What does a professional furniture transport cost?

The costs depend on the scope, distance, floor and the staff required. After a survey or a list with photos, you receive a fixed price in which the items are listed separately. The more complete your furniture list, the more accurate the quote.

Do I have to disassemble my furniture myself?

No, if you book the service: our team takes care of the dismantling and later assembly of wardrobes, beds and shelves, and it then appears in the quote. You should empty the furniture yourself, though. We put small parts such as shelves and handles, labelled, with the screws so that nothing is missing at assembly.

How do I protect delicate pieces of furniture in the move?

For delicate furniture we use blankets, film and edge protection. Tell us about glass surfaces, antiques and high-quality finishes at the survey, and we will plan in suitable material and enough time. This way your furnishings arrive undamaged during the furniture transport .

Do you also offer furniture transport for small quantities?

Yes, a shared load suits smaller transports. Your piece of furniture travels on a trip that is already planned, and you get a time window instead of a fixed day. This suits single pieces of furniture, a few boxes, partial moves or things that follow on after the move.

How far in advance should I plan my furniture transport?

Enquire four to six weeks in advance, earlier for a long-distance move or at the end of the month. The reason is the parking restriction: in Berlin it takes about four weeks to process, and the signs must be in place three full days beforehand. Short-notice dates are possible if a team is free.

Is my furniture transport insured?

We are liable for your belongings under the HGB , limited to €620 per cubic metre. Report visible damage no later than the day after delivery, and hidden damage within 14 days. Additional insurance is available on request for particularly valuable items.

What happens with furniture that does not fit through the door?

If a piece of furniture does not fit through the door or stairwell, it is partly dismantled or brought in through the window by furniture lift . We check this at the survey using your measurements. A furniture lift needs space outside the building and usually a parking restriction.

Can I combine the furniture transport with other moving services?

Yes. Many people combine the furniture transport with a packing service, storage or furniture assembly as part of a private move . Each service appears as a separate item in the quote, so you can see what you are paying for what.

How does furniture transport work in a long-distance move?

For a long-distance move we plan the route, driving times and arrival in advance; a driver may drive for a maximum of 9 hours a day, so an overnight stay is necessary on long routes. The furniture is padded and secured in the lorry. You clarify the stopping place and lift at the destination with us before the trip.

What advantages does a professional furniture transport offer over doing it yourself?

Professionals bring carrying straps, blankets, tools and enough staff; this spares your back and lowers the risk of scratches on furniture and walls. In addition, we are liable for your belongings under the HGB . Doing it yourself saves money, but you bear the planning, physical effort and risk yourself.

How do I optimally prepare my flat for the furniture transport?

Clear walkways, secure loose parts, put rugs away and clearly mark fragile furniture. Arrange the lift and parking and name a contact person. This preparation makes the furniture transport noticeably faster on moving day.

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Planning Furniture Transport: Step by Step

Your furniture transport step by step – from the furniture list and the parking restriction to assembly.

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Planning a furniture transport: your schedule

From the list to assembly

Unsere Firma A schedule for your furniture transport: what is due weeks before, in the last week and on moving day.

A furniture transport begins weeks before moving day – with a list. Which furniture is coming along, which will be sold or disposed of, which will not fit into the new flat? Only then can volume, vehicle and team be planned. This page takes you through the steps in the right order, from the measurements to assembly at the new place.

Particularly bulky or delicate furniture needs its own step in the plan: on request we dismantle wardrobes, beds and shelves and reassemble them at the destination, and we check in advance whether a furniture lift is needed. We also answer questions about your private move by phone on 01625978461. After the survey you receive a fixed price that reflects the plan.

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Fixed price after a survey for your furniture transport

Based on your furniture list

With your furniture list and a survey, we draw up a fixed price for your furniture transport. It lists dismantling, transport, assembly and booked extras separately. If the scope does not change, the price does not change either. Request your quote early – then there is time for the parking restriction and scheduling.

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

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MAXIMUM CARE

What we contribute at each step

Survey, quote, moving day

We support the furniture transport at three points: at the survey, where we record measurements, access routes and special items; in the quote with a fixed price; and on moving day with dismantling, padding, carrying and assembly. We are liable for your belongings under the HGB, limited to €620 per cubic metre. Whether a private move in Berlin or a long-distance move – the process is the same.

Step 1: list

Note down all furniture with measurements and mark what is coming along. The list is the basis for volume, vehicle and fixed price.

