How do I protect furniture from moisture in winter?

Use breathable furniture blankets rather than airtight film to protect your furniture from moisture and condensation. Moisture can form especially when moving from the cold outdoors into heated rooms. Ideally, let pieces of furniture acclimatise briefly before you unpack and set them up.

What do I do with electronic devices in the cold?

Leave devices in their packaging after transport until they have reached room temperature – a few hours depending on size, longer for large televisions. That way no condensation forms on the components that could cause short circuits. Laptops and smartphones are best carried in your own luggage. More on this in the second part of our winter series.

How do I plan the journey in snow and ice?

In wintry road conditions we plan in buffer time and keep an eye on the warnings from the German Weather Service (Deutscher Wetterdienst). Let us know about narrow access roads, inclines or courtyards that are not cleared. In black ice, we talk in good time about a later start or a new date.

Are shorter days in winter a problem when moving?

Shorter days require an earlier start time and a good order of work during a winter move . Heavy furniture belongs in the daylight hours, boxes can follow later. Check in advance whether the stairwell and courtyard are adequately lit.

How do I keep stairwells safe and clean?

Put doormats at the entrance and cover walkways with non-slip fleece. Grit with chippings or sand – road salt is banned on pavements in Berlin. Photograph the stairwell beforehand so that it is clear later on what is new.

What clothing makes sense for a winter move?

Warm but flexible clothing in several layers is ideal for a winter move . Non-slip shoes with a good tread protect against falls on slippery surfaces. Gloves also make it easier to carry heavy items in cold temperatures.

What does a move cost in winter compared with summer?

The season alone does not determine the price; what matters are volume, floor, distance and additional services. We give you the fixed price after the survey. What applies in the event of a weather-related postponement is something we clarify with you in advance.

How does a part load work in winter?

A part load is an affordable option for smaller moves in winter too. Your household goods are transported together with other consignments, and we pay particular attention to weather-appropriate packaging. That way you save costs without giving up professional safety.

How do I transport houseplants in frost?

Water a few days beforehand, wrap the plant in paper or fleece and close the cover above the crown. Transport delicate plants in your own warm car, as the cargo space is unheated. Bring them inside first at the destination and unpack them slowly.

Does your company also offer long-distance moves in winter?

Yes, we also reliably organise long-distance moves during the winter months. We take weather forecasts along the entire route into account and plan alternative routes if necessary. That way your household goods reach their new destination safely and on time, regardless of the distance.

Do you also travel to other regions in winter?

Yes. We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and also handle moves to other federal states in winter. Snow conditions and temperatures vary considerably by region; on long journeys, plants are best off travelling with you in the car. Destinations can be found in the locations overview .

MOVING PLANTS SAFELY

Moving Houseplants in Winter: Packing the Journey, Arrival

Q: Is a winter move advisable at all?

Yes, with good preparation a winter move is just as safe as one in summer. Away from the turn of the month and public holidays, dates are often easier to get. What matters are cleared paths, a time buffer for ice and protecting delicate items such as plants and electronics from the cold.

Paper, cardboard and a warm car: this is how houseplants survive a move in frost without cold shock.

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Plants in winter

Houseplants warm into their new home

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Unsere Firma Many houseplants come from warm regions – how to protect them on their way through the cold and in their new spot.

Monstera, ficus and orchids come from warm regions and do not cope well with cold – some are damaged at temperatures just above zero, and most do not survive frost. During a winter move a few minutes therefore make all the difference: how long does the plant stand on the pavement, and how cold is it in the cargo space? At Beste Umzug Unternehmen we load plants last and unload them first at the destination if you wish. We clarify the rest of the process for your private move during the survey.

Worth knowing: under § 451d HGB, the removal company may be exempt from liability for damage arising from the transport of live plants. Delicate favourite plants are therefore best carried in your own heated car. For everything else, liability under the German Commercial Code (HGB) applies, and additional insurance is available on request. For long-distance moves in winter, we plan with you which plants travel how. We give you the fixed price after the survey.

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Mention your plants during the survey

Fixed price after a survey, loading order agreed

Tell us during the survey how many plants are moving with you and how big they are. Then we plan what goes into the van last and what you take along in your own car. You can reach our team on 01625978461 for no-obligation advice.

Offers available individually, depending on effort, scheduling and the scope of services required.

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PACKED WITH CARE

How we handle plants during a move

Last in, first out

We carry large plants such as yucca or ficus upright and with the crown wrapped so that no leaves snap. In the van they stand secured and not next to heavy furniture. Small and delicate plants are best taken along by you. We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and operate nationwide. Your belongings are covered under the HGB.

