REMOVALS TO AND FROM Zurich
Your precious belongings, delivered with care to your Zurich home
For secure, professional, and stress-free international removals.
REMOVALS TO AND FROM Zurich
Your precious belongings, delivered with care to your Zurich home
For secure, professional, and stress-free international removals.
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Book your move with Matthew James for a stress-free UK to Zurich removals process
If you’re looking for an experienced provider of removals to Zurich, choose Matthew James. Take the stress out of your move to Switzerland and let Matthew James handle every detail.
European Shared Load
A part/shared load service is a cost effective way to move your goods to and from your destination. The reason this service is so cost effective is that you share the vehicle with other consignments and therefore the vehicle costs are also shared. All consignments are individually prepared, numbered, labelled and inventoried to ensure all items are correctly delivered to you. The main advantage of a part load service is that you will receive the Matthew James service of excellence at the most cost effective price.
European Dedicated Service
A dedicated service gives you the flexibility to choose your collection and delivery dates. This service guarantees the Matthew James service of excellence and peace of mind that your moving dates can be fixed, allowing you the convenience to make travel arrangements and plan your arrival. All delivery dates are subject to EU laws on driving time. We can confirm the timing prior to any booking.
European Premium Service
A direct service combines Matthew James’ service of excellence with the added advantage of a dedicated collection date and express delivery timescale. Handling of your effects is minimised as they remain on the same vehicle throughout. Although your delivery will be carried out in conjunction with other clients consignments, this means you will share the cost of the vehicle and your consignment will be prioritised for onward delivery typically within 7-10 days of collection.
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Expert support from accredited customs professionals
If you’ve ever sent a parcel abroad or bought something from overseas, you’ll know that customs clearance is a difficult-to-navigate minefield, and costs can quickly add up.
That’s why our professional in-house team of customs handlers is ready to help you with everything you need for a stress-free shipping experience. Our experts have in-depth knowledge of specific customs laws from each country, helping you dot the ‘i’s and cross the ‘t’s on your paperwork and ensuring your shipment arrives safely.
Plus, our Dartford HQ became a fully customs-bonded facility in early 2023, meaning we can safely store your belongings in our own warehouse and keep track of them throughout the entire shipping process. You’re in safe hands with Matthew James.
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Why Matthew James Removals is your best choice for international relocations
Daring to do things the old-fashioned way, our international relocation service ensures
we’re always in control of your precious cargo and are accessible when you need us.
Free home or virtual survey
We provide a free survey in order to build a bespoke quote tailored to your requirements. We can either visit you in person at your home, or if you prefer, we can conduct a virtual survey online.
Your own Move Manager
Upon your first contact, you will be allocated your own Move Manager who will oversee your move from start to finish. This give you a personal touch and helping you with anything you may need along the way.
Family firm for four generations
With Ann, in her 80s, completing day-to-day quality assurance checks, Matthew and his sister Rachel as directors overseeing the smooth running of the operation, Owen, Matthew’s son on the frontline in Europe and, finally, Owen’s son Rowan showing a keen interest in trucks, the Matthew James passion is stronger than ever!
Subcontracting?
We are one of the few companies who can safely say that the vast majority of our work is handled in-house by our own crews. Your move will not be outsourced to the cheapest provider, meaning your move remains in our control, every step of the way.
Removals to Zurich get all the answers
At Matthew James Removals, we have decades of local knowledge and industry experience to handle your relocation needs, wherever in Switzerland you choose to move. Our complete service can handle all the logistics of your removal to Switzerland and help you to enjoy your move.
With three generations of experience, services which can cover every tricky aspect of your move and a customised vehicle fleet, you can be sure you’re in the most capable hands for your removals to Switzerland or your removal back from Switzerland.
Professional removal services to any new home around the world
Whether you’re moving from Calgary to Carlisle, Aberdeen to Australia, or even Guadalajara in Spain to Guadalajara in Mexico, we can help you move there.
