Transparent prices for the Zurich area
What does a clearance cost?
A clearance in Switzerland costs between CHF 400 for a single cellar compartment and CHF 15,000 for a fully furnished detached house. A 3.5-room apartment — in Swiss room counting that is two bedrooms plus a living room — typically comes to CHF 1,200 to CHF 2,800 including disposal. The price is driven by volume, access, the type of material and the share of items that still have resale value.
This page gives guide prices for every service, the factors that actually move the price, and a fully costed example for each area. All figures are ranges. We name a binding fixed price only after a free site visit (Besichtigung, the walk-through we do before quoting), because volume and access cannot be judged honestly from a distance.
Price overview at a glance
| Service | Guide price | |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment clearance, 3.5 rooms | CHF 1,200 – 2,800 | Details |
| House clearance, detached house | CHF 5,000 – 9,000 | Details |
| Junk removal per cubic metre | CHF 60 – 120 | Details |
| Clearing a cellar compartment | CHF 400 – 1,200 | Details |
| Hoarder apartment (levels 1–3) | CHF 3,000 – 15,000 | Details |
| Final cleaning with handover guarantee | CHF 400 – 1,200 | Details |
| Business closure clearance | CHF 3,000 – 40,000 | Details |
Guide values for the Zurich area, transport and disposal fees included. As of 2026.
Costs by service in detail
How much does an apartment clearance cost?
An apartment clearance in Zurich costs between CHF 600 and CHF 4,000, depending on size and how full the flat is. A 3.5-room apartment (a Swiss 3.5-room flat has two bedrooms plus a living room) typically comes to CHF 1,200 to CHF 2,800 including all disposal fees. A final cleaning with handover guarantee (Endreinigung mit Abgabegarantie — the cleaning company stays liable until the letting agency accepts the flat) costs an additional CHF 400 to CHF 1,200.
View pricesHow much does a house clearance cost?
A house clearance in Switzerland costs between CHF 3,000 and CHF 15,000. An average detached family house with cellar, attic and garage comes to CHF 5,000 to CHF 9,000. Sellable contents are valued and credited against the invoice, which often lowers the final amount considerably.
View pricesHow much does junk removal cost?
Junk removal in Switzerland costs CHF 60 to CHF 120 per cubic metre including transport and disposal. An average cellar compartment of 8 to 15 cubic metres therefore comes to CHF 400 to CHF 1,200.
View pricesHow much does a cellar clearance cost?
A cellar clearance costs between CHF 400 and CHF 1,200 for a normal cellar compartment of 8 to 15 cubic metres. The entire basement of an apartment building comes to CHF 2,000 to CHF 8,000, depending on how many compartments it contains.
View pricesWhat does clearing a hoarder apartment cost?
Clearing a hoarder apartment (Messie-Wohnung) in Switzerland costs between CHF 3,000 and CHF 15,000 depending on the severity level. At level 1 a 3-room apartment runs about CHF 3,000 to CHF 5,000; at level 3, with structural strip-out and odour remediation, it runs CHF 10,000 to CHF 20,000.
View pricesWhat does a final cleaning cost?
A final cleaning (Endreinigung) with handover guarantee costs between CHF 400 and CHF 1,200 in Zurich, depending on apartment size. A 3.5-room apartment typically runs CHF 600 to CHF 850, including windows, blinds (Storen) and kitchen appliances.
View pricesWhat does a business closure clearance cost?
A business closure clearance (Betriebsauflösung) costs between CHF 3,000 and CHF 40,000 depending on floor area and sector. A 300 m² office runs roughly CHF 6,000 to CHF 12,000. Where the fit-out and equipment are in good condition, the resale proceeds can cover or exceed the cost.
View pricesHow we calculate
Fixed price after a site visit
We come and look at the property free of charge and then name a binding price. We only ask for more if you change the scope of the job yourself.
Resale value is deducted
Watches, jewellery, art, carpets, tools and machinery are valued and offset directly against the clearance costs.
Disposal included
All disposal fees (Entsorgungsgebühren, the per-tonne charges Swiss recycling centres levy) are part of the price. This is the most common hidden extra with other providers.
Terms you will meet on the invoice
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