Moving to Coppet means moving to a small town on the shore of Lake Geneva, between Geneva and Nyon, where old-town houses stand alongside lakeside properties. Hiring a removal company in Coppet means coping with sometimes narrow streets, varied access and homes that differ widely from one another. To move to Coppet with peace of mind, describe your project online: professional removal companies in the area will get back to you with a free, no-obligation quote.
Coppet, a town on the lake: neighbourhoods and homes
Coppet is known for its château, where Madame de Staël once lived, and for its position on the shores of Lake Geneva, between Geneva and Nyon. For a move, this reputation translates into a contrasting mix of homes: old-town houses close to the historic centre, lakeside properties and, depending on the area, newer apartment buildings or villas.
Each type of home raises its own questions. An old-town house may have narrow staircases, modest-sized rooms and direct access from the street. A lakeside property may have a long driveway, a gate, a path or a garden to cross with your furniture. For an apartment in a block, what matters most is the lift, the width of the stairwell and the distance between the entrance and the lorry.
The canton of Vaud brings together very different landscapes, from the shores of Lake Geneva and Lake Neuchâtel to the plateau, the foot of the Jura and the Vaud Alps. Coppet belongs to the first group: a lakeside setting, with its old towns, where people rarely move the same way as in the mountains.
Access, parking and floors in Coppet
In an old town, the first question is the lorry: its size must suit the streets you will be using. A large vehicle cannot go everywhere, and a smaller one sometimes means making several trips. State the real access to each address in your request (narrow street, courtyard, gate, private track) so that the quote takes it into account.
Carrying distance matters too: the further the lorry parks from the door, the longer loading takes. For an old-town house with steep stairs or a flat on an upper floor with no lift, a furniture lift can be a solution for bulky items, passed through the window or balcony. For a lakeside property, check the width of the access routes and the condition of the paths.
Occupying the public highway with a removal lorry, a furniture lift or a skip may require prior permission from the commune or the police. Check with the commune a few days or weeks before the date, especially if you need to reserve spaces in front of the building. Our guide to the parking permit for moving day explains the procedure.
When to move to Coppet: dates and seasons
A tenant can terminate a lease by giving three months’ notice for the date set by local custom or, failing that, for the end of a three-month lease period (art. 266c of the Swiss Code of Obligations, CO), unless the contract provides for longer. Customary moving dates vary by canton and commune: refer to your lease and to local custom. Notice must be given in writing (art. 266l CO).
Around moving dates, demand for removal companies rises: slots fill up faster, so it is wise to request your quotes early. If you cannot meet the notice period or the date, you can be released by putting forward a solvent replacement tenant willing to take over the lease on the same terms (art. 264 CO). More information in our guide to terminating a lease in Switzerland.
As for the season, the lakeside is generally milder than the higher ground in winter, but rain should still be expected: protect boxes and furniture. In hot weather, avoid the hottest hours for loading.
Admin in Coppet: residents’ registration office and housing
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, you can report online through eMoving (eUmzugCH). Also remember to tell your employer, insurers, bank and the services you depend on your new address.
For the home you are leaving, plan the move-out inspection (état des lieux) and the return of the keys. If you are married or in a registered partnership, terminating the lease of the family home requires the express consent of your spouse or partner (art. 266m and 266n CO). For your new home, the rental deposit may not exceed three months’ rent (art. 257e CO) and is paid into a blocked account in your name.
If you are arriving from abroad or leaving for France, further formalities apply (customs, residence permit): check with the relevant authorities before the moving date.
Useful services for your move to Coppet
Residential moving
For a flat or a house, residential moving covers loading, transport and unloading. Removal companies in the area know the access routes of the old towns and the lakeshore, and can offer a visit to price the job accurately.
Furniture lift
In an old-town house with a narrow staircase, the furniture lift allows sofas, wardrobes and large appliances to be moved via the outside. Do not forget the question of permission to occupy the public highway.
Packing and unpacking
If you are short of time, packing and unpacking eases the days before departure. It is useful for crockery, fragile items and the decorations of a fine property.
Storage
Between two homes, or if the new one is smaller, storage lets you keep part of your belongings without cluttering your new address.
End-of-lease cleaning
To hand back a home in good condition at the move-out inspection, end-of-lease cleaning avoids a race against the clock on the last day.
Art transport
In an area where properties sometimes house paintings and collectors’ items, art transport calls for suitable packing and handling.
Request a quote
- You describe your move online: addresses, volume, floors, access, preferred date.
- Professional removal companies in the area contact you, possibly for a visit on site.
- You compare the free quotes and remain free to choose, or not.
The cost depends on the volume, the distance, the floors and access, the use of a furniture lift, packing and the date. To receive offers, simply request a quote.
Around Coppet
If your project involves the surrounding area, see the pages for Mies, Nyon and Geneva. You can also find moving in the canton of Vaud and all the communes we cover.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions: moving to Coppet
Not necessarily. In an old town the streets can be narrow and the lorry must be suitable. State the access for each address in your request so that the removal companies plan the right vehicle and carrying distance.
Occupying the public highway with a lorry, a furniture lift or a skip may require prior permission from the commune or the police. Check with the commune a few days or weeks before the move.
It depends first on your lease: notice is given in writing, with three months' notice for the customary date or the end of a three-month period, unless the contract provides for longer. Around moving dates removal companies are in high demand, so it is better to book early.
You must report your departure in the old commune and your arrival to the residents' registration office (contrôle des habitants), within the period set by the canton. In many communes, eMoving lets you do this online. Also remember the move-out inspection (état des lieux) and the handover of the home.
Often, yes, when the stairs are narrow or the furniture is bulky. It lets items go through a window or balcony. State the floors and access in your request, and the removal companies will tell you whether it is needed.