{"id":8231,"date":"2026-01-22T07:34:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T06:34:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offertenschweiz.ch\/moving-costs-and-tips\/"},"modified":"2026-01-28T12:38:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T11:38:18","slug":"moving-costs-and-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offertenschweiz.ch\/en\/moving-costs-and-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving \u2013 Costs and Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8231\" class=\"elementor elementor-8231 elementor-7422\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-236b487 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"236b487\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d33fb84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d33fb84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1140\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/offertenschweiz.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/umzug-moebeltransport-sofa-wohnung.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-7429\" alt=\"Zwei Umzugshelfer tragen ein Sofa bei einem professionellen Umzug\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offertenschweiz.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/umzug-moebeltransport-sofa-wohnung.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/offertenschweiz.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/umzug-moebeltransport-sofa-wohnung-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offertenschweiz.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/umzug-moebeltransport-sofa-wohnung-1024x629.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/offertenschweiz.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/umzug-moebeltransport-sofa-wohnung-768x472.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16cfa49 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"16cfa49\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5496a2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c5496a2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15d49dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"15d49dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Moving \u2013 Costs, Services &amp; Tips for a Stress-Free Move<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5a123c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a5a123c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-268beba e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"268beba\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2172e19 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"2172e19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#1\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">1. How much does a move cost?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#2\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">2. Costs by apartment size<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#3\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">3. Costs by effort<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#4\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">4. Important cost factors when moving<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#5\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">5. Moving services in detail<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#6\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">6. DIY move or moving company?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#7\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">7. Saving tips for your move<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#8\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">8. A good move saves time, stress, and money<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b237800 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b237800\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0644cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e0644cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Moving is one of the most demanding everyday projects \u2013 whether you\u2019re relocating within the same city, moving to another canton, or relocating an entire house. Many people underestimate the actual costs and organizational effort. Transport, packing materials, moving helpers, cleaning services, furniture assembly, and additional services can quickly add up.<br>This guide helps you realistically plan your move in Switzerland. You\u2019ll find typical moving costs, key price factors, concrete examples, and practical tips on how to save several hundred Swiss francs \u2013 without stress or unpleasant surprises. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b77b67 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1b77b67\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8cb539 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"a8cb539\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"1\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22ffa85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"22ffa85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How much does a move cost?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c90e760 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c90e760\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Moving costs in Switzerland mainly depend on apartment size, volume of furniture, distance, accessibility (elevator\/floor), and the number of movers required. Reputable moving companies work either with flat rates based on apartment size or with hourly rates between CHF 120\u2013150 per mover per hour, including vehicle.<br>The following estimates help with realistic budgeting.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17990a1c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"17990a1c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d332e9b elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"2d332e9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"2\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-652b6b14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"652b6b14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Kosten nach Wohnungsgr\u00f6sse<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7041e4f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7041e4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>1\u20131.5 rooms<br>Ideal for studios or small apartments with little furniture.<br>Typical: 3 movers, van, 2\u20133 hours of work<br>Cost: CHF 450\u2013750<\/p><p>2\u20132.5 rooms<br>More furniture, longer distances, first larger items such as sofa or bed.<br>Typical: 3 movers, 3\u20134 hours of work, van<br>Cost: CHF 750\u20131,050<\/p><p>3\u20133.5 rooms<br>The most common apartment size. More helpers needed as furniture volume increases.<br>Typical: 4 movers, 4\u20136 hours of work, transport, basic furniture assembly<br>Cost: CHF 990\u20131,690 <\/p><p>4\u20135 rooms<br>Family apartments with large volume, many items, and complex disassembly and assembly.<br>Typical: 5 movers, large truck, 6\u20139 hours of work<br>Cost: CHF 1,690\u20132,690<\/p><p><strong>Single-family house<\/strong><br>Typical: 5 movers, one or more trucks, 8\u201311 hours of work<br>Cost: CHF 2,500\u20133,800<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc9402a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cc9402a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05062dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"05062dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"3\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38cd03f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"38cd03f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Costs by effort<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e293f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e293f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Move with elevator vs. without elevator<br>No elevator or narrow staircases significantly increase effort.