What does a flat clearance after a death cost?

The costs vary depending on the size of the flat, its condition and the amount of belongings. At Beste Umzug Unternehmen you receive a binding fixed price with no hidden costs after a free survey. That way you always keep full control over the costs of the entire household clearance .

Who bears the costs of clearing a flat after a death?

The costs of the flat clearance count among the estate liabilities for which the heirs are liable (§ 1967 BGB); they are usually paid from the estate. If the estate is over-indebted, heirs can limit their liability or disclaim the inheritance – get advice from the probate court or a lawyer before you place any orders.

What happens to personal keepsakes during the clearance?

We treat personal keepsakes such as photos, letters or jewellery with particular care and keep them separate from other items. We give you enough time to go through these items and decide what should be kept. Nothing is disposed of or sold without your express consent.

Can I also organise the flat clearance remotely?

Yes, many relatives do not live where the flat is. We agree the process with you by phone and send photos of items you need to decide on. The key handover and inspection can be arranged with a trusted person or the landlord. We also organise long-distance moves for heirlooms – nationwide and beyond.

Is furniture sold or donated during the household clearance?

On request, saleable furniture and items can be sold or donated to charitable organisations. What is possible in your case we discuss with you during the survey. This way valuable pieces of furniture get a second life instead of simply being thrown away.

How is damage covered in a flat clearance after a death?

For damage during transport we are liable under the statutory rules of the HGB (§ 451e: €620 per cubic metre of household goods); for particularly valuable items, additional insurance is possible on request. It is best to keep jewellery, cash and important documents yourself. We are happy to advise you on any questions about insurance.

How does clearing the cellar and loft work?

Besides the flat itself, on request we also take care of the clearance of the cellar, loft or garage. All areas are systematically cleared, sorted and properly disposed of or recycled. This gives you a complete and broom-clean handover of all the premises belonging to the estate.

What happens to important documents during the flat clearance?

We set important documents such as contracts, insurance papers or wills aside separately and hand them over to the relatives. We recommend going through these documents before the flat clearance begins. Our team helps you make sure nothing important is thrown away by mistake.

Do you also offer help with handing the flat over to the landlord?

Yes, we clear the flat so that it can go back to the landlord broom-clean, and remind you of the meter readings and keys for the handover report . Whether cosmetic repairs (Schönheitsreparaturen) are owed depends on the tenancy agreement – many clauses are invalid. Record any work carried out in the report.

How quickly can you start the flat clearance?

As a rule, we arrange a survey appointment shortly after your call; after that we set the clearance day together to suit your deadlines. Simply call us on 01625978461. We are based in Berlin and also travel to flats in other cities.

What sets you apart from other household clearance providers?

We work with calm and respect , even in a stressful situation. You receive a fixed price after the survey, your belongings are covered by liability under the HGB, and nothing is disposed of or sold without your consent. On Google, customers rate us 5.0 out of 5 stars from 119 reviews.

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Clearing a flat after a death

Clearing a flat after a death: tenancy agreement, heirs, deadlines – and who takes on the clearance at a fixed price.

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FOR RELATIVES AND HEIRS

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Clearing a flat after a death – step by step and with respect

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Unsere Firma Terminate the tenancy, keep the keepsakes safe and return the flat to the landlord in good order.

Losing someone close is one of the hardest situations in life. Even so, relatives often have to deal with the deceased person's flat quickly, because the tenancy agreement does not end automatically on death. Heirs and the landlord can terminate it with the statutory notice period within one month of learning of the death (§ 564 BGB). Beste Umzug Unternehmen takes care of the clearance – discreetly, respectfully and in consultation with you.

We sort, clear and empty the flat, while keepsakes and documents are set aside separately for you. A household clearance includes proper disposal and – as you decide – the sale or donation of furniture in good condition. We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and also travel to flats outside Berlin. We give you the fixed price after the survey, so that you can concentrate on what matters most: saying goodbye and grieving.

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Fixed price after a survey for the clearance

Clearly calculated, with no hidden costs

Financial uncertainty is an additional burden in times of grief. That is why, after a free survey, we give you a binding fixed price – depending on the size of the flat, the amount of belongings and access, not on time pressure. This way all heirs know in advance what the flat clearance after the death will cost. Call us on 01625978461.

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

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WITH SENSITIVITY

How we take the load off relatives

Calm, discreet, reliable

With a flat clearance after a death, empathy and reliability count in equal measure. We work discreetly and on schedule, set photos, letters and documents aside separately and dispose of nothing without your consent. We give you the price as a fixed price after a survey; during transport your belongings are covered by liability under the statutory rules of the German Commercial Code (HGB). If some of the furniture is to go to relatives, we combine the clearance with a private move or a part load (Beiladung).

Sorting

Together with you, we separate what relatives keep, what is sold or donated and what is disposed of – room by room and at your pace.

Furniture transport

We pack and transport heirlooms that are to go to relatives safely – including to several addresses and to other cities for different heirs.

Older people's homes

Many estate flats belonged to older people: often a lot of household goods, narrow stairwells, full cellars. We plan enough time and staff for the clearance.

