How long does an office move take?

The duration of a commercial move depends on the size of the business and the amount of equipment. Smaller offices can often move in one day; we often plan larger company sites over a weekend to avoid interruptions to business. A detailed schedule sets out when each area moves and when you reopen.

Is my inventory insured during the move?

We are liable for your inventory under the German Commercial Code up to €620 per cubic metre of loading space (§ 451e HGB); for business customers the contract may provide for a different amount (§ 451h HGB). For refrigerated counters or machines this may be below their value – in that case additional insurance is available on request. Report damage no later than the day after delivery (§ 451f HGB).

Can we continue working during the move?

Many customers deliberately plan their commercial move over a weekend or during quiet trading periods so that business is barely interrupted. With a clear schedule, the till, reception and telephone move first so that you can serve customers again quickly at the new location. That way we noticeably minimise your downtime.

Do you also take over the move of IT and servers?

Yes, the professional transport of IT infrastructure is a fixed part of our commercial-move service. Servers, network technology and workstations are safely disassembled, transported and reconnected at the new site. On request, we coordinate closely with your IT department for an uninterrupted transition.

Do you also offer storage of furniture and files?

Yes, on request we store furniture, stock or files if the new premises are not yet ready. Our Storage page describes how this works and what it costs; duration and price are stated in the quote. This is particularly helpful if renovation work is still under way at the new location.

How far in advance should a commercial move be planned?

For a smooth commercial move we recommend a lead time of at least six to eight weeks. That leaves enough time for the survey, quote, parking restriction, announcing the closing days to your customers and re-registering with the public order office. For larger office moves or projects across regions, planning should start even earlier.

What happens to furniture no longer needed?

On request we take care of the proper disposal or recycling of old furniture that is no longer needed after the commercial move. This saves you time and effort when clearing the old business premises. Well-preserved furniture can be sold or given away beforehand; whatever is left over we include as an item in the quote.

Does the fixed price also apply to additional services?

Our fixed price is based on a detailed on-site viewing, in which all services such as assembly, packing or special equipment are already taken into account. Should additional requirements arise during the move, we inform you transparently before additional costs arise. That way your cost planning stays traceable at all times.

Do you also take over supra-regional company moves?

Yes, alongside regional moves we also carry out nationwide and international office moves . You can find details in our Long-distance moves section. For longer distances, too, you receive a fixed price after the survey; you then register the business at the new location.

Does a commercial move differ from a private move?

A commercial move requires more coordination compared with a home move , since IT systems, file archives and often several departments are affected. In addition, minimising business downtime is the priority. Our team therefore plans company moves especially in detail and with clear time windows.

Can you also take over smaller office moves?

Yes, we take over both large company moves and smaller office relocations, say for practices or law firms. For a small scope, we additionally offer a cost-effective part load , in which your transport is combined with other consignments. That way small companies too profit from a professional and good-value commercial move.

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Q: What does a commercial move cost on average?

The costs of a commercial move depend on office size, the number of floors, distance and required additional services such as assembly or storage. Thanks to our fixed price , you receive a binding quote after a free viewing without hidden fees. That way companies can plan and calculate their budget securely from the start.

A commercial move for a shop, practice or workshop: a process built around opening hours, cost factors and re-registration with the public order office.

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Commercial moves: relocating a shop, practice or workshop

Process, costs and tips

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A commercial move differs from an office move above all because of customers: a shop, practice or workshop depends on customers finding the door open. That is why the process starts with the date – usually one or two closing days, which you announce early on the door, on your website and in your business profile. Next comes the survey: counters, shelves, refrigerated units, treatment chairs or machines are recorded, as are access and the loading zone. On moving day we dismantle, transport and reassemble according to your plan; high-voltage or water connections are handled by your electrician or plumber.

The cost depends on volume, the weight of individual items of equipment, storeys, distance and extra services; after the survey you receive a fixed price. We are liable for removal goods under the German Commercial Code up to €620 per cubic metre (§ 451e HGB). With the relocation you re-register the business: in Berlin with the public order office (Ordnungsamt) of the district where the new site is located – €20, or €15 online (§ 14 GewO). Our Office move page describes how moving day works; for other cities we plan long-distance moves.

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To fit your closing days

Call us on 01625978461 or request a quote online. Tell us the days on which your business can stay closed. During the survey we record fittings, equipment and access, and then give you a fixed price for the commercial move.

