How far in advance should I plan my student move?

Enquire three to four weeks beforehand, earlier at the start of semester. Giving notice on the old flat usually happens three months before that. At short notice it only works if a date is still free – enquire anyway in that case.

Does Beste Umzug Unternehmen also offer moves to other cities?

Yes, we also handle moves from and to Berlin to other cities. We drive from Berlin; you will find routes under long-distance moves . With few pieces of furniture, we check whether a shared load is cheaper.

Are my belongings insured during the move?

For damage to your belongings we are liable under § 451e HGB at €620 per cubic metre of loading space. For expensive electronics, additional insurance is possible. Report visible damage by the day after delivery at the latest.

Can I book only a transporter with a driver?

Yes, you can keep the scope small: just carrying and transport, without packing and assembly. That often works well for smaller student moves . What you take on yourself, we set out in the quote.

How many boxes do I need for a student move?

That depends on the scope; for a flatshare room 10 to 20 moving boxes are often enough. Books belong in small boxes, clothes and bedding in large ones. Count your metres of shelving and the estimate will be more accurate.

Do you also offer no-parking zones for moving day?

Yes, on request we apply for and set up a parking restriction zone for your student move . The application must be made in good time before moving day – so plan it in stage two.

What happens if I move into a student hall with a narrow stairwell?

We plan for narrow stairwells with carrying straps, furniture blankets and, where necessary, dismantling large furniture. Send photos and ask the halls management about rules for the lift and moving-in times.

Can I also book the move at short notice?

If a date is free, yes. Call 01625978461 and have photos of your furniture ready. Stages one to four then move closer together; registration still has two weeks.

Do you also take over the furniture set-up in the new flat?

Yes, on request we dismantle furniture and reassemble it in the new flat. Then you can move straight in after the student move without having to look for tools and instructions.

Are there special offers for flat-share moves?

If several people from a shared flat move on the same day, a joint date can be cheaper than individual student moves . Enquire together; we will state in the quote what that changes in the price.

In which cities are you active for student moves?

We are based in Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21) and handle moves in Berlin as well as from and to Berlin. Destinations with their own page can be found in the locations overview .

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Planning a Student Move: Step by Step

Your student move in six stages – from giving notice to registering in your university town.

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Student move in six stages: what is due when

A schedule to take with you

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A student move can be planned in six stages: sort out tenancy agreements, fix the date, get materials, pack, move and then deal with the formalities. Each stage has its own timing – giving notice on the old flat comes months beforehand, registration only after moving in. If you know the order, you do not have to do everything at once and you avoid the move slipping into the middle of exam season or onto the last day before the start of semester. Below you will find the stages with their timing and the most important deadlines.

Three deadlines determine the schedule: with a standard tenancy agreement, tenants have a notice period of three months. The deposit for the new flat may be at most three months' rent and can be paid in three instalments. And after moving in, you have two weeks to register. Whether just transport or a complete moving team – you decide the scope yourself. More about our services for a whole household can be found under private move.

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Stage two: date and fixed price

After the inventory check

As soon as the start of your tenancy is fixed, it is time for the moving date. Call 01625978461 or send photos: after the inventory check you get a fixed price for your student move. For damage we are liable under § 451e HGB at €620 per cubic metre.

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

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Which stage we take over

Moving day itself

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and, in a student move, mainly take over stage five: carrying, loading, transport and, on request, dismantling and reassembling the furniture. Packing and the parking restriction zone can be added on request. You decide the scope – from transport only to a complete move. We give you the price as a fixed price after the inventory check. For questions about date and scope, you can reach us on 01625978461.

Stage four: packing

Packing yourself saves money. If you do not have time for it, book the packing service – for everything or just the kitchen and bookshelf.

Stage five: transport

Carrying, loading, securing and driving in one day. For a flatshare room we clarify in advance which vehicle is enough for the furniture transport.

Stage five: assembly

We dismantle your bed, wardrobe and desk and reassemble them at the new place – with a move with assembly, this is part of the fixed price.

Stage two: parking restriction

The parking restriction zone (Halteverbotszone) must be applied for in good time before moving day. On request we take care of the application and signage.

