What does an express move cost compared with a regular move?

An express move is priced on the same factors as any move: volume, distance, floors, carrying distance and extra services. Whether a surcharge applies for a very short-notice date is stated in advance in the fixed-price quote. Compare it with the costs of moving yourself and remember the tax advantage under § 35a EStG.

Which documents do I need for an express move?

As a rule, you need no special documents for an express move . Helpful, however, is a short list of the most important pieces of furniture as well as details on special objects such as pianos or sensitive art items. In company moves, we additionally recommend a rough overview of the office equipment, in order to ease the planning.

Are my moving goods insured in the express move?

We are liable for your belongings under the rules of the German Commercial Code (HGB), even for a short-notice express move . This liability ends at €620 per cubic metre of cargo space the move requires; for very valuable items, we clarify additional insurance in advance. When moving yourself with friends, this liability is usually missing altogether.

Can I also book a home move at short notice?

Of course, our home-move service can be booked as an express variant without problems. Whether a small flat or a larger house – we adapt staff and vehicles flexibly to your needs. That way a spontaneous private move too succeeds without stress.

How does arranging the date for an express move work?

Call us on 01625978461 and briefly describe your situation. We check which teams are free and give you a specific proposed date together with a fixed price . How quickly an express move is possible depends on our bookings.

What advantages does a professional express move offer?

A professional express move saves time and energy because a well-practised team with tools and a lorry takes over the entire process. You have a fixed price , statutory liability under the German Commercial Code (HGB) and can claim 20% of the labour costs against tax (§ 35a EStG, up to €4,000 a year). That way everything stays plannable despite the time pressure.

Is there a minimum lead time for an express move?

There is no fixed minimum lead time – what matters is whether a team is free. Bear in mind, however: for a parking restriction in Berlin, the signs must be in place at least three full days (72 hours) beforehand, and the authority usually needs longer to issue the order. With very short notice, we therefore plan your express move with a longer carrying distance.

Can I also receive packaging material in the express move?

Yes, if you wish, we bring suitable packing materials for the express move . That way you do not have to worry about boxes, tape or protective film yourself. Whether materials are included in the fixed price or charged separately is stated in the quote.

Is an express move suited to company moves too?

Yes, businesses in particular use an express move when business premises need to be usable again quickly. By arrangement, we plan the move outside business hours or on a Saturday to keep interruptions to a minimum. That way your company remains operational even with a short-notice move.

What happens if the moving date changes at short notice?

In an express move , we are designed for flexibility and can mostly take spontaneous date changes into account without problems too. Contact us early, so we can adjust our capacities accordingly. That way your move stays well plannable with short-notice changes too.

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Q: Is an express move possible for long-distance moves too?

Yes, we also handle short-notice long-distance moves if a team and vehicle are free. We are based in Berlin; the Locations overview shows which places have their own pages, and there is more on routes under Long-distance moves . On long routes in particular, a team with a lorry has an advantage over a hired van.

An express move with professionals: what a well-practised team really brings when lead time is short – and when moving yourself is enough.

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The advantages compared honestly

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An express move is the solution when things have to happen fast – because of a sudden job change, an unexpected notice on your flat or unforeseen personal circumstances. Then the question is: friends, a van and pizza – or a moving team? With professionals you gain above all time and planning certainty: it is settled who dismantles, carries and drives, and there is statutory liability for damage. Whether a private move or a business relocation – we tell you on the phone when a team is free.

The structure of an express move hardly differs from a regular move, but it is more tightly scheduled: after an inventory by phone, photo or video, you receive a transparent fixed-price quote. Packing, dismantling, transport and assembly then run as one continuous process. If you wish, we bring the packing materials. And one often overlooked advantage: you can claim the labour costs of a removal company against tax – which is not possible when moving yourself with friends.

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Is a team worth it for your move? Ask us

Fixed price first, then decide

Call us on 01625978461 and describe your situation. With the binding fixed-price quote you can compare whether a team is worth it compared with a van and helpers. We are based in Berlin; the Locations overview shows which places have their own pages.

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

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MAXIMUM CARE

What a professional team does differently

Time, liability, tools

A moving team brings what is often missing when you move yourself: tools for dismantling furniture, blankets and straps, a suitable lorry and people who know how to get a wardrobe through a stairwell. Especially with short-notice moving dates, it matters that every move is right. We are liable for your belongings under the rules of the German Commercial Code (HGB) – with friends as helpers, there is usually no such liability. We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21, Moabit).

