Moving to Bernex is not like moving in central Geneva: the village, the vineyards, the countryside and the villa districts make for more open terrain, but not always an easier move. To move to Bernex, you need to plan for lorry access, carrying distances and administrative formalities. By describing your move online, you receive a free, no-obligation quote from a removal company in the area.
Bernex: village, slopes and villas
Bernex is a commune in the Champagne region of Geneva, in the west of the canton. It has a village, a vineyard slope, countryside and villa districts. For a move, this variety matters: moving out of a village house, a villa with a garden or an apartment block are three different jobs.
Houses often mean larger volumes: cellar, garage, garden, outdoor furniture. Apartment blocks raise the questions of floors, lift and the space available in front of the entrance. Stating the type of home clearly in your request lets the movers prepare a realistic estimate.
Located in the west of the canton, Bernex is part of a very urban canton where traffic and parking are often difficult. Even in a more residential commune, it is best not to improvise the organisation of the day.
Access, parking and floors in Bernex
Before the moving date, check access to both homes. In a villa district, a narrow drive, a gate or a private track can stop a large lorry from getting close: the carrying distance gets longer, and so does the working time. In the village, the narrower streets also mean thinking about the size of the vehicle.
For an apartment block, check whether there is a lift, how big it is and how many flights of stairs there are. A bulky piece of furniture, a piano or a corner sofa may need a furniture lift, especially if the staircase is narrow or if the window or balcony offers the best way through. If the plot is on a slope, say so: it changes how the lorry is loaded and unloaded.
If the lorry, the furniture lift or a skip has to occupy the public road, prior permission from the commune or the police may be required. Ask a few days or weeks ahead, and read the guide on the parking permit for moving day.
The price depends on several factors: volume, distance, floors and access, any furniture lift, packing and the date. Only the free quote gives you a figure suited to your situation.
When to move to Bernex
In the canton of Geneva, as elsewhere, most leases end on dates set by local custom. A tenant may terminate by giving three months’ notice for the customary date or, failing that, for the end of a lease quarter (art. 266c of the Swiss Code of Obligations, CO), unless the contract provides for longer. Check your lease and local custom before fixing your date.
Around those dates, removal companies are in very high demand: book early and stay flexible on the date if you can. A weekday outside the peak period often makes things easier to organise.
The season matters too. In winter, cold and rain complicate loading; in summer, the heat tires the crews and means sensitive items need protecting. In a countryside and vineyard commune, also make sure the ground in front of the house is passable in bad weather.
Administrative formalities in Bernex
Every move must be reported to the residents’ registration office (contrôle des habitants): your departure in the old commune and your arrival in the new one, within the period set by the canton. In many communes, this can be done online through eDéménagement (eUmzugCH). The guide on registering with the commune explains the steps.
Also remember to change your address with your insurer, your employer, your bank and the services you depend on. For the home you are leaving, plan the move-out inspection (état des lieux) and the return of the keys. If you remain a tenant, the rental deposit cannot exceed three months’ rent for a home (art. 257e CO) and it is paid into a blocked account in your name.
If you leave your home before the end of the lease, you can be released by proposing a solvent replacement tenant who is willing to take over the lease on the same terms (art. 264 CO). Notice must be given in writing (art. 266l CO) and, for the family home, the spouse or partner must expressly consent (art. 266m and 266n CO).
As Geneva is surrounded by the French border, cross-border moves are common. If you are arriving from abroad or leaving for France, customs and the residence permit come into play: contact the competent authorities well before the date.
Useful services for your move to Bernex
Residential moving
Whether you are leaving an apartment or a villa, a residential move covers loading, transport and unloading. State the type of home, the floors and the access in your request to get an accurate estimate.
Packing and unpacking
In a house with a cellar and a garage, the number of boxes can quickly grow. Packing and unpacking saves you time and protects crockery, picture frames and fragile items.
Furniture lift
When the staircase is narrow or the furniture is bulky, a furniture lift avoids long carries. Remember to ask for permission to occupy the public road if the machine is set up in front of the home.
Furniture assembly and disassembly
Wardrobes, beds and modular kitchens are taken apart before departure and put back together on arrival. Furniture assembly and disassembly is useful whenever a piece will not fit through the door or stairwell in one piece.
Storage
If your move-out and move-in dates do not coincide, storage lets you keep your belongings for as long as needed, without rushing the move-in.
End-of-lease cleaning
Before the move-out inspection, end-of-lease cleaning helps you hand the home back in the expected condition. For a home with a garden or outbuildings, remember to include everything in the request.
Requesting a quote
- You describe your move online: departure and arrival addresses, volume, floors, access and preferred date.
- Professional removal companies in the area contact you, possibly for a visit on site to assess the volume and the access.
- You compare the free quotes and remain free to choose, or not to proceed.
Ready to go ahead? You can request a quote in a few minutes.
Around Bernex
If your move involves a nearby commune, see the pages on moving to Onex, Lancy or Chancy. For an overview, see the page on moving in the canton of Geneva or browse all communes.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions: moving to Bernex
It depends on the address. In the village or in a villa district, a narrow street, a drive or a gate can limit access. Give these details in your request: the movers will adapt the vehicle or allow for a longer carry.
If the lorry, the furniture lift or a skip occupies the public road, prior permission from the commune or the police may be required. Ask the commune a few days or weeks before the date.
If possible, avoid the periods around lease termination dates, which are in high demand. Notice is three months for the customary date or, failing that, the end of a lease quarter, unless a longer clause applies: check your contract. In winter as in summer, the weather can complicate the day.
Report your departure in the old commune and your arrival in the new one to the residents' registration office (contrôle des habitants), within the period set by the canton. In many communes, eDéménagement (eUmzugCH) lets you do this online. Also remember to change your address with your insurers, your bank and your employer.
Describe your move online: addresses, volume, floors and date. Professional removal companies in the area contact you, sometimes after a visit, and provide a free, no-obligation quote. You then compare at your leisure.