moving company Horgen
Moving on the left bank of the lake means steep streets, narrow lanes in the village center, and houses with lake views – but no elevator. Your moving company in Horgen understands this situation perfectly and brings the right equipment: from a furniture lift for hillside locations to a fixed price that is agreed upon in writing before moving day.
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Binding in the offer, free cardboard boxes
Moving house in Horgen: Three things that are different here
Sloping sites and houses without elevators
Many residential buildings on the hillside between Seestrasse and the mountain districts have lake views, but no elevators – instead, they have winding staircases and access via terraces. This is where our Furniture lift Its strength lies in the fact that sofas, cabinets and pianos can be safely moved over the facade instead of through the narrow stairwell – faster, gentler and often even cheaper than carrying them for hours.
Narrow streets and managed parking lots in the center
Outlying locations: Horgenberg, Hirzel, Sihlwald & Sihlbrugg
How much does a moving company cost in Horgen?
| Apartment size | Fixed price guideline |
|---|---|
| 1.5-room apartment | CHF 620 – 680 |
| 2.5-room apartment | CHF 680 – 890 |
| 3.5-room apartment | CHF 1120 – 1360 |
| 4.5-room apartment | CHF 1600 – 1990 |
| 5.5-room apartment | CHF 2180 – 2680 |
| 6.5-room apartment | CHF 2740 – 3250 |
*The final fixed price depends on volume, floor, accessibility and additional services – it is fixed in writing before the move.
Always included
- Van including fuel, round trip within the canton of Zurich free of charge
- Transport insurance CHF 100,000 per vehicle, business liability insurance CHF 5 million.
- Furniture disassembly and assembly by trained movers
- Blankets, foils and protection for the stairwell
- Free moving boxes with delivery to Horgen
Good to know for Horgen
- Furniture lifts cost less than many people think – and often save team hours on slopes.
- Moves within Horgen (e.g. from the mountain to the lake shore) are at the bottom of the list thanks to short distances.
- Piano or grand piano transport on a slope? That's exactly our specialty – see Piano Transport
- Book early for the end of the month and Saturdays
- Final cleaning with acceptance guarantee directly combinable
Moving to Horgen: Parking, no-stopping zones and change of address
No stopping / public land: Any use of public land in Horgen that goes beyond general common use requires a permit. The contact point is the Horgen Municipal Police in the community center, Tel. 044 725 50 00, gemeindepolizei@horgen.ch. Submit your application early – if desired, we will support you with the organization and integrate the loading zone into the process.
Registration/Deregistration: Please report any arrivals, departures, and moves within the municipality. within 14 days the residents' services at Bahnhofstrasse 10, Tel. 044 728 44 44 – or conveniently online via eMoving. Please also register your electricity, gas and water needs with the local utility company.
Frequent moving routes of our moving company around Horgen
- Horgen ↔ Zurich
- Within Horgen
- Sihltal & Hirzel
Hirzel, Sihlwald, and Sihlbrugg Station belong to Horgen – and to our service area. We check rural access roads and farm locations in advance to ensure the correct truck is waiting for you on moving day.
- Along the Zimmerberg
Wädenswil, Thalwil, Richterswil, Oberrieden or across the lake to Meilen: We are regularly in operation throughout the Horgen district and beyond – and throughout Switzerland as well.
Your moving company in Horgen – from the box to the final inspection
As a full-service moving company, we handle the entire move in Horgen: the Private move including packaging and assembly, the Company relocation without interruption of service, individual Furniture transport and the demanding piano transport on a slope. In addition, Senior citizen relocations with peace and guidance, which Clearance and disposal from basement to attic Furniture storage between two apartments and the Move-out cleaning with 100% acceptance guarantee – so that the handover to the administration goes smoothly at the first appointment.
Frequently asked questions about moving to Horgen
Our apartment is on a hillside and has no elevator – how will the move proceed?
How much does a moving company cost in Horgen?
As a guideline: A 2.5-room apartment costs CHF 680–890 with us, a 3.5-room apartment CHF 1120–1360 – as a binding fixed price including furniture assembly, insurance and protective materials. Access and elevator requirements are included in the offer, so there are no additional charges on moving day.
How do I arrange a no-stopping zone for the moving van in Horgen?
Any use of public land beyond its intended purpose requires a permit. The contact point is the Horgen municipal police, Tel. 044 725 50 00 or gemeindepolizei@horgen.ch. Please submit your application well in advance – we will gladly assist you with the organization upon request.
Where do I register my move with the municipality of Horgen?
At the Residents' Services office at Bahnhofstrasse 10, Tel. 044 728 44 44 – within 14 days of moving, or online via eUmzug. This applies to moving in, moving out, and address changes within the municipality. Please also remember to notify the municipal utilities of your electricity, gas, and water service.
Are you also moving house in Hirzel and Sihlbrugg?
Yes – the districts of Hirzel, Horgenberg, Sihlwald and Sihlbrugg Station are naturally part of our service area. We check rural access routes in advance to ensure we arrive with the appropriate vehicle.
Can you handle the move and the handover of the apartment on the same day?
Yes, this is our most popular package: The move takes place in the morning, followed by our team cleaning the old apartment – with a 100% acceptance guarantee. If, contrary to expectations, the handover is not successful, we will clean again free of charge.