<br>Surcharge: +10\u201330%<\/p><p>Long carrying distances (e.g. 30\u201380 m to the building)<br>If the truck cannot park directly at the entrance, effort increases.<br>Surcharge: +CHF 100\u2013300<\/p><p><strong>Weekend or express surcharges<\/strong><br>Short-notice jobs or Saturday moves cost noticeably more.<br>Surcharge: 10\u201315%<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2662d93 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2662d93\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2630c2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b2630c2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a19c2fa e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a19c2fa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23fcd04 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"23fcd04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/offertenschweiz.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/professioneller-umzug-moebeltragen-wohnungswechsel-ri0octdi5w2d8cwip5074jkjo8sdj1t3qjv9do6p14.jpg\" title=\"professioneller-umzug-moebeltragen-wohnungswechsel\" alt=\"Kostenlose und unverbindliche Umzugsofferten aus deiner Region erhalten\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b3a459 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8b3a459\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d07b193 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d07b193\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Umzugs-Offerte erhalten<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2318129 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2318129\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Free &amp; without obligation<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6346387 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6346387\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Receive up to 3 moving quotes from verified local professionals with just a few clicks.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f7b3dc elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"8f7b3dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/offertenschweiz.ch\/en\/moves\/private-move-quote\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Moving \u2013 Quotes<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb96e4c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cb96e4c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-918e5b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"918e5b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"4\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22f77b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"22f77b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Important cost factors when moving<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-efd0e00 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"efd0e00\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A move may look simple at first glance: a team arrives, loads everything, and drives off. In reality, effort varies greatly. These factors determine how much time and personnel a moving company needs \u2013 and therefore the final price.  <\/p><p><strong>Apartment size &amp; volume of household goods<\/strong><br>The more furniture, boxes, and bulky items need to be transported, the longer loading, securing, and unloading take. Heavy items such as solid wood furniture, aquariums, or pianos increase effort significantly. <\/p><p><strong>Floors &amp; elevator availability<\/strong><br>A ground-floor apartment is much easier to handle than a 3rd or 4th floor without an elevator. Stair-only access costs time, strength, and often requires a larger team.   <\/p><p><strong>Access &amp; parking situation<\/strong><br>If the truck can park directly in front of the building, everything runs efficiently. If furniture has to be carried through courtyards, there is no direct access, or a parking permit is required, effort increases noticeably. <\/p><p><strong>Transport distance<\/strong><br>Moves within the same city are faster than long-distance relocations. Long driving times reduce productivity and keep the team occupied longer. <\/p><p><strong>Packing materials &amp; packing service<\/strong><br>If only furniture is transported, effort is manageable. If the moving company also packs dishes, books, or d\u00e9cor professionally, preparation time increases. <\/p><p><strong>Number of movers<\/strong><br>The more complex the move, the more staff is required. Larger teams work faster but increase coordination effort. <\/p><p><strong>Additional services (assembly, disposal, cleaning)<\/strong><br>Furniture disassembly, lamp removal, disposal of old items, or end-of-lease cleaning are helpful add-ons, but they add extra work and cost.<\/p><p><strong>Regional price differences<\/strong><br>Moving companies in metropolitan areas typically have higher labor and operating costs. Moves in cities like Zurich or Geneva are often more expensive than in rural areas. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bdeccc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5bdeccc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5fd43a elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"a5fd43a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"5\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b31bc9c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b31bc9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Moving services in detail and their costs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0cbe4f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f0cbe4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Professional transport<\/strong><br>A professional moving team handles safe carrying, loading, and transport of your entire household. This is especially important for heavy furniture, tight staircases, or sensitive items. Efficient teamwork shortens working time and reduces costs.  <\/p><p><strong>Packing &amp; unpacking service<\/strong><br>Professional packers carefully pack dishes, glassware, decorations, and fragile items. This significantly reduces the risk of damage and saves time. Especially popular for large households or when time is limited.<br>Cost: approx. CHF 60\u201380 per hour + materials (boxes, wrapping, padding)  <\/p><p>Furniture assembly &amp; disassembly<br>Many furniture items must be dismantled for transport, such as wardrobes, beds, or large shelving units. Professionals dismantle and reassemble them quickly and correctly at the new location, preventing damage and faulty installation.<br>Cost: approx. CHF 60\u201380 per hour  <\/p><p><strong>Move-Out Cleaning with Handover Guarantee<\/strong><br>In Switzerland, a thorough move-out cleaning with a handover guarantee is standard \u2013 otherwise the apartment may not be accepted. Cleaning companies take care of windows, kitchen, bathroom, floors, appliances, and hard-to-reach areas. With a guarantee, you are covered if the landlord requests additional cleaning.  <\/p><p>Costs:<br>\u25cf 1.5-room apartment: CHF 350\u2013450<br>\u25cf 2.5-room apartment: CHF 450\u2013650<br>\u25cf 3.5-room apartment: CHF 650\u2013900<br>\u25cf 4.5-room apartment: CHF 950\u20131,500<br>\u25cf Single-family house: CHF 1,500\u20132,500<\/p><p><strong>Disposal &amp; Clearance<\/strong><br>Not everything can be taken along: old furniture, mattresses, or electrical appliances often need to be disposed of. Moving companies handle proper sorting, transport, and recycling fees. This is especially worthwhile for large volumes.