How do I protect my furniture from heat damage during a move?

Stage furniture in the shade where possible and avoid long waiting times in the sun. Wooden furniture and leather are wrapped in moving blankets, not in film, under which heat and moisture build up. We load quickly and do not place delicate pieces directly against the sunny side wall of the cargo space.

What happens to electronic devices in the heat during a move?

Electronic devices such as televisions or computers do not cope well with high temperatures, especially battery-powered devices. Pack them with padding, ideally in the original box , and do not leave them standing in the sun. Take laptops, mobile phones and power banks with you yourself.

How do I transport houseplants safely in summer?

Plants should be watered shortly before transport and, where possible, should not stand in blazing sun. Use sturdy boxes with air holes for safe transport. Our moving team is happy to advise you on special transport options for delicate green plants in summer.

Do you also offer part loads for summer moves?

Yes, our part load service is in particularly high demand in summer, as many moves take place in the same direction. You share the cargo space with other customers and save real money as a result. Contact us by phone to find suitable dates for your desired route.

How do I stay fit as a moving helper in the heat?

Adequate fluid intake is crucial during a summer move – drink water regularly, even if you do not feel thirsty. Wear light, breathable clothing and take short breaks in the shade. Our professional team always makes sure it has enough recovery time so that it can work with concentration and safely even in high temperatures.

What does a summer move with you cost?

We offer you a transparent fixed price with no hidden costs, regardless of the season. The exact price depends on the moving volume, distance and any additional services you require. Call us on 01625978461 for an individual quote, free of obligation, tailored to your summer move.

Are my belongings insured with you?

Yes. For a commissioned move, the moving company is liable under the HGB for up to €620 per cubic metre of cargo (§ 451e HGB), locally as well as on a long-distance move . Additional insurance is possible for valuable or delicate items. If damage occurs, please report it immediately on delivery.

How do I pack summer clothing properly for a move?

Use vacuum bags to pack summer clothing in a space-saving way while also protecting it from moisture. Delicate fabrics should be transported separately in breathable garment bags. That way your clothes stay fresh and crease-free when they arrive at your new home.

Can you also transport garden furniture and outdoor equipment?

Of course we handle the professional transport of garden furniture , barbecues and other outdoor equipment. These items are packed securely and protected from scratches and the weather. Just let us know if you have special requirements for transporting your garden equipment.

In which regions do you offer summer moves?

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and from there handle local moves and long-distance moves nationwide. You will find the destinations with their own page in the overview of locations . Give us a call and we will plan your summer move.

How far in advance should I book a summer move?

As summer is considered the peak season for moves, we recommend enquiring at least four to six weeks in advance. That way you secure your preferred date and have time to sort out heat-sensitive items calmly. Contact us early on 01625978461.

HEAT-SENSITIVE

Heat-sensitive belongings: candles records, medicines, batteries

What softens, warps or becomes dangerous in a warm cargo space – and how to pack it properly for a summer move.

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Packing for a summer move

These things cannot take the heat in a removal van

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Unsere Firma Heat-sensitive items during a move: pack candles, vinyl, cosmetics, medicines, batteries and aerosol cans separately.

A summer move often takes longer than expected, and a cargo space in the sun heats up quickly. For most furniture that is no problem – for some things it is. Candles soften, records warp, creams separate, and aerosol cans carry a warning label for good reason. So pack these items separately and take them with you in your own car. You will find more on the process under our private move.

The easiest option is a separate box labelled "Heat – take yourself". Candles, medicines, cosmetics, chocolate and battery-powered devices go into it. This box does not go into the removal van but travels in the passenger compartment and is unpacked first at the destination. We will quote you the fixed price for everything else after the survey; your belongings are covered by liability under the German Commercial Code (HGB), with additional insurance on request.

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Have it packed instead of sorting it yourself

Delicate items are packed separately

You would rather not go through every drawer yourself? With our packing service we pack your household goods and set heat-sensitive items aside so that you can take them with you yourself. We quote the fixed price after the survey. Simply call us on 01625978461 for advice with no obligation.

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

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WELL SORTED

How we handle delicate belongings

Sort first, then pack

When packing, we ask what cannot take the heat: medicines, candles, a record collection, wine or battery-powered devices. We pack these items separately and label the boxes so that you can take them in your car yourself. We load everything else so that boxes do not stand directly against the sunny side wall and little time is spent in the warm vehicle. We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21), work at a fixed price after a survey and travel nationwide for a private move and a long-distance move.

Packing service

With a packing service heat-sensitive items are packed separately and clearly labelled so that they do not end up in the removal van.

Office move

Laptops, batteries and toner in the office: for an office move we plan which technology travels in the lorry and what employees are better off taking themselves.

Senior moves

For a senior move the medicines belong in a separate bag that stays close at hand – not in a box somewhere in the vehicle.