STEP BY STEP

The six stages at a glance

This is how a student move spreads over the weeks before and after moving day. The times are guidelines; if the tenancy starts soon, the stages move closer together.

1. Sort out contracts

Give notice on the old flat (standard tenancy agreement: three months, § 573c BGB), budget for the deposit on the new one – at most three months' rent.

2. Fix the date

Three to four weeks beforehand, get a quote, book the moving date and, if necessary, apply for the parking restriction zone.

3. Materials and contracts

About two weeks beforehand, get boxes, sort things out, transfer electricity and internet and book your appointment at the registration office (Bürgeramt) already.

4. Packing

In the week before, pack and label room by room; dismantle the loft bed, put your ID and documents in a separate bag.

5. Moving day

Carrying and transport are under way; you record meter readings and the condition of the old flat in the handover report.

6. Afterwards

Register within two weeks, sort out the broadcasting fee, change your address with the university and health insurer, use mail forwarding.

FOR SMALL LOADS

Plan stage two with a shared load

Few pieces of furniture, another city

If the student move goes to another city with few pieces of furniture, the question of a shared load belongs in stage two. Your belongings travel together with other consignments on the same route; the delivery date needs a few days of flexibility.

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PLANNING

What
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Route, extra services, deadlines

Besides the schedule, route and scope determine the planning. If you are moving to another city for your studies, you will find routes from Berlin under long-distance moves. Extra services such as furniture assembly or a parking restriction zone can be booked in stage two. Which deadlines apply after moving in and how to register is explained in the article re-registration after the move: deadlines.

Stages one to three

Notice, deposit, date, parking restriction, boxes, contracts: these steps come weeks before the student move. If you get them done early, you only have the packing left in the week before the move and can react to exams if necessary.

Stages four and five

Packing in the week before, carrying and transport on moving day. With a packing service, furniture transport and assembly, moving day itself can be limited to a few hours if everything is prepared.

Stage six

After moving in, the deadlines start running: registration at the registration office within two weeks, with the landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung). Then the broadcasting fee, address changes and mail forwarding, which redirects post for a maximum of six months.

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FAQ

Questions about planning

Costs, lead time, liability, boxes, parking restriction, student halls and flatshares – answered briefly.

The costs depend on scope, distance, floor and extra services. After the inventory check you get a fixed price; guide prices by number of rooms are in the price overview. Little furniture and short distances keep the price low.

How it works in practice

It starts with a short inventory check: how much furniture, how many boxes and bulky items are moving, from which floor, with or without a lift? This produces a schedule based on the start of your tenancy and the start of semester.

On moving day we take care of loading, transport and unloading at the new address, and furniture assembly on request. Meanwhile you take care of the keys and the handover report.

Costs and saving tips in the schedule

The costs depend on the moving volume, distance and extra services; after the inventory check there is a fixed price. Guide prices by number of rooms are in the overview below.

Tip: sorting things out rigorously in stage three saves boxes and loading space. A date outside the start of semester and the end of the month makes choosing a date easier. If you pack yourself, you only pay for carrying and transport.

Plan costs, move stress-free

So that you can plan your move in a relaxed way, here are the key figures: 1-room flat from €354, 2-room flat from €615, 3-room flat from €905, 4-room flat from €1,344. For a house or villa you receive an individual quote; for long-distance moves we charge from €3.90/km. The first step is always a free survey.

Briefly explained: price factors in the move

Volume, distance (from €3.90/km), floor and lift largely determine the price. A parking restriction zone may also become necessary. Additional services such as furniture assembly or a shared load round off the offer.

A competent partner for your move

With us at your side, your move becomes child’s play. These are the services we offer:

Home move (home move): individual and personal

Company move (company move): efficient and professional

Part load (part load): cost-efficient for small volumes

Clearance (clearance): fast clearing of every kind

Furniture transport (furniture transport): safe carriage of single pieces

Move with assembly (move with assembly): including disassembly and set-up

Moving to and from Berlin

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and handle moves within Berlin as well as from and to Berlin to other cities. Destinations with their own page can be found in the locations overview; for long routes it is worth looking at long-distance moves.

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