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.
Since I recently moved for the 5th time in my life, I know quite a bit about it and would like to share a few tips from my experience that I find most important and that many people tend to forget or get wrong. It is crucial to cancel your previous apartment lease in time to avoid unnecessary costs. The same applies to your phone and cable connections. You can also find checklists online that offer exactly these kinds of tips.
Hello,
So far, I have only moved with the help of friends. Another move is coming up soon – so thanks for the tips!
I am still deciding whether to hire a moving company or students. How much would you pay students per hour? The work is quite demanding.
Have you had any experience with this?
So far, I have only moved with the help of friends. Another move is coming up soon – so thanks for the tips!
I am still deciding whether to hire a moving company or students. How much would you pay students per hour? The work is quite demanding.
Have you had any experience with this?
Reputable shipping companies offer additional insurance coverage that can be arranged separately.
This should be explicitly stated in the shipping contract.
Especially for valuable moving goods, it is important to ensure sufficient coverage.
620 euros per cubic meter (35.3 cubic feet) is not very much.
This should be explicitly stated in the shipping contract.
Especially for valuable moving goods, it is important to ensure sufficient coverage.
620 euros per cubic meter (35.3 cubic feet) is not very much.
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