Find moving help in Switzerland

What moving aids actually take care of

Helpers generally work in teams of two to four people and are billed by the hour. The focus is on the physical work and logistics on the day, not on planning or project direction.

• Carry and load: Boxes, furniture and appliances from the house to the vehicle and, upon arrival, to the new home – including consistent loading, so that nothing slips.
• Stairwell and access: Narrow old building stairs, exterior staircases and cellar descents are the most common reason to book additional help.
• Simple disassembly and assembly: Bed, shelf or table are dismantled and reassembled. For fitted wardrobes and kitchens, professional furniture assembly is the right way.
• Empty and evacuate: Bring out-of-use furniture to the collection point or container, empty cellar and attic.

Moving aid or complete move – the limit

Simple porting assistance means: you organize the vehicle, equipment, route and schedule yourself and give instructions on site. This is advantageous, but it only works if you can really manage the move and have enough time.

A complete move via a company includes vehicle, team, equipment, insurance and responsibility for the progress. As soon as distance, volume or access become demanding – or you work and cannot accompany all day – this is the more reliable variant.

• L’aide au portage suffit: Small accommodation, short distance, vehicle available, boxes already packed, you are on site all day.
• A moving company is more suitable: From around 3.5 rooms, in the event of a change of canton, without an elevator, with heavy rooms or if a fixed date for handing over the accommodation applies.

What influences hourly rates

Moving assistance is billed by time. The hourly rate itself, however, says little, until it is clear how many hours are realistic and what is charged extra.

• Team size: Two additional helpers are less expensive per hour than four – but not necessarily less expensive if the intervention duration doubles.
• Travel and minimum duration: Many providers charge a fixed price for travel and a minimum duration of two to three hours.
• Access and floor: The absence of an elevator, a long portage path to the vehicle or the absence of a no-parking zone lengthen the intervention measurably.
• Date: End of month, Saturdays and summer months are in high demand; supplements and tight availability are the rule there.
• Material: Blankets, straps, trolleys and boxes are not included in the hourly rate everywhere.

Clarify insurance and liability

The main difference between private help and a professional provider is liability. Professional moving companies have operating liability and transport insurance; damage to belongings or the stairwell is thus covered, within the agreed amount.

With privately organized aid, this coverage does not apply automatically. In the event of damage to the landlord’s parquet floor or the elevator, the question of liability quickly becomes unpleasant. Therefore, have it confirmed in writing which insurance exists, what amount of cover applies and within what time frame the damage must be reported.

When a professional company is the best choice

As soon as the moving day is linked to a fixed delivery date, the binding nature counts more than the hourly rate. In Switzerland, the return of the rental deposit depends on the accommodation being returned on time and clean – a delay quickly costs more than what the portage assistance has saved.

Also for a piano, a chest, large glass furniture or a move without an elevator, the professional route is worth it: equipment, experience and insurance are then related to the risk. Via a single request, you receive quotes for both variants and can compare the effort directly.

Services adapted to your move