Senior Relocation
Senior moves – downsize calmly, move carefully, settle in comfortably
Whether to a smaller apartment, a retirement flat or a care home: we take our time, pack everything on request, and store or dispose of whatever is not coming along, and set up your new home so it feels familiar.
4.8 out of 5 · 184 Google reviewsASTAG standardOver 500 moves per year
20% new-customer discountQuote in 24hInsurance Included
4.8 / 5 Google184 reviews
ASTAG standardSwiss industry standard
Quote within 24 hoursfree & without obligation
No Saturday surchargeSame price Mon–Sat
With time and patience
A senior move is often a farewell to many years
Leaving a home after decades means more than packing boxes – it means making decisions: What comes along, what goes to the children, what is stored or disposed of? We plan these steps with you and your family – without time pressure.
At the new location we arrange the furniture so that your home feels familiar straight away: bed made, favourite armchair by the window, pictures on the wall.
- Packing service: we pack and unpack crockery, books and keepsakes.
- Downsizing: Storage from CHF 15.– per m³ per month or disposal CHF 65.– per m³ plus labour.
- Involving family members: Video-call survey – family can join from anywhere.
- End-of-tenancy cleaning: with a handover guarantee for returning the old apartment.
Guide prices
How much does a senior move cost? Guide prices by apartment size
A senior move is often to a smaller apartment. You can see the guide price in the calculator above; packing service, storage and disposal are added according to effort.
- Same price Mon–Sat: no Saturday surcharge.
- Free boxes: reusable loan boxes.
- Additional services: Disposal CHF 65.– per m³ plus labour, storage from CHF 15.– per m³ per month.
| 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 |
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.
Process
How we support your senior move
Consultation and survey
On site or by video – family members are welcome to join.
Sorting
What comes along, and what is stored, given away or disposed of.
Packing and moving
On request we pack everything and carry everything out.
Setting up
Set up furniture, clean and hand over the old apartment.
Customer portal – for family members too
Change of address, post and insurance – clearly organised, for family members too
The customer portal shows all tasks related to the move with their dates. Family members can follow along and download ready-made letters with the new address directly.
- 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 & health insurance ready-made letters with the new address.
- Serafe do nothing – the address is updated automatically via the residents' registration office.
7 days free with every quote · when you book your move permanently included
Real demo – no sign-up required
Your move to Zurich24 days to go – all deadlines in view
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- –Decide which furniture to takeLetter ready
- –Inform health insuranceLetter ready
- –Set up mail forwardingDo it online
- –Register with new municipalityDo it online
Preview to try out – the complete portal is shown in the Live demo.
Senior move enquiry
Senior move: free quote on request
For your senior move we only need the key details. Enter your moving-out and moving-in addresses – the quote will follow within 24 hours.
- Furniture assembly included on request.
- Quote within 24 hours – personally from our team.
- 20% new-customer discount on all services.
- Free and no-obligation – you only decide after receiving the quote.
Free on-site survey
Book a survey for your senior move – on site or by video with family members
We are happy to visit in person and take our time. Family members can join via WhatsApp video. 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
Prefer to call? 044 589 67 77 · WhatsApp
1Type of survey
2Choose a day
3Choose a time
4Your details
Please choose a day and time
Thank you – we have received your preferred appointment.We will confirm it by SMS or email. We have emailed you a copy.
Private Move
Other types of moves for private customers
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
Senior moves 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:
Cantons
Canton of Zurich
Zug and Aargau
International Moves
Abroad too: moves to 12 countries
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.
Moving to GermanyInternational move to FranceMove Switzerland – ItalyMoving to AustriaMoving to LiechtensteinInternational move to the NetherlandsMove Switzerland – BelgiumMoving to LuxembourgMoving to SpainInternational move to PolandMove Switzerland – HungaryMoving to SwedenAll countries at a glance
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about senior moves
Who assembles the bed and wardrobe in the new room during a senior move?
Our own carpenters. They dismantle the furniture in the current flat and reassemble it in the retirement flat or care home room. Anything too large for the smaller space is discussed beforehand, so that on moving day we only transport what will genuinely fit there.
How do movers protect the lift and corridors in a retirement complex?
With lift and stairwell protection as well as floor protection along the entire route from the entrance to the flat door. Furniture and pictures are wrapped in blankets and protective material. This keeps the corridors and lift car in the building clean and disturbs the neighbours as little as possible.
Where does the piano go during a senior move if it cannot come along?
Either to the new home, to relatives or temporarily to our warehouse. We offer piano transport from CHF 250.–, whether to the retirement flat or to the family. The warehouse is dry, climate-controlled and alarm-protected, so the instrument comes to no harm there.
When is the old flat ready for handover after a senior move?
As soon as the furniture and boxes are out, our cleaning team can start. It attends the flat handover and immediately touches up anything the property management objects to, free of charge. Neither you nor your relatives have to clean a second time or attend another appointment.
What does it cost if a senior move takes longer than planned?
We bill the actual working time in 15-minute increments, with a minimum of 3 hours. Because nobody should be rushed during a senior move, you can agree on a cost ceiling or a flat rate after the survey. That way the maximum amount is fixed, even if sorting takes longer.
Which items should seniors keep with them on moving day?
Medication, glasses, important documents, keys and valuables belong in a separate bag that you or your relatives carry yourselves. We pack everything else on request. This keeps the essentials to hand, even if the new home is only fully furnished by the evening.
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Related services and guides
Official authorities: eUmzugCH · Post: change of address with mail forwarding · Serafe: invoicing · ch.ch: Deregistering and registering
