Welcome to Lion Umzüge — your point of contact for removals in Berlin-Spandau. We offer you personal support tailored to your living situation and your wishes. From the first consultation to the handover of the keys, we plan and accompany every step so that the move to your new home is as stress-free as possible.
Moving expertly in Spandau
Personal initial consultation
In a conversation, we clarify your priorities: which pieces of furniture are particularly important, which items need special packaging and which access points need to be considered. Based on your information, we put together a solution that suits your move.
Careful preparation
Good preparation avoids surprises. Together we discuss which packing materials make sense, how rooms are best cleared and which equipment is required. This way the move can be organised efficiently and safely.
Our process
For maximum transparency, we work in clear steps. This gives you planning certainty and allows us to carry out the move in a structured way:
- Initial consultation and assessment of requirements on site or by phone
- Preparation of an individual quote and scheduling
- Preparation: packing, labelling and protective measures
- Transport with suitable load securing
- Reassembly at the destination, fine-tuning and joint final inspection
Safe packing and professional transport
We pack delicate furniture, pictures and sensitive electronics professionally. We use suitable materials and handle everything with care. During transport, we ensure that the load is properly secured and unloaded systematically so that your furnishings arrive safe and sound.
Special features of Spandau
Spandau combines historic buildings with modern housing estates. Narrow passageways, stairwells and loading zones often require individual solutions. We take local conditions into account when planning the route and agree on access and parking options at an early stage.
Moving company Berlin Spandau – from the Old Town to Kladow
Spandau is almost a city of its own on the western edge of Berlin. The Old Town with its pedestrian zone and Citadel, the large housing estates in Falkenhagener Feld and Staaken, Siemensstadt with its company housing, the Wasserstadt Oberhavel and the quiet villa districts of Kladow and Gatow – it is all part of it. For us, this means no two moves are alike.
Old Town and pedestrian zone
In Spandau’s Old Town, vehicles may only enter the pedestrian zone at certain times, and even then space is tight. We clarify access beforehand and plan for short loading times or longer carrying distances. Around the market square and Carl-Schurz-Straße, it is advisable to start early, before the shops open.
Large housing estates: high-rises and lifts
There are many high-rise buildings in Falkenhagener Feld, in Staaken and on the Heerstraße-Nord estate. The lifts are crucial here: we talk to the property management about protective mats and reservation times and arrange the load so that heavy furniture comes down first. For very tall buildings, we use one team on the floor and another down at the van.
Kladow, Gatow and Hakenfelde
In the south and north of the district, many people live in detached houses with gardens. Here, the driveway, gate and garden path are what count. In return, there is usually enough room for the van on the property or directly in front of it. The drive into the city centre, however, takes time – via Heerstraße or Havelchaussee it can take a long time in rush-hour traffic. We factor this in openly.
Who moves with us in Spandau
- Families moving from the city centre to a house in Kladow or Hakenfelde
- Tenants from the large housing estates moving into a larger or barrier-free flat
- New Berliners moving to the Wasserstadt or to Siemensstadt
- Households moving to neighbouring Brandenburg, to Falkensee or Dallgow-Döberitz
The most common pitfalls in Spandau
The most frequently underestimated factor is the journey time across the city. A move from Spandau to Friedrichshain is not a short hop but a drive through half of Berlin. That is why we plan early start times. The second classic: cellar compartments in the high-rises that are only opened on moving day. Clear the cellar beforehand, or tell us what is in it during the survey.
Costs and planning
Volume, floor, lift and driving distance determine the price. After the survey, you receive a fixed price that includes all the agreed services. If you pack the boxes yourself and get rid of old furniture beforehand, the move will be cheaper.
As a moving company in Berlin Spandau, we also work in Charlottenburg and Tegel. You will find guide prices under moving company Berlin costs.
Checklist for your move in Spandau
- Clarify access to the Old Town or pedestrian zone in advance
- Reserve the lift in the high-rises and ask for protective mats
- Open and sort through cellar and attic compartments before moving day
- Plan realistically for the journey time into the city centre
- When moving to Brandenburg, make a note to register your new address at the new citizens’ office (Bürgeramt)
If you are moving within Spandau, for example from Wilhelmstadt to Hakenfelde, you have short distances and a relaxed day ahead of you. It gets more interesting when the destination is at the other end of the city. Then it is worth spreading moving out and moving in over two days or loading the van the evening before. We will discuss with you which option best suits your key handover dates.
