What is a part load and is it worth it for students?

With a part load , you share the load bed with other jobs and only pay for your share. That is worthwhile for a few pieces of furniture and boxes, especially over a long distance. Because there is more reloading involved, furniture should be dismantled, boxes taped and devices well padded. More in the article Part loads for students .

How do I find an affordable moving service as a student?

Compare offers that state clearly what is included: carrying, furniture dismantling, packing material, parking restriction. A fixed price after a survey protects you from extra charges. You can save by packing yourself, dismantling furniture beforehand and only taking what you really need. Whether there are special terms for students, we clarify when you enquire.

When is the best time to plan my student move?

Ideally, you start planning your move at least four to six weeks before your preferred date, especially at the start of the semester. Demand for moving companies is high at that time, so you should secure a date early. That way you avoid stress and have enough time for re-registering and organisational tasks.

What do I need to bear in mind when registering after the move?

After your change of flat , you must register your new address at the registration office (Einwohnermeldeamt) within two weeks. Also remember to update your new address with the BAföG office, your health insurance fund and your university. These steps are important to avoid legal problems and to ensure a smooth start in your new university city.

Are my possessions insured during the move?

Yes. For damage during transport, we are liable under the German Commercial Code for up to €620 per cubic metre of removal goods (§ 451e HGB). For an expensive monitor or an instrument, that may not be enough; additional insurance is available on request for this. It is best to report damage immediately on delivery, and hidden damage within 14 days (§ 451f HGB).

Can I also organise my move at short notice?

In principle we recommend planning early, but we understand that students often have to move at short notice. If you need us at short notice, we try to respond flexibly and find free capacity. Contact us by phone on 01625978461 to clarify the earliest possible availability for your student move .

Which documents do I need to re-register?

To register, you need your identity card or passport and the landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung) from your landlord (§ 19 BMG); the tenancy agreement is not required. The deadline: two weeks after moving in (§ 17 BMG). Afterwards, you notify the BAföG office, your health insurance fund and your university of the new address.

How do I pack my books properly for the move?

Books are heavy, so you should use smaller boxes and not pack them too full. Distribute the weight evenly and fill gaps with paper or clothes. Label the boxes clearly as 'heavy' and 'books' so that nobody is surprised during the move and the boxes can be stacked correctly.

Do you also offer moves between different university cities?

Yes. We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and drive from there to other university cities – for example to Munich, Leipzig or Hamburg – and back to Berlin too. For long distances with little furniture, a part load is often cheaper. Find out more under long-distance moves .

How much does a parking restriction zone for the removal van cost me?

That depends on the city. In Berlin, you apply for the parking restriction at the road traffic authority (Straßenverkehrsbehörde) of the district office; the fee starts at €21, plus the signs. Allow around four weeks for processing, and the signs must be in place at least three full days beforehand. On request, we apply for the parking restriction for you.

Is a private move with friends or professional help worthwhile?

Moving with friends saves money, but if furniture or the stairwell is damaged it is often unclear who pays – and that can quickly strain a friendship. A moving company is liable under the HGB for up to €620 per m³ of removal goods. For a room in a shared flat on the ground floor, friends are often enough; for an old building without a lift, heavy furniture or expensive technology, professional help is worthwhile.

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Packing furniture and electronics: moving your laptop monitor and shelving safely

Laptop, monitor, shelving and desk: how to pack technology and furniture for a student move so that everything works at the new place.

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Unsere Firma Student move with technology: dismantle, pad and load your laptop, monitor, printer and shelving so that nothing shifts.

In a student room, the most valuable thing is often not the bed but the laptop, the monitor and the printer. These are exactly the items that break most easily during a move if they lie loose in a box. Packing technology in its original boxes or with thick padding and dismantling furniture beforehand saves space in the van and trouble afterwards. For a student move with us, we give you a fixed price after the survey.

On request, we dismantle shelving, desks and bed frames and reassemble them in your new room – find out more under furniture assembly. For damage during transport, our liability under the German Commercial Code (HGB) is up to €620 per m³ of removal goods (§ 451e); for expensive devices, additional insurance is available on request. Even so, it is best to carry your laptop and any hard drive with your coursework yourself.

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Survey, fixed price, assembly on request

When you enquire, tell us which furniture needs dismantling and which devices are coming along. Call us on 01625978461: we survey your room, then give you a fixed price and bring the right tools for dismantling and assembly.

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

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How we protect furniture and technology

Dismantled, padded, secured

We do not simply put furniture into the van: we dismantle whatever can be dismantled, wrap edges in blankets and secure the load with straps. Monitors and screens travel upright, heavy boxes at the bottom, light ones on top. On request, our packing service also packs crockery and technology. For transport damage, we are liable under the HGB (§ 451e: €620 per m³). We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and rated 5.0 on Google from 119 reviews.

