How do I plan a move as a real fresh start?

What matters is clear move planning with a realistic schedule: sort out first, then have the volume estimated, then fix the date, parking restriction and notice. Use the occasion to let go of clutter. If you hand over the carrying and transport, you have more room on moving day for the emotional part: saying goodbye to the old flat and arriving in the new one.

What does a move at a fixed price cost?

The costs depend on the volume of the move, floor, access, distance and additional services; our guide prices are in the price overview. We quote the fixed price in writing after a survey. If you sort things out beforehand, you reduce the volume and with it your moving budget .

Are my household goods insured during the move?

For damage to your household goods we are liable under the German Commercial Code, under § 451e HGB at €620 per cubic metre of load space. Additional insurance is available for valuable items. Report visible damage no later than the day after delivery, hidden damage within 14 days.

How far in advance should I book a moving date?

Ideally, you should plan your moving date at least four to six weeks in advance, especially at times of high demand such as the end of the month or summer. That way you secure your preferred date and enough time for structured move preparation without unnecessary stress.

Do you also offer support with long-distance moves?

Yes, we also handle long-distance moves from Berlin to other cities and back; details can be found under long-distance moves . We plan driving time, breaks and the parking restriction at the destination so that the move to the new city goes without rush – a good start for your fresh start .

What is a part load and when is it worth it?

With a shared load you share the transport space with other consignments on the same route, which reduces the costs. This option is suitable for smaller households or single pieces of furniture – for example when little is left after decluttering. In return, a time window applies instead of a fixed delivery date.

Where does your company work from?

Our location is Stromstraße 21 in Berlin-Moabit. From there we handle moves in Berlin and to other cities; places with their own pages can be found under locations . We do not have branches in other cities – we drive the lorry from Berlin to your fresh start .

How can I cope better with my move emotionally?

A move often comes with mixed feelings. It helps to consciously take time to say goodbye to your old home while also formulating positive expectations for the fresh start . Small rituals, such as packing special keepsakes last, noticeably ease the emotional transition.

Do you also reassemble the furniture?

Yes, on request we dismantle your furniture in the old flat and reassemble it in the new one ( furniture assembly ). That way the bed and wardrobe are up on the evening of moving day, and you do not have to deal with screws and instructions yourself – practical for a relaxed fresh start .

What happens with a move involving bulky or valuable items?

Mention bulky or valuable items such as a piano, artworks or antiques at the survey: they are individually padded, secured and carried. For high values, additional insurance is advisable, because statutory liability under § 451e HGB is limited to €620 per cubic metre.

How can I reach you for individual advice?

For non-binding moving advice , you can reach us by phone on 01625978461. We discuss volume, floors, distance and your preferred date and, after a survey, provide a fixed-price quote . That way you start your personal fresh start well informed.

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Moving as a fresh start

Q: Why is a move often described as a fresh start?

A move often marks the beginning of a new stage of life – whether professional, family or personal. Many people use this moment to let go of old habits and consciously create new structures. The fresh start is not only physical but also mental, as you engage with new possibilities and perspectives.

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Moving as a fresh start: declutter, say goodbye, settle in

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Unsere Firma is based in Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21), takes care of carrying and transport and leaves your mind free for what is new.

Moving as a fresh start begins long before moving day: with the question of what should come along. If you declutter before packing, you move with fewer boxes, pay less for transport and start in rooms that are not already full on the first day. Go through room by room and sort into keep, sell, give away and dispose of. Larger quantities can be collected by a house clearance.

A fresh start also includes the formalities: registering with the registration authority within two weeks, mail forwarding, electricity, internet and insurance. Get these done in the first week, and there is room left for settling in. We take care of carrying, transport and assembly; we quote the fixed price after a survey. That way moving day becomes a beginning, not an ordeal.

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Survey, fixed price, date with a buffer

Call us on 01625978461 and arrange a survey. Afterwards we quote a fixed price for packing, transport and assembly. Whether a move within the city or a long-distance move to another region – you know in advance what it will cost.

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

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SHARING THE WORK

What we take on for your fresh start

We carry, you decide

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and take care of the physical part: dismantling furniture, packing, carrying, transporting and reassembling it in the new flat. You decide what comes along and what stays – ideally before the survey, because less volume means a lower fixed price. We are liable for your household goods under § 451e HGB at €620 per cubic metre. Places with their own pages can be found under locations.

Declutter first

What you have not used for years does not have to come along: sort before packing, and only favourite things will fill the boxes.

Living smaller

If you are moving into a smaller flat, measure walls and doors beforehand and plan which furniture will really fit.

