Moving Company Berlin Dahlem

Dahlem in the district of Steglitz-Zehlendorf is one of the quietest and greenest localities in Berlin. Villas and country houses with large gardens, mature trees, the Freie Universität, research institutes, museums and the Domäne Dahlem estate shape the scene. Anyone moving here often has a lot of space, valuable furniture, extensive bookshelves and sometimes a piano or grand piano. As your moving company Berlin Dahlem, we take the necessary time and care for this.

Moving company Berlin Dahlem: villas, scholars’ households and large gardens

A move in Dahlem is rarely a quick move. The houses are large, the rooms high, and over decades a great deal has accumulated that needs to be packed carefully. At the same time, the streets are quiet and traffic is light, so we can usually park well in front of the house. The real work takes place inside the house.

Villas and country houses

Many houses in Dahlem date from the early 20th century. They have wide stairwells, but also delicate wooden floors, parquet, stucco and old doors. We lay out protective mats, protect corners and banisters and carry large pieces with sufficient staff. We plan long routes over garden paths and driveways from the outset.

Books, archives and collections

Many academics, teachers and art lovers live in Dahlem. You notice this in the households: studies with hundreds of books, archive boxes, pictures, sculptures and collections. We pack books in small, sturdy boxes and label them so that the order on the shelf is preserved – numbered by shelf board on request. Pictures and art objects get their own packaging.

Valuable furniture and instruments

Antique cabinets, writing desks or a grand piano require special care. We pad each piece individually, transport it securely and place it where you want it at the destination. For instruments, there is our piano transport. For particularly valuable items, we recommend considering additional transport insurance.

Who moves with us in Dahlem

• Families moving into or out of a house with a garden
• Older people moving from a villa to a smaller flat
• Professors, researchers and students of the Freie Universität and the institutes
• Staff of international institutions who come to Berlin for a few years
• Heirs who have to clear their parents’ home

From house to flat

A frequent reason for a move in Dahlem is the switch from a large house to a smaller, barrier-free flat. That means decisions: which furniture fits in the new rooms? What goes to the children, what is sold or donated? We help with a floor plan of the new flat, pack carefully and clear the house at the end. More on the pages senior move Berlin and flat clearance Berlin.

House clearance after a death

When a parental home has to be cleared, the relatives often do not live in Berlin. We are then your contact on site, sort according to your instructions, set aside personal documents and photos and hand over the house swept clean. We transport valuable items you want to keep to you – even to another city.

How your move in Dahlem works

1. Describe your move in Dahlem to us by phone on 030 612 964 73 or via the enquiry form.
2. We survey the house, cellar, attic and garden free of charge.
3. You receive a written fixed-price quote covering all services.
4. On request, we pack for you – over several days if necessary.
5. On moving day, we dismantle, protect the house and floors, transport and reassemble.
6. Finally, we walk through all the rooms together with you.

What a move in Dahlem costs

The price depends on the volume, the size of the house, the carrying distances, the packing effort and the additional services. In large households with many books and fragile items, packing accounts for a large part of the work.

Factor	Significance in Dahlem
Volume and house size	often more volume than with flats
Books and archives	many small, heavy boxes
Valuable furniture and art	individual packing, more time
Carrying distances	allow for driveways and garden paths
Disposal	when downsizing or clearing a household

You can find guide values on our page moving company Berlin costs. For houses, we always recommend an on-site survey.

Checklist for your move in Dahlem

• Start sorting early, especially books and collections
• Photograph and list valuable items
• Clarify which furniture will fit in the new flat
• Keep the access road and driveway clear on moving day
• Have keys for the garage, cellar and garden shed ready
• Register at the Bürgeramt (citizens’ office) within two weeks

Packing service and assembly

If you are short of time, we pack for you – including extensive libraries, which are common in Dahlem. More under packing service Berlin.

Storage

If not everything fits into the new flat straight away or the moving-in date is later, we store furniture and boxes. Information under storage Berlin.

Dahlem at a glance: what makes the locality special for a move

Dahlem lies between Grunewald, Zehlendorf, Steglitz and Lichterfelde. The U3 underground line connects the locality with the city centre; otherwise, quiet residential streets, tree-lined avenues and plots with tall hedges dominate. Around the Freie Universität and the research institutes there are also halls of residence, smaller apartment buildings and shared accommodation for guests. Moving out of a student room in Dahlem is therefore just as much part of our everyday work as moving an entire villa.

Plots with hedges, gates and driveways

Many plots in Dahlem are surrounded by hedges and fences, with access via a gate or a narrow driveway. A large lorry rarely fits in, and on the street there are sometimes low-hanging branches under old trees that can be a problem for tall vehicles. We check the access during the survey and choose the right vehicle. If necessary, we work with a smaller van and several trips.

Moves for students and visiting researchers

Anyone coming to Dahlem to study or for a research stay usually has little luggage: a few boxes, a desk, a bicycle. A small vehicle with two carriers is enough for that. Halls of residence often have fixed times for moving in and out, which we take into account in our planning. More on the pages student moves Berlin and mini move Berlin.

Moving institutes and offices

Besides private households, working groups, offices and smaller laboratories also move in Dahlem. Different rules apply here: fixed time windows, sensitive documents, equipment that has to be prepared by the manufacturer. We describe how we plan such moves on the pages laboratory move Berlin and office move Berlin.

Garden furniture, equipment and plants

A house in Dahlem usually comes with a garden, and with it garden furniture, lawnmowers, tools and large potted plants. Clean these items before the move and drain the petrol from lawnmowers and equipment. Stop watering large plants a few days beforehand so that they are lighter. We load sensitive plants last so that they are the first to go back outside or into the flat.

The time after the move

Within two weeks of moving in, register at the Bürgeramt – this can be done at any Berlin Bürgeramt. Also inform your bank, insurers, health insurance and, if applicable, the pension insurance of your new address. If you have moved from a house to a flat, it is worth adjusting policies such as your household contents insurance to the new living space.

Typical mistakes with large moves

• Underestimating the scope, especially books, cellar and attic
• Deciding which furniture comes along only shortly before the move
• Not documenting valuable items
• Not keeping the access clear, so the lorry has to park far away

You can find many more tips in our moving checklist.

The right time

In autumn and spring, the days are long enough and temperatures pleasant – good conditions for a house move with lots of outdoor routes. In summer we start early; in winter we plan the work so that we finish in daylight if possible.

If you are leaving Dahlem for Brandenburg, for example for Kleinmachnow or Potsdam, you can find information on the page regional move Berlin.

Your move in Dahlem – the next step

Tell us your address, house size and preferred date, or call 030 612 964 73. We survey your house in Dahlem free of charge and then send you a written fixed-price quote.

As a moving company Berlin, we also carry out moves in Zehlendorf, Steglitz, Lichterfelde and Grunewald. An overview of all localities is available at moving company Berlin districts.