How far in advance should a commercial move be planned?

We recommend planning a commercial move at least six to eight weeks in advance. This leaves time for quotes, terminations, notifying the trade office and organising equipment and telephone. For larger businesses with several departments, a lead time of up to three months can make sense.

Is my inventory covered during the move?

Yes. We are liable for damage to furniture, equipment and files under the HGB rules for removals, by law up to €620 per cubic metre of belongings (§ 451e HGB). For expensive machinery or equipment we recommend additional insurance or a look at your business insurance. Report visible damage no later than the day after delivery.

Can the move take place outside business hours?

Of course we offer flexible scheduling, including evenings, weekends or the early morning hours. Many companies prefer a commercial move outside regular working hours so as not to disrupt ongoing operations. Just tell us your preferred date and we will adapt to your business requirements.

Do you also move IT infrastructure?

Yes, on every commercial move we transport servers, network equipment and workstation computers padded and secured. We label cables for quick reassembly. Connecting and checking the systems is best done by your IT service provider; on request we coordinate the process directly with them.

What is included in the fixed price for a commercial move?

What the fixed price includes is stated in the quote – as a rule, transport, packing material, dismantling and reassembly of the fittings. Liability is under the HGB. Additional services such as storage, disposal of old furniture or special equipment for heavy machinery are listed separately. This way you can see exactly what has been agreed after the survey.

How does a commercial move differ from a private move?

Compared with a private move , a commercial move requires more coordination, as fittings, stock, equipment and often sensitive documents are involved. In addition, dates are often outside opening hours, and the relocation must be notified to the trade office (§ 14 GewO). We adapt the process to your business.

Do you also offer supra-regional commercial moves?

Yes, we handle regional and nationwide commercial moves . For greater distances you will find details under Long-distance moves ; there too you receive a fixed price after a survey, and liability is under the HGB. We are based in Berlin and plan the route to your new location.

How exactly is moving day organised?

On moving day our team works to the schedule agreed in advance. First comes dismantling and packing, then transport and finally reassembly at the new location. This way your commercial move runs efficiently and without unnecessary delays, so that you are quickly able to work again.

What happens to files and confidential documents?

We transport confidential documents in locked containers, separately from the rest of your belongings. We agree with you in advance who has access and when the containers are where. Files that no longer need to be kept should be destroyed in line with data protection before the commercial move .

Can individual departments move on their own?

Yes, a partial move of individual departments is easily possible, and we often carry this out for company relocations with a staggered schedule. For example, accounting can move on a different date from production. We agree the exact process with you individually so that ongoing operations are affected as little as possible.

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What does a commercial move cost?

Find out what makes a commercial move more expensive – from shop fittings and machinery to stock.

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Commercial move: costs for shops, workshops and warehouses

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Unsere Firma Counter, shelving, machinery and stock: in a commercial move, weight and access determine the price more than the floor area.

A commercial move places special demands on planning and execution, as customers and suppliers should notice as little as possible of the relocation. Our team coordinates the move from dismantling the fittings to reassembling them at the new location – whether a shop, workshop or office move. We plan with fixed time windows so that your business stays closed for as short a time as possible. We are liable for damage to inventory and equipment under the HGB; additional insurance is available on request.

From a small shop to a company relocation with several departments, we adapt our approach to your business. Heavy equipment, shelving systems, refrigerated units or sensitive equipment need their own planning and therefore appear as separate items in the quote. On request we also take care of dismantling and reassembling the fittings, including furniture assembly. This way you know in advance what relocating your business will cost and can concentrate on your customers.

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Fixed price after a survey, items listed separately

Request your individual quote for your commercial move: after the survey you receive a fixed price in which fittings, equipment and stock are listed separately. We advise you free of charge and without obligation by phone on 01625978461. Whether an office, shop, workshop or warehouse – we plan the move to suit your business.

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

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SHORT CLOSURE

How we make the costs of your commercial move predictable

Time windows, weights, clear items

A commercial move is rarely just about desks: counters, shelving, machinery and stock need to be carried, secured and set up again at the new location. We give you the price as a fixed price after a survey, so that you know where you stand beforehand. We are liable for inventory, equipment and files under the German Commercial Code (HGB) (up to €620 per m³); you can protect expensive equipment with additional insurance. We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and also drive nationwide, with short-notice dates depending on how busy we are.

Packing service

We pack stock, spare parts and small parts labelled by shelf and compartment – so your storeroom is quickly sorted again after the commercial move.

Heavy equipment

Machinery, safes or refrigerated units need pallet trucks, straps and more staff. Their weight is often the biggest difference from a plain office move.

Fittings

We dismantle counters, shelving systems and workbenches and reassemble them at the new location. The more that is screwed together, the larger the assembly item.

