How do I protect furniture from heat damage in transit?

Delicate pieces of furniture should be covered with breathable blankets and loaded in the shade wherever possible. Direct sunlight can warp wood and damage varnish. Our moving company plans the loading order specifically so that heat-sensitive items are exposed to the sun for as short a time as possible – for a safe summer move .

What time of day is best for a summer move?

Early morning between 6 and 10 am is ideal, as temperatures are still pleasantly cool. That way you avoid the midday heat and spare both furniture and movers. Beste Umzug Unternehmen fixes the exact start time together with you during the survey.

How much water should be available for the moving team?

Plan at least two to three litres of water per person over the day. Drinking enough is crucial for performance during furniture transport . Our professional team brings its own drinks, but during your private move is also pleased to receive extra cool refreshments as a nice gesture.

Is a part load particularly cheap in summer?

A part load can be worthwhile if you only have a little furniture or a few boxes and are flexible about the delivery day. Your belongings then travel on a route with other orders, and you share the travel costs. In summer you should agree the delivery window early. More on this under part load .

How do I plan a long-distance move in high summer properly?

For a long-distance move in high summer, you should avoid the start of the holidays and weekends and set off early in the day. In July and August, there is a Saturday driving ban for heavy lorries on certain routes. Plan breaks and a buffer for traffic jams. More on this under long-distance moves – we quote the fixed price after the survey.

What happens to houseplants during a summer move?

Houseplants are sensitive to heat and direct sun during transport. We recommend transporting them separately in your own car rather than in the removal van. If plants are nevertheless transported with the rest, our team ensures enough shade and short waiting times to avoid them drying out during your move .

How far in advance should I book a summer date?

Enquire as soon as your move-out day is fixed – in summer ideally several weeks in advance, and rather earlier around the turn of the month. Then there is time for the survey, the fixed price and the no-parking zone, which needs around two to four weeks' lead time in Berlin. Short-notice enquiries are possible, but the choice of dates is then smaller.

What clothing makes sense for helpers during a summer move?

Light, breathable clothing and sturdy footwear protect our team best in summer temperatures. Hats and sun protection are also part of our staff's standard equipment. This preparation ensures an efficient and safe process for every private move , even when the thermometer shows over 30 degrees.

How do I protect electronic devices from heat during a move?

Electronic devices such as televisions or computers should not stand in the blazing sun or for long in a heated-up van. Pack them with padding, ideally in the original packaging, and load them late. After arrival, only switch the devices on once they have reached room temperature. That way they get through the summer move well.

Where does the moving team come from for a summer date?

We are from Berlin; our base is at Stromstraße 21 in Moabit. From there we carry out moves within Berlin and drive to all German states and back. We quote the fixed price after the survey – it depends on volume, floor and distance. Call us on 01625978461.

How do I avoid traffic jams during the holiday season?

We recommend scheduling moving dates outside the main travel periods, at the beginning of the week if possible, to avoid typical holiday traffic jams. Our team checks the current traffic situation in advance and plans alternative routes for your move . This forward-looking planning is crucial for punctuality, especially on a long-distance move in summer.

DATES IN THE SEASON

Summer high season: planning your moving date helpers and no-parking zone in good time

End of the month, holidays, friends away: if you plan backwards from move-out day, you will get your date even in July and August.

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Planning the date

Planning backwards: from move-out day to the first enquiry

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Unsere Firma Moving date in summer: plan the notice period, leave, helpers and no-parking zone in the right order.

For many people, July and August are the obvious time to move: long days, school holidays, annual leave. That is exactly why it gets tight – especially on the last and first days of a month, when many tenancies end and begin. If you give notice on your flat, under § 573c BGB you do so no later than the third working day of a month, to take effect at the end of the month after next. From that moment your move-out day is fixed, and from there you can plan backwards. At Beste Umzug Unternehmen we arrange the survey as early as possible so that your preferred date is firmly scheduled.

A small overlap helps: if the old and new rent run in parallel for a few days, the move does not have to fall on the last day. We quote the fixed price after the survey; your belongings are covered by liability under the German Commercial Code (HGB) (§ 451e: €620 per m³). Call us as soon as your move-out day is fixed – then we will plan the date and no-parking zone (Halteverbotszone) together.

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PERSONAL PLANNING

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Move-out day fixed? Then request your date now

Survey early, date fixed

In the summer months and around the turn of the month, dates are booked up quickly. Enquire as soon as your move-out day is fixed. Then we will arrange the survey, quote the fixed price and, on request, take care of the no-parking zone. Call us on 01625978461 – the quote is non-binding.

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

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WELL TIMED

How we plan dates in summer

Early and with a buffer

In the high season, the order counts: first the survey and the date, then the no-parking zone, then the packing plan. During the survey we ask about the end of the tenancy, the handover date and the key handover at the new home, and we schedule moving day so that a buffer remains. We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21), work at a fixed price after a survey and, on request, take care of the no-parking zone.

Packing service

No time to pack because your leave is short? With a packing service the boxes are ready on moving day without you having to sacrifice days for it.

