Good evening,
today I would like to share some information about moving companies that might help some of you.
Choosing the Right Moving Company – what do you want: cheap or affordable? There are countless furniture movers out there, but one important point should be considered:
Transport companies that use vehicles over 3.5 tons require a license in Germany! A transport insurance is mandatory: basic liability is 620 euros per cubic meter of moving volume. This means that for a moving volume of 50 cubic meters, the liability coverage amounts to 31,000 euros. Damages up to this amount would be covered. Companies that only use small vans with a gross vehicle weight of up to 3.5 tons (sometimes called the "Sprinter class") usually do not fall under the regulations of the Goods Transport Act. These companies are therefore generally not required to carry insurance. The liability rules of the law do not apply in this case.
License: if your volume exceeds what fits in a Sprinter van, the moving company must have a license, which reputable movers should always clearly show—on their website, letterhead, etc. Otherwise, steer clear!
In every moving contract, make sure that the total volume of your moving items is clearly stated in the quotation!
I hope this information helps a bit…
Best regards,
Maike.
today I would like to share some information about moving companies that might help some of you.
Choosing the Right Moving Company – what do you want: cheap or affordable? There are countless furniture movers out there, but one important point should be considered:
Transport companies that use vehicles over 3.5 tons require a license in Germany! A transport insurance is mandatory: basic liability is 620 euros per cubic meter of moving volume. This means that for a moving volume of 50 cubic meters, the liability coverage amounts to 31,000 euros. Damages up to this amount would be covered. Companies that only use small vans with a gross vehicle weight of up to 3.5 tons (sometimes called the "Sprinter class") usually do not fall under the regulations of the Goods Transport Act. These companies are therefore generally not required to carry insurance. The liability rules of the law do not apply in this case.
License: if your volume exceeds what fits in a Sprinter van, the moving company must have a license, which reputable movers should always clearly show—on their website, letterhead, etc. Otherwise, steer clear!
In every moving contract, make sure that the total volume of your moving items is clearly stated in the quotation!
I hope this information helps a bit…
Best regards,
Maike.
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HansPeter6720 Dec 2010 11:50Hello Maike, great tips!!!
One general piece of advice I can also give you is to compare the costs of moving companies!
One general piece of advice I can also give you is to compare the costs of moving companies!
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sanrinell24 Jan 2011 17:28Hello, you seem to be an expert…. since I will be moving to America in the next few weeks, I am currently considering how much of my belongings I want and am able to take with me.
I have been thinking about renting a small container to be shipped either by sea or air.
Does anyone here have experience with this? How much does it cost, and is it safe? I also want to take guitars and similar instruments with me. Who should I contact? Are there any alternatives?
Thank you in advance for any information!
I have been thinking about renting a small container to be shipped either by sea or air.
Does anyone here have experience with this? How much does it cost, and is it safe? I also want to take guitars and similar instruments with me. Who should I contact? Are there any alternatives?
Thank you in advance for any information!