofa dismantled, secured and transported – without friends to carry them.

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Singles guide · Part 2

When nobody lends a hand: moving bulky furniture properly

Individual items safely to their destination

Unsere Firma Take the wardrobe apart, label the screws, measure the stairwell: how large furniture arrives undamaged in the new flat.

In a single person's move, it is rarely the boxes that cause problems but the large items: the wardrobe, bed frame, sofa and washing machine. They can hardly be carried safely alone. Our team dismantles them, pads them and sets them up again in the new flat. You can see which services are included under private move. We quote the fixed price after the survey.

A tape measure helps in advance: measure the doors, hallway and stairwell of the new flat and compare the figures with the large furniture. This shows early on whether the sofa will fit round the corner or whether a furniture lift is needed. For the transport we are liable under the German Commercial Code (HGB); for valuable items additional insurance is available on request. Call us on 01625978461 for free advice.

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A large piece of furniture? Arrange a survey

Check the measurements, get a fixed price

During the survey we look at the wardrobe, bed and sofa and check whether they need to be dismantled. Call us on 01625978461. You then receive a fixed price for dismantling, transport and assembly.

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

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DISMANTLING AND SECURING

How we move bulky furniture

Tools, blankets, straps

A wardrobe with sliding doors, a box-spring bed or a corner sofa can hardly be moved alone – let alone through a narrow stairwell. We bring tools, blankets and straps, dismantle the furniture, label the screws and fittings and reassemble everything at the destination. We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and operate nationwide; we quote the fixed price after a survey. The locations overview shows whether your destination has its own page.

Assembly service

We dismantle the wardrobe, bed and shelving unit and reassemble them at the destination; screws and fittings go into their own labelled bags – furniture assembly.

Padding and securing

Blankets, film and edge protectors protect the furniture, door frames and stairwell – because damage usually happens while carrying, not in the lorry.

Furniture lift

If the sofa will not fit through the stairwell, we check the route via a window or balcony with a furniture lift – we clarify this during the survey.

Furniture transport

We also transport individual items such as a washing machine or desk – without you having to organise friends to carry them: furniture transport.

STEP BY STEP

Six steps for large furniture

Bulky furniture needs preparation – from the tape measure to the bag of screws. This order has proven its worth in a single person's move when nobody from your circle of friends can help with carrying and assembly.

Measure the routes

Measure the door widths, hallway and stairwell in both flats and compare them with the dimensions of the wardrobe, sofa and bed – before moving day.

Find the assembly instructions

Many manufacturers put instructions online. If you have them ready beforehand, you save time at the destination when reassembling the wardrobe and bed frame.

Label the screws

Put the screws and fittings of each piece of furniture into a separate bag, label it and attach it to the item – so that nothing gets lost during dismantling.

Empty the drawers

Full drawers make chests of drawers heavy and strain the runners. Pack the contents into boxes, secure doors and drawers or remove them.

Prepare the appliances

The washing machine needs transit bolts, and the fridge should be defrosted. Do both before moving day, not on the morning itself.

Draw a layout plan

A sketch of the new flat shows the team where the bed and wardrobe go. That way every piece of furniture is set up in the right place straight away.

SINGLE PIECES

One piece of furniture, one shared load

Not a lorry of its own for every sofa

A shared load is suitable for individual bulky pieces of furniture that do not fill a lorry of their own – such as a sofa, a bed or a chest of drawers. The item is padded, secured and taken along on a journey that is planned anyway. In return, the delivery day is less freely selectable. We quote the price once the dimensions and route are fixed.

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TOPICS IN PART 2

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furniture without helpers

From the tape measure to assembly

Part 2 is about the heaviest items in a single person's move: the wardrobe, bed, sofa and washing machine. We show how to measure the routes, prepare furniture for dismantling and label screws so that assembly is quick. We also cover the flat handover and the first steps after moving in. If you are moving further away, you will find tips under long-distance moves.

Measure before carrying

Door width, the turn of the stairs, lift depth: if you know the routes, you know in advance whether the sofa will fit. This keeps the private move plannable, and the furniture transport does not fail in the stairwell of the new flat.

Dismantle and label

With furniture assembly, wardrobes are taken apart and screws labelled. Individual items such as a washing machine or desk reach their destination by small transport or furniture taxi.

If it does not fit

Too big for the stairwell? Then a furniture lift via a window or balcony helps – or the item is sold. Individual pieces of furniture can travel as a shared load.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about bulky furniture in a single person's move

Shared loads, parking restrictions, handover, damage and re-registration.

The costs of a single person's move depend on the distance, the amount of furniture and the service chosen. For smaller flats, the fixed price is usually well below that for a family flat. We are happy to prepare an individual, transparent quote so that you know all the costs from the outset and do not get any nasty surprises.

Wardrobe, bed, sofa: organising large furniture on your own

If you are moving alone, you should think carefully in advance about which pieces of furniture really come along. It is often worth selling or donating old or impractical furniture instead of transporting it at great cost. This reduces not only the packing effort but also the transport volume and therefore the costs of the move.

Our team supports you with the professional dismantling and assembly of furniture so that nothing is damaged. Especially with bulky individual items such as wardrobes or beds, professional help is advisable to spare your back and your nerves. What to do if the stairwell is too narrow is explained in the article Furniture through a narrow stairwell.

After moving in: handover, re-registration, contracts

Directly after the move, do not forget to re-register at the residents' registration office (Einwohnermeldeamt) – in Germany you have two weeks after moving in to do so (§ 17 BMG); you must bring the landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung) from your landlord. Contracts for electricity, internet and insurance should also be updated promptly so that there are no gaps in supply.

Also make a conscious effort to take time to furnish the new flat bit by bit, instead of trying to do everything in one day. This keeps moving in relaxed, and you can enjoy your new home from the very beginning.

Price list – from a single item to a whole flat

Category	Price from
1 room	€339
2 rooms	€615
3 rooms	€899
4 rooms	€1,299
House/villa	individual
Long-distance move	€4.15/km

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How large furniture affects the price

Distance: from €4.15/km
Total volume of the belongings
Floor without a lift
Need for a parking restriction zone (Halteverbotszone)

Additional options: furniture assembly, shared load.

Services for bulky furniture

From a single wardrobe to the whole household – you can combine these services.

Furniture transport – Furniture transport: We move what is heavy.
Private move – Private move: Your move in good hands.
Shared load – Shared load: The low-cost alternative.
Office move – Office move: Smooth for your business.
House clearance – House clearance: Quick and thorough.
Move with assembly – Move with assembly: Everything fully assembled.

Large furniture right across Germany

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and bring your furniture to its destination throughout Germany. Destinations with their own page can be found in the locations overview, long distances under long-distance moves.

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