Does the wardrobe have to be dismantled before transport?

In most cases dismantling makes sense to avoid damage and make transport through narrow doors or stairwells easier. Our team handles both the proper dismantling and the subsequent reassembly at the new location, so you do not have to worry about anything.

How long does it take to move a wardrobe?

That depends on size, design, floor and route. A simple wardrobe is dismantled quickly; large sliding-door wardrobes or built-in units take considerably longer. We give a realistic estimate after seeing a photo or carrying out a survey. We plan the transport itself to suit your date.

Who is liable if the wardrobe is damaged?

For damage to your goods we are liable under § 451e HGB at €620 per cubic metre of loading space. For antique or very valuable wardrobes, additional insurance makes sense. Report visible damage no later than the day after delivery.

Can I move a wardrobe on my own?

In principle this is possible, but it is not advisable with heavy or bulky wardrobes . Without professional equipment and know-how, there is a high risk of injury or damage to the furniture and the property. Our team does this job safely and efficiently for you.

What is a shared load and is it worth it for a wardrobe?

With a shared load , your wardrobe is carried in one vehicle together with other consignments. This saves costs, as you share the journey with other customers. Especially when moving single pieces of furniture, this is an inexpensive and environmentally friendly alternative to exclusive transport.

How do you protect the wardrobe from scratches and transport damage?

We pad edges and surfaces with blankets, edge protectors and film, transport glass upright and secure all parts with straps in the lorry. Screws and fittings go into labelled bags attached to the relevant part. This way every part arrives complete and without scratches.

Can you also move built-in wardrobes?

Built-in wardrobes are often made to measure and sometimes belong to the flat – clarify this with the landlord first. Whether a built-in wardrobe will fit in the new flat depends on the dimensions and walls; we plan the dismantling and transport after a survey.

How far in advance should I book the transport?

We recommend booking the wardrobe move at least two to three weeks in advance, especially in the busy summer months. If you need it at short notice, we still try to find a suitable date for you as quickly as possible.

Do you also move antique or particularly valuable wardrobes?

Yes, we also transport antique wardrobes, padded and secured upright. Old furniture is often glued rather than screwed; we clarify beforehand whether it can be dismantled. For valuable pieces we recommend additional insurance. Let us know beforehand if a piece is particularly fragile.

What happens if the wardrobe will not fit through the door?

Then we check in advance whether dismantling it further is enough or whether a furniture lift through the window is needed. Measure the doors and stairwell beforehand; we include the furniture lift as a separate item in the quote.

Do you also move wardrobes as part of long-distance moves?

Yes, we also move wardrobes over long distances from Berlin; routes under Long-distance moves . For this we secure the parts especially carefully so that nothing slips. We give you the fixed price based on photos and dimensions or a survey.

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Moving a wardrobe

Empty, dismantle, pad, secure: this is how your wardrobe gets through the stairwell and into the new flat in one piece.

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Moving a wardrobe: dismantle, pad, carry safely

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Unsere Firma is based in Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21) and dismantles, transports and reassembles your wardrobe.

A wardrobe is often the heaviest and bulkiest piece of furniture in a move. Before it is moved, it must be empty – clothes in boxes or wardrobe boxes, shelves and drawers taken out. Then the doors are removed and the carcass dismantled; every part gets a number, and screws and fittings go into a labelled bag that is taped to the part. If you take photos of how it is assembled, you will put it back together faster later. Also check whether the wardrobe is fixed to the wall; the anti-tip bracket is released before dismantling and fitted again at the new place.

For transport, edges and mirrors are padded with blankets and edge protectors, and glass is stood upright. In the lorry the parts stand upright and are secured with straps. If a wardrobe will not fit through the stairwell even when dismantled, sometimes the only option is a furniture lift through the window. More on this under Furniture transport. Measure doors, hallway and stairwell beforehand, and there will be no surprises on moving day.

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Fixed price based on photos or a survey

Send us a photo and the dimensions of your wardrobe or arrange a survey. We then give you a fixed price for dismantling, transport and reassembly. Enquiries on 01625978461. The survey is free and without obligation.

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

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What we handle when moving a wardrobe

Dismantling, transport, reassembly

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and, when moving a wardrobe, handle dismantling, padding, carrying, transport and reassembly at the new place. We bring tools, blankets and straps; screws stay labelled with their part. Whether a furniture lift is needed is clarified beforehand based on dimensions and the stairwell. We are liable for your goods under § 451e HGB at €620 per cubic metre; for antique pieces, additional insurance makes sense.

Systematic dismantling

Number the parts, put screws in labelled bags, take photos of the assembly: this way the wardrobe is back up quickly and complete at the new place.

Padded edges

Blankets, edge protectors and film protect surfaces and corners; mirrored doors travel upright and clearly marked as glass.