<br>Cost: CHF 150\u2013300 per m\u00b3  <\/p><p><strong>Storage \/ Self-Storage<\/strong><br>If you are between two apartments or have less space in your new home, a storage unit can be useful. Professional storage facilities offer security, climate control, and flexible rental periods. Ideal for furniture, files, sports equipment, or seasonal items.<br>Cost: CHF 200\u2013600 per month (depending on location and size)  <\/p><p><strong>Special Transports (Piano, Safe, Aquarium)<\/strong><br>Large, valuable, or sensitive items require a specialized team. This includes pianos, safes, artworks, or large aquariums. Professionals use special equipment (piano straps, dollies, lifting platforms) and ensure safe, damage-free transport.  <\/p><p>Costs:<br>\u25cf Piano transport: CHF 350\u2013400<br>\u25cf Safe transport: CHF 350\u2013400<br>\u25cf Large aquarium: CHF 200\u2013400<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24fcd4e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"24fcd4e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f7ecc6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"0f7ecc6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"6\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d92457 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2d92457\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">DIY Move or Moving Company?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b870c0c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b870c0c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>More and more people ask whether a move should be done independently or with a professional moving company. The answer depends heavily on apartment size, budget, time pressure, and physical effort.<br>The following guide helps you decide when DIY works \u2013 and when hiring professionals is clearly the better choice.  <\/p><p>What You Can Do Yourself<br>A self-organized move is best suited for small households, short distances, and when helpful friends are available. It\u2019s ideal if you are flexible, physically fit, and your furniture is easy to dismantle.  <\/p><p>Typical DIY tasks include:<br>\u25cf Packing and sorting boxes<br>\u25cf Transporting smaller furniture<br>\u25cf Short-distance moves<br>\u25cf Decluttering and preparation<br>\u25cf Organizing helpers and renting a van<br>\u25cf Budget advantage: You can save several hundred Swiss francs, but must invest significantly more time and personal effort.<\/p><p><strong>When a Moving Company Makes Sense<\/strong><br>A professional moving company is the best choice whenever the effort becomes substantial \u2013 due to apartment size, heavy furniture, or complex conditions. People without access to a vehicle, without helpers, or with physical limitations benefit greatly from professionals. <\/p><p>A moving company is recommended if:<br>\u25cf The apartment has 3\u20134 rooms or more<br>\u25cf There is no elevator or narrow staircases<br>\u25cf Heavy furniture is involved (sofas, wall units, box-spring beds)<br>\u25cf Long carrying distances or difficult parking situations exist<br>\u25cf You work full-time and have little time to plan<br>\u25cf The move-out deadline is tight<br>\u25cf Advantages: Faster, safer, less stress \u2013 often including insurance<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b72b30 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8b72b30\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-371fd0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"371fd0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"7\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2727510 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2727510\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Saving Tips for Your Move<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-236fca7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"236fca7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With proper planning, you can reduce total moving costs by 20\u201340% without sacrificing quality. These tips are based on real-world experience from professional moving companies. <\/p><p><strong>1. Choose flexible moving dates<\/strong><br>Moves at the end of the month, on weekends, or short notice are the most expensive. Mid-week or mid-month moves can save hundreds.<br>Savings: up to 20\u201330%  <\/p><p><strong>2. Declutter before packing<\/strong><br>Reduce volume before you pack \u2013 not after. Less volume means smaller vehicles, fewer hours, and lower costs. Donate, sell, or dispose of items to save money and space.<br>Savings: CHF 200\u2013400  <\/p><p><strong>3. Compare quotes (at least 3 providers)<\/strong><br>Price differences of 20\u201340% are common. Make sure quotes are truly comparable (same hours, team size, with or without cleaning, etc.). <\/p><p><strong>4. Plan your own contribution<\/strong><br>You can handle parts of the move yourself, such as packing boxes or dismantling furniture. Many companies reduce the total price accordingly. <\/p><p><strong>5. Source packing materials cheaply<\/strong><br>Moving boxes from hardware stores, second-hand shops, or online are often much cheaper than company-provided boxes.<br>Savings: CHF 100\u2013200 <\/p><p><strong>6. Arrange parking restrictions early<\/strong><br>A missing parking space causes long carrying distances and extra hours. Many municipalities offer temporary no-parking zones for a small fee. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-369bfc7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"369bfc7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-988dcb1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"988dcb1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"8\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b77cd5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3b77cd5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Good Move Saves Time, Stress, and Money<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b7b92c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b7b92c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Moving in Switzerland can vary greatly depending on apartment size, distance, and selected services \u2013 from simple and affordable to complex and time-consuming. Those who plan realistically, compare quotes early, and honestly assess their own options not only save money, but also avoid stress on moving day.<br>Whether DIY or professional: the best solution is the one that fits your budget, schedule, and personal situation. A reputable moving company provides clarity, transparency, and ensures your move runs smoothly and safely.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6145963 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6145963\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57621bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"57621bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get moving quotes<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68d870b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"68d870b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Free &amp; without obligation<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9e1939 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f9e1939\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Receive up to 3 moving quotes from verified local professionals with just a few clicks.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-659a98b elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"659a98b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/offertenschweiz.ch\/en\/moves\/private-move-quote\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Moving \u2013 Quotes<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Moving \u2013 Costs, Services &amp; Tips for a Stress-Free Move 1. 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