Rent a storage unit during your move – flexible between moving out and moving in
When everything does not line up perfectly during a move, a flexible storage unit is often the simplest solution. If your move-in date is delayed, your new flat is not yet ready, or you temporarily do not have enough space, Zebrabox lets you store your household items safely and conveniently in the meantime.
This gives you more flexibility during your move. You save time, take pressure off moving day, and avoid temporary stopgap solutions with friends, family, or in the basement. Instead of dealing with unnecessary pressure between moving out and moving in, you create a smoother, more organised and less stressful transition.
Your advantages when using storage during a move:
- Storage units available immediately (ready to use right after booking)
- Ideal between moving out and moving in
- Flexible rental period from 1 week
- 14-day notice period, cancellable daily
- Flexible access 7/7
- Suitable for furniture, boxes and household items
- Alarm-protected and video-monitored facility
- Clean, temperature-controlled storage units
- Book online
Why moving storage makes sense
A move rarely goes exactly to plan. Sometimes the lease on your current flat ends before you can move into the new one. Sometimes work is still being done, or there is simply not enough room for everything right away. In other cases, two households are being combined and you first want to decide what should move in immediately and what can be stored for a while.
That is exactly when moving storage becomes a practical solution. An external storage unit gives you extra space, reduces time pressure and helps you organise your move more effectively. Instead of having to decide, transport and unpack everything in a single day, you can handle your move in a more flexible and far less stressful way.
Store household items safely during your move
If furniture, boxes and personal belongings cannot go straight into your new flat, secure temporary storage is especially useful. Zebrabox gives you a professional solution with clean storage conditions, flexible rental periods and a process that fits easily into your move.
This gives you extra space without having to improvise. Instead of storing household items with family, friends or in a cellar, you can use a solution that matches your timeline and the amount of space you need.
Practical moving services
A move often involves more than just extra storage space. Packing materials, transport options and support with move planning can make the whole process easier and more efficient.
That is why storage with Zebrabox can be combined with other useful services. Your storage unit becomes more than just a temporary solution – it becomes practical support for your whole move.
Typical situations where a storage unit helps during a move
A storage unit is especially useful when there is a gap between moving out and moving in. It is also a practical solution if the handover of your new flat is delayed, if renovation work is still ongoing, if your move happens in stages, or if your new home is smaller.
For many private customers, the issue is not simply finding extra space somewhere. They need a solution that works in everyday life and makes the move easier to manage. When furniture, boxes and household belongings can be stored safely for a while, the whole move becomes easier to organise and unnecessary stress can be avoided.
How moving storage works
The first step is to work out how much space you need for your furniture, boxes and household items. You then choose the right storage unit size and the location that is most convenient for your move. Once everything is ready, you can store your belongings safely and later collect them when needed or move them into your new flat step by step.
This is a major advantage, especially for more complex moves. You do not have to transport, unpack and decide everything at once. Instead, you create a reliable buffer between moving out and moving in and gain exactly the flexibility that is often crucial during a move.
Moving storage in Switzerland
People moving in Switzerland often face the same challenges: the move-out date does not match the move-in date exactly, the new flat is not fully ready yet, or there is temporarily not enough space for everything. In situations like these, an external storage unit is a practical solution.
Zebrabox supports private customers in different regions across Switzerland with storage solutions that fit the moving process. Whether you are looking in the Zurich, Bern, Basel, Winterthur, Lausanne or St. Gallen area, or in another region, the key is to find a solution that matches your schedule, the space you need and the way your move is organised. You can choose the right location directly via the location overview.
Basel-Allschwil
Lettenweg 118
4123 Allschwil
Bern
Eigerstrasse 82
3007 Bern
Bussigny VD
Sorge 7
1030 Bussigny
Good to know
Here you will find helpful information for a smooth and worry-free start to your storage journey.
Yes. After making an online booking and following successful identity verification, you can move your belongings in immediately – even after our reception hours.
That's what we're here for! We will be happy to assist you in calculating the correct size. It is best to give your chosen site a call so that we can find the perfect Zebrabox for you together.
You're not the only one. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a week, a month or longer – our contract models adapt to your needs. You benefit from attractive rates for long-term storage.
