What time of day is best for a move in summer?

The early morning hours between 6 and 10 am are ideal, as temperatures are still pleasantly low then. That way the movers stay fit and the summer move runs more efficiently. The late afternoon, by contrast, is often the hottest time; light remaining tasks are better left for the evening. We are happy to plan your date accordingly.

Does the fixed price still apply for a move in high summer?

Yes, our fixed price applies regardless of the season or outside temperature and includes no hidden surcharges. You receive a transparent quote in advance, which is adhered to exactly. This applies both to a private move and to larger long-distance moves. Call us on 01625978461 for an individual quote.

How much drinking water should be available during a summer move?

At least two to three litres of water per mover per day should be planned to avoid heatstroke. As a customer, you too should make sure you drink enough during the preparations. Our team brings its own drinks, so you do not need to worry. Regular breaks in the shade are a matter of course for us.

What happens to houseplants during a summer move?

Plants are sensitive to heat and should stay in the van for as short a time as possible, ideally having been watered well before transport. Direct sunlight in the vehicle can quickly make leaves wilt. We recommend transporting delicate plants separately in your own car. If you have questions about the logistics of moving plants , our team will be happy to advise you.

Is a long-distance move in summer more complicated to plan than in winter?

A long-distance move in summer has its own points to consider: holiday traffic, the Saturday driving ban for heavy lorries on certain routes in July and August, and a warm cargo space when the van is stuck in traffic. On the other hand, ice and snow are not an issue. We plan the driving day with an early start and a buffer so that long periods standing in the sun are avoided.

What does a heat warning from the German Weather Service mean?

The DWD issues warnings based on the perceived temperature , which takes sun, wind and humidity into account. The warning of strong heat stress applies from a perceived temperature of around 32 °C with little cooling at night, and the warning of extreme heat stress from above 38 °C. For the move this means: start earlier, plan more breaks and do not schedule heavy work at midday.

How does a part load work in summer and when is it worthwhile?

With a part load , several smaller moves are combined in one vehicle, which saves costs, especially in summer. This option is suitable for individual pieces of furniture or smaller households without time pressure of their own. Because the route is planned more flexibly, the part load can be ideally combined with cooler driving times. Ask our team for an individual quote.

Can delicate electronic devices be transported without problems in summer?

Yes, with good packing and short waiting times. Pack devices with padding, ideally in the original packaging, and do not leave them in a hot car. It is important not to switch devices on immediately after transport, but to let them reach room temperature first. With us, your belongings are covered by liability under the HGB, and additional insurance is possible for expensive technology.

How do I prepare my moving date when a heatwave is forecast?

Call us as soon as the heatwave is on the horizon. Usually an earlier start with the heaviest furniture first is enough. Boxes and small furniture can often be transported the day before. If an extreme warning is forecast, we will look at another date together – then the no-parking zone and handover also have to be adjusted.

Which insurance applies to heat damage during the move?

Your belongings are covered by liability under the German Commercial Code: under § 451e HGB the moving company is liable for up to €620 per cubic metre of load space. For valuable or heat-sensitive items, additional insurance may be sensible. Heat-sensitive things such as candles or medicines are best transported yourself. Mention such items during the survey, and we will clarify the appropriate cover together.

How far in advance should a summer move be booked?

As summer is the main season for moves, we recommend booking six to eight weeks in advance. That way you secure your preferred date and continue to benefit from the favourable fixed price. Short-notice bookings are also possible, but with a limited choice of dates. Contact us early on 01625978461 for the best planning.

HEAT WARNING

Heat warning on moving day: plan B for extreme temperatures

Q: How do I protect furniture from the heat during a summer move?

Use breathable blankets and avoid direct sunlight when loading and unloading. Wooden and leather furniture in particular should be kept briefly in the shade. On a long-distance move , delicate furniture is better kept away from the sunny side wall in the van. Our team will advise you individually on suitable protective measures.

Start earlier, spread over two days or postpone: how to react when the German Weather Service (DWD) warns of heat stress.

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ADJUSTING THE PROCESS

Plan B in the heat

When the weather service issues a warning: three options

React calmly

Unsere Firma Heat warning before the move: bring the start time forward, spread the work over two days or postpone the date.

The move has been planned for weeks, and then the German Weather Service (Deutscher Wetterdienst) issues a heat warning. The DWD warns of strong heat stress when the perceived temperature is above roughly 32 °C and it hardly cools down at night, and of extreme heat stress from above 38 °C. For heavy carrying work, that is a real strain. At Beste Umzug Unternehmen, in such a case we agree with you how the day can be adjusted – without the whole plan falling apart.

Usually it is enough to start earlier and schedule the heaviest furniture for the first few hours. Sometimes it makes more sense to transport boxes the day before or to postpone the date – then the no-parking zone (Halteverbotszone) and handover appointments also have to be adjusted. We quote the fixed price after the survey; your belongings are covered by liability under the German Commercial Code (HGB) (§ 451e: €620 per m³). Call us as soon as a warning is on the horizon, and we will replan the process together.

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Heat warning forecast? Call us early

Adjusting the process together

The earlier we know about an announced heatwave, the more options there are: an earlier start, boxes the day before, more breaks or a different date. Get in touch as soon as the forecast for your moving day looks hot – then we will discuss the options and adjust the no-parking zone and schedule. Call us on 01625978461.

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

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FLEXIBLY PLANNED

How we respond to heat

Earlier, shorter, with more breaks

A heat warning does not change the volume, but it does change the process. We move heavy carrying work to the early morning hours, plan more breaks in the shade and check whether part of the work can be moved to the day before. In the flat, closed shutters and a cool corner for breaks help. If postponing makes more sense, we agree it with you. We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and work at a fixed price after a survey – more on the private move.

