What special services do you offer for seniors?

On request, a senior move includes advice on the timetable, a packing service spread over several shorter days, dismantling and assembly of furniture, and unpacking in the new flat. We help with re-registrations by providing a checklist. We give you the fixed price after the survey; we are liable under the HGB (§ 451e: €620 per cubic metre), and additional insurance is possible on request.

How do I deal with sorting through keepsakes?

Many seniors find sorting difficult, especially with things that have accompanied them for half a lifetime. Allow several weeks for it and involve family members so that you can decide together. Photograph items that cannot come along as a digital keepsake. Our team treats every item with respect and care throughout the entire moving process .

What do the costs of a move for seniors depend on?

The cost of a senior move depends on the size of the flat, the distance and the additional services required. After a free survey we quote you a fixed price. Call us on 01625978461 for an individual quote.

Do you also offer help with packing?

Yes, on request our team takes care of the complete packing and unpacking of all items. We use high-quality packing material to transport fragile keepsakes safely. This service relieves seniors of considerable physical strain and saves valuable time. On request we also label boxes clearly for easy orientation in the new flat.

How does re-registering with the authorities work after the move?

Registration at the Bürgeramt or registration authority must take place within two weeks of moving in (§ 17 BMG). You need to bring your ID and the landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung) from the landlord (§ 19 BMG); with written power of attorney, a relative can also attend the appointment. You should also inform your pension insurance, health insurance and doctors yourself – our checklist helps with this.

What happens to furniture that is no longer needed?

We can collect furniture that is no longer needed as part of a house clearance and have it disposed of. Well-preserved pieces can be given beforehand to family, neighbours or charity shops. Allow a few weeks for this in the timetable before the move, so that on moving day only what is coming along is moved.

Is your company also suitable for moves into assisted living?

Yes, we also handle moves into assisted living or retirement residences. Here less furniture often comes along, but the moving-in date, use of the lift and room size need to be agreed with the facility. Clarify these points early so that they fit into the timetable. With a small amount of belongings, a part load can be cheaper.

What insurance is in place during the move?

As a moving company we are liable under the German Commercial Code: in the event of loss or damage up to €620 per cubic metre of cargo space (§ 451e HGB). For particularly valuable items, additional insurance is possible on request. You should transport jewellery, cash and important documents yourself, because the statutory liability does not apply to them (§ 451d HGB).

How can I reduce stress when moving in old age?

Good preparation, early planning and professional support are key to reducing stress during a senior move. Spread tasks over several weeks and actively involve family members. Rely on removal helpers who take physical and organisational work off your hands. Sufficient breaks and realistic scheduling also contribute considerably to a relaxed process.

Do you also offer long-distance moves for seniors?

Yes, we also carry out long-distance moves for seniors, for example when children live in another city and closeness is wanted. You can find more information about our terms on our long-distance moves page. Even over longer distances we work with the same care and calm as on moves within Berlin. Contact us for individual advice on your specific moving plans.

How do I find the right moving date?

When choosing a date, make sure you have enough lead time and consider possible weather conditions, especially in winter. Working days away from the turn of the month are often more readily available and sometimes cheaper. We recommend getting in touch early to secure your preferred date . Together we will find a date that suits your personal situation and timetable perfectly.

A TIMETABLE, NOT A RUSH

Planning a senior move: a timetable from the decision to moving in

Q: How far in advance should a senior move be planned?

For a relaxed senior move we recommend at least eight to ten weeks' lead time. During this phase you can sort things out calmly, deal with the authorities and take your leave emotionally. Booking the moving company early also secures your preferred date. This planning time considerably reduces stress and allows all the necessary steps to be organised carefully for a smooth process.

Part 1: what needs doing twelve, eight and four weeks before a senior move – and what comes after moving in.

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PLANNING WITH LEAD TIME

Senior move part 1

A timetable that gives older people peace of mind

Step by step

Unsere Firma From the notice letter to registering at the Bürgeramt: the senior move in stages rather than in a single week.

A senior move rarely fails because of the furniture, but because of too little time. Anyone moving at 75 or 85 needs breaks, conversations with the family and room for decisions about keepsakes. That is why at Beste Umzug Unternehmen we plan backwards from moving-in day: when does notice have to be given, when is sorting done, when does the survey take place? What we take care of is described on our page about the private move.

The most important date is often three months before the move: the statutory notice period for tenants ends at the end of the month after next (§ 573c BGB). Then come sorting, the survey and the no-parking zone, and after moving in, registration at the registration office (Bürgeramt) within two weeks. We give you the fixed price after the survey, and transport is carried out with liability under the German Commercial Code (HGB). That way everyone in the family knows what needs to be done and when.

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PLAN EARLY

PERSONAL ADVICE

Arrange a survey appointment for the senior move

Fixed price after a survey, timetable included

Call us on 01625978461 and arrange a free survey. You will then receive a fixed price and a timetable that works backwards from moving-in day: notice, sorting, no-parking zone, packing days. Relatives can be present at the appointment or join by phone.

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

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WELL PREPARED

How we draw up the timetable with you

Planned backwards from moving-in day

It all starts with a conversation, ideally together with children or other relatives. We clarify when the old flat has to be vacated, when the new one is ready to move into and how many household goods are coming along. From this we create a timetable with dates for sorting, packing, dismantling and assembly. We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21), carry out the transport at a fixed price after a survey and are liable under the German Commercial Code (HGB); additional insurance is possible on request.