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

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What we take on in a commercial move

And what stays with you

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and, for a commercial move, handle the survey, fixed price, dismantling, transport and reassembly of shop fittings, practice furniture or workbenches – and on request the parking restriction zone too. Re-registration with the public order office, informing customers and connections by specialist firms remain with you. During the survey we tell you by when each point should be done.

Shop

Shelves, counters and the checkout area are dismantled and set up again according to the shop plan; you or we pack the goods into boxes.

Practice

Reception, waiting room and treatment rooms move one after another; clarify medical equipment with the manufacturer beforehand.

Workshop

Workbenches, shelving and heavy machines are planned by weight; your electrician makes the connections afterwards.

Changing your registration

In Berlin you re-register the business with the public order office of the new district – at the same time as the relocation, not weeks later.

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How we support you

So that your customers notice the commercial move as little as possible, these six tips help – from the closing day to the first week at the new location.

Reliable moving service

Schedule the move for days with few customers and announce the closing days at least two weeks in advance.

Safe handling

Put up a notice on the old door with the new address and directions – and leave it up for a few weeks.

Clear communication

Change the address and opening hours on your website, in the legal notice and in your business profile on map services.

Structured move planning

Move the till, card terminal and telephone first so that you can sell at the new location on day one.

Flexible support

Book an electrician or plumber for machines, refrigerated units and sinks before the moving date is fixed.

Don't forget to re-register

Re-register the business with the responsible public order office; the chambers and the tax office receive the data from there.

FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

Small shop? Consider a shared load

The budget-friendly alternative

If only a small storeroom, part of the stock or the fittings of a kiosk are moving, a shared load can be cheaper than a lorry of your own. A time window applies instead of a fixed day – this must fit in with your closing days.

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Alongside the classic commercial move, we also support you with private changes of home as part of our home move. Frequently, business customers combine their change of site with interim storage or the disposal of old furniture. Special requirements too, such as the move of practices, law firms or workshops, belong to our range of services. That way you receive all moving services conveniently from a single source.

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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Questions about commercial moves

Costs, duration, liability, operations, storage, old furniture and route – answered briefly.

The costs of a commercial move depend on office size, the number of floors, distance and required additional services such as assembly or storage. Thanks to our fixed price, you receive a binding quote after a free viewing without hidden fees. That way companies can plan and calculate their budget securely from the start.

Process of a commercial move

A structured commercial move begins with a free on-site viewing, in which we capture the scope, particularities and time frame. Afterwards we draw up a detailed moving plan with clear responsibilities, so operations are affected as little as possible. On moving day, our specialists take over disassembly, packing, transport and reassembly according to a fixed schedule.

Especially important is the close coordination with your IT department, so servers and network technology move without data loss. After the transport, the professional set-up takes place at the new site including the connection of the technical devices. On request we also take over the disposal of old furniture as well as the final cleaning of the old premises.

Costs and saving potential

The costs of a commercial move depend on factors such as square metreage, floor, distance and special services. Thanks to our transparent fixed-price model, you know exactly before the start of the move which costs are coming your way. That way you avoid unwelcome surprises and can plan your budget precisely.

Saving potential often arises through early planning, the use of reusable moving boxes as well as good pre-sorting of items no longer needed. For larger distances, a look at our services for long-distance moves, which are specially tailored to supra-regional company moves, is also worthwhile.

What a move costs – price overview

The question of cost is usually the first one customers ask. In short: 1 room from €344, 2 rooms from €599, 3 rooms from €894 and 4 rooms from €1,299. Larger properties such as houses or villas can hardly be priced at a flat rate, which is why we always prepare an individual quote for them. If you are moving further away, you pay from €3.85 per kilometre for long-distance moves. However, you always get the most accurate estimate after a free survey.

Cost factors in detail

Household volume
Route length from €3.85/km
Floor level
Available lift
Parking restriction zone needed?
Extra services: furniture assembly, shared load

Services for every type of move

We offer tailored solutions for private and commercial moves of every size.

Company move – professionally planned: company move
Move with assembly – convenient and complete: move with assembly
Home move – individually tailored: home move
Furniture transport – reliable and safe: furniture transport
Clearance – fast and thorough: clearance
Part load – affordable and flexible: part load

Commercial moves to another city

If you leave Berlin, the business is deregistered here and registered at the new location. We plan the transport from Berlin (Stromstraße 21) – more under Long-distance moves and in the Locations overview.

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