Moving checklist Switzerland
Moving checklist Switzerland – all tasks and deadlines, from giving notice to registering
What needs to be done and when? The checklist guides you phase by phase through your move – with the official deadlines of the municipality, post office and road traffic office.
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Checklist
Your moving checklist in 6 phases
The following moving checklist arranges all tasks by timing. Deadlines come from the responsible authorities and are linked below. In the customer portal you receive the same list with your personal details.
2–3 months before the move
- Terminate your tenancy agreement: observe the notice period and termination date according to your tenancy agreement.
- Get quotes: Guide price in the moving cost calculator, then an on-site or video-call survey.
- Set the moving date: Monday to Saturday at the same price.
6–8 weeks before
- Temporary no-parking zone: Apply to the municipality for a parking space for the removal van – we can take care of this on request.
- School and daycare: register at your new place of residence.
- Declutter: dispose of or sell whatever is not coming along – disposal CHF 65.– per m³ plus labour.
4–5 weeks before
- Internet and phone: notify your provider of the move – Swisscom at least 10 days, Sunrise around 1 month, Salt Home around 5 weeks in advance.
- Moving boxes: rental boxes from us free of charge, estimate the quantity with the moving box calculator.
- Insurance: Inform your household contents insurance, liability insurance and health insurance of your new address.
1–2 weeks before
- Mail forwarding: submit at least 4 working days before the move; the change-of-address notification is free of charge.
- Deregister: with your current municipality, in participating municipalities online via eUmzugCH.
- Packing: room by room, label boxes by destination room.
On moving day
- Meter readings: read and note down electricity and water meters.
- Apartment handover: Complete the handover report for the old apartment and the move-in report for the new one.
- Keys: hand over in full and have receipt confirmed.
After the move
- Registration: with the new municipality, usually within 14 days.
- Vehicle: in the canton of Zurich, report your new address to the road traffic office within 14 days.
- Serafe: do nothing – the address is updated automatically via the residents' registration office.
- Dog: in the canton of Zurich, change of address via the municipality (AMICUS).
Checklist as a personal app
This checklist – automatically with your details and deadlines
In the customer portal, this list becomes your personal checklist: the portal knows your moving date and new municipality, calculates the deadlines and creates ready-made letters with your new address.
- Municipality Registration and deregistration usually within 14 days, online via eUmzugCH.
- Post Set up mail forwarding at least 4 working days before your move.
- Insurance Letters with your new address, 23 insurers and health insurance funds on file.
- Serafe do nothing – the address is updated automatically via the residents' registration office.
eUmzugCHPost: change of address with mail forwardingch.ch: Deregistering and registeringZurich Road Traffic Office: reporting a move
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- –Notify insurersLetter ready
- –Set up mail forwardingDo it online
- –Report departure (eUmzugCH)Do it online
- –Report your arrivalDo it online
Preview to try out – the complete portal is shown in the Live demo.
Plan for the costs
How much does your move cost?
Plan your budget early. The calculator above shows you a guide price for your move, end-of-tenancy cleaning, disposal or storage in 2 minutes.
| Apartment Size | Guide value | Included |
|---|---|---|
| 1 – 1.5 rooms | from CHF 550 | Furniture assembly, protective materials, insurance |
| 2 – 2.5 rooms | from CHF 850 | Furniture assembly, protective materials, insurance |
| 3 – 3.5 rooms | from CHF 990.– | Furniture assembly, protective materials, insurance |
| 4 – 4.5 rooms | from CHF 1'490.– | Furniture assembly, protective materials, insurance |
| 5 – 5.5 rooms | from CHF 1'790.– | Furniture assembly, protective materials, insurance |
| 6 – 6.5 rooms | from CHF 1'990.– | Furniture assembly, protective materials, insurance |
All prices include insurance and exclude 8.1% VAT. Guide values are based on average effort; the exact amount is determined during the free on-site survey and invoiced according to actual working time, including travel to and from the site.
Free on-site survey
Plan your move – survey by video or on site
We go through the checklist with you and prepare the quote within 24 hours.
- Takes approx. 20–25 minutes
- On site at your home or conveniently via WhatsApp video
- Quote within 24 hours – with a 20% new-customer discount
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4Your details
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Thank you – we have received your preferred appointment.We will confirm it by SMS or email. We have emailed you a copy.
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Reviews
4.8 out of 5 stars from 184 Google reviews
Jérôme
2 weeks ago
Cloudfor Sun
3 weeks ago
Mein Umzug hat wunderbar geklappt! Das ganze Team war sehr freundlich, hilfsbereit und professionell. Alles lief reibungslos und bestens organisiert ab. Besonders geschätzt habe ich den sorgfältigen Umgang mit meinen Möbeln und die angenehme Zusammenarbeit. Ein grosses Dankeschön an das gesamte Team für den tollen Einsatz! Ich kann euch auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen.
