Looking at the price: How much does a moving company cost?

Moving with a moving service: a tempting idea! But how much does a moving company actually cost? In this guide we answer the following questions:

How much does a moving company cost per hour?
How much does a moving company cost per day?
Where can I calculate my moving costs?
How much is the flat rate for moving costs in 2024?
How can I save on moving costs?

How much does a move with a moving company cost?

A comprehensive local moving service offers many different services that can be individually combined. There is therefore no blanket answer to the question of costs , because every private move or commercial move is different.

However, you can get a good guideline if you use the digital moving calculator from Butler Umzüge and enter your data there. The result is there within seconds. However, the calculator does not include comfort services and does not take into account moving goods from utility rooms such as the basement, attic or garage.

You can find out your personal, exact moving company costs by selecting the menu item “Plan move” and requesting a non-binding moving cost estimate. The moving experts who process your request include all parameters in the fixed price offer so that you can commit to the estimated amount.

How much does a moving company cost per hour?

There is even more information available under the menu item “Relocation costs” on the Butler Umzüge homepage. There is a clear table with hourly prices for various constellations, for example:

Packer duo: 2 men, 1 truck, 2 hours: 225 euros
A-Team: 4 men, 1 truck, 4 hours: 575 euros

The frequently requested package of moving in Berlin with 3 men truck is also taken into account. You can also see what extra hours cost if the move takes longer. Of course, there are also other services that may have been booked, as well as the costs for moving materials.

How much does a moving company cost per day?

Many moves in Berlin take longer than a few hours. What are the costs? For 4 people and 8 hours of work, you can roughly double the A-Team price, which would be a little more than 1,100 euros. However, especially for larger projects, at least one of the following services is often added:

In this case, we again recommend that you obtain a personal offer that does not commit you to anything but contains the actual price. This way, you no longer have to speculate, but instead receive a reliable basis for financial planning.

What is the flat rate for moving costs in 2024?

There are various ways to save money when moving, for example through taxes. If you are moving for work reasons, you can take advantage of the flat rate moving allowance, which is 964 euros for one person in 2024. For each additional person living in the same household, the amount increases by 643 euros. This applies to spouses and life partners as well as children.

The costs of moving to Berlin can also be reduced by the aforementioned clearing out. This reduces the amount of moving goods you have to move and therefore the amount of work involved in your move. You might even end up with a surplus in your wallet by selling any usable items you want to get rid of.

The price for your individual moving package

As you can see, there are lots of adjustments that can be made to combine comfort and cost. If you are not sure how to do this, talk to an experienced moving consultant. They will present the various services that are of interest to you, give you tips on saving money and organization, and calculate the amount of moving materials you will need.

At Butler Removals, advice is always free. This leaves enough time and space to put together a well-informed moving package that is both comfortable and affordable. The discussion will cover, for example, whether a no-parking zone in front of the door is required, whether inexpensive additional cargo is an option for the transport and to what extent private helpers would like to lend a hand.

Please state your budget in advance so that the moving planning can be based on it, according to the motto: maximum benefit for your money.

Examples of moving costs: What you should expect

Finally, two cost examples for very different moves:

During a student move, 5 pieces of furniture and 20 boxes have to be transported. The student books a moving company with a van and two moving assistants . The move is completed within 3 hours and costs around 300 euros.
When moving an office, 10 workstations, an archive and a social room have to be moved. The high-quality work computers need special protection. The work takes two days and costs 2,500 euros including packing and unpacking service.

These price examples show how different moving costs can be. A long-distance move is a different matter, because it involves long transport routes. In contrast, there are usually strict limits for a job center move , because the office only pays for certain services up to a fixed amount. If you have a little savings, you can pay a little extra. Or the person can manage the move with the help of friends and acquaintances – depending on their personal situation.

Contact the moving experts for even more information!

FAQ

A professional mover costs around 30 euros an hour. Anyone who books with a reputable moving company will receive trained and experienced helpers who will actively help. The helpers also bring modern equipment and are insured. It’s worth it!

For private helpers, it is often enough to generously offer drinks and snacks. Even professional movers don’t necessarily have to get a tip, but if they do a good job, 5 to 20 euros per person is definitely appropriate, depending on how long the job was.

The most expensive moves take place during the typical peak times in the summer. From around June to August, the moving companies’ schedules are particularly full. However, if you move in the winter, you may be able to negotiate a discount, especially if you book multiple services.

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