Which rooms should be childproofed first?

First the children's room , then the kitchen and bathroom, because the cooker, cleaning products and medicines pose the most dangers there. Secure sockets and cleaning products immediately and fit locks to windows and balcony doors. Also check whether smoke alarms are installed and working.

How do I secure furniture against tipping over?

Use anti-tip brackets or wall straps to fix wardrobes, shelves and chests of drawers firmly to the wall. This is particularly important for furniture that children might use for climbing. Make sure you drill into solid areas of the wall. That reliably prevents accidents caused by falling furniture.

What does a move with a children's room cost?

The price depends on volume, floor, distance and additional services such as dismantling and reassembling the children's room furniture. Our guide prices by number of rooms are listed above; after a survey we quote a fixed price that lists all booked services. That way families keep an eye on their budget.

How do I protect sockets in the new home?

Standard socket covers are easy to insert and stop children from pushing objects into the openings. Pay particular attention to sockets close to the floor in the living room and children's room. Combine this with tidy cables behind furniture. That way every room is quickly made childproof.

Which safety measures are important on stairs?

A stair gate at the top and bottom prevents toddlers from climbing stairs unsupervised. In addition, handrails should be sturdy and step edges non-slip. Especially in the first weeks after the move, extra vigilance is important until all safety devices are fitted. That effectively protects your children from falls.

How do I deal with moving boxes and children?

Boxes should never serve as toys or climbing aids, as they can quickly buckle. Store empty boxes out of reach of small children and dispose of them promptly. Heavy boxes should always be stacked securely to avoid the risk of tipping. That keeps moving day accident-free for the whole family.

How do I plan a long-distance move with children?

On long journeys, children are best off travelling with you by car or train, not at the lorry's pace. Plan breaks and pack a bag with nightwear, snacks and favourite toys for the first night. Routes from Berlin can be found under Long-distance moves ; destinations with their own pages under Locations .

How do I protect windows and balcony doors from children's hands?

Special window locks prevent children from opening windows or balcony doors on their own. In addition, furniture should not stand directly in front of windows, to avoid opportunities for climbing. Balconies also need sturdy railing guards. These measures are essential on the upper floors in particular.

What belongs in a basic first-aid kit for the new home?

A first-aid kit with plasters, a thermometer and wound disinfectant should be to hand straight after the move. Medicines belong out of children's reach, ideally in a lockable cabinet. Put up the emergency number 112 and the Berlin poison control centre (030 19240) where they are easy to see, and look for a paediatric practice nearby early on.

How can I make the move emotionally easier for children?

Actively involve children in packing their own things; it gives them a sense of control and security . Familiar items such as cuddly toys should be packed last and unpacked first. A personal tour of the new home helps them settle in faster. That way the private move becomes a positive experience emotionally as well.

Do you reassemble children's furniture after the move?

Yes, as part of the private move we reassemble cots, chests of drawers and shelves on request. Fixing them to the wall depends on the wall and the wall plugs; discuss at the survey which furniture should be secured. We are liable for damage under § 451e HGB, and additional insurance is available.

MOVING WITH CHILDREN

Childproofing your new home

Q: How do I best plan a move with small children?

A move with children works best with plenty of lead time and a clear division of tasks. Plan the children's room as one of the last rooms to pack, so that familiar items remain available for as long as possible. On moving day itself, a carer should accompany the children outside the transport zone. That keeps the process stress-free and safe for everyone.

Anti-tip protection, sockets, windows, stairs and smoke alarms: what should be secured in the first week in your new home.

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Moving with children

Child safety starts on moving day

The first week

Unsere Firma is based in Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21) and reassembles cots, chests of drawers and shelves on request.

A move with children needs more planning, because curiosity and the urge to move around do not take a break on moving day. Open doors, stacked boxes, loose cables and tools are sources of danger for toddlers. It is best for them to spend the day with grandparents or friends. With a private move, it pays to set up the children's room first so that the children have a familiar, safe place in the evening. The bed, favourite toys and night light belong in the last boxes to go on the lorry and the first to be unpacked.

After moving in comes the detailed work: fix wardrobes and shelves to the wall against tipping, secure sockets, fit locks to windows and balcony doors, and block off stairs with gates. Also check whether smoke alarms are installed – in Berlin, the building regulations require them in living spaces other than kitchens and in hallways that serve as escape routes. Pack the childproofing items in a separate box that is unpacked first.

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Request a no-obligation quote for your family move. At the survey we discuss which furniture we will dismantle and reassemble; after the survey we quote a fixed price. Call 01625978461 or request an appointment online.

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

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SAFE FROM DAY ONE

What counts on moving day

Children looked after, paths clear

Child safety starts on moving day: while things are being carried, doors stand open, boxes pile up and tools lie around. It is safest if toddlers spend the day with a carer. We are based in Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21), reassemble cots, chests of drawers and shelves on request and quote the fixed price after the survey. You fit the childproofing itself – sockets, windows, stair gates – in the first few days.