Date

A move after closing time or at the weekend can cost more but saves lost turnover – weigh the two against each other for the furniture transport.

COST ITEMS

What determines the price of a commercial move

The costs of a commercial move depend less on the floor area than on what is in it and how heavy it is. You should know these items before you compare quotes.

Weight

Machinery, safes, refrigerated counters or metal shelving need special equipment and more helpers. They determine the effort more than the number of boxes.

Stock and storeroom

Stock has to be counted, packed and put away again. A clearance sale before the move reduces the volume and therefore the price.

Access

Loading ramp or stairs, courtyard or pedestrian zone: how close the lorry can get to your door determines the carrying distances and the length of moving day.

Dismantling and reassembly

Shop fittings and shelving systems are often screwed together or fixed to the wall. Dismantling, transport and reassembly are listed separately in the quote.

Closure time

Every day of closure costs turnover. A date at the weekend or after closing time shortens the break but often costs more in transport.

Re-registration

You notify the trade office of the relocation (§ 14 GewO); on top of that come signs, printed matter and listings. Plan a small item for this.

FOR SMALL LOADS

Part load for individual items and remaining stock

Sharing free load space

A part load saves costs because empty runs are avoided: individual shelves, boxes of stock or equipment travel on a route that is planned anyway. Well suited to small shops, external storerooms and items that follow after the main move – with an agreed collection window, secured cargo and a route that bundles several jobs.

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ALL ABOUT THE RELOCATION

What
else is part of a commercial move

Business, staff, authorities

Besides the commercial move, we also handle the private move for owners or employees who move with the business. If the new location is in another region, you will find details on the route and process under Long-distance moves. Besides transport, remember the notification to the trade office (Gewerbeamt), new signs, printed matter and website, and the change of address with customers, suppliers and insurers. We will be happy to advise you on which services make sense to combine for your business.

Owners and team

If the family moves along with the shop, the private move can be planned alongside – as can a student move for trainees or a senior move if parents move nearby.

Fittings and stock

With a packing service for stock, heavy furniture transport for counters and shelving and a small transport for spare parts, the move stays plannable even in narrow back courtyards.

Dates and stages

Whether an office move at the weekend, a company relocation in stages or a public authority move – leftover items follow by part load or furniture taxi once the main move is done.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the cost of a commercial move

Answers on price, planning, liability, equipment and the trade office.

There is no credible average price, because fittings, weight, stock and access vary greatly from business to business. A small shop with heavy refrigerated units can involve more effort than a larger office. After a survey you receive a fixed price in which all agreed services are listed separately.

How a professional commercial move works

A successful commercial move begins with a detailed on-site inventory, during which we record the scope, special features and individual wishes. We then draw up a specific schedule that takes your business processes into account and minimises downtime. On moving day itself, our staff take care of dismantling, proper packing and the safe transport of all items.

At the new location the furniture is reassembled according to your specifications; connecting and checking the equipment is best done by your IT service provider. On request we also label cables and set up individual departments in a structured way. This way you can get straight to work in your new business premises without losing valuable working time.

These factors affect the costs

The costs of a commercial move are made up of several components: the scope and weight of the fittings, the quantity of stock, the distance between the old and new location and additional services such as furniture assembly or IT dismantling. The accessibility of the premises, for instance narrow stairwells, missing lifts or pedestrian zones, also affects the price.

After a free survey you receive a fixed price that covers all agreed services. In your budget, do not forget the costs surrounding the transport – from re-registering the business to new signs. The commercial move checklist provides a list for this.

Starting prices for flat moves for comparison

Service	Price
1-room move	from €375
2-room move	from €609
3-room move	from €909
4-room move	from €1,329
House/villa	individual quote
Long-distance move	from €4.15/km

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Volume, route and access in detail

Besides the volume of your belongings, the distance between the two addresses plays a major role – here we calculate with €4.15/km. The floor, lift and a possible parking restriction zone (Halteverbotszone) are also factored into the price. Additional services such as furniture assembly or a part load round off the quote.

Services for your business relocation

These modules can be included in the quote individually.

Private move: for owners and employees moving with the business. Private move
House clearance: have old fittings collected beforehand. House clearance
Company relocation: for offices and businesses with several departments. Company relocation
Furniture transport: individual counters or cupboards. Furniture transport
Move with assembly: dismantling and reassembling shelving and fittings. Move with assembly
Part load: for remaining stock and individual items. Part load

Relocating a business to another city

We are based in Berlin and relocate businesses nationwide and abroad – from shops to warehouses. You will find destinations with their own page in the overview of locations, and details on long routes under Long-distance moves.

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