Move with Assembly Checklist: Forget Nothing
Checklist
Moving with assembly: tick it off before the first wardrobe is taken apart
Nothing forgotten
Most problems with a move with assembly do not arise when screwing things together but beforehand: the wardrobe does not fit under the sloping ceiling, the instructions are gone, the cooker has no connection appointment. With this checklist you go through the points in the right order – from the measurements of the new flat and photos of the assembled furniture to what should still be checked on the evening of moving day.
We take care of dismantling, labelling the parts, transport and reassembly; your part is decisions and appointments. Note which furniture is coming along, which is being disposed of and what goes on the wall. For the cooker, hob and gas appliances you need a qualified specialist – that is not part of furniture assembly. What we take on for dismantling and reassembly is on the page move with assembly; if you are moving far away, also read the overview long-distance moves.
List ready? Then request a fixed price
Fixed price after a survey – based on your furniture list
Once your list is ready – which furniture is taken apart, which is disposed of and which is mounted on the wall – send it to us with a few photos or arrange a survey. We then quote a fixed price for your move with assembly in which every agreed service is listed. Phone: 01625978461.
Quotes available individually based on workload, scheduling and the desired scope of services.
Four things that should be settled before dismantling
So that nobody has to search on moving day
We are based in Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21) and, for a move with assembly, take care of dismantling, transporting and reassembling your furniture. For this to work without follow-up questions, we need four things from you: a layout plan, a list of the furniture to be taken apart, information on what goes on the wall, and clear access in both flats. We are liable for damage to your belongings under § 451e HGB at €620 per cubic metre of cargo space; for valuable items, additional insurance makes sense.
Layout plan
Furniture list
Wall-mounted fittings
Clear routes
Six points that are often forgotten
These points are missing from many lists and only become apparent on moving day – when the wardrobe lies in pieces in the hallway. Tick them off before the first screw is loosened on your move with assembly; most of them only take you a few minutes.
Photos of the set-up
Alcove measurements
Instructions
Washing machine
Fridge
Deadline for damage
Little to move? Part load!
If your list only has a dismantled wardrobe, a bed and a few boxes, a shared load can be cheaper than a lorry of your own: your belongings travel on the same tour as other orders. In return there is a time window instead of a fixed appointment.
Four
weeks, one week, one day
The checklist for a move with assembly can be split into three stages: measurements and appointments weeks beforehand, clearing out and photos a few days beforehand, handover and checks on moving day. How to take individual pieces of furniture apart yourself is covered in the article Dismantling and assembling furniture; if only assembly is needed, furniture assembly can help. How to get the parking restriction outside the building is explained in the guide to the parking restriction zone.
A few weeks beforehand
In the week before
On moving day
Frequent questions
What belongs on the list before dismantling
Start with the new flat: measure alcoves, door widths and the height under sloping ceilings, and draw a layout plan in which every larger piece of furniture has a place. That way you see early on whether the wardrobe will fit against the planned wall at all, or whether it should be modified, shortened or sold. Then comes the furniture list: what will be taken apart, what travels in one piece, what will be disposed of?
In the week before the move, the practical points follow. Empty wardrobes and chests of drawers, take down pictures, mirrors and lamps, and photograph furniture and cable connections while still assembled. Existing instructions go into a folder that travels with your belongings. We collect the screws themselves during dismantling in labelled bags that are attached to the relevant furniture part.
Do not forget the kitchen, appliances and wall fittings
For the kitchen, more belongs on the list than unscrewing the cupboards. The electric cooker, oven and hob are connected by 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. Plan these appointments early, otherwise the kitchen will be set up but without a cooker. Defrost the fridge the day before and fit the washing machine with its transit bolts.
For everything that should go on the wall, note the location and weight: wall cupboards, heavy shelves and TVs need a load-bearing wall and suitable wall plugs. If in doubt, ask the landlord where cables and pipes run. Tall, narrow wardrobes should be fixed with the supplied tip-over protection – especially if children live in the household.
Moving company price list
| Category | Price from |
|---|---|
| 1-room | €344 |
| 2-room | €594 |
| 3-room | €884 |
| 4-room | €1,344 |
| House/villa | individual |
| Long-distance move | €3.90/km |
Want binding prices? Request a free survey now.
Price factors in a move: what you should know
Besides the pure moving volume, the distance in kilometres (from €3.90/km) also has a considerable influence on the final price. The floor, lift and setting up a parking restriction zone also play a part. If you wish, you can also add furniture assembly or a shared load.
These six services await you
A look at our entire range of services.
- Move with assembly: The move with assembly as a complete package.
- Company move: The company move for a smooth change of location.
- Furniture transport: The furniture transport with special care.
- Home move: The home move for your perfect fresh start.
- Clearance: The clearance for more space and order.
- Part load: The part load as a clever saving option.
The list also applies to long-distance moves
We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and also take care of dismantling and reassembly for moves to other cities; on long routes a complete list is even more important. Destinations with their own pages can be found in the locations overview, and routes from Berlin under long-distance moves.
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