Question 1

How much does a move cost?

Accepted Answer

The cost depends on the size of the flat , the distance , the floor and additional services. As a rough guide: 1-room flat: from €350 2-room flat: from €590 3-room flat: from €890 4 rooms / house: from €1,290 For long-distance moves we also charge from €4 per kilometre . You receive your binding fixed-price quote after a free survey.

Question 2

How do I find a reputable moving company?

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You can recognise a reputable moving company by: verifiable business registration , transparent pricing without hidden costs, a written order confirmation and a fixed-price quote , valid liability and transit insurance and verifiable customer reviews. Our address (Stromstraße 21, 10551 Berlin) is in the legal notice (Impressum), we have 5.0 from 119 reviews on Google, and we quote the fixed price after the survey. Reputable providers do not ask for advance payment without a written contract.

Question 3

How long does a move take?

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The duration depends on size, distance and the scope of services: 1–2 rooms: 3–6 hours 3–4 rooms: 6–10 hours (1 day) Large flat / house: 1–2 days Long-distance move (over 200 km): 1–3 days

Question 4

Can I book a moving company at short notice?

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Yes – short-notice moves are possible too. In many cases we can offer a date within 24–48 hours . A parking restriction zone (Halteverbotszone) needs more lead time: the signs must be up at least 72 hours beforehand.

Question 5

What should I bear in mind for a long-distance move within Germany?

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For a long-distance move (over 200 km): Plan early : at least 4–6 weeks in advance Re-register within 2 weeks at the registration office in your new place of residence (§ 17 BMG) Make sure you have adequate transit insurance cover If needed, we offer interim storage Insist on a binding fixed price

Question 6

Which services are included in the moving service?

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Depending on the package: Basic : transport, loading and unloading, vehicle, moving blankets Comfort : plus packing and packing materials Premium : all-round service incl. furniture assembly , packing and unpacking, and house clearance Can also be booked: parking restriction zone, piano transport, storage

Question 7

How can I reduce the cost of my move?

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There are several options: Packing yourself saves the cost of the packing service Moving on a weekday is often cheaper Book early Declutter : less volume = lower cost Transport small loads via part-load transport Moving costs are often tax-deductible

Question 8

Who is liable for damage during the move?

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As a professional company, we are liable for damage caused by our staff or our vehicles. Liability is governed by §§ 451 ff. HGB : max. €620 per m³ (§ 451e). For valuable items, additional insurance is available on request. Document the condition of your furniture beforehand and report visible damage by the day after delivery, and concealed damage within 14 days (§ 451f HGB).

Question 9

Moving helpers or a moving company – which is better?

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Private moving helpers are cheaper, but offer no insurance, no liability and no specialist staff. A professional moving company offers liability under the HGB (§ 451e: €620 per m³), additional insurance on request and a fixed price after a survey . For a safe, stress-free move we recommend professionals – the added safety and convenience is considerable.

Question 10

How do I plan my move in the best way?

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A short checklist : 8 weeks before : book the moving company, give notice on your flat, set up mail forwarding 4 weeks before : inform authorities, banks and your employer, get boxes, declutter, apply for a parking restriction zone 2 weeks before : pack, arrange for the signs to be put up On moving day : transport valuables yourself, document the handover, read the meters Afterwards : re-register within 2 weeks

Question 11

Do you also offer company relocations?

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Yes. Our company relocation service covers planning and coordination of the office move, proper transport of IT and filing cabinets, dismantling and assembly of office furniture, moves outside business hours and disposal of old furniture. This keeps your company's downtime to a minimum.

Question 12

How do I apply for a parking restriction zone?

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A parking restriction zone is often essential in narrow inner-city locations: Application in Berlin to the road traffic authority of the district office (Bezirksamt), approx. 2–4 weeks beforehand Cost : approx. €30–100 per day, depending on the city The signs must be put up at least 72 hours in advance On request, we take care of the entire organisation for you.

Question 13

Which Berlin districts do you cover for moves?

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We work for you as a moving company across all of Berlin – from our base in Moabit in every district: Moving company Berlin Mitte Moving company Berlin Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf Moving company Berlin Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg Moving company Berlin Lichtenberg Moving company Berlin Marzahn-Hellersdorf Moving company Berlin Neukölln Moving company Berlin Pankow Moving company Berlin Reinickendorf Moving company Berlin Spandau Moving company Berlin Steglitz-Zehlendorf Moving company Berlin Tempelhof-Schöneberg Moving company Berlin Treptow-Köpenick You will find all regions in the overview of our service areas .