House clearance

We also clear the cellar, loft and garage and dispose of everything properly, so that the flat goes back to the landlord broom-clean.

WHAT RELATIVES SHOULD KNOW

The most important steps

Personal belongings and keepsakes have great emotional value. Before clearing begins, however, heirs should also settle a few legal points – these six steps help you find your way.

Check the tenancy agreement first

If a spouse or civil partner lived in the flat, they take over the tenancy agreement (§ 563 BGB). Otherwise the agreement passes to the heirs.

Use the special right of termination

Heirs and the landlord can terminate with the statutory notice period within one month of learning of the death (§ 564 BGB).

Clarify first, then clear

Anyone who wants to disclaim the inheritance usually has six weeks to do so (§ 1944 BGB) and should not sell or give away anything until then.

Secure documents first

The will, insurance policies, bank statements and contracts belong in a separate folder before the clearance, kept apart from the rest of the household goods.

Involve the community of heirs

If there are several heirs, all should agree to the clearance and decide beforehand who gets which items – this avoids a dispute later on.

Prepare the handover

At the end comes the broom-clean flat handover with a report, meter readings and all the keys – after that, rent payments end.

SENDING HEIRLOOMS

Part load for individual heirlooms

When only a little is coming along

With a part load, several orders share the loading space on the same route. For heirs who only want to take a few keepsakes from an estate flat, this is often the cheapest solution. The delivery date is a little more flexible – the clearance of the flat can take place independently of it.

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ALL ABOUT THE ESTATE

Clearance,
transport, handover

One point of contact for everything

Besides the actual flat clearance, there are further tasks: the handover to the landlord, the disposal of electrical appliances and hazardous waste and the distribution of heirlooms. If furniture is to go to relatives in other cities, we also organise long-distance moves and transports abroad. On request we also clear the cellar, garage and loft, so that all rooms belonging to the estate become free at the same time and the handover can take place on one date. You can read about the other steps involved in an estate in the article Clearing an estate.

Plan calmly despite deadlines

A list with the notice period, survey, clearance day and handover date gives you an overview – even if the heirs live in different cities and can rarely be on site.

Heirlooms, boxes, routes

With a packing service, careful furniture transport and flexible small transport, keepsakes arrive safely with the relatives, even if they are distributed to several addresses.

Costs, heirs and the estate

The costs of the clearance count among the estate liabilities. A fixed price after a survey helps the community of heirs agree the expenses in advance – whether for a house clearance, part load or furniture taxi.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about flat clearances

Tenancy agreement, costs, heirs, process.

The tenancy agreement does not end on death. If no spouse or civil partner takes it over, heirs and the landlord can terminate with the statutory notice period within one month of learning of the death (§ 564 BGB) – as a rule just under three months. Until then the rent continues to run. Get in touch with us early so that the flat clearance after the death is done in good time before the tenancy ends.

How a flat clearance after a death works

The first step in a flat clearance after a death is a free on-site survey, at which we assess the scope and give you a binding fixed price. Then you, as relatives, go through important documents, valuables and keepsakes before the actual clearance begins.

Furniture and household goods are sorted: items in good condition can be sold, donated or disposed of in an environmentally sound way, as you decide. At the end comes the broom-clean handover of the flat to the landlord with a report, meter readings and all the keys.

Legal aspects of a household clearance

With a household clearance after a death, the following applies: if a spouse or civil partner lived in the household, they take over the tenancy agreement (§ 563 BGB). Otherwise the tenancy passes to the heirs; they and the landlord can terminate with the statutory notice period within one month of learning of the death (§ 564 BGB). Several heirs should be in agreement before the clearance.

Anyone considering disclaiming the inheritance usually has six weeks to do so (§ 1944 BGB). Until the decision has been made, nothing should be sold or given away, as this can count as accepting the inheritance. We schedule the clearance date around your deadlines.

What the clearance costs with us

1 room: from €369 – ideal for students and singles
2 rooms: from €589 – for couples and small households
3 rooms: from €905 – for families
4 rooms: from €1,289 – for larger households
House/villa: individual quote as required
Long-distance move: from €3.80/km for greater distances

We are happy to discuss the details during a free survey.

What the price of the clearance depends on

The volume of your household goods and the distance (from €3.80/km) form the basis of the calculation. Added to this are the floor, lift and any parking restriction zone (Halteverbotszone). For furniture assembly and part load we charge separate terms.

Services for relatives

These services can be combined for an estate flat.

Company relocation: Company relocation – if a practice or an office is also being closed.
Move with assembly: Move with assembly – heirlooms dismantled and reassembled at the recipient's home.
Private move: Private move – if relatives take over a lot of furniture.
Furniture transport: Furniture transport – individual items safely packed.
House clearance: House clearance – clearing the flat, cellar and loft.
Part load: Part load – shared loading space for a few items.

When the estate flat is far away

Many relatives live far from the flat that has to be cleared. We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and operate nationwide. You will find destinations with their own page in the locations overview, and longer routes under long-distance moves.

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September 9, 2026

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