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Guide: moving things the right way

How to get appliances, furniture, boxes, plants and bikes safely from A to B, with or without us. Plus: how to spot the courier scam on Kleinanzeigen.

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Moving a washing machine: how to do it right

Transit bolts, leftover water, carrying: the five steps before the move and what to watch out for afterwards.

Moving a fridge: lying down or upright?

Defrost, secure, carry upright and then wait: what matters when moving a fridge.

Moving a sofa: measure, protect, carry

Measuring first saves trouble at the front door. Plus: what you can take apart and how to keep the upholstery clean.

Moving boxes without a car

Your options without a car, how to pack boxes so they hold, and when it pays to have them delivered.

Moving large plants, even without a car

Water, wrap, protect from the cold: how a large houseplant survives the move.

Bike transport in Bonn and Cologne

Bought second-hand, going to the repair shop or stranded with a flat tyre: how your bike gets where it needs to go.

The Kleinanzeigen courier scam: how to spot fraud

How fraudsters use a fake courier, how to recognise the fake links and how to check a genuine booking with us.

Which size fits?

Every article tells you which size you usually need for the item. Here they all are at a glance.

Small (S) and Medium (M)

Small up to 5 kg, Medium up to 20 kg. For parcels, documents, bags.

Large (L)

Up to 40 kg and 120 × 80 × 60 cm. Mini fridge, plant, a few boxes.

Bulky (XL)

Over 40 kg. Washing machine, sofa, tall fridge-freezer, bike. We always come as a team of two, depending on the dimensions with a cargo bike and Zemmi trailer or with the electric van.

Rather not lug it yourself?

In Bonn we ride cargo bikes; to and within Cologne we drive electric vans. You book online, we pick up and deliver safely.

  • Economy in 2 working days, Fixed slot on your chosen day in a 3-hour window, Same day by 6 pm when booked by noon, Direct in 60–90 minutes within Bonn.
  • Carrying without a lift can be added per floor. Available from size Large (L).
  • We are liable for goods worth up to €500 at no extra charge, and up to €5,000 for a surcharge.

How the price is calculated

VEMO driver loading a box into the cargo box of a cargo bike in Bonn

Fixed price in the booking or a quote within 2 hours.

Any questions? Most answers are in the FAQ.

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