Shared Load: Insurance & Safety
Moving company Berlin
Shared load: how far liability and load securing go
Understanding liability
With a shared load, several customers share one load space, which lowers costs – but it changes nothing about the care taken during loading. Our team pads your furniture with blankets, secures it with ratchet straps and keeps it apart from other consignments so that nothing shifts on the way. For private moves with smaller volumes, a shared load is often the most economical solution.
We are liable for your belongings under the German Commercial Code (HGB): up to €620 per cubic metre of load space your job requires (§ 451e HGB). We inform you about this before the contract is concluded, as well as about the option of additional insurance. We record the condition of your items before loading. The fixed price is set before booking and includes all agreed services.
Request a shared load with clear liability rules
Liability under the HGB, extra cover on request
Contact us on 01625978461 and tell us what needs to travel – including any particularly valuable items. We explain how far the statutory liability for your shared load goes and whether additional insurance is worthwhile. The locations overview shows which places have their own pages.
Quotes available individually based on workload, scheduling and the desired scope of services.
Why Beste Umzug Unternehmen?
Quality at a fixed price
We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21, Moabit) and, when loading, we treat a shared load like any other move: blankets, straps and a dedicated space for every consignment. We are liable for your belongings under the rules of the HGB; we explain the scope and limits of this liability before booking so that you can decide whether to take out extra insurance. For long-distance moves, too, a fixed price applies without renegotiation.
Padding and straps
Loaded separately
Liability explained
Condition recorded
Our range of services
Our values are based on reliability, transparency and a strong awareness of safety on every shared load. We rely on honest communication and a fair fixed price so that you feel you are in good hands all round.
Reliable moving service
Safe handling
Clear communication
Structured move planning
Flexible support
Reporting damage on time
Safely loaded, clearly regulated
Whether a shared load is safe is decided in two places: during loading – padding, straps, separate spaces – and in the liability. Statutory liability under the HGB is limited to €620 per cubic metre; if you are sending something more valuable, you should discuss additional insurance beforehand.
Everything
for your move
There are many important aspects to consider when moving, from the right packing to the best route planning. With a shared load in particular, factors such as load securing, scheduling and insurance cover play a central role. We inform you in detail about all relevant points so that your move runs smoothly. You can also find more details on specific types of move under private move.
Planning safe and relaxed
Furniture, boxes, transport routes
Costs, timing and special cases
Questions about liability and safety
How does insurance work for a shared load?
With a shared load, the moving company is liable for your belongings under the German Commercial Code (HGB). This liability is limited: to €620 per cubic metre of load space required for your job (§ 451e HGB). The company must inform you clearly and prominently about this limit, and about the option of agreeing higher liability or insuring the goods, before the contract is concluded (§ 451g HGB). So declare valuable items in advance; there is more on moving insurance in our separate guide.
The deadlines are important: externally visible damage or losses must be reported no later than the day after delivery, and hidden damage within 14 days (§ 451f HGB). Check your belongings with us on delivery – on long-distance moves too.
Safety through load securing on a shared load
The safety of your furniture is the top priority on a shared load, which is why every consignment is secured individually. Ratchet straps, anti-slip mats and blankets make sure nothing shifts or gets damaged. Our staff combine different types of load so that they do not damage each other.
Before departure, the entire load is checked once more. This careful preparation considerably reduces the risk of damage and keeps you satisfied. So you can sit back and relax while we take care of everything.
Costs for your move
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| One-room move | from €375 |
| Two-room move | from €605 |
| Three-room move | from €879 |
| Four-room move | from €1,344 |
| House/villa move | individual quote |
| Long-distance move (per km) | from €4.15/km |
Arrange a free survey now and gain peace of mind.
How is the moving price calculated?
The basis is always the volume of your belongings. On top of that come the distance (from €4.15/km), the floor and whether a lift is available. For a smooth process on narrow streets, we recommend a parking restriction zone. We are happy to combine this with furniture assembly or shared load.
Service overview for your move
We make sure your move – large or small – runs smoothly.
- Furniture transport: furniture transport as the base service.
- Move with assembly: move with assembly as the complete package.
- Part load: part load for small budgets.
- Home move: home move for private households.
- Company move: company move for businesses.
- Clearance: clearance to prepare the move.
Moving across Germany – from planning to completion
From the first consultation to the last box, we accompany your move to another city. We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21); places with their own page are listed in the locations overview, and routes from Berlin can be found under long-distance moves.
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