Siemensstadt, Wilhelmstadt and Staaken
Spandau is a district with its own sense of identity. Many people from Spandau say they are going “to Berlin” when they head into the city centre. For removals, this means that most moves take place within Spandau, and when the destination is in the city, the journey is comparatively long. In addition to the Old Town, the large housing estates and the villa districts in the south, there are other neighbourhoods with their own character.
Siemensstadt
The Siemensstadt housing estate, with its terraced blocks from the 1920s and 1930s, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The flats are bright, but the stairwells are narrow and have no lift. The buildings are also subject to listed-building regulations that apply to alterations. For the move, this mainly means protecting walls and stairwells and taking care with drill holes for fixing furniture in the new flat if you are moving there.
Wilhelmstadt and Pichelsdorf
In Wilhelmstadt, south of the Old Town, you will find classic apartment buildings, Wilhelminian-era buildings and post-war houses. On the waterfront in Pichelsdorf there are smaller houses with gardens. Heerstraße divides the area and is very busy at peak times. Depending on the destination, we use Heerstraße or the city motorway to get into the city centre. Which route is faster depends on the time of day.
Staaken on the city boundary
Staaken lies directly on the border with Brandenburg. Many people here live in high-rises, but also in terraced and detached houses in the Gartenstadt Staaken garden city. If you move from Staaken to the surrounding area, for example to Falkensee or Dallgow-Döberitz, the distance is short. We plan such moves like a move within the city, with the difference that in the surrounding area the rules for no-parking zones depend on the respective municipality. You can find out more on our page about regional moves around Berlin.
Whether the move stays within the district or goes further afield: for moves in Spandau it pays to agree on the start time early so that reassembly at the destination does not slip into the evening.
Spandau Old Town and market days
The weekly market is held regularly in Spandau’s Old Town, and there is a large Christmas market around Christmas. On these days, access to many buildings is restricted. If you live in the Old Town, check the calendar before you set a date. We will help you find a day when the van can get close to your building. For buildings in the pedestrian zone, a special permit is required to drive in, which we prepare in good time.
A tip for tenants in the large housing estates of Falkenhagener Feld and Heerstraße Nord: notify the property management of your move early. It is common practice there for lifts to be reserved for moves.
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
What preparations should I make myself before moving in Spandau?
Sort and label personal documents, valuables and very small items. Anything you would like to put away yourself can be packed separately in advance. For the rest of your household goods, we will give you recommendations on materials and procedure.
How do the survey and the preparation of the quote work?
We arrange an appointment on site or clarify the details by phone. We record the scope, access points and any special requirements. On this basis, you receive a transparent quote that clearly describes the agreed services.
How much does a move in Berlin-Spandau cost?
In Spandau, jobs range from a flat in Wilhelmstadt to a house in Kladow. The price depends on volume, floor and distance – the journey to Kladow or Gatow is longer. An overview is provided on moving company Berlin costs.
Do I need a no-parking zone in Spandau?
In the Old Town and around the market square, yes, because the pedestrian zone and narrow streets leave hardly any space. In residential areas such as Gatow or Kladow, the driveway is often sufficient. We check this in advance – find out more under no-parking zone Berlin.
How early should I book my move in Spandau?
Four to eight weeks’ notice is ideal. For the high-rises in Falkenhagener Feld, we register the use of the lift with the property management, which also takes some time.
How are my belongings insured during a move in Spandau?
In the event of damage, we pay compensation in accordance with the German Commercial Code (HGB) of up to 620 euros per cubic metre of load volume. If you are taking high-value furniture or collectors’ items from Spandau, you can take out additional transport insurance.
How do I get a quote for my move in Spandau?
Residents of Spandau can reach us by phone on 030 612 964 73 or via the contact form. We do not charge for the survey anywhere between the Old Town and Kladow.
Ready for the next step? Contact us for a no-obligation consultation. Together we will determine your requirements and plan your move in Spandau so that everything arrives smoothly and you quickly feel at home.
Your move in Spandau – how to get started
Tell us your address, the floor or size of the house and your preferred date. We carry out the survey free of charge and send you a fixed-price quote. You can reach us on 030 612 964 73 and via the enquiry form.
Besides Spandau, as a moving company in Berlin we are often on assignment in Charlottenburg, Tegel and Grunewald – via Heerstraße or Spandauer Damm, these are short journeys. What a move costs is explained on the page costs of a moving company in Berlin.