Our extensive, trusted partner network serves a huge 25,000+ destinations in 195 countries. With our lorries leaving daily from the UK to the European mainland and regular deliveries to Australia and beyond, there’s no journey too long for the Matthew James team.
Right from the start, we’ll use our experience to guide, advise, and support you as you embark on your big move. We’ll also use our extensive know-how to answer your questions and look after your cargo.
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We’re proud to be accredited and industry-regulated
Consistently ranking as one of the best places in the world to live, Zurich is an excellent choice when planning to move abroad. No wonder it is the largest and most densely populated city in Switzerland. As a nation with four different national languages (German, French, Romanish, and Italian) there are actually six different recognised spellings of the city! If you are planning to make the move to Zurich, start getting excited.
First to the job market. Zurich is an international banking capital and a major European commercial centre, so many jobs are on offer in the financial sector, banking and wealth management. Known for its long-term career opportunities and professional standards, the city offers a variety of options when looking for work. It is possible to get a job as an English speaker without knowledge of French or German, but this will require a concerned effort and determination. I.T., computing and engineering are also big employers in Zurich, and Google also has a very large office in the city. Because of the high cost of living and the difficulty you will have when signing rental properties, it is advised that you secure employment before moving.
Weekly UK to Zurich removals
At Matthew James Removals we offer regular services to and from Zurich, throughout the year. From dedicated removals to shared-loads or even single items, we offer a service to meet your requirements. Our expertise, know-how, local knowledge and specialist vehicles make us the obvious choice for moving to Zurich.
Recognition
Our company has been accredited to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. We are members of IAM (International Association of Movers), the world’s largest trade association for the global removals industry.
Our storage facilities in Europe
All of our depots in the UK and Spain offer fully containerised storage facilities in modern and secure warehouses. Shared-loads are consolidated at our depots in the UK and Spain for onwards transport to Zurich and beyond.
Insurance
We can arrange a bespoke insurance policy aligned with your Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum service, to ensure that your treasured possessions are covered in the unlikely event of an accident occurring. Please speak to your designated Move Manager who can guide you through this process and advise you accordingly.
Reasons to relocate to Zurich
Buying a car should be a priority when thinking about getting around the city. Zurich is a very compact place, and the transport system is efficient enough. A combination of boats, trams, and buses make up Zurich’s transport system and run on an average every 5 – 25 minutes. If cycling is your thing (and considering a 24 hour travel card will cost you around £17.50, it might just become your thing), Zurich has many bike friendly lanes, and operates a bicycle-sharing scheme all year round from 08:00 – 21:30.
First thing to note about Zurich is that there is a high cost of living, and the restricted number of spaces to buy/rent reflect this high cost in its property prices. People moving without families tend to find the city centre an attractive option, and Oerlikon and Affoltern are popular areas. The right and left side of Lake Zurich are called the gold and silver coast (respectively) because of the direction that sun shines. Many expats choose these areas because not only are the picturesque, but many international schools inhabit these areas. Popular settling areas of the Golden Coast are the Pfannenstiel region and Albiskette for the Silver Coast.
It will come as no surprise that there is a wealth of things to do in the city. A few highlights include taking a stroll down the Niederdorf, where Zurich’s old town comes to life. Or go for a swim in on elf the many designated parts of Lake Zurich. The Lindt chocolate factory finds its home just outside of the city, so a trip for all those chocolate lovers is definitely advised. For those with kids, Zurich Zoo is a must see, and a picnic and summer stroll through the botanical garden is stunning. Art lovers will want to visit the Kunsthaus, which houses many famous paintings by Picasso, Monet, and Rothko to name a few.
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Let us answer your questions for your move to Zurich from the UK
At Matthew James Removals we have the local knowledge and industry experience to manage all of your relocation needs, wherever in Zurich you choose to move. With 3 generations of experience, a customised vehicle fleet and frequent services, you can be sure you’re in the most capable hands in Zurich.