Is a notice in the stairwell enough?

In most buildings, yes. A notice at the entrance and by the lift reaches all households at once if it states the date, time, duration and your phone number. With direct neighbours – next door, above or below you – a personal word is also worthwhile, especially if the hallway will be busy for a few hours.

Do I have to apply for a parking restriction zone myself?

No, on request we apply for it for you. In Berlin the district's road traffic authority is responsible; according to the service portal, processing takes about four weeks, and the signs must be in place at least three full days before the move. So plan early – then the removal van has space and your neighbours see in good time when they need to move their cars.

What happens if a neighbour complains about noise?

Stay calm, listen and say specifically until when the noisy work will last. In Berlin, night-time from 10 pm to 6 am and Sundays and public holidays are protected by law; a midday quiet period only applies if the house rules provide for one. If you have informed people beforehand, such conversations happen less often. Our team works swiftly so that the moving process stays short.

Should I ask neighbours to help with the move?

That is your decision, and it can strengthen neighbourly relations if both sides are open to it. For heavy furniture a moving company is usually the better choice: it is liable for household goods under the HGB, and your neighbours do not have to carry heavy loads. Neighbours are still often happy to help with unpacking or with a coffee in between.

How do I inform neighbours properly about a long-distance move?

Even with a long-distance move a notice is worthwhile, because the larger lorry often stands outside the building for longer and loading takes more time. State the full loading time in the notice and, if a parking restriction applies, the day. In the new building, it is best to announce your arrival via the property management.

What information should the notice contain?

A good notice states the date, approximate time and duration, whether the lift will be in use and whether a parking restriction applies outside the building. Add your name, the floor and a phone number for questions – for example if someone has to move their car at short notice. A friendly thank-you at the end costs nothing and works.

How should I proceed if the lift in the building is needed?

Arrange with the property management early on when the lift will be used for the move, and state the time in the notice. Some buildings have protective mats for the lift car; ask about them. We tell you beforehand how long loading is likely to take so that you reserve the right time slot.

Is it usual to introduce yourself to new neighbours?

Yes, a short visit to the new neighbours after moving in is usually appreciated and makes settling in easier. A few words at the door are enough; some people bring a small gift. If you put up a notice in the new building beforehand, this is a good opportunity to thank them for their patience.

What do I do if neighbours still use the reserved parking space?

Stay friendly and point out the parking restriction zone signs; often that is enough. Vehicles parked there despite signs put up in good time can be removed by the public order office (Ordnungsamt) or the police. To make this rarely necessary, the signs should be in place at least three full days beforehand and be mentioned in the notice.

How can I reduce noise disturbance during the move?

Schedule the move on a working day and noisy work such as dismantling furniture during the daytime; in Berlin, night-time from 10 pm to 6 am and Sundays and public holidays are protected by law. Unrolling tape, shifting furniture and drilling are best avoided late in the evening. If you also inform the neighbours , you create more understanding.

Does informing the neighbours also apply to a private move within the city?

Yes, especially for a private move within the same city or street, a short note makes sense. Even if the route is short, parking outside the building gets tight and vehicles arrive several times. A short notice in the stairwell ensures a relaxed atmosphere throughout the moving day.

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Informing the Neighbours

A notice with date, time and phone number, a quick word at the door: this way your neighbours know in good time when the removal van and the parking restriction are coming.

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Informing the neighbours: notice, lift and parking restriction

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Unsere Firma A notice, a reserved lift and a clear stairwell – small arrangements that make moving day in the building more relaxed.

A moving day brings noise, a lorry outside the building and busy stairwells. If you inform the neighbours before the removal van arrives, everyone knows where they stand: when the lift is in use, why there are parking restriction signs outside the building and whom to ask if they have questions. In blocks of flats a notice at the entrance is usually enough, and for direct neighbours a quick word at the door as well.

What you announce in the notice should match the schedule. That is why we tell you in advance when our team will arrive, how long loading is likely to take and whether a furniture lift will be set up. On a private move with Beste Umzug Unternehmen we protect the stairwell and door frames and keep walkways clear. If the lorry stands in a parking restriction zone, nobody has to wait double-parked. We answer questions on 01625978461.

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With the quote you receive a fixed price after a survey and a schedule you can copy straight into your notice: arrival of the team, loading time and whether a parking restriction will be set up. Simply call us on 01625978461 for free advice.

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What we pay attention to in the building

Stairwell, lift, parking

On moving day, Beste Umzug Unternehmen makes sure the building stays usable: the stairwell and door frames are protected, walkways are kept clear, and the lift is only used during the agreed time. You receive the price as a fixed price after a survey; we are liable for your belongings under the HGB. We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21); places with their own pages can be found under locations. On request, we apply for a parking restriction outside the building for you.

Notice

Date, time, duration and your phone number: a notice needs nothing more. Put it up at the entrance about a week beforehand.

