What Does a Commercial Move Cost?

The costs depend on floor space, distance, floor level and special services such as an IT move or furniture assembly. We offer a transparent fixed price , calculated after a free survey. That way you avoid hidden extra costs and can plan your budget precisely.

Is my company inventory insured during the move?

Under the German Commercial Code, the moving company is liable for damage to the goods moved up to €620 per cubic metre (§ 451e HGB); for business customers, the contract may provide for a different amount (§ 451h HGB). Check whether that is enough for expensive equipment – otherwise additional insurance on request makes sense. We clarify the details in the consultation.

Can the move take place outside business hours?

Yes, by arrangement we also plan business relocations in the evening or on Saturday, so that shops and practices close for as short a time as possible. Whether a surcharge applies is stated in the quote in advance. Observe the house rules and quiet hours in the building and mention your preferred date to us.

Do you also take over the IT relocation?

We dismantle workstations, pack computers, servers and till systems with padding and transport them secured. Cables are photographed and labelled beforehand. Data backup and connecting the IT infrastructure are handled by your IT service provider; we coordinate the schedule with them.

How far in advance should I plan a business relocation?

We recommend planning a business relocation at least six to eight weeks in advance. That leaves enough time for the inventory, arranging dates and organisational details such as re-registrations. For larger office relocations, starting to plan even earlier can make sense.

Do you also offer moves for several locations?

Yes, we plan moves involving several locations one after the other, so that each location closes for as short a time as possible. For routes outside Berlin, you will find more on our page about long-distance moves . We plan from Berlin (Stromstraße 21); you notify the relocation of each location to the trade office .

What happens to old office furniture that is no longer needed?

On request, we take care of the house clearance of furniture and fittings no longer needed. That way you do not have to deal with disposal firms or recycling centres yourself. Check what has to be removed anyway under the lease.

Can ring binders and sensitive documents be transported securely too?

Yes. Your team packs ring binders and confidential documents into lockable, numbered containers; we transport them closed and hand them over against a signature. Responsibility for data protection in a business relocation remains with your business.

Are there differences between a private move and a business relocation?

A business relocation requires considerably more coordination, as IT systems, files and often customer data are involved. In addition, operations usually have to be resumed as quickly as possible. You can find more about private moves under Private move .

Do you also offer a shared load for smaller business relocations?

Yes, for smaller offices or individual pieces of furniture we offer an inexpensive shared load . Your goods are combined with other moves, which saves costs. In return, a time window applies instead of a fixed date.

In which regions do you carry out business relocations?

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and carry out business relocations in Berlin and from Berlin to other cities. An overview of the places can be found under Locations . For long distances we clarify access and parking restrictions at both locations .

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Business Relocation: What You Should Look Out For

Q: How long does a commercial move take on average?

The duration of a business relocation depends heavily on the size of the office and the amount of equipment. A small office can often be moved in one day, whereas larger company sites may need several days. With careful planning and enough staff, we significantly minimise downtime for your company.

What matters in a business relocation: check the new premises before you sign – use, connections, access, removal of fittings.

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Business relocation: check the new premises before you sign

What to look out for

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In a business relocation, a lot is already decided when you view the new premises. Does the approved use suit your business? If a shop becomes a practice or a café, approval from the building control authority may be needed – clarify this with the landlord and the district office before signing. A restaurant licence (Gaststättenerlaubnis) applies to specific premises (§ 3 GastG) and does not move with you automatically. Also check whether electricity, water, extraction and internet are sufficient for refrigerated counters, treatment chairs or machines.

For the move itself, access and approach count: can lorries stop in front of the door, is there a delivery zone, or is a parking restriction zone needed? How wide are doors and stairs, can a lift carry heavy equipment, will the floor bear a safe or a machine? The old lease states what you have to remove when you move out – counters, partition walls, signs. A fixed price after a survey of both addresses shows early on what the move will cost. How we work is explained under Office relocation; we plan long distances as a long-distance move.

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Fixed price after a survey for your business relocation

Call us on 01625978461 once the new premises are a possibility. During the free survey we check doors, stairs, lift and access for your business relocation and tell you whether heavy items will cause problems. You then receive a fixed price.

Quotes available individually based on workload, scheduling and the desired scope of services.

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A CLOSE LOOK

What we look out for during the survey

Access, approach and heavy items

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and, before the business relocation, look at both addresses: where does the lorry stop, how long is the carrying route, will counters, display cases and equipment fit through doors and the stairwell, can the lift take the weight? From this we work out the number of movers, the schedule and the fixed price. Anything we cannot assess – approved use, connection ratings, structural load – we name as an open question for the landlord, building control or a specialist contractor. If employees are moving too, there is the Private move.

Approved use

Shop, practice, café or workshop: if the use of the premises changes, ask the landlord and building control before signing.

