Which furniture can be taken apart without problems – and which cannot?

Wardrobes, beds, shelves and desks are usually no problem. Difficult ones are older chipboard furniture that has been taken apart many times, glued parts and furniture without visible joints. Here we discuss during the survey whether it is better to carry them in one piece. Fitted kitchens are possible, but the appliance connections are handled by a qualified specialist.

How long does the assembly take in a move?

A bed is taken apart in a short time, while a large wall unit or a kitchen takes considerably longer. For a typical flat we usually plan dismantling, transport and reassembly on the same day. A common mistake is expecting the kitchen to be finished the same evening, even though the appointment for connecting the cooker is still missing.

Who is liable if something breaks during dismantling or reassembly?

We are liable for damage to your furniture under § 451e HGB at €620 per cubic metre of cargo space; for expensive items, additional insurance makes sense. There is no liability insofar as you took apart, loaded or unloaded yourself, or the damage is due to the defective condition of the furniture (§ 451d HGB). Report damage in good time.

Can I book only the assembly without a move?

Yes. If you organise the transport yourself and only need help with taking apart and assembling, you can also book furniture assembly without a move. Bear in mind: whatever you carry and load yourself is not covered by the fitter's liability for transport.

May I take individual pieces of furniture apart myself?

Yes, that reduces the working time. But note two points: collect the screws for each piece of furniture in a labelled bag, and expect that the removal company's liability will not apply to parts you took apart or carried yourself (§ 451d Abs. 1 Nr. 3 HGB). Tell us beforehand what you will do yourself.

What happens to screws and small parts?

Screws, wall plugs and fittings go into labelled bags that are attached to the relevant piece of furniture. That way the right parts end up on the right wardrobe during reassembly. The classic mistake – everything in one tin – often costs more time in the new flat than the entire dismantling.

How do I prepare for moving day?

Empty wardrobes, take down pictures and lamps, photograph assembled furniture, get instructions ready and clearly mark furniture that is not coming along. Papers, keys, money and jewellery belong in a bag that you carry yourself – liability is excluded for valuables and documents.

Do you also offer assembly for long-distance moves?

Yes, with a long-distance move from Berlin, too, dismantling and reassembly at the destination can be part of the job. We are based in Berlin-Moabit and drive the route ourselves. A common mistake is not fixing the reassembly day at the destination – that belongs in the quote.

What to do if furniture does not fit through the door?

Then whatever can be taken apart is taken apart; some furniture can also be carried over the balcony or through a window if the location allows. For very large items we check this during the survey. If you insist on a risky route despite our advice, liability may not apply (§ 451d Abs. 1 Nr. 5 HGB).

Will it be cheaper if I have several pieces of furniture assembled?

With a move with assembly you mainly pay for working time; several identical pieces of furniture can often be taken apart faster than a single complicated item. We do not promise a fixed volume discount. We quote the price for your furniture after the survey as a fixed price .

Which regions does your assembly service cover?

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and take on moves with assembly in Berlin and for moves to other cities. For moves to other cities, we set out in the quote on which day reassembly takes place at the destination. The locations overview shows destinations with their own pages.

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A Move with Assembly: Avoid These Mistakes

Mixed-up screws, no tip-over protection, cooker connected yourself: the most common mistakes in a move with assembly – and how to avoid them before moving day.

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Avoiding mistakes

Moving with assembly: mistakes that only show up in the new flat

Avoid these mistakes

Unsere Firma is based in Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21), takes furniture apart systematically and reassembles it according to the layout plan.

The most expensive mistakes in a move with assembly rarely happen with the screwdriver. Usually something is missing beforehand: a photo of the assembled shelving, a labelled bag for the screws, a look at the ceiling height under the sloping roof. Other mistakes only show up weeks later – a wardrobe without tip-over protection, a damage report that came too late.

We take your furniture apart, collect small parts with labels and reassemble everything according to the layout plan. What we do and do not take on for assembly – such as connecting the cooker or gas appliances – is on the page move with assembly. That way you know beforehand which appointments you need to plan yourself, and nobody relies on moving day on a service that was never agreed.

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Fixed price after a survey – with a clear list of what will be assembled

Many mistakes happen because nobody wrote down beforehand what should be taken apart and what mounted on the wall. During the survey we go through this with you and quote a fixed price for the move with assembly with this list. Phone: 01625978461.

Quotes available individually based on workload, scheduling and the desired scope of services.

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IN PRACTICE

Four mistakes we see most often

And how to avoid them

We are based in Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21) and, for a move with assembly, take care of dismantling, transport and reassembly. Four mistakes come up again and again – almost all of them can be avoided with little effort. We are liable for damage to your belongings under § 451e HGB at €620 per cubic metre of cargo space; for expensive furniture, additional insurance makes sense.

Screws mixed up

All the screws in one tin – and nothing fits during reassembly. Each piece of furniture needs its own labelled bag attached to the furniture part.

No photo

Shelves, inserts and cables behind the TV: without a photo of the assembled state, the guesswork begins in the new flat.

Tip-over protection forgotten

Tall, narrow wardrobes should be fixed to the wall with the supplied tip-over protection – especially if children live in the household.

