How far in advance should a senior move be planned?

We recommend starting the planning at least eight to twelve weeks in advance. This leaves enough time for the flat search , visits to the authorities, sorting out household goods and organising tradespeople. Early move planning reduces stress considerably and allows well-considered decisions without time pressure.

Do you also pack and unpack the boxes?

Yes, on request our team takes care of all the packing and unpacking , so that seniors are spared physical strain. We use high-quality packing material and label every box clearly. That way personal belongings are quickly found again after the move, and the effort for customers stays minimal.

How is furniture transport secured for delicate heirlooms?

Valuable heirlooms and antiques are packed individually and transported with padding. We are liable under the German Commercial Code (HGB) up to €620 per cubic metre of cargo space (§ 451e HGB); for particularly valuable pieces, additional insurance is available on request. It is best to take jewellery and important documents with you yourself.

Do you offer support with the flat clearance?

Yes, we support seniors and relatives with the flat clearance , including clearing out and disposing of items that are no longer needed. You can pass on well-kept furniture beforehand to family, neighbours or social department stores. That makes for a smooth transition to the new living situation.

How much does a move for seniors cost on average?

The costs depend on the size of the flat, the distance and the service you want. After a free survey you receive a fixed price as a written quote. The starting prices above on this page give a first orientation for your personal senior move .

Can I request a moving helper specifically for older people?

Yes. Our moving helpers work at a calm pace and are considerate of older customers. They carry, pack on request and assemble, discuss furniture placement in the new flat with you and give you a checklist for changing your registration.

How does a long-distance move for seniors work, for example to another city?

With a long-distance move , we coordinate collection, the journey and the delivery date precisely; interim storage is possible if needed. The older person is best off travelling separately from the lorry and arriving only once the bed and armchair are in place. More under Long-distance moves .

What happens to furniture that no longer fits in the new flat?

We help decide which furniture can sensibly be taken along and offer interim storage if needed. Items that are not needed can be properly disposed of or donated. That way the new flat stays uncluttered and ideally suited to the needs of later life.

Are there special offers for seniors on a tight budget?

Yes, through part loads and flexible scheduling we can also put together budget-friendly offers without compromising on safety or care. Just talk to us – together we will find a suitable solution that combines your budget and quality expectations in the best way.

How are my belongings protected during transport?

We are liable under the German Commercial Code (HGB): for loss or damage during transport up to €620 per cubic metre of cargo space (§ 451e HGB). Additional insurance for valuable items is available on request. Ask about the exact scope during the survey.

CHECKING THE FLAT

Finding a Barrier-Free Flat: A Checklist for Moving in Later Life

Q: What is special about a move for seniors?

A senior move requires special consideration of physical limitations, emotional attachment to furniture and enough time for decisions. We plan every step carefully, communicate transparently and ensure a stress-free process . A barrier-free layout of the new flat also plays a central role in greater safety and well-being in everyday life.

Part 5: what seniors should look out for when viewing the new flat – access, bathroom, doors, accessibility.

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Senior moves part 5

Looking at the new flat with tomorrow's eyes

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Unsere Firma Steps, thresholds, shower tray, lift: what really makes a flat suitable for moving in later life.

Anyone moving in later life is usually looking not just for a smaller flat, but for one that is easier to use. Whether it is shows up at the viewing – not in the listing. Steps at the front entrance, a lift that is too narrow or a high shower tray are often only noticed when you look for them specifically. In Part 5 you will find a checklist to check the access, bathroom, doors and kitchen. How we handle the move itself is described under Private move.

Not every obstacle rules a flat out. Grab rails, a shower seat or a ramp can often be retrofitted; with a care level, the long-term care fund (Pflegekasse) can subsidise such alterations with up to €4,180 per measure (§ 40 (4) SGB XI). Ask the landlord before signing which alterations are permitted, and get the approval in writing. During the move we plan the furniture assembly so that walkways, doors and light switches stay clear.

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PERSONAL ADVICE

Found a new flat? Then arrange a survey for the move

Fixed price after a free survey

As soon as the tenancy agreement is signed, we come for a free survey and then quote a fixed price. If possible, have the floor plan of the new flat to hand – that way we plan the assembly with clear walkways straight away. Call us on 01625978461 or use the contact form.

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

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SAFELY FURNISHED

How we furnish the new flat safely

Clear walkways from day one

A low-barrier flat is of little use if furniture blocks the walkways. That is why we discuss before the move where the bed, armchair and wardrobes should go, and during assembly we keep a distance from doors, light switches and radiators. Rug edges and loose cables are removed, lamps are connected. We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21), are liable under the German Commercial Code (HGB) and quote the fixed price after a survey. If the new flat is further away, you will find tips under Long-distance moves.

Assembly plan

Before moving day, we decide with you where each large piece of furniture should go – with room for a rollator or wheelchair and without bottlenecks.

Assembly service

We assemble wardrobes so they stand securely and beds at a height that makes getting up easier, as far as the bed frame allows – with furniture assembly.