Secured in the lorry

Carcass and doors stand upright, secured with straps so nothing shifts – for furniture transport over short and long distances.

Furniture lift if needed

If a wardrobe will not fit through the stairwell, we check a furniture lift in advance; it then appears as a separate item in the quote.

STEP BY STEP

Six steps to an undamaged wardrobe

With these six steps, a wardrobe arrives in the new flat without scratches and without missing screws. They apply to a simple wardrobe just as much as to a large sliding-door wardrobe.

Empty it

Clothes, shelves and drawers out; a full wardrobe is too heavy and becomes unstable when carried – the risk is not worth it.

Check the dimensions

Measure doors, hallway and stairwell: will the dismantled carcass fit through, or is a furniture lift through the window needed?

Number the parts

Number every part with masking tape and take photos of the assembly; this saves a lot of time and nerves during reassembly at the new place. Masking tape is enough.

Screws with the part

Put screws and fittings in a labelled bag and tape it to the relevant part – this way nothing gets lost during a move.

Glass separately

Remove mirrored and glass doors, pad them individually and transport them upright; lying flat, they break easily under the weight of other parts.

Carry in pairs

Large carcass parts are carried by at least two people, with straps and agreed commands – especially in a narrow stairwell.

FOR SMALL LOADS

Only the wardrobe is moving?

Shared load for a single item

With a shared load, several consignments share the loading area on the same route. For a single wardrobe, for example from a household clearance or a furniture purchase, this lowers the costs considerably. You get a time window instead of a fixed date; we tell you after your enquiry whether a suitable route is running.

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IN THREE STEPS

Dismantle,
transport, reassemble

From the old room to the new one

Moving a wardrobe has three steps: dismantle systematically, transport with padding and straps, reassemble using photos and numbers. How to dismantle and reassemble furniture in general is explained in the article Dismantling and reassembling furniture. If the stairwell gets tight, the article on furniture in narrow stairwells helps. For single items over long distances, you will find information under long-distance moves.

Dismantle

Empty it, remove doors and shelves, dismantle the carcass, number the parts and secure the screws with each part. Photos of the assembly help later. With built-in wardrobes, clarify beforehand what belongs to the flat and what is moving with you.

Transport

Edges and glass padded, carcass parts upright and secured with straps: during furniture transport nothing slips, and mirrored doors stand so that no weight rests on them – even on long journeys.

Reassemble

At the new place the wardrobe is reassembled according to the numbers and photos, levelled and, if needed, secured to the wall. Check the doors and drawers before you fill it, and report visible damage immediately. The anti-tip bracket goes back on the wall.

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FAQ

Questions about moving a wardrobe

Costs, dismantling, duration, liability, shared load, protection and furniture lift – answered briefly.

The costs depend on size, weight, floor, lift and distance, and on whether dismantling and reassembly are included. Send us a photo and dimensions or arrange a survey, and we will give you a fixed price. On routes where a lorry is running anyway, a shared load can be cheaper.

Dismantling a wardrobe: how to prepare for transport

Every wardrobe move usually starts with dismantling. Doors, shelves and back panels should be packed individually to avoid scratches and transport damage. Screws and small parts are best kept in labelled bags attached directly to the relevant piece of furniture.

On request, our team takes care of the dismantling completely for you – including proper packing with blankets and film. This saves you valuable time and ensures that reassembly at the new location goes smoothly.

Narrow stairwells and heavy wardrobes

Especially in older buildings with narrow stairwells, furniture transport becomes a real challenge. Carrying straps, sliding boards and, in individual cases, a furniture lift are used to get the wardrobe outside safely.

The right lifting technique and enough hands are what matter: carrying in pairs with straps and padding corners and banisters beforehand avoids injuries as well as damage to walls and banisters. Measure critical spots beforehand.

Costs for your next move

Plan your move stress-free! For a 1-room flat we charge from €349, for a 2-room flat from €584. For a 3-room flat costs start at €894, for a 4-room flat at €1,324. Houses and villas receive an individual quote. Longer distances? Long-distance moves cost from €3.90/km. Arrange a free survey.

How your moving price is composed

The decisive factors are above all the volume of your household goods and the distance between the old and new address, which is charged at €3.90/km. Then there are the floor, lift and a possible parking restriction zone (Halteverbotszone). If you also book furniture assembly or a shared load, you should factor this into the calculation.

Our offer for your move

Our services for your move

You can book these services for individual pieces of furniture.

House clearance – we take care of your bulky waste.
Private move – your change of home, our expertise.
Furniture transport – also suitable for bulky items.
Shared load – share the costs and the journey.
Office move – for practices, offices and shops.
Move with assembly – we assemble, you relax.

Moving a wardrobe over long distances

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and also transport wardrobes to other cities. More under Long-distance moves and in the locations overview. The journey there is included in the fixed price.

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