Step 2: quote

At the survey we see the stairwell, lift and special items. You then receive a written quote with all items.

Step 3: parking

In Berlin you apply for a parking restriction outside the building about four weeks in advance; the signs are put up at least three full days beforehand.

Step 4: moving day

We dismantle, pad, carry and secure everything in the lorry. At the destination we set it all up according to your plan – on request with furniture assembly.

IN THE RIGHT ORDER

How we support you

Each step builds on the previous one: no furniture list, no accurate quote; no quote, no fixed date; no date, no parking restriction.

If you keep to the order, there is little left to decide on moving day.

6–8 weeks before

Six to eight weeks before: sort out furniture, write the list and measure large items – including the doors in the new flat.

4–6 weeks before

Four to six weeks before: survey and quote, then fix the date and apply for the parking restriction.

2 weeks before

Two weeks before: book a bulky waste collection for sorted-out furniture and reserve the lift with the property management.

Last week

In the last week: empty wardrobes and drawers, pack boxes and label them with room and contents.

The day before

The day before: clear walkways, put rugs away and have tools ready for small dismantling jobs.

After assembly

Walk through the rooms with us. Note visible damage immediately and report it no later than the following day.

FOR SINGLE PIECES OF FURNITURE

Part loads for small volumes

The budget-friendly alternative

You plan a shared load differently from a complete move: instead of a fixed day you get a time window for collection and delivery, and a parking restriction is often not needed. What matters is an accurate list with measurements, well-packed furniture and a reachable person at both addresses.

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One team, every service

In every move, the furniture transport is the part that needs the most planning: dismantling, packing, transport and assembly have to fit together in time. On long routes, driving time and an overnight stay come on top. Which documents and deadlines apply to the parking restriction is explained in our guide to the parking restriction zone. Here we show you the order in which to plan the rest.

Planning safe and relaxed

A schedule in weeks – list, quote, parking restriction, bulky waste, packing – keeps every step in its place. This keeps your private move, senior move or student move manageable.

Furniture, boxes, transport routes

Empty wardrobes, labelled screws and padded edges: with a packing service and a careful furniture transport, even large and heavy items arrive at the destination without scratches.

Costs, timing and special cases

If you plan early, you can choose between a dedicated trip and a shared load and set the date so that the parking restriction, lift and team are reliably available on that day.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about planning

Answers on duration, costs, lead time, dismantling, liability and long-distance moves for a furniture transport.

That depends on the amount of furniture, floor, lift, carrying routes and distance. Single items are often done in a few hours, a whole flat usually takes a day, and a long-distance move correspondingly longer because of the driving time. We discuss the schedule after the survey so that you know when you will arrive at the new flat.

Steps 1 to 3: preparing the furniture list, quote and parking restriction

It starts with a furniture list: what is coming along, what will be sold, donated or disposed of? Measure large items and compare the measurements with the doors, stairs and lift in the new flat. With this list, our team can realistically assess the effort at the survey; you then receive a quote with a fixed price.

Once the date is set, the parking restriction follows: in Berlin processing takes about four weeks, and the signs must be in place at least three full days before the move. Register sorted-out furniture for bulky waste collection in good time.

Steps 4 and 5: the last week and moving day

In the last week you empty wardrobes and drawers and pack boxes, labelled with room and contents. On moving day our team takes care of dismantling, pads the furniture, carries it via the stairs or furniture lift and secures it in the lorry. At the destination we set everything up according to your plan and reassemble it – for a private move as for a long-distance move.

Finally, you walk through the rooms with us. Note visible damage straight away and report it no later than the following day.

Price overview: from a room to a villa

Property	Starting price
1-room flat	€339
2-room flat	€579
3-room flat	€879
4-room flat	€1,309
House/villa	individual quote
Long-distance move	€3.80/km

After a free survey we will gladly prepare a tailored quote for you.

What goes into the moving price?

The calculation takes into account the volume, the distance (from €3.80/km), the floor and whether there is a lift. A parking restriction zone is also taken into account. We also offer a shared load.

Overview of our offers

We offer tailored solutions for every moving wish.

Clearance: clearing made easy
Home move: for your new home
Part load: space-saving and cheap
Furniture transport: for single pieces of furniture
Company move: for companies of every size
Move with assembly: full service included

Planning long routes – from Berlin

For a move over long distances, driving time, driving-hour limits and sometimes an overnight stay come into the plan. We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and plan such trips route by route. Take a look at our locations overview or find out about our long-distance moves.

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