HDA Services

An internationally focused mover based in Geneva

HDA Services is a Swiss moving company founded in 2008 and based in Geneva, operating across Vaud, Zurich and internationally. The firm handles household relocations within Switzerland, international moves, commercial office relocations, clearance (débarras), storage (garde-meuble), pet-friendly moving, commercial goods transport, delivery services, and customs paperwork assistance for relocations within and outside Switzerland.

For someone arriving in Switzerland from abroad, HDA is positioned directly as an international mover. The firm's website emphasizes that its expertise spans "local, national and international" removals, with three distinct service tracks for individuals (internationalement), businesses (commercial), and those needing customs assistance. The firm names Geneva, Vaud and Zurich as primary service areas but states it operates "et au-delà" (and beyond). Notably, the company lists prestigious clients including the University of Geneva (which entrusted HDA with moving more than 25,000 books from a collection), the United Nations, the World Health Organization, and major Swiss banks and companies, suggesting the firm handles high-value and complex relocations.

What HDA publishes about its service model

The firm emphasizes three core points: customized moves ("Déménagement sur mesure"), full protection of goods ("Protégez vos biens... assurer une expérience sans stress et sur mesure"), and professional expertise (a "Team expérimentée" assuring "un déménagement efficace"). The site describes the approach as tailored to specific needs, with advanced protection methods for both local and international moves.

The firm offers a virtual survey ("Visite de cubage virtuelle") to estimate volume in cubic meters without a physical visit, described as "Sécuritaire, précis et rapide, un outil simple et pratique pour une visite en toute sérénité" (Safe, precise and quick, a simple and practical tool for a visit in complete peace of mind). A personal follow-up coordinator handles each move from start to finish, described as "porte à porte" (door to door), alleviating constraints so you can enjoy your new beginning "en toute sérénité" (in complete peace of mind).

For customs assistance ("Formalités douanières"), the site explicitly lists support for import permits and duties for moves "en Suisse ou à l'étranger" (in Switzerland or abroad). This is more specific than generic "customs help"; the firm names both permits (the administrative approval to import goods) and duties (the taxes owed), suggesting it handles the full paperwork path. The firm also offers specialized services including pet-friendly moving ("Déménagement avec des animaux de compagnie"), which is relevant if you are relocating with cats, dogs or other animals that require special care during transit; many movers refuse pets altogether or charge steep premiums, so a dedicated pet-friendly service is a genuine differentiator. Other services include custom-built secure crates ("Caisses certifiées sur mesure") for fragile, valuable or irregularly shaped items, commercial goods transport for businesses, and coordinated delivery services.

The firm emphasizes a "porte à porte" (door-to-door) approach, meaning you are not required to deliver goods to a depot; HDA collects from your origin and delivers to your destination, which is the standard for household moves but worth confirming for long-distance or international relocations. A personal coordinator (described as "référent") stays with you throughout, managing communication and changes, which is useful for anyone managing a move from abroad via phone and email.

What remains unspecified

HDA Services does not publish prices or price ranges on its main site, only noting that free quotes are available via virtual survey or contact. It does not state how long moves typically take, particularly for international relocations to Switzerland from distant countries. It does not specify which languages the team speaks; the website is in French and has an English toggle, but no language services list is published, so someone coordinating in English should confirm support before engaging. It does not clarify the depth of "customs assistance": whether HDA handles permits and duties end-to-end, manages the paperwork while you provide signatures, or simply guides you through the process yourself.

The site does not name staff members, ownership, or the firm's background beyond its 2008 founding date. For clients mentioned (UN, WHO, major Swiss banks), it does not detail the scope or complexity of those moves; a bank relocation might mean moving offices, or it might mean handling executive household relocations, which are different scales of work. The site does not clarify whether the "personal coordinator" ("référent") is available 24/7 or during business hours, or whether language varies by coordinator. It also does not publish timescales for international moves, so you cannot know whether a move from the UK takes four weeks or eight weeks, which affects your planning.

Who it suits

HDA Services suits someone relocating into Switzerland internationally with valuable goods, household items or company property, because the firm's prestigious client list (UN, WHO, major Swiss banks, University of Geneva's collection move) suggests deep experience with complex moves, valuables, and risk management. It particularly suits an international business relocating staff to Switzerland, because the firm explicitly offers commercial moves ("Déménagement commercial") and "Déménagement à l'international" as separate service tracks. It suits someone anxious about customs because the site directly names customs paperwork assistance as a service, not just "help" but a stated offering.

It suits someone moving with pets, because pet-friendly moving is listed as a distinct offering (not all movers will take pets, and those who do often charge heavily). It suits someone with fragile, valuable or oddly shaped items, because custom-built secure crates are available. It suits someone wanting a single Swiss-based coordinator throughout the process, rather than handing off to multiple firms or local operators in each country. It suits someone wanting door-to-door service where HDA collects from home and delivers to the destination, rather than requiring depot drop-off.

HDA does not suit someone seeking a published price before contact, because no pricing appears on the site; you must request a virtual survey or email inquiry. It does not suit someone relocating to a Swiss region far from Geneva, Vaud or Zurich without confirmation the firm will travel that distance; the site names these three regions but does not clarify coverage beyond. It does not suit someone uncomfortable with virtual surveys as the primary quote tool; the site emphasizes this method, and while alternatives exist, they are not detailed. It does not suit someone needing an English-language point of contact without confirming language availability first. It does not suit someone who needs a timeline before contact; moving schedules for international moves are not published and require a quote.