Can I organise my move as a single person on my own?

Yes, you can easily plan a single person's move on your own if you know the deadlines and start early. For heavy furniture and tight schedules, professional help is worthwhile: our team takes over the carrying, transport and assembly for your private move . You keep the planning without having to do all the physical work alone.

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

With a shared load , your belongings are transported together with other jobs, which lowers the costs. For singles with little furniture this is a low-cost alternative if your schedule can accommodate a delivery window of a few days. Here too, we are liable for the transport under the German Commercial Code (HGB). Ask whether a route fits your time frame.

How long does a typical single person's move take?

With a team, a single person's move within the same city is usually done in a morning or an afternoon; the floor, walking distances and amount of furniture change the duration. With a long-distance move , the driving time is added. Still keep the rest of the day free, because the handover, meter readings and setting up the bed take additional time. You receive a precise time estimate with the quote after the survey.

Do you also offer long-distance moves for singles?

Yes, we handle long-distance moves throughout Germany, whether for a job change or a fresh start. For a long-distance move, the schedule needs two parking restriction zones – at each address the rules of the local authority apply. Further details can be found under long-distance moves .

What should I bear in mind when packing as a single person?

Sort things out before packing and start three weeks before with things you do not need every day. Use sturdy boxes for heavy items and wardrobe boxes for textiles, and label each box with the room and a number. In the last week, only the kitchen, bathroom and the first-night box are left. We are happy to advise you on packing material.

Are my possessions insured during the move?

For damage during transport and loading we are liable under the German Commercial Code (HGB), up to €620 per cubic metre of loading space (§ 451e HGB). This applies to local moves as well as to long-distance moves . For valuable furniture or electronics, additional insurance is available on request – mention this during the survey.

How do I find the right moving date as a working person?

Choose the moving date so that it does not clash with projects or exams, and keep the following day free. There is no general statutory entitlement to special leave for a private move – check your employment contract or collective agreement. We offer dates that adapt to your working life; contact us early.

Where do you carry out moves?

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and handle moves in Berlin, nationwide and abroad. You can see which destinations have their own page under locations . For all other places, simply call us – we will tell you whether and when we can cover the route and how much lead time you should allow for the parking restriction and the date.

How can I save costs on my single person's move?

Use a shared load , declutter early in the schedule and choose a date outside the end of the month and Saturdays. Knowing the deadlines also helps you avoid paying double rent. We quote the fixed price after the survey – the fewer belongings, the cheaper. We are happy to advise you on further ways to save.

Do I have to take care of re-registration myself?

Yes, you register with the registration office yourself: within two weeks of moving in, with your ID and the landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung) (§ 17 and § 19 BMG). Then come the bank, insurers and the broadcasting licence fee. With a checklist of all the deadlines, nothing is forgotten in your private move .

How can I contact you about a moving enquiry?

You can reach us by phone on 01625978461 for no-obligation advice on your single person's move . Alternatively, you can request a quote online. We then arrange a survey appointment and afterwards quote the fixed price – ideally six weeks before the move.

WEEK BY WEEK

Planning a move on your own: the six-week schedule

Q: How much does a move as a single person cost?

The costs of a single person's move depend on the size of the flat, the distance and the scope of services. With us, a move from a 1-room flat starts from €339. We quote the fixed price after the survey – ideally schedule it six weeks before the move. For a quote you can reach us on 01625978461.

Part 10: a schedule for singles organising their move on their own – from six weeks before to registration afterwards.

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Six weeks, one plan, no forgotten deadline

Planning backwards

Unsere Firma Planning backwards from moving day: what should be done six, four, two and one week before.

If you move on your own, there is nobody to remind you of deadlines. A schedule that counts backwards from moving day helps: six weeks before, the moving company is booked and the electricity contract is cancelled; four weeks before, the application for the parking restriction zone is under way; one week before, mail forwarding is booked. Giving notice on the old flat usually comes even earlier – tenants have a notice period of three months. You can find more about our private move under private move.

Our team takes over the part that cannot be postponed: packing, transport and furniture assembly on moving day. We quote the fixed price after the survey so that you can plan early with fixed costs. For the transport we are liable under the German Commercial Code (HGB). We adapt dates to your everyday life; at short notice too, if capacity is available. This leaves you time for deadlines and authorities.

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WEEK SIX

PERSONAL ADVICE

Six weeks before: secure the date

Survey first, fixed price afterwards

The first item in the schedule is the appointment with us. Call on 01625978461 or request a quote online. After the survey you receive the fixed price and can plan all further deadlines around that day. Destinations with their own page can be found in the locations overview.

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

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FIXED DATE, FIXED PRICE

What we take over in your schedule

Moving day is fixed

A schedule stands or falls with moving day. That is why we fix the date and scope early: after the survey you receive the fixed price and know when we are coming. On request, we apply for the parking restriction zone and deliver boxes in advance so that you can pack week by week. We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and operate nationwide – from a one-room flat to a larger home.