Packing service

We pack crockery, books and technology into suitable boxes and padding – you just tell us what is fragile and what belongs in its original packaging.

Assembly service

We dismantle shelving, desks and beds, tape the labelled screws to each part and reassemble everything in your new room – with our own tools.

Load securing

Blankets, straps and a fixed loading order stop boxes from sliding and edges from knocking together – important for monitors and glass panels.

Furniture transport

We also transport single items such as a sofa or desk without a complete move – find out more under furniture transport.

SIX PACKING RULES

How furniture and devices travel safely

Most transport damage is caused by loose parts and badly filled boxes. With these six rules, furniture and technology arrive intact.

Original box first

A monitor, printer or console travels most safely in its original box. If you no longer have it, wrap the device in blankets or towels and stand it upright.

Bundle cables

Take a photo of the wiring before unplugging, then label each cable with tape and put it in a bag with the matching device.

Keep screws safe

Put fittings and screws in labelled freezer bags and tape them to the furniture part – that way no wall plug is missing during assembly.

Back up data first

Back up your coursework and photos before the move; your laptop and external hard drive travel in your rucksack, not in the removal van.

Extra protection for glass

Remove glass shelves and mirrors, wrap them in cardboard or blankets and transport them on edge – never lying flat under heavy boxes.

Heavy at the bottom

Books in small boxes, clothes in large ones; heavy boxes at the bottom, technology on top. One person should still be able to carry a box comfortably.

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Part load for a desk and boxes

Well packed, shared transport

With a part load, your belongings travel on one load bed together with other jobs. That makes good packing even more important here: boxes closed and labelled, furniture dismantled, technology padded. Then a part load is worthwhile for a few pieces of furniture, even over a long distance.

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From the screw to the monitor

On a student move, the household is small but delicate: laptop, monitor, speakers, plants, a chipboard shelf. If you know how each item is packed, you need fewer boxes and end up with no scratches. You will find more tips on glass and crockery in the article Packing fragile items safely, and on dismantling in the article Dismantling and assembling furniture.

Preparing technology

Make a backup, label the cables, pack devices in their original box or with padding – that way every connection stays traceable on a student move, private move or senior move.

Dismantling furniture

With furniture assembly, a packing service and careful furniture transport, shelving and beds are loaded to save space and reassembled firmly in the new room.

Single items

Just a sofa, a desk or a monitor? For that there is a part load, a furniture taxi or small-load transport – depending on the distance and date.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about packing furniture and technology

Answers on costs, part loads, liability for transport damage, registration, parking restrictions and moving with friends.

The costs depend on volume, distance, floor and additional services such as furniture assembly. The table above lists the starting prices by number of rooms; a single room in a shared flat is usually at the lower end. We give you a binding fixed price after the survey – then it is also clear whether dismantling and reassembling the furniture is included.

Packing furniture correctly on a student move

On a student move, packing decides whether furniture and electronics arrive intact. Books belong in small, sturdy boxes, a monitor and printer ideally in their original box or wrapped thickly in blankets. Clothes can be stored in vacuum bags to save space – this helps especially with a small van.

Dismantle shelving, desks and bed frames before transport; screws go into labelled bags that you tape to the furniture part. Label every box with its contents and destination room. For damage during transport, we are liable under the HGB for up to €620 per cubic metre (§ 451e); even so, you are better off carrying the laptop with your coursework yourself.

Saving on transport: helpers, boxes, part load

As a student, you can save in many places on your move without compromising on quality. Ask friends and fellow students early for help with packing and carrying; that saves the extra cost of staff. Used moving boxes from the supermarket or from neighbours are also an inexpensive alternative to new boxes.

Another money-saving tip is to use a part load for long-distance moves, which saves you hiring a whole van. Also compare different offers and look for a transparent fixed price without hidden extra costs. That way, more money is left over at the end for furnishing your new student digs.

Moving prices by number of rooms

For a 4-room flat you pay from €1,344
A 3-room flat costs from €884
For a 2-room flat we start from €599
We move a 1-room flat from €375
Houses and villas receive an individual quote
We charge long-distance moves from €3.90 per kilometre

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What determines the price – assembly counts too

The volume largely determines the effort, while the distance is factored into the calculation at €3.90/km. The floor, the lift and a possible parking restriction zone (Halteverbotszone) also count. In addition, we offer furniture assembly and a part load.

Services around furniture and transport

All services at a glance

From a small part load to a complete office relocation – we are your partner.

Part load	Part load	Save space, cut costs.
Move with assembly	Move with assembly	Everything from a single provider.
Private move	Private move	Personal and reliable.
House clearance	House clearance	Quick and straightforward.
Office relocation	Office relocation	For smooth business operations.
Furniture transport	Furniture transport	Safely from A to B.

From Berlin to any university city

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and take furniture and boxes within Berlin or to another city. You can find destinations with their own page in the locations overview, and details on long distances under long-distance moves.

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