When is the cheapest time to move?

Moves during the week and in the middle of the month are often cheaper than weekend or turn-of-the-month dates, because demand is lower. Outside the summer months, the choice of dates is usually greater too. If you are flexible with your choice of date, you can save on moving costs this way.

Is a fixed price from a moving company worthwhile?

A fixed price after a survey creates cost transparency from the outset and protects you from additional charges during or after the move. You know exactly which services are included and can plan your budget realistically. With a private move in particular, this avoids unpleasant surprises on the invoice.

Is a part load cheaper than a dedicated transport?

A part load is usually considerably cheaper, as you share a van's cargo space with other customers and pay only for the space you actually use. With long-distance moves in particular, considerable sums can be saved this way. The disadvantage is that your scheduling has to be somewhat more flexible, as several dates have to be coordinated.

How many moving boxes do I need and where can I get them cheaply?

The number of moving boxes you need depends on the size of the flat; on average you can reckon with around 10 to 15 boxes per room. You can often get boxes free of charge from supermarkets or friends. Alternatively, many moving companies offer box packages at fair prices, which also saves time and effort.

Should I dismantle furniture myself or have it dismantled?

You can usually dismantle simple pieces of furniture such as shelves or beds yourself and save working time as a result. For complex or valuable furniture, such as built-in wardrobes or glass display cabinets, professional help is advisable. A moving company is liable under the HGB for damage caused by its staff during dismantling and assembly.

Is it worth comparing several moving quotes?

Yes, comparing several moving quotes often reveals considerable price differences for a similar scope of services. Do not look only at the price, but also at insurance cover and the services included. That way you find the best value for money and can save on moving costs in a targeted way without compromising on quality.

Can I save on a long-distance move?

With a long-distance move , costs can be saved above all through part loads, flexible dates and early booking. Reducing your belongings before the transport also has a positive effect on the price. A transparent fixed price also helps you calculate the total costs over the entire route realistically.

Is moving insurance really necessary?

A moving company is liable under the HGB for damage to the goods moved, limited to €620 per cubic metre of cargo space (§ 451e). For valuable or delicate items, additional insurance can make sense, which you can take out with us on request. Also check what your household contents insurance covers during the move.

How does doing work yourself help you save?

Doing work yourself, such as packing, labelling the boxes or the final cleaning, reduces the moving company's working time. This lowers the total price without you having to do without professionals for heavy or complex tasks. For a private move, the following also applies: 20 per cent of the company's labour costs reduces your tax under § 35a EStG, up to a maximum of €4,000 a year.

What do the costs of a private move depend on?

The costs of a private move depend on the size of the flat, the distance and the scope of services you want. With a transparent fixed price you receive a binding cost overview in advance without hidden extra costs. Call us on 01625978461 to receive an individual quote for your move.

MONEY-SAVING TIPS

Saving on moving costs: 12 money-saving tips

Q: How important is a parking restriction zone for the costs?

A parking restriction zone applied for in good time prevents long carrying distances and saves working time on moving day. In Berlin you apply for it at the road traffic authority of the district office, ideally around four weeks in advance; the signs must be in place at least 72 hours before the date. On request we handle the application – see Parking restriction zone .

With twelve concrete money-saving tips you lower your moving costs – and with a fixed price after a survey you keep control of the costs from the start.

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PLANNING EARLY SAVES

Moving for less

Saving on moving costs: why early planning pays off

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Unsere Firma Date, quantity, your own work and tax – these are the four places where you can save most when moving.

If you want to save on moving costs, you should start organising at least six to eight weeks before the date. Early planning lets you compare several moving quotes at your leisure and secure your preferred date. The moving date also affects the price, as weekdays and the middle of the month are often cheaper than weekends or the turn of the month. Thorough decluttering also pays off, because fewer belongings mean less volume and less working time.

Another building block is the decision between doing work yourself and professional support from a moving company. Packing yourself saves money; heavy furniture and long staircases are better left to professionals. A moving company is liable for damage under the German Commercial Code (HGB) (§ 451e: €620 per m³), and additional insurance is available on request. A fixed price after a survey provides planning certainty and protects you from surprises on the invoice.

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No obligation, after a survey, without hidden items

Call us on 01625978461 and, after the survey, receive a fixed-price quote for your move – ideal for putting side by side with other quotes. Every service is listed individually in the quote so that you can see where doing work yourself lowers the price. Your belongings are covered under the HGB.

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

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SAVING WITHOUT RISK

Where we help you save

Only pay for what you really need

We come from Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and calculate every move at a fixed price after a survey. Packing, carrying, assembly and the parking restriction are listed individually in the quote – so you decide for yourself what you take on and what we do. Your belongings are covered under the HGB (§ 451e: €620 per m³), and additional insurance is available on request. Whether it is a private move or a commercial move: destinations with their own page can be found under Locations.

Packing as you choose

You pack yourself and we carry – or we take on the packing too with our packing service. Both are listed separately in the quote.

