Checklist and tips for a well-prepared move

Carefree moving with Welti Furrer

Moving house is a big step for many people. To make sure it doesn’t become a burden, Welti Furrer supports you with over 180 years of experience, a well-coordinated team and well thought-out planning. Whether it’s a small apartment or a large house: we make sure that your move goes smoothly.

With suitable vehicles, modern aids and professional removal helpers, even narrow staircases, old buildings or special transports are no problem.

Our free moving checklist

Good planning is half the battle: With our practical checklist, you can think of everything and always keep an overview.

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Tips from a professional mover

Two to three months before the move

1. Terminate rental agreement in due time (by registered letter)
2. Obtain and compare removal quotes
3. Organize helpers (if no professional removal)
4. Procure packing material (e.g. via the Welti Furrer Zügelshop)
5. Obtain a cleaning quote (Welti Furrer offers cleaning with an acceptance guarantee )
6. Create a furnishing plan for the new apartment
7. Order new furniture and have it delivered directly to your new address
8. Clean out, sell, give away or store furniture (e.g. book storage space directly online with Welti Furrer )
9. Use up frozen and emergency stocks
10. Plan disposal of old furniture (with Welti Furrer on request)

Four weeks before the move

1. Organize moving boxes & packing material
2. Report rental damage, organize repairs
3. Plan the furnishings for the new apartment
4. Calculate the budget for moving, cleaning and additional costs
5. Initiate initial address changes (see also next section)

Two weeks before the move

1. Reserve no-stopping zones or parking spaces
2. Arrange appointment for apartment handover with landlord
3. Dismantle furniture, pack up unnecessary items
4. Check and label key stock
5. Prepare letterbox and doorbell lettering
6. Use color codes to identify the moving boxes
7. Inform electricity, gas or water companies (meter reading)
8. Inform neighbors and janitor

Address changes and re-registrations

1. Post (incl. forwarding order at least 4 days in advance)
2. Insurance companies, health insurance, banks, employers
3. Tax office, road traffic office, AHV compensation fund
4. Telephone & Internet providers, electricity companies, subscriptions
5. Associations, doctors, schools, publishers

1-2 days before the move

1. Defrost refrigerator, set freezer to maximum level
2. Packing curtains, carpets & plants safely for transportation
3. Prepare cleaning agents (if self-cleaning)
4. Pack an “emergency box” with valuables and everyday items
5. Note meter readings
6. Check & close the last boxes
7. Take good care of children and pets for moving day

On moving day

1. Transport personal valuables yourself (e.g. ID cards, jewelry)
2. Take a tour with the removal team and label sensitive household goods
3. Load the vehicle efficiently: Heavy items at the bottom, important items last
4. Label rooms and boxes (according to the floor plan)
5. Instruct helpers and provide them with snacks & drinks
6. Load the freezer last and connect it

After the move

1. Clean old apartment or commission cleaning
2. Apartment handover with complete protocol
3. Organize rental and packing material return
4. Fitting nameplates (letterbox, doorbell)
5. Report moving damage within 3 days (to the moving company)
6. Report defects in the new apartment in writing within 10 days
7. Re-registration with municipality/authorities (have required documents ready)
8. Only make structural changes with the landlord’s consent
9. Create a “rework” checklist (setup, installation, etc.)
10. Give feedback & don’t forget to relax – you’ve made it!

A move is always a challenge. With the right preparation, the right checklist and an experienced partner like Welti Furrer, it can be a successful new beginning.