What does a part load cost on average?

There is no flat average price, because a part load is calculated according to the volume used, route, floor and leeway on the date. A few cubic metres on a busy route cost less than half a household on a rarely travelled route. After a survey or based on your inventory list, you receive a fixed-price quote with all services.

Who is a part load particularly suitable for?

A part load is ideal for students, singles or couples with a small moving volume. It is also a cost-effective alternative for individual pieces of furniture or interim storage. Those who are flexible on timing benefit particularly from low prices, as several consignments use a shared route.

How long does a part load take compared with direct transport?

As several jobs share one route with a part load , delivery can take longer than with an exclusive transport. How long depends on the route and capacity utilisation. When you book, we agree a time window for collection and delivery and let you know as soon as the date is fixed.

Is my part load covered?

Yes. As a removal company we are liable for damage under the HGB, by law at €620 per cubic metre of belongings (§ 451e HGB). For valuable items you can take out additional insurance . Our staff also pack your items properly so that damage does not occur in the first place. It is best to document the condition of delicate furniture before collection.

Can I plan a fixed delivery date with a part load?

With a part load the exact delivery date is often flexible, as the route is shared by several customers. However, we try to give you as narrow a time window as possible. If you need a fixed date, you can book a private move with exclusive transport instead.

Which items are suitable for a part load?

Individual pieces of furniture, boxes or smaller household items are particularly suitable for a part load . Moves with a low total volume can also be carried out cost-effectively this way. Delicate or very bulky items should be discussed with our team in advance so that we can ensure the right way of transporting them.

How does a part load differ from a long-distance move?

A long-distance move transports all your belongings exclusively over long distances, while a part load shares the journey with other customers. As a result, the costs of a part load are usually considerably lower. You can find more information on individual long-distance moves under Long-distance moves .

How flexible is the collection date with a part load?

The collection date for a part load depends on the existing route planning for our vehicles. We usually offer you several date options within a few days. Those who are flexible on timing benefit from the lowest prices, as free capacity can be used optimally.

Does Beste Umzug Unternehmen offer part loads nationwide?

Yes. We are based in Berlin and organise part loads nationwide and abroad. Whether across several federal states or from Berlin to another major city – we look for a route that suits yours. You will find destinations with their own page in the overview of locations .

What happens if my things are damaged during a part load?

In the event of damage, we settle claims according to the liability rules of the HGB (up to €620 per m³), or under the terms of the additional insurance if you have taken it out. Report visible damage no later than the day after delivery and hidden damage within 14 days (§ 451f HGB). It is best to document the condition of your items before transport begins.

How do I get a quote for my part load?

For a quote for your part load , you can reach us by phone on 01625978461 or via the enquiry form on our website. We need details of the moving volume, place of departure and destination and your preferred period. You then receive a fixed-price quote in which all agreed services are listed individually.

PRICE BY LOAD SPACE

What does a part load cost?

Q: What is meant by a part load when moving?

A part load means transporting several customers' belongings together in one vehicle to save costs. Your belongings are combined with other consignments that have a similar route. This is particularly suitable for smaller moving volumes or the transport of single pieces of furniture. At Beste Umzug Unternehmen they are loaded securely, liability is under the HGB, and we give you the price as a fixed price after a survey.

Find out what the price of a part load depends on and why a flexible date lowers the costs.

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Part load: you pay for the space, not the whole lorry

Understanding costs

Unsere Firma A part load shares the lorry with other moves heading in the same direction – you pay for the load space you use.

At Beste Umzug Unternehmen, with a part load your belongings travel together with other consignments in the same direction. Our dispatchers plan the route so that your furniture arrives safely and the load space is well used. Because you share the vehicle and the journey, you pay less than for an exclusive transport. We give you the amount as a fixed price after a survey or based on your inventory list.

On request we take care of packing and load securing; we are liable for damage under the HGB (§ 451e: €620 per m³), and additional insurance is possible. For private moves with a smaller moving volume, the part load is particularly attractive – you can find out more under Private move. Your furniture is secured separately from other people's goods. This way you save without compromising on care.

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Enquire about a part load and get a price

Tell us the volume, agree the time window

Enquire about your part load without obligation: with an inventory list, the place of departure and destination and your preferred period, we can check for a suitable route. Call us on 01625978461 or request your quote online. We explain free of charge how the date, volume and process affect the price.

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

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CARE EVEN IN A SHARED LOAD SPACE

What you can count on with a part load

Clearly calculated, safely loaded

Even if your belongings take up only part of the load space, we treat every part load as a job in its own right. We give you the price as a fixed price after a survey or based on your inventory list; liability is under the German Commercial Code (HGB), and additional insurance is available on request. We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and bundle routes within Germany and abroad. This way you save money without sacrificing care.