Question 14

How much does a move within Berlin cost?

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A move within Berlin costs, depending on the size of the flat, from around €350 (1 room) to over €1,290 (4 rooms). In older buildings (Altbau) without a lift, a parking restriction zone (approx. €30–100) and possibly a furniture lift are often added. We quote the binding price after the survey; guide prices are on the Moving costs Berlin page.

Question 15

Do you offer moves in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf and Steglitz-Zehlendorf?

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Yes. We are regularly at work in the western districts of Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf and Steglitz-Zehlendorf – from moves in period buildings to villas . From Moabit it is about 3 km to Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf and 10 km to Steglitz-Zehlendorf.

Question 16

Moving in Berlin Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg – what do I need to watch out for?

Accepted Answer

In Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg , narrow streets, little parking space and period buildings without a lift are typical. We therefore recommend a parking restriction zone and use a furniture lift where needed. We check the stairwell and access beforehand during the survey.

Question 17

Do you do moves in Pankow and Prenzlauer Berg?

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Yes, Pankow (incl. Prenzlauer Berg) is easy to reach from our base in Moabit (about 8 km). We move the beautiful period flats with narrow stairwells safely – on request with a furniture lift and professional furniture assembly .

Question 18

Do you offer affordable moves in Berlin Neukölln?

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Yes. In Neukölln we offer affordable moves at a fixed price – and for small loads the particularly economical part-load transport . Ideal for singles, flatshares and student moves .

Question 19

Do you also work on the outskirts – Spandau, Reinickendorf or Marzahn-Hellersdorf?

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Of course. We also move you reliably in the outer districts of Spandau , Reinickendorf , Marzahn-Hellersdorf , Lichtenberg , Tempelhof-Schöneberg and Treptow-Köpenick .

Question 20

How much does a move from Berlin to Hamburg, Munich or Cologne cost?

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For a long-distance move from Berlin we charge a fair rate for the route of from €4 per kilometre , plus volume and effort. For Berlin–Hamburg (approx. 290 km), Berlin–Munich (approx. 585 km) or Berlin–Cologne (approx. 575 km) we prepare a binding fixed-price quote for you. Find out more under Long-distance moves .

Question 21

Do you offer part-load transport in Berlin?

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Yes. With part-load transport (Beiladung) you share the cargo space and only pay for the space you use – the cheapest solution for small moves and single items in Berlin.

Question 22

Do you do student moves in Berlin?

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Yes, student moves in Berlin are one of our strengths. For small loads we recommend cost-effective part-load transport – flexible, with liability under the HGB and at a fixed price.

Question 23

Do you also transport individual pieces of furniture in Berlin?

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Yes. Our furniture transport service moves individual pieces of furniture, bulky items or entire furnishings safely from A to B – including delicate pieces and piano transport .

Question 24

Do you offer furniture assembly for moves in Berlin?

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Yes. With a move with assembly , our fitters take care of dismantling and precise reassembly of your furniture – including kitchen fitting on request.

Question 25

Do you handle house clearances and household dissolutions in Berlin?

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Yes. We offer house clearance and household dissolution in Berlin – quickly, swept clean and with proper disposal, on request with a fair credit for items of value.

Question 26

How do you transport heavy furniture in Berlin's period buildings?

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Berlin's period buildings often have narrow stairwells and no lift. For heavy or bulky items we use a furniture lift and secure everything with moving blankets and tension straps – so your furniture stays undamaged.

Question 27

Do you provide moving boxes and packing materials in Berlin?

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Yes. On request we supply moving boxes and high-quality packing materials , and on request we take care of packing and unpacking all your household goods.

Question 28

Do you offer storage in Berlin?

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Yes. If you cannot move in directly, we store your furniture in dry, clean storage rooms – for a few weeks or several months.

Question 29

Where do I re-register after moving in Berlin?

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After the move you must re-register within 14 days at the citizens' office (Bürgeramt) (§ 17 BMG), with a landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung) (§ 19 BMG). Also remember to update your electricity, gas and internet contracts and to set up mail forwarding with the post office.

Question 30

Why choose us for your move in Berlin?

Accepted Answer

As a moving company in Berlin based at Stromstraße 21, we offer a fixed price after a survey , liability under the HGB and jobs in all districts . From a home move to a company relocation to a long-distance move across Germany – we make your move stress-free.

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