Lift

Arrange the use of the lift with the property management and state in the notice when it will be needed for the move.

Stairwell

We protect corners and door frames and keep walkways clear. Bicycles or prams in the hallway should be briefly moved beforehand.

Parking restriction

The signs go up at least three full days beforehand. Explain in the notice which day the parking restriction applies to.

CONSIDERATION IN THE BUILDING

Our services at a glance

For one day, a move affects the whole building. With a notice, a reserved lift and a protected stairwell, relations with the neighbours stay good – in the old building as in the new one.

One week before

A week beforehand: a notice at the entrance with date, time and phone number – in the new building too, if possible.

Ring in person

Ring the bell at direct neighbours' doors and briefly announce the date; people with children or shift work can then prepare for it.

Reserve the lift

Reserve the lift with the property management and state the time in the notice so that nobody waits in vain and the house rules are observed.

Explain the parking restriction

As soon as the parking restriction signs are up, add a note to the notice so that residents move their cars in good time.

Observe quiet hours

Schedule noisy work on working days: in Berlin, night-time from 10 pm to 6 am and Sundays and public holidays are protected.

Afterwards

After moving in, briefly introduce yourself to the new neighbours and thank the old ones for their patience.

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Little to move? Part load!

Ideal for just a few pieces of furniture

If only single pieces of furniture are moving, a shared load is often the quietest solution for the building: a short stop, little commotion in the stairwell. Instead of a fixed day you get a time window for collection and delivery – pass it on to direct neighbours if the hallway will be busy for a while.

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From
planning to assembly

We take care of every detail

A well-thought-out moving plan includes packing, the parking restriction and arrangements with neighbours and the property management. How to apply for the parking restriction zone is explained in our guide to the parking restriction zone. If you have a longer journey ahead, you will find the most important planning information under our long-distance moves. And in the new building, neighbourly relations are best started with a quick hello.

Planning safe and relaxed

Write the notice, reserve the lift, apply for the parking restriction: if you take care of these three points early, you will have peace on the day itself. This keeps your private move, senior move or student move neighbour-friendly.

Furniture, boxes, transport routes

Protected stairwells, clear walkways and a swift furniture transport keep the disruption in the building short. With a packing service, fewer boxes stand in the hallway for days.

Costs, timing and special cases

A clear schedule for arrival, loading and departure helps you with the notice. With just a few pieces of furniture, a shared load is the shortest job outside the building.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about neighbours and moving day

Answers on the notice, timing, parking restriction, lift, noise and first contact in the new building.

A notice about a week before moving day is a good time: it is not so early that it gets forgotten, and it leaves time for questions. If there is a parking restriction outside the building, add the note as soon as the signs are up – that is at least three full days beforehand. Speak to direct neighbours in person as well.

Why you should inform your neighbours before the move

For one day, a move means more noise, a large lorry and busy hallways. If your neighbours know this beforehand, they react more calmly – and can plan themselves: postpone their shopping or move their car. People who work shifts or have small children can prepare for the noise. This applies especially in multi-occupancy buildings where the lift and stairwell are shared.

If there is a parking restriction zone outside the building, the notice is doubly important: the signs must be in place at least three full days before the move, and anyone parking there risks being towed. In Berlin you apply for the zone at the district's road traffic authority (Straßenverkehrsbehörde); according to the service portal, processing takes about four weeks.

How to write the notice

A good notice is short and states five things: date, time, expected duration, whether a parking restriction applies and your phone number. For example: "Dear neighbours, on Saturday the 14th we are moving out of the flat on the 3rd floor. From 8 am until about 1 pm the lift will be in use, and there is a parking restriction outside the building. If you have any questions, you can reach us on [your phone number]. Thank you for your understanding!"

Put the notice up at the entrance and by the lift about a week beforehand; speak to direct neighbours in person as well. If possible, put up a note in the new building too. We agree the times and loading duration with you beforehand so that the notice is accurate.

Moving service price list

Flat size	Costs from
1 room	€369
2 rooms	€594
3 rooms	€899
4 rooms	€1,324
House/villa	individual quote
Long-distance move	from €4.15/km

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What does the price of your move depend on?

The level of costs depends above all on the volume of the household goods and the number of kilometres (from €4.15/km). The floor, whether there is a lift and a required parking restriction zone also have an effect. Optional services such as a shared load can lower the price.

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With us at your side, your move becomes child’s play. These are the services we offer:

Home move (home move): individual and personal

Company move (company move): efficient and professional

Part load (part load): cost-efficient for small volumes

Clearance (clearance): fast clearing of every kind

Furniture transport (furniture transport): safe carriage of single pieces

Move with assembly (move with assembly): including disassembly and set-up

From Berlin – with consideration in the building

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and handle moves within the city and nationwide, with a protected stairwell and a clear schedule. Places with their own pages can be found in the locations overview. For long distances, use our long-distance moves.

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