On average, every person in Germany moves 4.5 times in their life. As a rule, the center of life only shifts by a few kilometers. But moves to the other end of the country are also on the agenda. Regardless of where the move is going, it is always time-consuming to pack up all your belongings and take them to the new place of residence. Moving companies promise a remedy here. But how exactly does the move work and what costs can be expected?
Moving companies exist in every city
The range of offers for Moving company is enormous. There are small private providers and nationwide companies. Both offer a whole range of services:
- Packaging
• Packaging material
• Assembly and disassembly of furniture
• Storage
• Cleaning
• Transport
This makes it possible to secure individual help for all areas. Renting reusable moving boxes, for example, is very popular. These can be used for the move for a fee. They are very stable and can be stacked optimally. But additional services such as final cleaning of the old apartment also make moving a breeze.
How much does a moving company cost?
To find the best moving quotes, it is important to find a company that creates an offer based on individual requirements. Several factors are taken into account when calculating the costs:
- Number of rooms / size of the apartment
• Transport route from the old to the new apartment
• Type of goods to be transported – piano, large sports equipment, paintings, etc.
• Type of property – bungalow, house, apartment (floor)
For a 3-4 room apartment and a move within the city, costs are between 750 euros and 1400 euros. For a move outside your own city, up to 3000 euros can be incurred.
It is also possible to have moves abroad organized by a specialist company. Here it is crucial whether you are moving within the EU or to a so-called third country. The customs regulations and import options in third countries are quite complex and tied to many conditions such as paperwork.
For whom is a moving company worth it?
With the right tricks, a move in all forms can be mastered well without professional help. However, you are always dependent on the help of friends and family here.
Since it is possible to book individual services, almost everyone can work with a company. Here, above all, the tasks that take up too much time or are too complex should be handed over. Which ones these are can look different for everyone.
The fact is that a lot of time can be saved with a moving company. It is not even mandatory that you are on site yourself on the day. This way, you can save a vacation day, for example.
Tip: Anyone changing their place of residence for a new job should contact their new employer. There is often a budget to at least partially finance the move for new employees.