Packing service

Well-packed boxes stack safely next to other people's belongings – with our packing service your part load is loaded quickly.

Inventory list

An exact list of your furniture and boxes is the basis for the price – the more precise the volume, the more reliable the quote.

Time window

Collection and delivery depend on the route. If you have a few days' leeway, you fit more easily into an existing route and pay less for it.

Furniture transport

Individual wardrobes, a sofa or heirlooms travel padded and secured – even without a complete move, as furniture transport by part load.

PRICE FACTORS

What determines the price of a part load

The price of a part load comes down to a few factors that are easy to plan. If you know them, you can compare quotes properly and save in the right places.

Volume

What matters is how many cubic metres your belongings take up. Sorting things out before the part load saves load space and therefore money directly.

Route

The longer the route, the higher the share of travel and driving time. On busy routes a suitable trip is easier to find.

Flexibility on dates

A fixed date is hard to plan with a part load. A time window of a few days makes route planning easier and cheaper.

Floor and carrying distances

If there is no lift or the walk to the lorry is long, the effort of loading and unloading increases – this is reflected in the price.

Extra services

You book packing material, dismantling and reassembly or a parking restriction zone only if needed. Each service is listed separately in the quote.

Liability

By law we are liable under the HGB at €620 per cubic metre. For valuable items, additional insurance is worthwhile – it too belongs in the calculation.

HOW IT WORKS

Part load: pay less, stay flexible

Using free load space

A part load saves costs because empty runs are avoided: individual pieces of furniture, boxes or appliances travel on a route that is planned anyway. Well suited to small moves, follow-up shipments and single items – with an agreed collection window, secured cargo and a route that bundles several jobs.

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When
a part load fits – and when it does not

Volume, date, destination

Besides the part load, there are solutions for moves where a fixed date or a large volume matters more. Whether a conventional private move with a dedicated lorry or a long-distance move in one go – we work out with you which is cheaper. We also plan company relocations and senior moves. That way you find the option that suits your volume, route and schedule.

Small household, plenty of time

Those with few belongings who are flexible on the date save the most with a part load. Typical for a student move, a senior move to a smaller flat or the private move of a single person.

Single items and boxes

An heirloom, a few boxes, a sofa: a dedicated lorry is not worth it for consignments like these. With a packing service, padded furniture transport or as a small transport, they travel along on an existing route.

Need a fixed date?

If the move has to take place on a specific day, for example an office move, company relocation or public authority move, exclusive transport usually makes more sense than a part load or a furniture taxi.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the cost of a part load

Answers on price, delivery time, liability and dates.

A part load means transporting several customers' belongings together in one vehicle to save costs. Your belongings are combined with other consignments that have a similar route. This is particularly suitable for smaller moving volumes or the transport of single pieces of furniture. At Beste Umzug Unternehmen they are loaded securely, liability is under the HGB, and we give you the price as a fixed price after a survey.

How a part load works – step by step

A part load begins with a no-obligation enquiry in which we record your moving volume and the desired period. Our dispatchers then check which routes suit your destination, and you receive a fixed price after a survey or based on your inventory list. As several customers use one trip, we agree a time window for collection and delivery.

On moving day our staff pack and secure your belongings so that they travel separately from other consignments. After the journey they are unloaded and set up at your new home. We are liable for damage under the HGB (§ 451e: €620 per m³); if you want more cover, you can book additional insurance.

Cost factors with a part load

The costs of a part load depend mainly on the moving volume, the distance and flexibility on dates. Those who can adapt to existing routes usually pay considerably less than for a transport on their own. Access to the flat, such as the floor or parking options, also affects the effort.

With us you receive a fixed price after a survey that lists all agreed services. Additional services such as packing material or furniture assembly can be booked as options. The article Calculating part-load costs shows how to estimate the volume yourself.

Starting prices for comparison with a part load

1-room flat – from €359
2-room flat – from €594
3-room flat – from €879
4-room flat – from €1,269
House/villa – individual quote
Long-distance move – from €4.25/km

Arrange a free survey to find out the exact price.

What goes into the price besides load space

The price depends on volume, distance (from €4.25/km) and floor. A missing lift and a required parking restriction zone (Halteverbotszone) add to the effort. You can also book furniture assembly or a part load.

Services around the part load

These modules can be combined with a part load or replace it.

Company relocation: Company relocation on a fixed date
House clearance: House clearance reduces the volume
Move with assembly: Move with assembly for wardrobes and beds
Furniture transport: Furniture transport for single items
Private move: Private move with a dedicated lorry
Part load: Part load as an affordable option

Part loads over long distances

On long routes a part load saves the most, because the journey accounts for the largest share of the costs. We are based in Berlin and drive nationwide and abroad; more under Long-distance moves and in the overview of locations.

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