How do I protect electronic devices from heat damage?

Electronic devices such as televisions or computers should not stand in the blazing sun or for long in a heated-up van. Pack them with padding, ideally in the original packaging, and load them as late as possible. After arrival, only switch the devices on once they have reached room temperature. With us, your belongings are covered by liability under the HGB .

What does a move cost in the summer high season?

The cost of a summer move may be somewhat above the annual average because of higher demand, yet we always offer transparent fixed prices with no hidden extra costs. The exact price depends on factors such as distance, moving volume and the additional services required. Contact us on 01625978461 for an individual, free quote.

How do I avoid traffic stress during the holiday season?

During the summer holidays, expect heavier traffic from holidaymakers, especially on motorways and towards holiday regions. Our team plans alternative routes and avoids well-known congestion areas in order to arrive on time at your new home. For long-distance moves we also take current traffic reports into account and adjust departure times accordingly.

When do I need to defrost the fridge before the move?

Switch off the freezer compartment or chest freezer in good time, usually the day before the move, so that the ice can melt completely. Have towels ready and catch the meltwater. Then wipe the inside dry and leave the door open a crack. A large, heavily iced-up appliance needs longer than a small freezer compartment.

How do I transport houseplants safely in summer?

Houseplants are sensitive to heat and direct sun in the transport vehicle. Water them the day before, pack them loosely in open boxes and load them last, so that they do not stand for long in the hot cargo space. Small plants are best carried in your own car. Read more tips in the article Moving houseplants in summer .

What happens if there is a heat warning on moving day?

The German Weather Service (Deutscher Wetterdienst) warns of strong heat stress from a perceived temperature of around 32 °C and of extreme heat stress above 38 °C. On such days we move heavy carrying work to the early morning hours wherever possible and plan more breaks. Talk to us if you would like to adjust the date – we will agree the process together.

How do I store food properly during the move?

During a summer move , food that needs refrigeration should be transported in special cool boxes with enough ice packs so as not to break the cold chain. Have the fridge and freezer loaded last – that way they are the first to be set up at the new place and the time without power stays short. Our team is happy to advise you on practical solutions to this particular challenge.

Does a part load make sense in summer?

A part load is excellently suited to smaller summer moves, as several customers share the transport costs and the CO2 emissions. Especially with long-distance moves during the holiday season, clever route combination can save real money. Contact us for individual advice on whether this option is available and economically sensible for your planned moving date.

How do I protect myself from sunburn as a helper?

When working outdoors during a summer move , adequate sun protection with a high sun protection factor is essential, especially around midday. Wear light, airy clothing with long sleeves and a hat to minimise direct exposure to the sun. Our team also pays attention to sun protection in the heat.

Which insurance applies to heat-related damage?

Your belongings are covered by liability under the German Commercial Code: the moving company's liability is limited under § 451e HGB to €620 per cubic metre of load space. For valuable or very delicate items, additional insurance may be sensible. Tell us about such items during the survey, and we will discuss the appropriate cover.

Can I book my summer move at short notice?

Short-notice bookings are possible in principle, but because of the high demand in the summer months we recommend a lead time of six to eight weeks. That way you secure your preferred date and benefit from our careful move planning . Call us on 01625978461 – we will find a suitable solution for you even at short notice.

COOLING AND STORING

Fridge chest freezer and food during a summer move

Q: When is the best time to plan a summer move?

It is best to plan your summer move for the early morning hours between 6 and 10 am, when temperatures are still moderate. Avoid the midday heat between 12 noon and 4 pm, as it is a strain on both furniture and helpers. Our moving company takes weather forecasts into account when scheduling and adapts the process flexibly to make it as pleasant as possible for you.

Defrost, use up, transport cool: how to keep supplies fresh when the fridge is switched off on a hot moving day.

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THE FRIDGE IN FOCUS

Planning supplies

The cold chain on moving day

Arrive fresh

Unsere Firma Summer move with a fridge: defrost the freezer compartment, use up supplies, put leftovers in a cool box and cool bag.

On moving day the fridge is off for a few hours – not a big problem in winter, but it is in high summer. Yoghurt, meat and frozen food spoil quickly at 30 degrees in the kitchen. If you start using up your supplies a week beforehand and defrost the freezer in good time, there is only a little left to keep cool on moving day. At Beste Umzug Unternehmen we plan the fridge and chest freezer as fixed points in the loading order, so that they are standing again early at the new place.

A fridge that is switched off, defrosted and dry can be transported safely. We secure the doors; shelves and glass plates should be taken out beforehand and packed separately. We quote the fixed price after the survey, your belongings are covered by liability under the German Commercial Code (HGB) (§ 451e: €620 per m³), and additional insurance is possible. Ask us during the survey when the fridge is best loaded – usually rather late, so that it keeps running until the end.

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PERSONAL PLANNING

PERSONAL ADVICE

Planning a move with your kitchen

Plan the fridge in early

A fridge, a chest freezer or even a second appliance in the cellar? Tell us when you enquire. Then we agree when the appliances must be defrosted, in what order we load them and where they are set up first in the new flat. That way the time without power stays short. Call us on 01625978461 – the quote is non-binding.

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

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WELL CHILLED

How we plan cooling appliances during a move

Defrosted, secured, first

Fridges and chest freezers are heavy, have sensitive pipes and should be running again quickly at the new place. That is why, during the survey, we discuss whether the appliances can be transported upright, how long they need to defrost beforehand and where the socket is in the new kitchen. In the new flat we set up the cooling appliances as early as possible. We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and work at a fixed price after a survey – more on the private move.