Packing service

If the boxes are already packed the day before, only the carrying is left on the hot moving day. With a packing service this is easy to bring forward.

Office move

With an office move, part of the work can often be moved to early morning or a second day if the weather service warns of severe heat.

Senior moves

Older people are particularly at risk in the heat. For a senior move we make sure they can spend the hot day in a cool room.

Heavy first

In the event of a heat warning, the wardrobe, washing machine and sofa are carried first, while it is still cool. That way the furniture transport involves less strain.

SIX STEPS

What to do in the event of a heat warning?

Heatwaves often show up in the weather forecast a few days in advance. These six steps help you react calmly – whether you move with us or with friends. The key is to clarify early whether you adjust the process or postpone the date.

Keep an eye on warnings

The German Weather Service publishes heat warnings on its website and in the WarnWetter app. Check the situation for your area from a few days before the move.

Start earlier

The early morning hours are the coolest, even with a heat warning. An earlier start with the heaviest furniture first takes the strain off all helpers.

Split the work

Boxes, lamps and small furniture can often be transported the day or the evening before. On the hot day, only the large items then remain.

Keep the flat cool

Keep shutters and curtains closed during the day and air the rooms at night. A cool room for breaks helps helpers, children and elderly relatives.

Consider postponing

If you want to postpone, you have to re-coordinate the moving company, landlord and no-parking zone. Clarify early whether another day is possible.

Know the warning signs

Headaches, dizziness and nausea are warning signs of heat illness. Anyone who seems confused or loses consciousness needs the emergency number 112 immediately.

SOME ITEMS IN ADVANCE

Part load to lighten the load

Individual items in advance

With a part load, your belongings travel on a route together with other orders. This can ease the load when heat is forecast: individual pieces of furniture or boxes set off beforehand, and the actual moving day becomes shorter. We agree the delivery day in advance.

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WEATHER AND MOVING

Reading
heat warnings correctly

Perceived temperature counts

The German Weather Service does not issue warnings based on air temperature but on the perceived temperature, which also takes sun, wind and humidity into account. There are two levels: strong heat stress from around 32 °C with little cooling at night, and extreme heat stress from above 38 °C. For a move this means: the higher the level, the more important an early start, short carrying distances and breaks become. How to protect helpers in the heat is covered in the article Staying healthy through a hot moving day.

Forecast and decision

If you follow the warning situation a few days beforehand, you can decide in good time for a private move, senior move or student move: start earlier, split the work or postpone.

Bringing work forward and splitting it

With a packing service the day before, early furniture transport and a small transport for boxes the evening before, the hot day becomes shorter – the heaviest items go first.

Businesses and small quantities

For an office move, company move or public authority move, the work can often be spread over two days in the event of a heat warning. Small quantities travel beforehand as a part load or by furniture taxi.

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Questions about heat warnings

Warning levels, start time, postponing.

Use breathable blankets and avoid direct sunlight when loading and unloading. Wooden and leather furniture in particular should be kept briefly in the shade. On a long-distance move, delicate furniture is better kept away from the sunny side wall in the van. Our team will advise you individually on suitable protective measures.

What a DWD heat warning means

The German Weather Service issues heat warnings based on the perceived temperature, i.e. how warm it feels under the influence of sun, wind and humidity. There are two levels: a warning of strong heat stress when the perceived temperature is above roughly 32 °C and it cools down only a little at night, and a warning of extreme heat stress from above 38 °C.

You can find the warnings on the DWD website and in the WarnWetter app. For a move, even the first level means: heavy work belongs in the early morning hours, breaks become more frequent, and children, elderly relatives and pets should spend the day in a cool place. At the second level, it is worth seriously considering a plan B.

Plan B: start earlier, split or postpone

The simplest adjustment is an earlier start: the heaviest furniture is carried in the first few hours, followed by lighter work inside the flat at midday. If the work can be split, boxes, lamps and small furniture can go to the new flat the day or evening before.

If the warning is extreme, a different date may make sense. Then the moving company, landlord and handover appointments have to be re-coordinated. The no-parking zone is also only valid for the period applied for and may have to be applied for again – in Berlin at the road traffic authority of the district office (Bezirksamt). Talk to us early and we will clarify the options.

Your advantages: clear prices

No hidden costs – 1 room from €354
Fair graduation – 2 rooms from €584
Transparent prices – 3 rooms from €915
For large households too – 4 rooms from €1,329
House/villa: individual quote
Long-distance moves: from €3.85/km, transparently calculated

We clarify all the details during a free survey.

Moving prices: what counts

The size of the load, the distance to be driven from €3.85/km, and the floor and lift largely determine the price. A no-parking zone ensures a smooth process on moving day. For special requests we offer furniture assembly and a part load.

Services that ease the hot day

If a heat warning changes the process, these services can be recombined – for example packing the day before.

Move with assembly: we dismantle and assemble your furniture professionally. Move with assembly
Company move: professional moves for businesses and offices. Company move
Part load: save money with our part-load option. Part load
Furniture transport: we transport your furniture gently and safely. Furniture transport
Private move: professional help with your private change of home. Private move
House clearance: we dispose of what you no longer need. House clearance

From Berlin nationwide – in the heat too

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and carry out moves to all German states and back to Berlin – in the heat with an earlier start and more breaks. Destinations with their own page can be found in the locations overview, long distances under long-distance moves.

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