Stranks Removals and Storage moves households and offices from across the UK to Switzerland, handling everything from your Kent or London doorstep to your new Swiss address. Based in Ashford with direct access to the Channel ports, our team has been carrying out European relocations for over 80 years.
Every international move starts with a survey, either in person from our Ashford base or via video call. We scope the volume, flag anything that needs specialist handling, and build a clear schedule around your completion and arrival dates.
We move complete households and offices on dedicated loads, or consolidate your belongings into a part-load service for smaller moves. Your goods travel in our own vehicles under our own insurance, not handed off to a broker chain.
Our team can handle full packing, partial packing, or fragile-only wrapping before your Swiss move. All materials are included when packing is booked as part of the removal. For details, visit our Packing Services page.
If your Swiss property is not ready when your UK tenancy ends, your belongings go directly into our 13,000 sq ft on-site warehouse in Ashford. Stored in dedicated containers, they stay there until you are ready. Find out more on our Storage page.
Large pieces are carefully dismantled at collection and rebuilt at your Swiss destination, so nothing arrives damaged and nothing holds up your move-in day.
Founded in 1941 and now in its fourth generation of family ownership, Stranks brings genuine depth to international moves. We hold full British Association of Removers (BAR) membership with the BAR Advanced Payment scheme, and we are certified to BS EN 12522, the British Standard for furniture removal services. Our Ashford depot runs 4 trucks, 5 vans and a team of 17 staff, backed by a 13,000 sq ft owned storage warehouse with capacity for 250 containers. On Referenceline, customers rate us 9.7 out of 10 across 380 verified reviews, with 98% recommending us.
We collect from across the UK, with particular strength in:
Deliveries to Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern and all Swiss cantons arranged on request.
Switzerland sits outside the EU, so your move will cross an international customs border in both directions. Key points to discuss with our team before your move date:
For a clear, honest quote on your UK to Switzerland removal, , call us on 0800 0195 525, or visit our  to find out more about how we handle moves across the Channel.
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Transit time from Kent to most Swiss cities is typically two to four days depending on destination, customs clearance speed, and the size of the load. We build a schedule with you during the survey stage so you know exactly what to expect.
Yes. Your goods can go into our secure Ashford warehouse, stored in individual containers within our 13,000 sq ft facility, for as long as you need. You are not locked into a fixed term.
We can pack everything, or just the fragile and high-value items, depending on what suits your move. All packing materials are included when packing is booked with the removal. Visit our Packing Services page for more detail.
Yes. Switzerland has its own customs process separate from the EU, though transit through EU countries is standard road freight. Personal effects relief is generally available when you are moving primary residence. Our team will walk you through the documentation requirements at survey stage, and we recommend verifying requirements with Swiss customs or a freight specialist before your move date.
Yes. We collect from anywhere in the UK. Our depot and port access are in Ashford, Kent, and we regularly handle long-distance UK collections before onward European moves.
Yes. We are full members of the British Association of Removers (BAR) with the BAR Advanced Payment scheme, and we hold BS EN 12522 certification. We are also members of the Furniture and Home Improvement Ombudsman and are Checkatrade certified.
