A laboratory relocation demands precision, safe procedures and a keen sense for technical details. You need a partner who protects sensitive equipment, handles samples correctly and restores operational readiness at the new location in a targeted way. We support you from the first inventory to the controlled handover, so that interruptions are kept as short as possible.
Professional relocation for research and diagnostics
Individual planning on site
Every move starts with a careful analysis of your situation. We record equipment, samples and infrastructure, discuss critical processes and define priorities. On this basis, a concrete plan is created that takes logical sequences and special protection requirements into account.
Safe packing and labelling
Sensitive measuring instruments and samples are protected with suitable materials and clearly labelled. We pay attention to low-vibration packaging, stable fixing and traceable documentation, so that every unit can be assigned immediately during unpacking.
Well-thought-out transport and equipment
The transport is based on the requirements of your systems. We use suitable vehicles and equipment to minimise vibrations and maintain the desired temperature conditions. During loading, we communicate transparently about the process and the loading sequence.
How your laboratory transport works
A clearly structured process creates certainty for your team and for us. For every job, we follow a standardised process that is flexibly adapted to your needs:
- Joint inventory and identification of critical units
- Preparation of the moving plan with priorities and time windows
- Proper packing, labelling and complete documentation
- Transport with suitable vehicle technology and controlled conditions
- Unloading, installation, connection and function test at the destination
Installation and recommissioning
At the destination, we set up equipment according to your specifications and carry out basic function tests. We work closely with your technical contacts so that interfaces are correct and the necessary measurements can begin without complications.
Communication and documentation
Transparent communication is key. Before, during and after the move, you receive clear documents on the contents, condition and position of the transported units. This way, you retain traceability and control over the entire process at all times.
Good to know before moving day
How can we best prepare internally for the move? Draw up an inventory list and mark critical equipment and samples. Name internal contact persons and define access and responsibility areas. We support you with classification, packaging decisions and the preparation of the transport documents.
How is the integrity of sensitive samples ensured? Samples are packed and labelled according to their requirements and, if necessary, transported using temperature-controlled solutions. Throughout the entire process, we document condition and storage so that the integrity of the material remains traceable.
Request a laboratory relocation in Berlin
Send us a short description of your laboratory, the equipment and the desired period, or call us on 030 612 964 73. After the survey, you receive a detailed quote. You can see what else we do for companies and private customers at your moving company Berlin.
If you are planning a predictable, safe and as smooth as possible laboratory relocation in Berlin, get in touch with us. Together we develop a process that reflects your requirements and quickly restores your ability to work at the new location. Arrange an on-site survey — we will draw up a concept tailored to your laboratory and support the implementation with clear communication and technical know-how.
Laboratory relocation: a clear division of tasks from the start
Berlin is a major centre of science with universities, research institutes and companies in Adlershof, Buch, Dahlem or around the Charité. When a laboratory moves, high demands come together: sensitive equipment, samples, chemicals and documentation obligations. A successful laboratory relocation therefore begins with a clear division of who takes on which task.
What we take care of – and what we do not
We are a removal company. We transport laboratory furniture, cabinets, workbenches, office furnishings and equipment that has been made ready for transport by you or the manufacturer. We do not transport hazardous substances, biological samples or chemicals; there are specialised service providers with the necessary permits for this. Calibration and recommissioning of measuring instruments are also the responsibility of the manufacturer or your technical staff.
Preparation in the laboratory
- Inventory list of all equipment with weight and dimensions
- Coordination with manufacturers on transport locks
- Clarification of which samples and substances are transported by specialist companies
- Room plan for the new location with equipment positions
- Appointment of a responsible person for moving day
Heavy and sensitive equipment
Many laboratory instruments are heavy and sensitive to vibration. We transport them upright, padded and secured, using pallet trucks and dollies where possible. For very heavy equipment, we check with you the load-bearing capacity of lifts and floors at the destination.
Documentation
On request, we document the condition of the equipment before and after transport with photos and keep a handover list. This makes your internal documentation easier and gives everyone involved certainty.
Related services
For medical and therapy practices there is the page Medical practice move Berlin, and for offices the page Office move Berlin. General information on costs can be found under Moving company Berlin costs.
Schedule for a laboratory relocation
| Phase | Typical tasks |
|---|---|
| Planning | Inventory list, room plan, coordination with manufacturers and specialist companies |
| Preparation | Hand over samples and substances to specialist companies, make equipment ready for transport |
| Move | Transport of furniture and equipment, installation according to the room plan |
| Commissioning | Connection, calibration and testing by the manufacturer or your specialist staff |
Laboratory furniture and fume hoods
Laboratory furniture is often heavy and connected to utility supplies. Water, gas, electricity and exhaust air are disconnected by specialist companies. We then dismantle cabinets, tables and shelves and reassemble them at the new location. Permanently installed fume hoods and safety cabinets are usually relocated by specialised companies; we take care of the transport if this has been agreed.