Connections

Are electricity, water, extraction and internet sufficient for a refrigerated counter, treatment chair or machine? Your specialist contractor checks this before you move in.

Approach and access

Lorry parking, door widths, stairs and lift determine effort and price; if needed, we apply for the parking restriction zone.

Removing fittings in the old shop

The old lease sets out which fixtures you must remove when you move out – counter, partition wall, shop sign.

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Our services at a glance

Six more points to look out for in a business relocation – from the shop window to liability. Clarifying them before moving day saves rework at the new location.

Reliable moving service

Shop sign and shop window: whether a new sign on the façade needs approval is something to clarify with the landlord and the district office.

Safe handling

Floor load: safes, machines and full shelving are heavy. If in doubt about the load capacity, ask the landlord for the figures.

Clear communication

Lease: record the term, extension option, purpose of use and removal of fittings in writing – that way there is no dispute when you next move out.

Structured move planning

Handover report: take over and hand over old and new premises with photos, a list of defects and meter readings – this protects the deposit.

Flexible support

Liability: the moving company is liable under the HGB for up to €620 per cubic metre. For expensive refrigerated counters or equipment, additional insurance makes sense.

Changing your registration

Notify the relocation to the trade office at the same time; in Berlin, the public order office of the new district, for €20 according to service.berlin.de.

FOR SMALL LOADS

Few belongings? Consider a shared load

Ideal for just a few pieces of furniture

For a small shop, an external storeroom or individual pieces of furniture, a shared load can be cheaper. Bear in mind that a time window rather than a fixed date applies – so it is rarely the right choice for the opening day.

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We take care of every detail

What you look out for depends on the business: in a shop, the shop window, delivery zone and refrigerated units matter; in a practice, permits, accessibility and patient records; in a workshop, floor load, high-voltage power and extraction. We take care of dismantling, packing, transport and set-up. If you are relocating a pure office, you will find tips in the article Office move: what to look out for; for long distances there is the long-distance move.

Planning safe and relaxed

A good checklist coordinates dates, helpers and materials early. That way your home move, senior move or student move in Berlin stays transparent, structured and markedly easier to control.

Furniture, boxes, transport routes

With a suitable packing service, careful furniture transport and a flexible small transport, ways can be shortened, damage avoided and even narrow approaches in Berlin managed cleanly in logistical terms.

Costs, timing and special cases

Clear time windows and suitable solutions for an office move, company move, authority move, part load or furniture taxi create reliable processes and better plannable total costs in Berlin.

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FAQ

Questions: what to look out for in a business relocation?

Duration, costs, liability, dates, technology, lead time and files – answered briefly.

The duration of a business relocation depends heavily on the size of the office and the amount of equipment. A small office can often be moved in one day, whereas larger company sites may need several days. With careful planning and enough staff, we significantly minimise downtime for your company.

Process of a professional commercial move

A successful business relocation begins with a detailed on-site inventory. We record furniture, technical equipment, server structures and special requirements such as air-conditioning units or heavy machinery. We then draw up an individual schedule that disrupts business operations as little as possible – which is why we often carry out moves at the weekend or in the evening.

On moving day itself, our skilled staff handle professional dismantling, safe packing and transport of all items. At the new location everything is set up again, including furniture assembly; your IT service provider connects the IT. On request, we also dispose of old furniture from the old premises.

Typical situations in a business relocation

Many companies face a business relocation because they are expanding, merging locations or moving into more modern office space. Practice moves, law firm moves and relocations of production sites are also part of our everyday work. Each of these situations requires specific know-how, for example in handling sensitive patient records or delicate machinery.

Moves during ongoing operations are particularly demanding, when sections have to move step by step. Precise planning is crucial here, so that customers and staff always know where they can get in touch. Make sure the moving plan shows these stages – for office relocations as well as for shops.

Prices at a glance – moving service

1 room: possible from just €375
2 rooms: prices start at €584
3 rooms: bookable from €889
4 rooms: from €1,279
House/villa: always an individual quote
Long-distance move: price per kilometre from €3.85

For details, we recommend a free survey on site.

These factors determine the moving costs

The moving costs are based on volume, distance (from €3.85/km), floor and lift. Any parking restriction zone required is also included in the calculation. Additional services such as shared load or furniture assembly are also available.

Competence that convinces: our services

You can combine these services for your move.

Furniture transport	Transport of individual pieces of furniture with the utmost care.
Move with assembly	All-round carefree package with furniture assembly.
House clearance	We clear cellars, lofts and flats.
Office relocation	Professional moving logistics for companies.
Private move	Move into your new home without worries.
Shared load	Save with our shared load service.

What to look out for when the business changes city

With a move within Germany, the points apply to both addresses – plus registering the business at the new location. We plan from Berlin (Stromstraße 21). More in the locations overview and under Long-distance moves.

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