Jan Stahel
4 weeks ago
schneller Umzug, alles geklappt
Brooke Jackson
1 month ago
Super kompetent, schnell und sehr freundlich. Ich würde dieses Unternehmen allen empfehlen!
Michael Richter
1 month ago
Monika Gutekunst
1 month ago
Super Team , sie arbeiten wie verrückt und nichts ist beschädigt.
Nur zum empfehlen.
Michelle Marentini
3 months ago
Super committed and strong as superheroes! It was great fun with these three friendly, cheerful men!
Emilia Rosa Messmer-Lips
3 months ago
Perfect process. Super friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommended. If I move again, it'll only be with you.
Emilie Aubry
3 months ago
Valentina Stoira
3 months ago
Very good and straightforward.
Manuela König Plangger
4 months ago
Very competent and fast.
Claude-Alain Blattner
7 months ago
I was very satisfied with the moving services and the cleaning work. The furniture was properly packed and handled with care. The subsequent cleaning was also carried out professionally, so the handover went through without any issues. What's more, all the staff were extremely friendly. I can only recommend the company.
Alisha Rachel Müller
7 months ago
The move went perfectly. The team was upbeat, friendly and very careful. They also worked extremely efficiently, so they were even faster than originally planned. On top of that, the price was very good. I can warmly recommend Swiss Umzüge.
Marek Stankala
9 months ago
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Extremely satisfied! The move was super quick and totally hassle-free. The team was friendly, in great spirits and handled everything with care. And at the end there was even a little gift – really nice.
Armin Richter
9 months ago
A very well organised move! The staff on site were quick and handled the furniture carefully. Communication with the company was friendly and courteous. Thank you!
Service areas
Moving checklist in your region: cantons and towns
We operate in the cantons of Zurich, Zug, Aargau, St. Gallen, Schaffhausen and Thurgau. Choose your canton or town:
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We don't just move within Switzerland but also to 12 European countries – with an inventory list for customs and end-of-tenancy cleaning in Switzerland.
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Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about the moving checklist
Who else needs my new address when moving house, besides the municipality and Swiss Post?
Your employer, bank, doctor and dentist, newspaper and magazine subscriptions, clubs and any online shops that store your delivery address. Energy suppliers and the property management also need your move-out date so that the final bill is correct. The easiest approach is to keep a separate list and tick it off in the weeks before the move.
How do I pack moving boxes so nothing breaks and none get too heavy?
Heavy items such as books and folders go into small boxes, light items such as bedding into large ones. Stand plates on their edge, wrap glasses individually in paper and fill gaps with newspaper or cloths. Label every box on the top and side with the room and contents, and mark fragile ones with "Caution: glass" as well.
Where does my furniture go if the move-out and move-in dates don't match?
Into our furniture storage, which is dry, climate-controlled and alarm-protected. Storage costs from CHF 15.– per m³ per month. We load straight into storage when you move out and deliver to the new address on your move-in date. Add the gap to your checklist early so that your notice period and the start of the new lease are planned properly.
When are the moving boxes delivered, and when are they collected again?
We deliver the free boxes and packing materials two to three weeks before your moving date. Once you have unpacked, we come back and collect the empty boxes. That way you can pack at your own pace and don't have to deal with piles of cardboard at the end.
What happens if the property management finds cleaning defects at the flat handover?
With our end-of-tenancy cleaning including a handover guarantee, the cleaning team is on site at the handover and touches up any areas that are criticised straight away, free of charge. You then sign the handover report with the property management. Schedule the cleaning in your checklist between moving out and the handover date so that both work on the same day.
Why should a piano go on the moving checklist early?
Because a piano needs more people, protective material and time, so it has to be factored into the quote and team planning. Piano transport costs from CHF 250.–, depending on the floor, staircase and carrying distance. Mention the instrument at the viewing rather than shortly before moving day.
Which billing applies on moving day, and is there a cost ceiling?
We bill the actual working time in 15-minute increments, with a minimum of three hours. If you prefer to plan with a fixed limit, you can agree a cost ceiling or a flat rate after the viewing. Note the option you choose in your checklist so that your budget for the move, cleaning and storage is complete.
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Related services and guides
Official authorities: ch.ch: Deregistering and registering · eUmzugCH · Post: change of address with mail forwarding · Zurich Road Traffic Office: reporting a move · Serafe: invoicing · Swisscom: report a move
