Staying healthy on a hot moving day: drinking breaks, sun protection
Moving in the heat
Anyone carrying in the heat needs a plan for water and breaks
Keep cool
A summer move is heavy physical work in high temperatures. Climbing stairs, hauling boxes, tilting furniture – the body loses a lot of fluid through sweat. Anyone who fails to drink enough notices it through dizziness, headaches and fading concentration, and that is exactly when people trip on the stairs. For every private move a simple plan is therefore worthwhile: provide drinks, fix breaks in the shade and schedule the heaviest items for the cool morning hours.
During the free survey we also look at where there will be shade on moving day: the hallway, the courtyard entrance or a tree at the loading point. That way we avoid long waits in the sun for people and furniture. We quote the fixed price after the survey, and your belongings are covered by liability under the German Commercial Code (HGB) (§ 451e: €620 per m³). Call us on 01625978461 if you would like to discuss helpers, vehicle and schedule for your summer move.
Planning a summer move with helpers
Let others carry instead of sweating yourself
Moving dates are in high demand during the summer months. If you enquire early, you are more likely to get a date with an early start and can leave the heavy carrying to our helpers instead of hauling things yourself in the midday heat. You will learn the price after the survey – with no obligation for your private move.
Offers available individually, depending on effort, scheduling and the scope of services required.
What we pay attention to on hot moving days
Pace, yes – heat stress, no
In the heat, a steady pace is safer than rushing. We schedule the heaviest items for the morning hours, take turns carrying over several floors and take short breaks in the shade. Sturdy shoes remain a must even in high summer, because sandals on the stairs are an accident risk. We agree the price as a fixed price after a survey. We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and move nationwide – you will find destinations in the locations overview.
Packing service
Taking turns
Senior moves
Shade at the loading point
Six rules against heat stress
These rules come from the recommendations for working outdoors in the heat and can be applied directly to moving day – for professionals as well as for friends who help with the carrying.
Drink regularly
Short breaks in the shade
Heavy work in the morning
Light clothing
Sun protection
No alcohol
Part load: little luggage, little hauling
If you are only moving a few pieces of furniture and boxes, you can use a part load (Beiladung): your belongings travel with other jobs on the same route. This saves costs, and you do not have to load a van yourself in the heat. Put your things ready in the cool hallway.
Moving
healthily in the heat
Heat affects not only furniture but above all the people doing the carrying. If you have children, older relatives or people with heart or kidney conditions in your household, do not let them help with the carrying on moving day, and prepare a cool room for them. If there are pre-existing conditions, check the right amount to drink with your doctor. If a long-distance move is coming up, there is one more point: drivers need breaks and drinks in the cab.
Who helps, who takes it easy
Saving energy when carrying
Dates in summer
Frequently asked questions on heat and health during a move
Shade at the loading point – for people and furniture
Direct sun is hard not only on paint, veneer and plastic, but also on the helpers waiting next to the vehicle for the next trip. So find a shady collection point at the planning stage: the hallway, a passageway or the courtyard entrance. Boxes of books or electronics belong there, not on the hot pavement.
Instead of cling film, moving blankets protect furniture without trapping heat and moisture. During furniture transport we load quickly and without long waiting times, so that people and furniture spend as little time as possible in the sun.
Drinking and breaks: how much the body needs
For work in the heat, around two to three litres of fluid over the day are recommended, more if you sweat heavily. Water and unsweetened teas are best; it is better to limit coffee and sugary drinks. Place a crate of water in a shady spot that everyone passes.
Short breaks of a few minutes in the shade help more than one long break at the end. If you do not want to rope in friends for the hauling, book moving helpers for the heavy items.
Cost overview for your summer move
Transparency matters to us: a 1-room flat costs from €365, a 2-room flat from €615, a 3-room flat from €915 and a 4-room flat from €1,299. For a house or villa you receive an individual quote, and long-distance moves cost from €4.20/km. Contact us for a free survey.
What helpers, floor and time cost
With every move, volume and distance (from €4.20/km) play the biggest role. But the floor, a lift and a parking restriction zone (Halteverbotszone) also have an effect. For more flexibility we offer furniture assembly and part loads.
Services that take the carrying off your hands
To make your move a complete success, we offer you a wide range of services.
| Furniture transport | Reliable transport for all kinds of furniture. | Furniture transport |
| Move with assembly | Assembly service for a worry-free move. | Move with assembly |
| Private move | Professional help for your private change of home. | Private move |
| House clearance | We dispose of what you no longer need. | House clearance |
| Company relocation | Professional moves for businesses and offices. | Company relocation |
| Part load | A low-cost alternative for smaller transports. | Part load |
Moves from Berlin to every region
We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and carry out moves nationwide – with breaks and drinks on long summer journeys too. Find out more in the locations overview and under long-distance moves.
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