Moving to Cossonay is not like moving on the plain: the town sits on a hill above the Venoge, and its narrow streets call for a little forward planning. Whether you are coming to live in the old town or in a villa neighbourhood, it is worth preparing access before you choose a removal company in Cossonay. Describe your project online: professional removal companies from the area will get back to you with a free, no-obligation quote.
Cossonay, a Hilltop Town and Its Villa Neighbourhoods
Cossonay is a town perched above the Venoge. A funicular links the railway station to the town, which says a lot about the layout: there is a difference in level to take into account, and it matters when you are carrying furniture too. The funicular is designed for passengers; for a move, what counts is the road.
The old town has mostly older housing, set in a fabric of narrow streets: townhouses, small apartment buildings and flats in buildings that were not always designed for bulky loads. Around it are villa neighbourhoods, where detached houses generally offer more open access, but with their own constraints: outdoor steps, sloping gardens and garages to empty.
This variety changes a mover’s job. In the old town, the thinking is about carrying distance and manoeuvring the lorry; in the villas, it is more about volume, number of rooms and interior floors. The simplest approach is to give these details in your request from the start.
Access, Parking and Floors in Cossonay
In a hilltop town with narrow streets, the first question is about the lorry: how close can it get to your door? A large vehicle cannot always get everywhere, and it may have to park further away, which lengthens the carrying distance. The longer it is, the more time and manpower the job needs, and this is reflected in the quote.
A few points to check before moving day:
- the width and gradient of the street leading to your home, for both addresses (departure and arrival);
- the number of steps and whether there is a lift, particularly in townhouses;
- bulky furniture (wardrobe, sofa, piano) that may not fit up a narrow staircase;
- whether some items can go through a window or balcony using a furniture lift;
- in winter, the state of the road: on a hilltop site, snow or ice can make the approach harder.
If the lorry or a furniture lift has to occupy the public road, prior authorisation from the commune or the police may be required. Ask the commune a few days or weeks before the date: our guide to the parking permit for moving day explains the procedure. Removal companies in the area know these situations and can advise you during the visit.
When to Move to Cossonay: Moving Dates, Notice and Season
In Switzerland, 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. The guide to moving dates gives the general picture.
Around these dates, removal companies are in high demand: booking early gives you more choice of dates. For a move to Cossonay, the season matters too. On the Vaud plateau, winter can bring snow or ice, which makes an already sloping approach harder; in summer, the heat makes carrying more tiring, so it is better to start early in the morning. If your lease ends before you have found a new home, storage can bridge the gap.
Admin Steps for a Move to Cossonay
Every move must be reported to the residents’ registration office (contrôle des habitants): departure in the old commune, arrival in the new one, within the period set by the canton. In many communes, the notification can be made online through eMoving (eUmzugCH). Check with the commune how the procedure works.
Next, think about changing your address: bank, insurers, employer, subscriptions, health insurer. On the housing side, termination must be in writing (art. 266l CO); for the family home, the spouse or partner must expressly consent (art. 266m and 266n CO). If you leave before the end of the lease, you can be released by presenting a solvent replacement tenant willing to take over the lease on the same terms (art. 264 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. The guide to terminating a lease details the steps.
If you are arriving from abroad or leaving for France, customs and residence permit formalities come on top: find out early from the relevant authorities.
Useful Services for Moving to Cossonay
Residential Moving
For an apartment in the old town or a villa, a residential move covers loading, transport and unloading. Specify the floors, stairs and carrying distance so that the quote reflects the reality on the ground.
Furniture Lift
When the staircase is too narrow or the street does not let the lorry reach the door, a furniture lift lets furniture go through the window or balcony. It sometimes occupies the public road: sort out the authorisation question with the commune.
Packing and Unpacking
Journeys involving carrying and many steps put your belongings under strain. Packing and unpacking protects crockery, fragile items and boxes, and saves time on moving day.
Furniture Assembly and Disassembly
In a townhouse, dismantled furniture gets up a narrow staircase more easily. Furniture assembly and disassembly avoids a wardrobe getting stuck at a turn in the stairwell.
Storage
Between two leases or while works are finished, storage lets you keep your belongings without cluttering the new address.
End-of-Lease Cleaning
To hand back the property clean at the move-out inspection (état des lieux), end-of-lease cleaning is a valuable help when the schedule is tight.
Requesting a Quote
- You describe your move online: departure and arrival addresses, volume, floors, access and preferred date.
- Professional removal companies from the area get back to you, possibly for an on-site visit, which is useful in a town with narrow streets.
- You compare the free quotes and remain free to choose, or not to go ahead.
The cost depends in particular on volume, distance, floors and access, any furniture lift, packing and the date. To get started, simply request a quote.
Around Cossonay
Moving to the surrounding area? See our pages on Penthalaz, La Sarraz and Daillens. For an overview, see moving in the canton of Vaud or all communes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions: moving to Cossonay
The town is on a hill and its streets are narrow: the lorry cannot always get close to the door. Give the exact address in your request so that the removal company can plan a suitable vehicle and the carrying distance.
Occupying the public road with a lorry, a furniture lift or a skip may require prior authorisation from the commune or the police. Ask the commune a few days or weeks before your moving date.
The periods around lease moving dates are the busiest, so book early. Winter can bring snow and ice on a hilltop site, and summer brings heat: starting early in the morning helps. Check the customary moving date in your lease.
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, eMoving (eUmzugCH) lets you do this online.
In a townhouse with a narrow staircase, it can be very useful for bulky furniture. Mention the stairs and access in your request: the removal companies will tell you whether a furniture lift is worthwhile and on what terms.