Office moves at the weekend

Companies save downtime if the move takes place outside business hours – we build this into the planning in advance for an office move.

Downsizing before the move

If you are moving into a smaller flat, you save with every piece of furniture that does not come along – with a senior move, we calmly sort things out beforehand.

Just the large pieces

You drive the boxes yourself, we take on the sofa and wardrobe – pure furniture transport is often considerably cheaper than a complete move.

FAIRLY CALCULATED

Saving without cutting in the wrong place

Transparency and fair prices are at the heart of our work as a moving company. Every fixed-price quote shows what each service costs – so you can see where saving is worthwhile.

Free survey

The survey costs nothing and prevents an underestimated volume from being charged expensively on moving day – the fixed price is set beforehand.

Care saves follow-up costs

A scratched wardrobe costs more than any saving on carrying; well padded and secured, your belongings arrive intact during the move.

Individual prices in the quote

Assembly, packing material and the parking restriction are listed individually – you strike out what you do yourself and see the new price immediately.

Short carrying distances

A parking restriction applied for in good time brings the lorry right up to the door and saves working time on moving day.

Flexible date

If you move on a Tuesday or in the middle of the month instead of a Saturday, you will find a free moving date more easily and often better terms.

Less volume

Whatever is sold, given away or disposed of before the move does not have to be carried – this lowers the costs of every move.

MONEY-SAVING TIP: PART LOAD

Ride along instead of your own lorry

For small quantities over long distances

A part load (Beiladung) is one of the most effective ways to save money on a long-distance move. You share the cargo space with other customers and pay only for the space your belongings need. In return, the date depends on the tour.

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SAVING BY TYPE OF MOVE

Savings
potential by type of move

Small, large, far

Moves differ greatly in scope and distance. With a private move within the same city, you save mainly through your own work and the date. With long-distance moves, on the other hand, every cubic metre counts, as volume and route determine the price – here decluttering and a part load are particularly worthwhile. That way you find the right lever for every type of move.

Plan early

Six to eight weeks' lead time is enough to compare quotes, get boxes cheaply and apply for a parking restriction – for a private move, senior move or student move.

Choose your own work wisely

Packing yourself saves the most; a packing service only for crockery and pictures, furniture transport for the heavy pieces and a small transport for the rest.

Tax and small quantities

Work-related move: work-related expenses. Private move: 20 per cent of the labour costs under § 35a. Small quantities travel as a part load or by furniture taxi; with an office move, downtime is what counts.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about saving when moving

Answers on dates, fixed prices, part loads, boxes, parking restrictions, insurance and doing work yourself.

You save the most through early planning, comparing several moving quotes and thorough decluttering before the move. A fixed price without hidden costs and taking on some work yourself, such as packing or cleaning, also reduce the total costs considerably. If you stay flexible on the moving date, you also benefit from lower weekday prices.

Keep an eye on incidental costs early

Besides the pure transport costs, a move involves additional expenses that are easily overlooked. These include a parking restriction zone (Halteverbotszone) (in Berlin to be applied for at the road traffic authority of the district office, ideally around four weeks in advance; the signs must be in place at least 72 hours beforehand), cleaning the old flat or double rent during the notice period. If you plan these items early, you avoid unexpected bills.

Small things such as packing material, tape or hire fees for sack trucks also add up. A cost plan helps you capture all expenses and save on moving costs in a targeted way. Do not forget: part of the costs comes back through tax – more on this in the article Claiming moving costs against tax.

Using your own work sensibly

Doing work yourself is one of the most effective levers for saving money on a move without compromising on quality. Many customers can easily take on packing boxes, dismantling simple furniture or the final cleaning themselves. This noticeably reduces the workload for the moving company and therefore the total price too.

For more complex tasks, such as transporting heavy pieces of furniture or delicate electrical appliances, professional support is nevertheless advisable. The right balance between your own work and professional expertise ensures the best value for money.

Our prices as a basis for comparison

Our pricing is easy to understand: a one-room flat costs from €354, a two-room flat from €615. For a three-room flat we charge from €889, for a four-room flat from €1,309. For houses and villas we always prepare an individual quote, as size and scope can vary greatly. We charge long-distance moves from €4.15 per kilometre. The best thing is to get advice as part of a free survey.

Where you can save on the moving price

Moving volume
Distance (from €4.15/km)
Floor without a lift
Required parking restriction zone

We charge separately for furniture assembly and a part load.

Book services individually instead of a complete package

Book only what you cannot do yourself.

Move with assembly – we dismantle and assemble your furniture properly: Move with assembly
House clearance – proper disposal and clearance: House clearance
Company move – a smooth move for your business: Company move
Private move – your private move in good hands: Private move
Part load – save with our part-load option: Part load
Furniture transport – professional transport for your furnishings: Furniture transport

From Berlin nationwide – by part load too

We come from Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and travel nationwide for private and business customers. Destinations with their own page can be found in the locations overview. For long distances – and the affordable part load – find out more under Long-distance moves.

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