Guide

Moving costs: what the price of your move depends on

A moving price is made of a few building blocks. If you know them, you understand your quote and avoid surprises on moving day.

Seven building blocks

A quote is the sum of separate parts. Each part rests on a detail that you or we supply. If one detail is wrong, it shows directly in the price.

ComponentWhat drives itWhere the detail comes from
LabourVolume, crew size, hoursYour inventory list and the moving volume
VehicleVan size and number of daysVolume and weight
DistanceRoad kilometres, possibly an overnight stayBoth addresses
AssemblyWhich items are taken apart and reassembledYour furniture list, see furniture assembly
PackingBoxes, packing material, packing hoursNumber of moving boxes
AccessFloors, lift, carry distance, furniture liftFloors and access at both addresses
ExtrasNo-parking zone, disposal, kitchen work, storageNo-parking zone, bulky waste, kitchen

Distance

Local moves under about 50 km usually take one day. Regional moves up to about 300 km often need an early start. Long-distance moves add an overnight stay for the crew and a second day for unloading. More under moving van and distance.

Why a price can change on moving day

A quote is only as good as the details behind it. The most common reasons for a difference: forgotten furniture, an undisclosed fourth floor without a lift, a long carry or wardrobes that do need taking apart after all. The more completely you describe the move, the closer the quote is to the real effort. After each move we compare the quote with the actual effort to improve our estimates.

Why there are no prices online

Every move is made up differently. Flat prices on the internet would either be too high or turn out wrong later. That is why we prepare every quote personally. Feel free to reach us directly: contact.

In the moving planner

The moving planner collects everything that goes into the price: addresses and distance, floor, lift and parking, your furniture and the estimated volume. It does not show prices. You receive your personal quote within 24 hours.

Plan your move

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Move, clear-out, household clearance or transport: we send your personal, non-binding quote within 24 hours – via WhatsApp or email.

Service area

Moving in Essen, the Ruhr area and all of NRW

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