Organise childcare

Toddlers are best off spending moving day outside the flat; older children get a small task away from the stairwell.

Safety box

Socket covers, anti-tip straps, drawer locks and tools go in a separate box that is the first to be unpacked.

Children's room first

Set up and secure the children's room first, so the children have a familiar, safe room on the first evening.

Anchor furniture immediately

Fix tall wardrobes and shelves to the wall with anti-tip protection straight after assembly – not only once everything has been put away.

THE FIRST WEEK

Six safety measures for your new home

Most accidents in a new home happen because the safety devices from the old flat are still in boxes. These six points belong in the first week – ideally in this order, before the children explore the new flat on their own.

Tip-over protection

Fix wardrobes, shelves and chests of drawers with brackets or wall straps; choose wall plugs to suit the wall and check particularly carefully with old-building plaster.

Sockets and cables

Secure freely accessible sockets, run cables behind furniture or in cable ducts, and keep power strips out of reach.

Windows and balcony

Fit lockable window handles or locks and do not place furniture under windows that could serve as a climbing aid – not even stacks of boxes.

Stairs and doors

Stair gates at the top and bottom, finger guards on doors; until everything is fitted, keep an eye on the stairs and balcony.

Check smoke alarms

In Berlin, smoke alarms are mandatory in living spaces other than kitchens and in hallways that serve as escape routes – check that they are fitted and working.

Emergency numbers

Put up the emergency number 112 and the Berlin poison control centre (030 19240) where they are easy to see; store medicines and cleaning products high up or locked away immediately.

FOR SMALL LOADS

Save with a part load

Small move, small price

With a shared load you only pay for the cargo space your furniture and boxes need – for example for a cot, a changing unit or toy boxes that follow later. In return you get a time window instead of a fixed date; take the essentials for the first nights with you yourself.

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MOVING WITH CHILDREN

Prepare,
move, secure

Three phases for families

There is more to a move with children than sockets: labelling boxes properly, setting up the children's room first, practising the route to nursery and school. Securing furniture, windows and stairs is important, and so are breaks for the children on a long journey. How we dismantle and reassemble furniture is explained under Move with assembly; routes from Berlin can be found under Long-distance moves.

Before the move

Let children pack their own things, pack the cuddly toy and favourite toys last, and organise childcare for moving day. Clearly label a box with all the childproofing items and tools.

On moving day

The stairwell and front door are open, boxes are in the way: toddlers do not belong in the transport zone. Set up the children's room first and fix the tall furniture to the wall immediately.

In the first week

Secure sockets, windows, stairs and doors, check the smoke alarms, store cleaning products and medicines high up and put up the emergency numbers. Get empty boxes and plastic film out of the children's reach straight away, and walk the route to nursery or school together.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about a childproof home

Moving day, furniture, sockets, windows and emergencies – answered briefly.

A move with children works best with plenty of lead time and a clear division of tasks. Plan the children's room as one of the last rooms to pack, so that familiar items remain available for as long as possible. On moving day itself, a carer should accompany the children outside the transport zone. That keeps the process stress-free and safe for everyone.

Secure sockets, cables and edges

Straight after moving in, all freely accessible sockets should be secured, especially in the living room and children's room and close to the floor. Loose cables belong behind furniture or in cable ducts, and power strips out of reach, so toddlers cannot pull on them.

Sharp furniture edges can be made safer with corner guards, especially on glass tables and sideboards. Empty moving boxes, plastic film and tape should not be left lying around – film can be dangerous for toddlers. Pack these safety items in a separate box that is opened first.

Anchor furniture and make rooms childproof

Heavy wardrobes, shelves and chests of drawers should be secured with wall brackets, because children like to climb them. In the children's room, an anti-tip fixing for all larger furniture is advisable straight away during assembly; choose wall plugs to suit the wall.

Doors, windows and stairs also need attention: finger guards, lockable window handles and stair gates. Also check the smoke alarms – in Berlin they are required in living spaces other than kitchens and in hallways that serve as escape routes.

Moving costs made transparent

Type of move	Starting price
1 room	€349
2 rooms	€605
3 rooms	€915
4 rooms	€1,299
House/villa	individual quote
Long-distance move	€3.90/km

Transparency matters to us – which is why we recommend a free on-site survey.

Calculating the moving price: these factors count

The price is based on the volume, the distance (from €3.90/km) and the number of floors. An existing lift reduces the effort, a parking restriction zone increases it. A shared load also affects the final amount.

Our services briefly explained

Our services explained briefly

You can book these services for your family move individually or in combination.

Private move	Private move – individually planned
Office move	Office move – professionally organised
Furniture transport	Furniture transport – safe and fast
Shared load	Shared load – cost-effective
Move with assembly	Move with assembly – complete service
House clearance	House clearance – reliable

Family move to another city

We are based in Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21) and handle moves within Berlin and to other cities. Destinations with their own pages can be found in the locations overview, routes from Berlin under Long-distance moves. On long journeys, plan breaks for the children.

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