Packing service

With our packing service we wrap pots and crowns in paper and stand small plants close together in boxes so they don't tip over.

Office move

During an office move, large office plants often come along. We carry them into the van last and set them up first in the new office.

Senior moves

With a senior move, many people are attached to their plants. We pack them carefully and look for a bright spot by the new window together.

Furniture transport

During furniture transport, plants stand secured in the van and at a distance from furniture so that no branches break when braking.

KEEPING AN EYE ON PLANTS

What matters with plants in winter

During a winter move, houseplants need one thing above all: as little cold as possible. Good packaging, short routes and a calm fresh start in their new spot help them through the move.

Water in advance

Water a few days before the move, not on the morning itself. Wet soil is heavy, cools down faster and can freeze in the cold cargo space.

Wrap the crown

Wrap plants loosely in packing paper or fleece and close the cover at the top. That way warm air stays around the leaves.

Pots in a box

Stand small pots close together in a box and fill the gaps with paper. That way nothing tips over and the soil stays in the pot.

Load last

Plants go into the van last and come out first at the destination. That way the time in the cold is kept as short as possible during the move.

Favourites in the car

Delicate plants are best carried in your own warm car. In winter the cargo space of a lorry is unheated.

A calm fresh start

Unpack plants slowly at the destination and put them somewhere bright, but not directly against the radiator. Only feed them once they have settled in.

SMALL LOADS IN WINTER

Part load – without plants

Save on small loads

For single pieces of furniture or a few boxes, a part load is an affordable solution: your belongings travel on a tour that is already planned. In winter, however, you should not send houseplants along – with several stops they stand in the cold cargo space for a long time. It is better to take them in your own car.

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HOUSEPLANTS

Plants
safely through the winter

So that you can relax

The twelfth part of our winter series is about your houseplants. They are among the most delicate things in a household: a few minutes in frost can be enough for leaves to turn brown or drop. We show how to prepare, pack and transport plants and how to make their start in the new spot easier. For a private move, we clarify in advance what goes into the van and what you take with you.

Preparing and packing

Water in advance, paper around the crown, pots packed tightly in a box: this is how plants arrive unharmed on a private move, senior move or student move, even in frost – without brown leaves or toppled pots.

Short trips in the cold

With a packing service, careful furniture transport and flexible small removals, we load plants last and unload them first. That way they spend only a few minutes in the cold, never on the pavement.

Offices and special cases

With an office move and company relocation, large plants often come along, which we transport upright and secured; with a part load or furniture taxi they are better off travelling separately in winter.

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Frequently asked questions about plants on a winter move

Answers on plants, the cold and the process.

Yes, with good preparation a winter move is just as safe as one in summer. Away from the turn of the month and public holidays, dates are often easier to get. What matters are cleared paths, a time buffer for ice and protecting delicate items such as plants and electronics from the cold.

Preparing and packing plants

Water your houseplants two to three days before the move and not on moving day itself: wet soil is heavier, cools down faster and can freeze in the cold van. Cut back long shoots or tie them loosely together.

Wrap each plant in packing paper, newspaper or garden fleece and close the cover above the crown. Stand small pots close together in a box and fill the gaps with paper. You will find more tips in the article Moving plants.

Transport and arrival without cold shock

In winter, the cargo space of a removal van is as cold as the air outside. Plants should therefore be loaded last and unloaded first at the destination. Delicate plants are best carried in your own heated car. Never leave them in front of the building while other things are being carried.

Unpack the plants slowly in the warm flat and put them somewhere bright, but not directly against the radiator. It is a normal stress reaction for a ficus to lose leaves after a move.

Starting prices at a glance

Type of flat	Price from
1 room	€354
2 rooms	€615
3 rooms	€894
4 rooms	€1,299
House/villa	individual quote
Long-distance move	€3.90/km

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What determines the moving price

The decisive factors are above all volume, distance (from €3.90/km), floor as well as lift and parking restriction zone (Halteverbotszone). Additional services such as furniture assembly or a part load increase the total price slightly.

Our offer for your move

Our offer for a smooth move

We know the challenges of a move and offer you exactly the right solution.

Furniture transport: Reliable transport for all kinds of furniture. Furniture transport
Private move: Move stress-free with our team. Private move
Part load: Affordable transport through shared journeys. Part load
House clearance: Make space with our clearance service. House clearance
Company relocation: We organise your office move efficiently. Company relocation
Move with assembly: An all-round service with dismantling and assembly. Move with assembly

Throughout Germany from Berlin

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and also travel throughout Germany in winter. Details on long distances can be found under Long-distance moves, and destinations with their own page in the locations overview.

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