Offices and meeting rooms
A laboratory almost always includes offices, meeting rooms and storage areas. These areas move as in a normal office move: with desk numbers, labelled boxes and a clear schedule. This way, the working group is quickly able to work again.
Different kinds of laboratories
Not all laboratories are the same. A school laboratory has different requirements from a medical laboratory, and a research laboratory at a university different ones from a quality control laboratory in a company. We adapt the planning to the type of laboratory and clarify early on who bears which responsibility.
Universities and research
Research laboratories often have many small, sensitive instruments, samples and ongoing experiments. Samples and experimental set-ups in particular are irreplaceable for research. These items are prepared by the laboratory staff themselves, often using their own transport containers. We take care of furniture, equipment and everything that may be moved after approval by the laboratory. For moves within large buildings, for example from one wing to another, lifts and corridors are the bottlenecks. We clarify in advance when goods lifts can be used.
Medical and diagnostic laboratories
In diagnostic laboratories, operations often have to pause for as short a time as possible because samples come in from practices and clinics. That is why moves here are often carried out in stages. First, the areas that are not needed daily are relocated, then the analysers. Many instruments have to be prepared for transport by the manufacturer or a service partner and recalibrated at the new location. We include these appointments in the planning.
In-house company laboratories
Quality control laboratories in manufacturing companies often move together with the entire business. In that case, the laboratory relocation is part of a larger company move. We coordinate the sequence so that the laboratory is ready when production starts at the new location.
Hazardous substances remain the laboratory’s responsibility
We do not transport chemicals, biological substances or other hazardous materials in the normal removal van. Their transport is subject to its own regulations, and specialised companies are responsible for it. We tell you this openly so that there are no surprises on moving day. Equipment that has been in contact with such substances must be cleaned and released before transport. A written release from the laboratory creates clarity for everyone involved.
Refrigerators and freezers
Refrigerators and freezers for samples need their own planning. The contents are secured by the laboratory, often in dry ice boxes or backup units. We transport the empty units upright and set them up at the new location so that they can be switched on after the recommended resting time. How long this resting time is can be found in the manufacturer’s instructions.
Communication is the key
Ultimately, a laboratory relocation depends on the laboratory, building services, equipment manufacturers and the moving team talking to each other. We recommend regular short coordination meetings in the weeks before the move. This way, open points come to light early and can be clarified without pressure.
After the move, we remain available if furniture is to be rearranged or equipment set up in a different place.
Planning a move? We are happy to advise you.
Free on-site survey and a binding fixed-price quote – with no hidden costs.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a laboratory relocation in Berlin cost?
For a laboratory relocation, the number and type of instruments, laboratory furnishings, hazardous substances and cold chains determine the effort. After an inspection with your laboratory management, you receive a quote listing all items. General cost factors can be found under Moving company Berlin costs.
What does a laboratory relocation with Lion Umzüge include?
Joint planning with the laboratory management and safety officers, transport of laboratory furnishings and equipment in an agreed sequence, padding and securing of sensitive technology, and set-up according to the room plan. Hazardous substances and samples are usually transported by a specialist company licensed for this purpose.
How soon can a laboratory relocation be scheduled?
We usually plan laboratory relocations with two to three months’ lead time, because equipment has to be taken out of service, service visits coordinated and experiments paused. Individual instruments within a building can also be moved at shorter notice.
Can I combine several services for a laboratory relocation?
Yes. For a laboratory relocation, we provide a packing service for glassware and consumables, an assembly service for laboratory furniture, clearance of discarded furniture and storage if the new premises are not yet ready for occupancy.
In which Berlin districts do you carry out laboratory relocations?
We relocate laboratories throughout Berlin, for example in Adlershof, Buch, Dahlem or around the Charité in Mitte. Information on the districts can be found under Moving company Berlin districts.
How are my goods insured during a laboratory relocation?
For laboratory furnishings and inventory, liability under Section 451e of the German Commercial Code (HGB) applies, i.e. 620 euros per cubic metre of loading space required. Analysers or microscopes are usually worth considerably more – here, additional transport insurance or your institution’s insurance is required.
How do I get a quote for a laboratory relocation?
Send us a list of equipment and the addresses via the contact form or call us on 030 612 964 73. We will then arrange an inspection at which we define the process and sequence.