Packing service

Shelves, glass plates and vegetable drawers must come out before transport. With a packing service they are padded and packed so they cannot break.

Staff kitchen

There are fridges in the office too. For an office move in summer, the staff kitchen and drinks cooler should be emptied and defrosted beforehand so that nothing leaks.

Senior moves

If you keep medicines in the fridge, you need a cool bag on moving day. For a senior move we plan points like these together with family members.

Large appliances

Fridge-freezer or chest freezer: heavy appliances are secured with straps and loaded upright where possible – for furniture transport just as in the removal van.

SIX STEPS

From a full fridge to an empty one

An empty, defrosted fridge is half the battle on moving day. These six steps help you plan your supplies in good time and avoid breaking the cold chain – whether you move with us, hire a van or rebuild the kitchen just a few streets away.

Use up a week beforehand

In the week before the move, only buy what you will use soon. Plan meals from the freezer compartment and the store cupboard so that little is left over.

Defrost the freezer

Switch off the freezer compartment or chest freezer in good time, usually the day before. Have towels ready and catch the meltwater.

Have a cool box ready

Leftovers, drinks for the helpers and refrigerated medicines go into a cool box with ice packs. It is best to freeze the ice packs two days beforehand.

Wipe the inside dry

Wipe out the empty fridge and dry it well. Leave the door open a crack until it is transported so that no smell develops.

Remove loose parts

Take out the shelves, glass plates and drawers and pack them separately. The door is secured for transport.

Observe the resting time

Many manufacturers recommend leaving the appliance standing for a while after transport before it runs again. The exact time is in the operating instructions.

SINGLE APPLIANCE

Part load for a fridge

One appliance, not a whole route

A new fridge for the holiday flat or the old chest freezer to your parents? For a single appliance, a part load may be suitable: it travels on a route together with other orders. It is important that the appliance is empty, defrosted and dry, and that the collection and delivery days are fixed in advance.

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KITCHEN AND SUPPLIES

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food safely through the day

Cold chain, defrosting, resting time

In summer, the kitchen is often the most critical room in a move. Food that needs refrigeration should not stand unrefrigerated for hours, and frozen food quickly starts to thaw in the warmth. The simplest approach is to plan your supplies so that there is hardly anything left in the fridge on moving day. Whatever is left goes into a cool box. For a long-distance move, it is worth using up frozen food beforehand or giving it away. How to plan drinks and breaks for the helpers is covered in the article Staying healthy through a hot moving day.

Planning supplies and shopping

A meal plan for the last week helps with any private move, senior move or student move: empty the freezer compartment, keep shopping small and provide only drinks and snacks for moving day.

Transporting cooling appliances

With a packing service for the shelves, secured furniture transport and a small transport for a single appliance, the fridge arrives in the new kitchen upright and with its door secured.

Office, canteen and single appliances

For an office move, company move or public authority move, the staff kitchen and drinks cooler belong on the list. For single appliances a part load or the furniture taxi is a good option – handed over empty and defrosted.

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FAQ

Questions about the fridge and food supplies

Defrosting, cool box, heat, timing and costs.

It is best to plan your summer move for the early morning hours between 6 and 10 am, when temperatures are still moderate. Avoid the midday heat between 12 noon and 4 pm, as it is a strain on both furniture and helpers. Our moving company takes weather forecasts into account when scheduling and adapts the process flexibly to make it as pleasant as possible for you.

Defrosting the freezer and emptying the fridge

A fridge with an iced-up freezer compartment loses meltwater during transport – on the floor of the removal van and on the boxes underneath. So switch off the freezer compartment or chest freezer in good time, usually the day before the move, and catch the meltwater with towels and a shallow dish.

Afterwards the inside is wiped out and dried well. Leave the door open a crack until transport so that no musty smell develops. Pack shelves and glass plates separately.

Using up supplies and transporting leftovers cool

Start using up your supplies about a week before the move, and only buy what will be used by moving day. Anything still left then goes into a cool box with ice packs – it stands in the shade and travels in your own car, not in the hot cargo space.

In the new flat the fridge is set up as early as possible. Many manufacturers recommend a resting time before switching it on; the exact figure is in the operating instructions.

What does the move cost?

1 room: from €375 – ideal for students and singles
2 rooms: from €584 – for couples and small households
3 rooms: from €879 – for families
4 rooms: from €1,309 – for larger households
House/villa: individual quote as required
Long-distance move: from €4.15/km for longer distances

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

How the price is made up

To understand the costs, it helps to look at volume, distance (from €4.15/km), floor and lift. A no-parking zone (Halteverbotszone) also plays a role. With a part load costs can be shared.

Services for kitchen and household

From dismantling the kitchen to setting up the cooling appliances – you can book these services individually or together.

Company move: we organise your office move efficiently. Company move
Furniture transport: professional transport for your furnishings. Furniture transport
House clearance: fast and clean household clearance. House clearance
Private move: move stress-free with our team. Private move
Move with assembly: a complete service including furniture assembly. Move with assembly
Part load: the budget-friendly transport solution. Part load

Moves from Berlin in every direction

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and carry out moves, including kitchens and cooling appliances, to all German states and back to Berlin. Destinations with their own page can be found in the locations overview, long distances under long-distance moves.

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