Early fixed price

With the quote after the survey, the cost framework is set weeks before the move – one unknown fewer in the schedule.

No-parking zone

In Berlin, processing takes about four weeks. On request we handle the application and put up the signs in good time: parking restriction zone (Halteverbotszone).

Boxes in advance

On request we deliver boxes and packing material before the move so that you can pack room by room from week three.

Furniture transport

On moving day we dismantle furniture, transport it securely and set it up again at the destination – according to your layout plan.

THE SCHEDULE

Six stages up to after the move

This schedule counts backwards from moving day. It assumes that notice on the old flat has already been given on time – the notice period for tenants is three months (§ 573c BGB).

Six weeks before

Book the moving company and cancel the electricity contract: when you change residence, a notice period of six weeks applies (§ 41b EnWG), unless the supplier continues to supply at the new location.

Four to five weeks

Apply for the parking restriction at the district office (Bezirksamt). If your internet tariff is not available at the new location, a notice period of one month applies.

Three weeks before

Declutter, book a bulky waste collection, sell furniture. Then start with books, decorations and seasonal clothing – everything you will not need before the move.

One week before

Book mail forwarding – at least five working days before, with a term of six months for private customers. Empty the fridge and pack the first-night box.

On moving day

Photograph the meter readings, carry valuables yourself, hand over the old flat with a handover report and set up the bed first at the destination.

Two weeks after

Register with the registration office (Meldebehörde) by now at the latest (§ 17 BMG), with the landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung). Then inform the bank, employer and the broadcasting licence fee office.

FLEXIBLE IN THE SCHEDULE

Part load: when your date is flexible

Cheaper with a time window

A shared load suits schedules with some leeway: your belongings travel on a trip that is planned anyway, so the delivery date falls within a time window rather than on a fixed day. For a few pieces of furniture and boxes this is often cheaper than a lorry of your own. We quote the price after a survey.

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Week by week to moving in

Part 10 is about the schedule: when do you cancel electricity and internet, when do you apply for the parking restriction zone, when do you book mail forwarding, and by when do you have to register? We count backwards from moving day and give the statutory deadlines. This plan also applies to a long-distance move to another city, only with two authorities for the parking restriction. You can find more about moves between regions under long-distance moves.

Counting deadlines backwards

Three months' notice, six weeks for electricity, one month for internet, five working days for mail forwarding: if you know these deadlines, you can plan your private move as a single person without a rush in the last days before the date.

Packing in stages

Pack room by room from week three and prepare heavy items for furniture transport. A packing service and small transport can be added if time is short.

After the move

Registration within two weeks, then the bank and employer. If furniture follows by shared load or furniture taxi, plan for the time window.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the schedule for a single person's move

Costs, deadlines, shared loads, duration, dates and re-registration.

The costs of a single person's move depend on the size of the flat, the distance and the scope of services. With us, a move from a 1-room flat starts from €339. We quote the fixed price after the survey – ideally schedule it six weeks before the move. For a quote you can reach us on 01625978461.

Decluttering as the first stage

As a single person, you have the chance to use your move as a fresh start and declutter consistently. Plan fixed dates for this in the schedule, ideally three to four weeks before the move – then there is time to sell furniture or book a bulky waste collection. Take a critical look at clothes, books and decorations and only take the essentials with you.

A minimalist approach saves space in the removal van and lowers the costs of your private move. Fewer boxes mean less effort when packing and unpacking, which is a big advantage in the last days before the date. Donate items you no longer need or sell them online to free up budget for the new flat.

The six-week plan for people moving alone

Without family support, well-thought-out time planning is particularly important. Start six weeks before the moving date by booking the moving company and cancelling the electricity contract, followed by the parking restriction, internet, decluttering and packing. A checklist with all the deadlines helps to make sure nothing is forgotten – how to plan backwards is explained in the article Planning a move backwards.

Plan moving day so that there is enough time left for the unexpected. Our team arrives within a fixed time window so that your moving day runs predictably. After moving in, you have two weeks for registration – and energy to settle into your new surroundings.

What a move costs – early in the plan

Transparency is important to us. That is why you will find our guide prices here: 1-room flat from €339, 2-room flat from €579, 3-room flat from €909, 4-room flat from €1,299. For a house or villa you always receive an individual quote tailored to your needs. Long-distance moves are no problem either – here we calculate from €3.90 per kilometre. The calculation is most accurate with a free survey on site.

What counts in the price: volume, distance, floor

The decisive factors for the price are above all volume and distance, the latter calculated from €3.90/km. The floor, a lift and a parking restriction zone also play an important role. We are happy to combine your move with furniture assembly or a shared load.

Moving help for every stage

We are there for you – at every step of your move.

Service	Link
For private households	Private move
For companies	Office move
Individual pieces of furniture	Furniture transport
Saving option for small quantities	Shared load
Including dismantling and assembly	Move with assembly
Clearance and disposal	House clearance

Schedules for moves throughout Germany

Whether you are moving within the city or right across Germany – we are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and plan with you. Also find out about long-distance moves.

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