Office move

In summer many colleagues are on holiday – often a good time for an office move, provided the date and contact persons are fixed early.

Senior moves

When family members are away on holiday, support is missing. For a senior move we therefore agree the date early with the whole family.

Parking zone

Without a free loading zone, the move costs time. We apply for the no-parking zone in good time so that the furniture transport stops right outside the door on moving day.

SCHEDULE

Six dates that count

A summer move has several fixed dates that depend on one another. These six points help you not to forget anything – from the notice letter to re-registration, whether you move with us or with friends.

Observe the notice period

Tenants give notice no later than the third working day of a month, to take effect at the end of the month after next (§ 573c BGB). That fixes the latest move-out day.

Overlap

If the old and new rent run in parallel for a few days, the move does not fall on the last day. This takes the pressure off, especially at the end of the month.

Ask early

As soon as the move-out day is fixed, it pays to contact the moving company. In the summer months and at the turn of the month, dates are booked up quickly.

Clarify leave and a day off

Whether you get time off for the move is governed by your employment contract or collective agreement. Apply for the day early – in summer many colleagues are on holiday.

Ask helpers early

Friends and family go away during the holidays. Ask helpers in good time or plan the move with a team from the start.

Applying for a parking zone

In Berlin, the road traffic authority of the district office (Bezirksamt) approves the zone. Expect two to four weeks' lead time; the signs are put up at least 72 hours beforehand.

FLEXIBLE DATE

Part load with a flexible day

When the day is not fixed

With a part load, your belongings travel on a route together with other orders. This works well if your date is not tied to a specific day. In summer: agree the delivery window early, allow some leeway and take delicate items with you yourself.

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HIGH SEASON

Why
summer is so busy

School holidays, month end, annual leave

Several things come together in summer: families use the school holidays, many people are on leave, and numerous tenancies end and begin around the turn of the month. On top of that, friends and helpers are away themselves. If you enquire early, you have the greater choice. Dates in the middle of the month are often less in demand. You can read more about planning around the turn of the month in the article Moving at the end of the month.

Dates in order

Notice, survey, no-parking zone, re-registration: a list with fixed dates makes any private move, senior move or student move easy to plan – even if everyone wants to move at the same time in summer.

Fewer helpers, more service

If friends are away, a packing service, a booked furniture transport or a small transport for individual items helps – then moving day does not depend on who happens to be in town.

Businesses during the holiday period

For an office move, company move or public authority move, the holiday period is often favourable because things are quieter. Small quantities travel as a part load or by furniture taxi – with a date agreed early.

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FAQ

Questions about your summer moving date

Lead time, heat, helpers, plants and electronics.

Summer offers stable weather, long days and often the right timing during the school holidays, which suits families. In addition, furniture can be transported more safely on dry roads. However, demand is correspondingly high, which is why booking early with Beste Umzug Unternehmen is advisable to secure your preferred date at a fixed price.

Planning backwards from move-out day: notice and month end

The most important date is the end of the tenancy. Under § 573c BGB, tenants give notice no later than the third working day of a month, to take effect at the end of the month after next – so if you give notice at the beginning of May, you are out at the end of July. From this day you plan backwards: moving date, no-parking zone, packing, leave.

A particularly large number of people move at the end of the month. If the new and old rent run in parallel for a few days, you can choose a day in the middle of the month, which is often less in demand. You should request the date as soon as the end of the tenancy is fixed, because early start times are booked up quickly in summer.

Sorting out helpers, leave and the no-parking zone in good time

In summer, friends and family are often away themselves. So ask helpers early or plan the move with a team from the start. Whether you get the moving day off is governed by your employment contract or collective agreement – apply for the day in good time.

You need a free loading zone for the removal van. In Berlin, the road traffic authority of the district office approves the no-parking zone; the application should be made around two to four weeks in advance, and the signs are put up at least 72 hours beforehand. After moving in, you have 14 days to register at the registration office (Bürgeramt).

Prices for your move

Category	Price from
1 room	€349
2 rooms	€609
3 rooms	€915
4 rooms	€1,279
House/villa	individual
Long-distance move	€3.95/km

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How the moving price is made up

Your moving price is made up of several components: the amount of belongings, the kilometres driven (from €3.95/km), the floor and whether a lift can be used. A no-parking zone may also be charged. We are happy to add furniture assembly or a part load to your move.

Services for moving in the high season

Whether packing, no-parking zone or assembly: if you book early in the high season, you can put these services together at your leisure.

Private move – we take care of your move to your new home. Private move

Furniture transport – safe transport of your furniture. Furniture transport

Company move – your business moves safely with us. Company move

House clearance – make space with our clearance service. House clearance

Part load – move affordably with a shared load. Part load

Move with assembly – your furniture is assembled professionally. Move with assembly

Summer dates in Berlin and beyond

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and carry out moves within Berlin, to all German states and back – in summer, best requested early. Destinations with their own page can be found in the locations overview, long distances under long-distance moves.

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