Furniture transport

We cover wood, leather and lacquer with moving blankets instead of film so that heat does not build up – standard for our furniture transport in summer.

HEAT BOX

Six things that do not belong in a hot cargo space

These items suffer particularly in the warmth. Pack them separately in their own clearly labelled box and take them in the car – or at least plan to load them last.

Candles and wax

Candles soften in the warmth, bend and stick to the paper. Store them flat in a tin and take them with you yourself.

Vinyl records

Vinyl can warp in the warmth. Stand records upright and close together in a sturdy box, and never leave it in the sun.

Medicines

According to the package leaflet, many medicines should not be stored above 25 °C. Take them in a bag, and anything requiring refrigeration in a cool bag.

Cosmetics and perfume

Creams can separate, lipsticks melt, and perfume suffers from warmth and light. These items therefore belong in the heat box in the car.

Aerosol cans

Aerosol cans usually say: protect from sunlight, do not expose to temperatures above 50 °C. Pack them upright and do not take them in the hot cargo space.

Batteries and power banks

Heat damages lithium-ion batteries. Laptops, mobile phones, power banks and cordless tools are best transported in the passenger compartment, not in blazing sun.

SMALL LOADS

Part load: transport delicate items yourself

The low-cost alternative

With a part load (Beiladung) you share the cargo space with other moves in the same direction and save costs. Because the tour has several stops, furniture and boxes are on the road for longer. So it is better to take candles, medicines and batteries with you yourself.

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SUMMER MOVE

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Sort, label, take with you

Besides candles and cosmetics, there are other things that do not cope well with warmth: wine, chocolate, photos in albums or pictures with a delicate surface. The fridge also needs preparation – empty it in good time, defrost the freezer compartment the day before, and after transport follow the instructions in the user manual before switching it back on. For a long-distance move with many hours of driving: delicate items travel in the car, not in the cargo space.

Sort beforehand

A list of everything that cannot take the heat helps with packing. That way your private move, senior move or student move stays clearly organised – and the medicines do not end up in a box at the very back of the vehicle.

Pack correctly

With a packing service, careful furniture transport and a small removal for single items, a record collection, wine rack and technology are packed separately and safely.

Offices and businesses

For an office move or company relocation, batteries, toner and samples belong on the list; with a part load or furniture taxi, delicate items are better off travelling in your own car.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions on heat-sensitive belongings

Answers on candles, electronics, medicines, insurance and packing in the heat.

Particularly sensitive are candles, records, cosmetics, perfume, chocolate, wine, medicines, aerosol cans and battery-powered devices. Collect these items in a separate box and take them in the car. That way you avoid melted wax and warped records after a summer move.

Candles, vinyl, cosmetics: what suffers in a warm vehicle

A cargo space that stands in the sun or waits in a traffic jam warms up quickly. For wardrobes and tables this is unproblematic, but not for some things: candles soften and bend, records can warp, lipsticks melt, creams separate and chocolate runs. Wine does not cope well with warmth either.

Sort such items out while packing and collect them in a separate box. Candles lie flat in a tin, and records stand upright and close together in a sturdy box. This box travels in your own car and is unloaded first at the destination. Cover wooden and leather furniture with moving blankets instead of film – whether within the city or on a long-distance move.

Taking medicines, batteries and aerosol cans safely

Medicines that need refrigeration belong in a cool bag. Pack all the medicines you will need in the first few days in a bag that you keep with you. Devices with a lithium-ion battery such as laptops, mobile phones, power banks or cordless screwdrivers also suffer in the heat and are best transported in the passenger compartment.

Aerosol cans usually carry the instruction to protect them from sunlight and not to expose them to temperatures above 50 °C. Pack them upright and not in the hot cargo space. If you would like to hand over the packing, our packing service will take care of the sorting too.

Our moving prices at a glance

What does a move with us cost? Completely transparent: 1-room flat from €354, 2-room flat from €579, 3-room flat from €889, 4-room flat from €1,329. For a house or villa we prepare an individual quote, and long-distance moves cost from €4.25/km. It is best to arrange a free survey straight away to receive your exact quote.

How the price is made up

Besides the volume of your belongings, the distance to be covered is included in the calculation at from €4.25/km. Factors such as the floor, whether there is a lift and an established parking restriction zone (Halteverbotszone) can also change the price. We are also happy to advise you on furniture assembly and part loads.

Services for packing and carrying

Our goal: your move should run as simply as possible.

Private move – we take care of your move to your new home. Private move

Furniture transport – safe transport of your furniture. Furniture transport

Company relocation – your company moves safely with us. Company relocation

House clearance – make space with our clearance service. House clearance

Part load – move at low cost with a shared load. Part load

Move with assembly – your furniture is assembled professionally. Move with assembly

Moving from Berlin – throughout Germany

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and carry out moves throughout Germany. On long routes in summer, delicate items are best transported with you in your car. Find out more in the locations overview and under long-distance moves.

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