Senior moves

A calm pace, clear arrangements and free walkways throughout the day, so that nobody bumps into anything or trips in the new flat.

Lamps and lighting

Good lighting prevents falls. On request, we connect lamps so that the hallway and bathroom are well lit on the very first evening.

FLAT CHECKLIST

Six points for the viewing

Take this list and a tape measure with you to the flat viewing. Checking each point quickly shows whether the flat will still suit you later with a rollator – or which retrofitting would be needed.

Access to the building

Are there steps at the entrance, a ramp or step-free access? How heavy is the front door to open, and where are the letterboxes?

Lift

Does the lift go all the way to your floor or does it stop at a half-landing? Does a rollator fit inside, and how wide is the lift door?

Bathroom

A level-access shower instead of a bath, room for a shower seat, walls on which grab rails may be mounted – the bathroom is the most important room.

Doors and thresholds

Measure the door widths and look out for thresholds to the balcony and bathroom. What is no problem now can become one with a rollator.

Switches and handles

Light switches, window handles and sockets should be easy to reach; the usual reach height is 85 to 105 cm above the floor.

Surroundings

How far away are the GP, pharmacy, supermarket and bus stop? Short distances often preserve independence more than any structural adaptation.

A FEW ITEMS

Part load: an affordable move into the new flat

For small households

A part load uses free cargo space on a trip that is planned anyway – useful if only a few pieces of furniture move into the low-barrier flat after downsizing. Collection and delivery dates are less freely selectable. We also handle assembly in the new flat with a part load if you book it as well.

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TOPICS IN PART 5

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right flat for later on

Checking and planning accessibility

Part 5 of our senior move series is about the new flat itself: how can you tell at the viewing whether the access, lift, bathroom and doors also work with a rollator or wheelchair? We show which obstacles can be retrofitted, when the long-term care fund subsidises alterations and why short distances to the doctor and supermarket are just as important as a level-access shower. It is also about downsizing the household so that there is enough room to move in the new flat.

Viewing with a checklist

Tape measure, list and photos: checking the access, bathroom and doors systematically avoids wrong decisions. That way the senior move or private move becomes a step into a flat that will also suit you in future.

Retrofit rather than do without

Grab rails, a shower seat or a ramp can often be added. During the move, our packing service and careful furniture transport make sure the furnishings do not become an obstacle again afterwards.

Location and distances

A doctor, pharmacy and bus stop nearby preserve independence. Anyone moving closer to the family can send individual pieces ahead by part load and then have the rest brought together on the actual moving day.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about barrier-free flats

Viewing, alterations, grants, moving and furniture assembly.

A senior move requires special consideration of physical limitations, emotional attachment to furniture and enough time for decisions. We plan every step carefully, communicate transparently and ensure a stress-free process. A barrier-free layout of the new flat also plays a central role in greater safety and well-being in everyday life.

Checking accessibility at the viewing

Even while searching for a flat, seniors should look specifically for step-free access, a lift to their floor, a level-access shower and sufficiently wide doors. Take a tape measure and check the small things too: can the front door be opened without effort? Are there thresholds to the balcony? Are light switches and window handles easy to reach – 85 to 105 cm high is usual? What is missing can partly be retrofitted; ask the landlord beforehand whether grab rails or a shower conversion are allowed.

With a care level, the long-term care fund can subsidise alterations such as a level-access shower with up to €4,180 per measure (§ 40 (4) SGB XI); you submit the application before work begins. During the move we check access routes and the stairwell and plan the furniture transport so that floors are protected and walkways stay clear.

Reducing household goods sensibly

A move in later life is often the ideal time to go through the household goods accumulated over the years and consciously downsize. We help you keep important keepsakes while letting go of clutter.

On request, we also organise the proper disposal or passing on of furniture and items that are no longer needed. That creates more space and a clearer layout in the new flat.

Moving prices at a glance

Transparency matters to us: we handle your 1-room move from as little as €349, a 2-room flat costs from €609. For 3 rooms we charge from €899, for 4 rooms from €1,289. Larger properties such as houses or villas naturally receive an individual quote. For a long-distance move we charge from €4.10 per kilometre. Feel free to use our free survey to get clarity on the exact costs.

Floor, lift, volume: what determines the price

Volume, distance and structural conditions such as the floor or a lift are decisive for the final price. We charge the route from €4.10/km, plus a parking restriction zone if required. Optional services such as furniture assembly or a part load round off the offer.

Services for moving into the new flat

From dismantling to secure assembly with clear walkways in the new flat:

Office move (Office move): professional and reliable
House clearance (House clearance): clearing by arrangement
Furniture transport (Furniture transport): for individual items
Part load (Part load): cost-saving
Move with assembly (Move with assembly): everything from a single source
Private move (Private move): with personal support

Barrier-free living – in another city too

Sometimes the right low-barrier flat can only be found in another city. We are based in Berlin and drive nationwide. Destinations with their own page can be found in the locations overview, long distances under Long-distance moves.

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