Cooker connected yourself

The electric cooker and hob are connected by a qualified electrician; only a registered installation company works on the gas line.

LEARNING FROM MISTAKES

Six more pitfalls

Besides the big classics, there are mistakes that only show up after the move with assembly: when the wardrobe door is first opened, when reporting damage or when asking who is actually liable.

Alcoves not measured

The wardrobe does not fit under the sloping ceiling or into the alcove – measure the height and width before the layout plan is fixed.

Chipboard overestimated

Chipboard furniture that has been taken apart many times holds screws less well; in the case of defective condition, liability may not apply.

Carried yourself

Whatever you take apart, load or unload yourself is to that extent not covered by the removal company's liability (§ 451d Abs. 1 Nr. 3 HGB) – say beforehand what you will do yourself.

Valuables in the lorry

For money, jewellery, securities and documents, the removal company's liability is excluded – they belong in your own bag.

No parking restriction

If the lorry is parked far away, every metre of carrying distance lengthens the day – and with it the working time you pay for.

Damage reported too late

Report visible damage no later than the day after delivery, hidden damage within 14 days (§ 451f HGB) – otherwise claims lapse.

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Little to move? Part load!

For individual dismantled pieces of furniture

This is a common mistake too: paying for a whole lorry for two pieces of furniture. With a shared load your goods travel on the same tour as other orders. In return there is a time window instead of a fixed appointment.

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WELL PLANNED

Before,
during, after

When each mistake happens

Mistakes in a move with assembly happen in three phases: during planning, on moving day and after reassembly. How to take individual pieces of furniture apart properly is shown in the article Dismantling and assembling furniture; if you only need assembly, furniture assembly can help.

During planning

Typical are missing measurements of the new flat, no layout plan and no list of what should be taken apart and what mounted on the wall. Appointments with a qualified electrician or gas fitter are also often booked too late.

On moving day

Full wardrobes, mixed-up screws, valuables in the lorry and no parking restriction outside the door cost the most time on moving day. Clearing out beforehand and carrying a bag with your papers yourself avoids this.

After assembly

Check doors, drawers and the tip-over protection while the team is still there. Visible damage must be reported no later than the day after delivery, hidden damage within 14 days (§ 451f HGB). Photos of damage make clarification easier.

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FAQ

Frequent questions

Mistakes when dismantling, reassembling and with liability – answered briefly.

The price depends on the type and number of pieces of furniture to be taken apart, as well as on floor, lift, carrying distances and distance. After a survey we quote a fixed price in which the assembly is listed. A common mistake is a quote without a furniture list – then it is unclear on moving day what is actually included. Phone: 01625978461.

Typical mistakes when dismantling

The most common mistake when dismantling is a lack of order: screws, wall plugs and fittings end up in a shared tin, shelves are not marked, cables are not photographed. During reassembly in the new flat this costs more time than the dismantling itself. Better: each piece of furniture gets its own labelled bag attached to the furniture part, and a photo of its assembled state.

A second mistake is misjudging the material. Chipboard wardrobes that have already been taken apart several times often have worn-out drill holes; joints can break when they are dismantled again. The law even has its own liability exclusion for this: damage resulting from the natural or defective condition of the goods may not have to be compensated by the removal company (§ 451d Abs. 1 Nr. 7 HGB). So raise such furniture during the survey – sometimes it is better to carry it in one piece or not take it at all.

Typical mistakes during reassembly

In the new flat, mistakes mainly happen when the wall does not suit the furniture. Wall cupboards and heavy shelves need a load-bearing wall and suitable wall plugs; in some older walls and in plasterboard walls, standard plugs do not hold. Ask the landlord where cables and pipes run before drilling. Uneven floors become noticeable with sliding-door wardrobes: they have to be levelled, otherwise the doors run crooked.

In the kitchen, the most dangerous mistake is connecting appliances yourself. The electric cooker and hob belong in the hands of a qualified electrician; under § 13 NDAV, work on the gas line may only be carried out by the network operator or a registered installation company. And finally: tall wardrobes without tip-over protection are a risk, especially with children. Many manufacturers supply the tip-over protection – it should not stay in the box during assembly.

Fixed prices for your move – clearly calculated

With us you always know where you stand. 1-room flats from €369, 2-room flats from €579, 3-room flats from €915 and 4-room flats from €1,309 – that is how simple our price structure is. We calculate larger properties such as houses and villas individually. If you are moving further away, you pay from €4.10 per kilometre for long-distance moves. Arrange your free survey now for a tailor-made quote.

What makes a move cheaper or more expensive?

A large volume means more work and therefore higher costs. The distance, which we charge from €4.10/km, as well as the floor and lift also noticeably affect the price. A parking restriction zone ensures smooth operations but costs extra. Additional services such as furniture assembly or a shared load can be added at any time.

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Long-distance moves too: clarify beforehand

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and also take care of dismantling and reassembly for moves to other cities. On long routes, the day on which reassembly takes place at the destination should be fixed beforehand. Destinations can be found in the locations overview, and routes from Berlin under long-distance moves.

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