Initial consultation

We clarify the moving-out and moving-in dates, floors and lift – the basis for a timetable that does not overwhelm anyone.

Packing days

Instead of packing everything in one day, we spread the packing service over several shorter appointments with breaks – that saves strength and nerves.

Senior moves

A calm pace, clear arrangements and a single contact person accompany the senior move from the survey to moving in.

Parking zone

On request we apply for the no-parking zone (Halteverbotszone); in Berlin the signs must be in place at least 72 hours before moving day.

IN STAGES

The timeline in six stages

A senior move can be divided into manageable stages. Each has its own point in time – so only a handful of tasks remain each week, even for older people with no help at home.

12 weeks before

Give notice on the tenancy: the deadline runs until the third working day of a month, to take effect at the end of the month after next (§ 573c BGB).

10 weeks before

Arrange a survey and get a quote, fix the moving date and clarify with the family who will be there on which day.

8 weeks before

Start sorting – room by room, with the cellar and storeroom first and personal keepsakes at the very end.

4 weeks before

Apply for the no-parking zone, transfer electricity, phone and newspaper, and inform doctors' practices and the care service of the new address.

Final week

Pack medication, ID and important documents in a separate bag that does not end up in the lorry on moving day.

After moving in

Register at the registration office (Bürgeramt) with your identity card and landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung) no later than two weeks after moving in (§ 17 and § 19 BMG).

SMALL HOUSEHOLD

Part load for a small amount of belongings

When only a few pieces of furniture are coming along

A part load uses free cargo space on a trip that is already planned. For seniors with little furniture this lowers the cost; in return, the delivery date can be chosen less freely. If you plan the move with lead time, you can easily build in this leeway and still hand over the flat on time.

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TOPICS IN PART 1

What
belongs in which week

Planning without time pressure

A senior move involves tasks that depend on each other: only once the moving-in date is fixed can notice be given; only once it is clear what is coming along can the size of the lorry be planned. In this first part we put the steps in chronological order – from giving notice and sorting to registering at the new address. The further parts of the series go into individual topics in more depth, such as choosing furniture, accessibility and costs.

Deadlines first

The notice period, the handover date of the old flat and the registration deadline at the new address set the framework. A list with these three dates is the core of every senior move and every private move.

Packing in small portions

With a packing service spread over several short days, careful furniture transport on moving day and the bed and favourite armchair set up first, the physical strain on older people stays noticeably lower.

A buffer for the unexpected

Doctor's appointments, tradespeople in the new flat or a postponed handover: one or two deliberately free weeks in the timetable absorb such delays – regardless of whether the move takes place with its own lorry or as a part load.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the timetable for a senior move

Deadlines, packing days, dates and registration at a glance.

For a relaxed senior move we recommend at least eight to ten weeks' lead time. During this phase you can sort things out calmly, deal with the authorities and take your leave emotionally. Booking the moving company early also secures your preferred date. This planning time considerably reduces stress and allows all the necessary steps to be organised carefully for a smooth process.

Twelve weeks before: giving notice and first decisions

For a move in old age, eight to ten weeks' lead time is the minimum; twelve is better. The reason is the notice period: tenants give notice no later than the third working day of a month, to take effect at the end of the month after next (§ 573c BGB) – that is, with almost three months' lead time. During this time you can measure the new flat, get quotes and fix the moving date. If you book early, you are more likely to get a weekday outside the end of the month.

Together with relatives, draw up a list of all deadlines: notice, handover of the old flat, registration at the registration office (Bürgeramt) within two weeks of moving in. Add doctors, the care service, the pension insurance and the health insurance fund. Whether your destination has its own page with us can be seen in the locations overview; our vehicles always start in Berlin.

Accessibility and safety in the new flat

When choosing the new flat or retirement residence, accessibility should be the top priority, so that you can live safely and independently in the long term. Look for step-free access, doors wide enough for a possible wheelchair or rollator, and non-slip floor coverings. A bathroom with grab rails and a level-access shower also considerably increases safety in everyday life.

Plan before the move how furniture can best be positioned to avoid trip hazards and ensure enough freedom of movement. Our team will be happy to help you with a well-thought-out set-up in the new flat. For longer distances, we also recommend a look at our long-distance moves page for special requirements.

Moving prices for budget planning

1-room flat: starting price €375
2-room flat: starting price €584
3-room flat: starting price €909
4-room flat: starting price €1,289
House/villa: individual quote
Long-distance move: price per kilometre from €4.25

For your personal quote, arrange a free survey now.

What determines the price of your senior move

Moving volume
Price per kilometre from €4.25/km
Floor and use of a lift
Need for a no-parking zone

Optionally bookable: furniture assembly and part load.

Services you can build into your timeline

Services you can build into the timetable

These services can be booked individually and spread over several appointments.

Move with assembly: Move with assembly – fully organised
House clearance: House clearance – reliable and discreet
Company relocation: Company relocation – on schedule
Part load: Part load – affordable and flexible
Private move: Private move – with personal support
Furniture transport: Furniture transport – for individual items

Moving closer to your children – including to another city

Many older people move closer to their children. We are based in Berlin and drive nationwide; for longer distances we plan a separate delivery day. Destinations with their own page can be found in the locations overview, long distances under Long-distance moves.

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