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How to Plan a Move Properly – The Complete Guide to Residential and Commercial Moves

by Kraftmann in General November 25, 2025

For most people, moving is a stressful experience—but with the right planning, a handy checklist, and the right professionals, it can be manageable and stress-free. In this post, we’ll walk you through the process step by step, showing you how to plan your move, what mistakes to avoid, and how Kraftmann Umzüge can provide you with reliable support.

If you're also looking for professional assistance with administrative procedures, you canbook our registration service herenow

Table of Contents

1. Why professional help is a good idea

2. When you should start planning (timeline)

3. Checklist: Things to Do Before Moving

4. Packing Tips: Efficient, Safe, and Space-Saving

5. No Parking Zone, Furniture Disassembly & Special Transports

6. Insurance & Liability When Moving

7. Moving costs: what factors affect the price?

8. Office Relocation: Special Requirements

9. After the move: Registration, waste disposal, follow-up

10. Useful external checklist (from an expert)

11. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

12. Conclusion & Contact Information for Kraftmann Umzüge

1. Why professional help is a good idea

Moving requires organization, takes time, and often involves unexpected challenges (narrow stairwells, tight parking spaces, heavy furniture). Professionals bring experience, the right vehicles, tools, and additional services such as packing supplies or arranging for no-parking signs. This saves you time and often even money—because it prevents damage and delays.

2. When you should start planning (timeline)

• 8–6 weeks before the move: Compare moving companies, get quotes, and make a list of items to be moved.

• 6–4 weeks in advance: Schedule a viewing (if necessary) and apply for a no-parking zone.

• 4–2 weeks in advance: Get packing supplies, start packing boxes, cancel or transfer utilities.

• 1 week in advance: Defrost the refrigerator, pack the last few items, and set aside important documents.

• Moving Day: Ready to go early, on-site contact person, inventory check during loading.

Internal link: For an accurate inventory, we recommend our helpful moving checklist: Moving Checklist

3. Checklist: Things to Do Before Moving

• Planning Notice Periods and Apartment Handover

• Notify the post office, banks, insurance companies, and your employer of your new address

• Arrange childcare and pet care for moving day

• Schedule a pickup for bulky waste or hire a decluttering service

• Back up your electronics: Take photos of the cables and write down the serial numbers

• Important documents in a folder (ID card, insurance policies, lease agreement)

4. Packing Tips: Efficient, Safe, and Space-Saving

• Categorize: Pack full boxes by room and label them on the outside

• Heavy items: books in small boxes, light items in large boxes

• Zero-Panic Box: Essentials for the first 24–48 hours (clothing, medications, toiletries, chargers)

• Fragile items: Use padding, bubble wrap, and blankets

• Bulky furniture: Collect the screws in small bags and attach them to the piece of furniture

• Packing materials: For reliable protection, we recommend professional packing materials: Packing materials

5. No-parking zone, furniture disassembly & special transport

• No-stopping zone: Especially in the city, a no-stopping zone saves time and travel—we handle the permit applications

• Specialized Moving: Pianos, safes, and large appliances require specialized equipment and experienced teams

• Furniture Disassembly: Professional disassembly and labeling ensure quick reassembly

6. Insurance & Liability During a Move

• Check your existing home contents insurance: Many policies do not automatically cover damage during transport

• Shipping insurance: We recommend purchasing additional shipping insurance for valuable items

• For professional companies: Make sure to review written liability agreements and inventory lists

7. Moving costs: What factors affect the price?

• Apartment size & number of rooms

• Floor (with/without elevator) and distance to the vehicle

• Special services: Packing service, installation, junk removal

• Time of day (weekends and the end of the month are more expensive)

• Cargo volume and required vehicle size

8. Office Relocation: Special Requirements

Office relocations require careful planning to minimize downtime, coordinate IT operations, and, if necessary, clean up and dispose of old infrastructure. We work according to a strict schedule to reduce downtime and minimize the need for follow-up questions.

9. After the move: Registration, waste disposal, follow-up

• Registration: Be sure to observe the deadlines for changing your registration (usually 1–2 weeks in Germany)

• Contaminated Sites: Recycle cardboard boxes, schedule a pickup for bulky waste, or have it hauled away

• Claims: Document and report damage immediately

• Feedback: Reviews help future customers—and help us improve

10. Useful external checklist (from an expert)

For additional, independent guidance on moving, we recommend the very practical moving checklist from Hausfrage.de: Moving Checklist

11. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• How far in advance should I book? – 4–6 weeks is ideal

• How much does it cost to move from a 3-bedroom apartment in Berlin? – Depending on additional services; small private moves start at ~€350

• Do you also handle international moves? – Yes, we operate throughout Europe

• Can you request no-parking zones? – Yes, we offer that as a service

12. Conclusion & Contact Information for Kraftmann Umzüge

A well-planned move saves you stress and money. With our checklist, professional packing supplies, and trained movers, your move will be hassle-free and efficient.

Contact:
Kraftmann Umzüge
Phone: 030 45 96 96 96
Email: info@kraftmann-umzug.de