At Removals Switzerland, our removal van service is designed for moves of all sizes – from a small flat to a full family home or busy office. We combine local Swiss know-how with UK-style planning and organisation to give you a smooth, predictable moving day.
Every move is carried out by trained, uniformed staff using clean, purpose-built vehicles, with full goods in transit and public liability insurance for your peace of mind.
We operate throughout Switzerland, supporting moves within the same town, across cantons, and to and from the UK and wider Europe. Our teams understand local building access rules, parking constraints, and residence regulations, and we plan around them so your move runs on time.
From compact city-centre apartments to large family houses in rural areas, we allocate the right size of removal van and crew to suit your property and access, helping to keep costs fair and loading safe.
Whether you are upsizing, downsizing or relocating for work, we handle full household contents, garages, sheds and storage units. We protect floors, doors and stairwells and coordinate closely with your schedule, key handover and any building management requirements.
For tenants moving between rented properties, we offer flexible dates and can combine removal van hire with packing, dismantling and reassembly. We take care to avoid damage so you can leave your old property in good condition for deposit checks.
Landlords use our service to clear or install furniture between tenancies, remove unwanted items, or stage a property for new occupants. We can work to tight turnaround times and coordinate key collection, inventory photos and access with your agents.
Our business removals service covers office relocations, shop and showroom moves, and moving equipment between sites. We plan to minimise downtime, including early morning, evening and weekend slots where required.
Students benefit from a cost-effective small removal van option for moving between halls, shared houses and home. We group smaller moves where possible to keep prices down, while maintaining our usual professional standards.
For safety, legal and insurance reasons our removal vans cannot usually carry:
If you are unsure about a particular item, we will advise during your survey so we can plan appropriate arrangements.
You contact us by phone, email or online form with your addresses, move date and a brief description of what needs moving. We ask a few focused questions and then provide an initial estimate. For straightforward small moves, this may be confirmed immediately.
For larger or more complex moves, we arrange a virtual survey (video call) or an onsite visit. We assess the volume of goods, access, parking, stairs or lifts, and any special items such as pianos or safes. This allows us to select the correct size of removal van, crew and equipment and to give you a clear, tailored quote.
You can pack yourself using your own materials, or choose our professional packing service. When we pack, we bring quality boxes, wrapping and tape, and label everything clearly by room. We also offer fragile packing for items such as glass, artwork and electronics. Larger furniture is dismantled where needed, with screws and fittings kept safe for reassembly.
On moving day our professional, trained crew arrives on time in a suitable removal van. We protect floors and banisters, then load systematically using blankets, straps and trolleys. Goods are secured to prevent movement in transit. We then travel directly to your destination, keeping you informed of progress, especially on longer routes.
At your new property we unload room by room, placing boxes and furniture where you want them. We reassemble dismantled items and position heavy pieces such as wardrobes and sofas to your instructions. Before leaving, we invite you to walk through and check that everything is in the right place and to flag any final adjustments.
We aim to keep pricing clear and predictable. Our removal van service is usually priced either:
Your quote will set out what is included: vehicle size, number of movers, estimated duration, mileage, and any additional services such as packing, materials or storage. There are no hidden extras; any potential additional charges (e.g. extra waiting time due to key delays) are explained in advance so you can plan accordingly.
Hiring a van yourself may appear cheaper, but it often leads to multiple trips, underestimated time, and a high risk of damage or personal injury. Our professional crews move heavy and awkward items daily, using correct lifting techniques and specialist equipment.
We plan routes, manage parking, and protect your property and belongings. With us, your goods are fully covered by goods in transit insurance, which most DIY van hire does not provide. You also avoid driving an unfamiliar large vehicle in busy or narrow streets, or across borders, under time pressure.
Removals Switzerland operates to robust professional standards to protect you throughout your move:
We will explain our cover clearly and provide details on request so you know exactly how your goods are protected.
We treat your belongings as if they were our own. Furniture is wrapped and protected, blankets are used throughout the load, and we take particular care with stairwells, lifts and tight corners.
Where possible, we use reusable packing materials, durable crates and recycled cartons. We plan routes carefully to reduce unnecessary mileage and combine part-loads for smaller long-distance shipments. When disposing of unwanted items, we prioritise responsible recycling and donation options over landfill wherever practical.
From studio flats to multi-bedroom family homes, we provide the appropriate removal van, crew and packing support. We can coordinate with cleaners, key handovers and building management to keep your moving day organised and on schedule.
For businesses, we manage the relocation of desks, IT equipment, archives and stock. We label carefully so everything lands in the right department or workstation, and we can work outside normal hours to help minimise disruption.
Life does not always run to plan. Subject to availability, we can often provide same-day or next-day removal van support for urgent moves, last-minute tenancy changes or unplanned clearances. We prioritise clear communication so you know exactly what we can achieve within the time available.
Costs depend on three main factors: the volume of items, the distance between properties and the complexity of access (stairs, long carries, parking). Smaller local moves may be charged by the hour with a minimum booking, while full home or office moves are usually priced as a fixed quote. Packing, materials and storage are optional extras. After a short discussion and, if needed, a survey, we provide a clear written quote so you know exactly what you are paying for before you commit.
We can often accommodate same-day or short-notice bookings, particularly for smaller moves, but it depends entirely on existing schedules and vehicle availability. If you need an urgent move, contact us as early as possible with key details: addresses, approximate volume and any time constraints. We will confirm honestly what we can do, propose realistic time slots, and outline any limitations. For large or complex moves, more notice is usually required to ensure the right size of removal van and crew are available.
Yes. Your goods are covered by our goods in transit insurance while they are in our care and in our vehicles, subject to policy terms and declared values. We also carry public liability insurance for additional protection. Insurance is not a substitute for good handling, so our teams are trained to prevent damage in the first place. We will explain the scope of cover, any exclusions and claim procedures before your move. If you have particularly high-value items, we may recommend additional or specialist cover.
Our standard service includes a suitable removal van, a trained crew, protective equipment, loading, transport and unloading to your new address. We place items in the rooms you specify and can dismantle and reassemble standard furniture by prior agreement. Optional extras include full or partial packing, supplying boxes and materials, storage, and disposal of certain unwanted items. Your written quote will list exactly what is included so there are no surprises on the day. If you need something specific, simply ask during the quotation stage.
A casual man-and-van may suit very small, flexible moves, but they often lack formal training, robust insurance and adequate equipment. A professional removals service like Removals Switzerland provides trained teams, planned surveys, written quotes and clear terms. We use purpose-built vehicles, protective materials and systematic loading techniques. Your belongings are covered by appropriate insurance and you have a named contact to manage the move. Overall, you benefit from better protection, less risk of damage or delays, and a more organised moving day.
For peak periods and full household or office moves, booking 2–4 weeks in advance is sensible, especially if you have a fixed completion date. This gives us time to carry out a survey, plan resources and confirm parking arrangements. For smaller local moves, we can often help with shorter notice, sometimes within a few days, depending on availability. The earlier you contact us, the more flexible we can be with dates and times, but we will always do our best to assist even at short notice.