Memories

Pack photos, letters and heirlooms yourself in a separate box, labelled and loaded last – so it is the first to be to hand.

Assembly the same day

If the bed and wardrobe are up on the evening of moving day, you spend the first night in your new home rather than among boxes.

STEP BY STEP

Six steps to settling in

A fresh start rarely succeeds in a single day. These six steps help you say goodbye to your old home and settle into the new one – without the registrations being left undone. Not every step suits everyone – take what helps you.

Sort out mindfully

Four piles: keep, sell, give away, dispose of. Start with the cellar and the storeroom – that is where most of the clutter is.

Say goodbye

A last evening with neighbours or friends in the old flat helps you leave the place behind consciously before the move begins.

First-night box

Bed linen, towels, charging cables, medication, tools and coffee in a box that you transport yourself – for the first evening in your new home.

Register within two weeks

Within two weeks of moving in, register with the registration authority; you need the landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung) for this.

Explore the area

Bakery, doctor, bus stop, park: walk consciously through the new neighbourhood in the first few days – that way it becomes familiar more quickly.

A favourite spot

First, fully furnish one corner where you feel comfortable. The rest of the flat can easily take a few weeks.

FOR SMALL LOADS

Starting afresh with little luggage

When little is left after decluttering

If you have decluttered thoroughly, you often no longer need a lorry of your own: with a shared load, the remaining household goods travel on a run that is going that way anyway – with a time window instead of a fixed delivery day. That saves lorry hire and therefore costs.

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PLANNING A FRESH START

Beforehand,
moving day, afterwards

What counts in which phase

Moving as a fresh start has three phases: sorting out and saying goodbye beforehand, moving day itself and settling in afterwards – with registration, mail forwarding and new routines. How to redirect your post safely is explained in our article Setting up mail forwarding. If you know the phases, you plan in a more relaxed way.

Before: sort out

Four to six weeks before, start decluttering, sell or give away what is not coming along and have large quantities collected. Only then is the volume settled – and with it the price for the private move.

Moving day: lighten the load

On moving day the movers carry, pad and drive; you keep the overview, show them where everything goes in the new flat and take the first-night box with you yourself. With furniture assembly, the bed and wardrobe are up by the evening.

After: settle in

In the first week, register, set up mail forwarding and transfer electricity and internet. After that there is time to get to know the neighbours, explore the neighbourhood and furnish the flat at your leisure. Small rituals such as the first meal together make the new rooms familiar more quickly.

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FAQ

Questions about moving as a fresh start

Decluttering, saying goodbye, planning, costs, liability and settling in – answered briefly.

A move often marks the beginning of a new stage of life – whether professional, family or personal. Many people use this moment to let go of old habits and consciously create new structures. The fresh start is not only physical but also mental, as you engage with new possibilities and perspectives.

Why a move is often more than a change of place

Many people associate a move not only with a new home but with a fresh start: a new job, a separation, a growing family or the wish for change. The move then marks the visible beginning of a new chapter.

That is exactly why it is worth shaping it consciously: what should come along from your old life, and what can stay behind? If you answer this question before packing, you move more easily.

How to make the emotional fresh start after the move

After moving day, the more important part begins: settling in. Take time to get to know your new surroundings, make contacts and build routines.

Small rituals such as the first meal together in the new flat or consciously setting up a favourite spot help you feel at home more quickly. That way the fresh start soon becomes a real home.

Moving costs made transparent

Type of home	Cost from
1-room flat	€354
2-room flat	€579
3-room flat	€915
4-room flat	€1,289
House/villa	individual quote

We charge long-distance moves separately from €4.20/km. Details are best clarified during a free survey.

What does your moving price depend on?

Besides the actual volume of your furniture, the distance (from €4.20/km) in particular affects the total cost. A floor without a lift or a required parking restriction zone can also increase the price. If you also book furniture assembly or a shared load, you should factor this in.

Our offer in detail

Our services in detail

So that you know exactly what you can expect from us, here are all our services in detail.

Furniture transport: With furniture transport, furniture is padded and secured.
Move with assembly: A move with assembly saves you valuable time.
Private move: The private move is our classic service with personal support.
Office move: An office move usually takes place outside your business hours.
Shared load: A shared load is particularly economical for small moves.
House clearance: A house clearance also includes proper disposal.

A fresh start in another city

If your fresh start takes you to another city, we plan the move from Berlin (Stromstraße 21). The locations overview shows places with their own pages; we describe long distances under long-distance moves.

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