Saving time

A well-practised team dismantles, carries and loads in parallel – meanwhile you take care of keys, the handover and the authorities.

Statutory liability

We are liable for damage to your belongings under the German Commercial Code (HGB), limited to €620 per cubic metre of cargo space; for valuable items, additional insurance is available on request.

Dismantling and assembly

We dismantle wardrobes, beds and kitchen shelves and reassemble them at the destination – with the right tools and no lost screws, through furniture assembly.

Saving tax

As a household-related service, 20% of the labour costs reduce your tax, up to €4,000 a year – with an invoice and payment by bank transfer.

WITH A TEAM, NOT ALONE

Our range of services

A professional move is only worth it if the agreements are right. With an express move in particular, it becomes clear how important a fixed date, a clear price, settled liability and a clean handover are – from the first call to the last box.

Reliable moving service

The confirmed date stands – unlike helpers from your circle of friends, who may cancel at short notice on the morning of the move.

Safe handling

Furniture is padded and secured with straps in the lorry; the removal company's statutory liability applies to any damage.

Clear communication

The quote states what the fixed price includes, so you can compare it honestly with van hire, fuel and helpers.

Structured move planning

We plan the floor, lift and carrying distance with enough people so that your move does not drag on into the late evening.

Flexible support

Want to pack yourself and only hand over the carrying and driving? That works too – you choose which services we take on.

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We show the labour costs on the invoice so that you can enter them in your tax return under § 35a EStG.

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Professionals even for a little furniture

Share the cargo space, cut the costs

For smaller volumes or individual pieces of furniture there is the shared load: your belongings travel on a tour that is already planned. It is cheaper, but depends on that tour – for a fixed rush date, a dedicated vehicle is usually more reliable.

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Everything around your move

Professionals can also be booked for individual parts of a move. These include the classic private move, the long-distance move over long routes and solutions for businesses and senior citizens. With our long-distance moves from Berlin, driving time and mandatory rest breaks are added – here too, a team with a lorry has a clear advantage. That way you choose exactly the services that save you time.

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 about moving with professionals

Answers on the date, costs, liability, tax and services of a professional team for an express move.

That depends on when a team and a vehicle are free, how big the move is and how far it goes. We do not promise a fixed number of hours. After your call, we look at the calendar and give you the earliest realistic date for your express move; if there is not enough time, we tell you straight away.

Typical situations for an express move

An express move is often needed when a new job starts at short notice, a flat has been terminated without notice or personal circumstances suddenly change. An express move is also the right solution for flats that have become free at short notice and need to be moved into quickly. Students also benefit from quick moving solutions at the start of the semester, often with little furniture and no car of their own.

In addition, the express service is often used for office relocations when business premises need to be operational again as quickly as possible. In all these cases, one thing matters above all: a team that can plan at short notice and act immediately without the quality of the move suffering.

Professionals versus moving yourself: the honest comparison

When you move yourself, you pay for the van, fuel, materials and food – and carry the risk alone: if helpers cancel or a wardrobe breaks, nobody is liable. With an express move with professionals, the date stands and liability under the German Commercial Code (HGB) applies to damage. You can see the difference in the fixed price: put it next to your own calculation for the van and helpers.

Two advantages are often forgotten: as a household-related service, the labour costs of a removal company reduce your tax by 20%, up to €4,000 a year (§ 35a EStG) – with an invoice and payment by bank transfer. And we organise the parking restriction too; with very short notice, however, we say openly if there is no longer enough time for it. More on short-notice dates: Short-notice moving in Berlin.

Price list for your next move

Our price list at a glance:

1-room flat – from €369
2-room flat – from €609
3-room flat – from €915
4-room flat – from €1,344
House/villa – individual quote
Long-distance move – from €4.10/km

All prices are guide values. For an exact quote, we recommend a free survey.

What makes a move cheaper or more expensive?

The decisive factors are the volume of your household and the distance, which we charge at €4.10/km. The floor and whether a lift can be used also count. A parking restriction zone and booked services such as furniture assembly or a shared load also play a role.

Tailored moving solutions

Every move is different – which is why we offer flexible services.

Furniture transport – for single pieces of furniture or whole flats.
Move with assembly – including set-up and take-down.
Home move – personal and reliable.
Company move – without business interruption.
Clearance – fast and discreet.
Part load – the cost-effective choice.

Professionals for the journey to another city too

Whether a short distance or a long-distance move: we are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and also handle moves to other cities throughout Germany from here. The Locations overview shows which places have their own pages, and there is more on long-distance moves here.

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