Moving to Crissier has its own particularities: the commune lies in the Ouest lausannois (Lausanne’s western suburbs), between Renens and Bussigny, and combines commercial zones, residential districts and villas. To move to Crissier without unpleasant surprises, you need to plan ahead for access to the property, truck parking and the administrative formalities. Describe your project online: professional removal companies in the region will get back to you with a free, no-obligation quote.
Crissier, between commercial zones and residential districts
Crissier occupies a central position in the Ouest lausannois, between Renens and Bussigny. The commune brings together commercial zones, residential districts and villa areas. This variety is reflected in the housing: you will find rental apartment blocks, often with several floors, and detached houses with a garden or garage.
For a removal company, these two types of property call for different preparation. An apartment in a block raises questions about the lift, the stairs and the entrance courtyard; a villa is more about the distance between the truck and the front door, the volume of furniture and, sometimes, bulky items in the cellar or garage. If you are leaving or moving into a home near a commercial zone, also think about traffic and delivery times, which can make it harder for a large vehicle to get close.
Access, parking and floors in Crissier
The first criterion is truck access. In a residential district, a side street may limit the size of the vehicle; in a villa area, the approach road is sometimes narrower than the truck you would like. Mention this in your request: the removal company will then choose a suitable vehicle and, if necessary, allow for a longer carry.
Floors matter as much as the street. In a block of flats, check whether there is a lift and what size it is: a sofa, a wardrobe or a piano does not always fit. If the staircase is narrow or the item is large, a furniture lift may be the right solution, as it takes loads up through the façade, a window or a balcony.
A truck, a furniture lift or a skip parked on the public highway may require prior authorisation from the commune or the police. Find out a few days, or even a few weeks, before the planned date. The guide on the parking permit for moving day explains the procedure. Also tell your neighbours and, in a block of flats, the letting agency (régie) or the caretaker so that the lift and shared access areas can be reserved.
When to move to Crissier
In the canton of Vaud, leases most often end on moving dates set by local custom. A tenant of a dwelling must give three months’ notice for the date set by local custom or, failing that, for the end of a lease quarter (art. 266c of the Swiss Code of Obligations, CO), unless the contract provides for a longer period. Re-read your lease and check local custom before fixing your date. Notice must be given in writing (art. 266l CO), and for the family home, the spouse or registered partner must expressly consent (art. 266m and 266n CO). The guide to terminating a lease in Switzerland covers these points.
The days around the moving dates are the most in demand: removal companies are very busy then, and it is best to book early. If you cannot meet the notice period or the date, you can be released from the lease by proposing a solvent replacement tenant who is willing to take over the lease on the same terms (art. 264 CO).
As for the season, Crissier is in a lowland area: snow is less of a problem than on mountain roads in Vaud, but a rainy day or intense heat makes carrying and loading just as difficult. Plan protection for your furniture and breaks for the team, and leave some margin in the schedule.
Administrative formalities for your move to Crissier
Every move must be reported to the residents’ registration office (contrôle des habitants): departure in the former 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 what applies to your situation; the guide on registering with the commune helps you not to forget anything.
Also remember to give your new address to your employer, your insurer, your bank and your various subscriptions. When leaving your old home, plan for the move-out inspection (état des lieux) and the return of the keys. The rental deposit may not exceed three months’ rent for a dwelling (art. 257e CO) and is paid into a blocked account in the tenant’s name: check this point when starting a new lease.
If you are arriving from abroad or leaving for France, further formalities apply: customs for the goods transported and a residence permit, to be checked with the competent authorities before departure.
Useful services for moving to Crissier
Residential moving
Studio, apartment or villa: residential moving covers loading, transport and delivery. Removal companies in the region assess the volume and access, possibly during a visit.
Packing and unpacking
To save time or protect crockery, picture frames and fragile items, packing and unpacking can be entrusted to professionals, in part or in full.
Furniture assembly and disassembly
Beds, wardrobes, modular kitchens: furniture assembly and disassembly makes it easier to get through stairs and narrow doors, and to reassemble everything in the new home.
Furniture lift
If the staircase is narrow or the lift too small, the furniture lift avoids forcing items through. Remember the permit to occupy the public highway.
End-of-lease cleaning
To return your home in the expected condition, end-of-lease cleaning prepares the move-out inspection.
Storage and clearance
Between two homes, storage lets you keep your belongings. For a cellar or garage to empty before you leave, house clearance lightens the load.
Requesting a quote
- You describe your move online: departure and arrival addresses, volume, floors, access and preferred date.
- Professional removal companies in the region get back to you, possibly for an on-site visit to refine the estimate.
- You compare the free quotes and remain free to choose, or not to proceed.
The cost depends on the volume, the distance, the floors and access, the use of a furniture lift, packing and the date. To request a quote, simply fill in the form.
Around Crissier
If your project involves neighbouring communes, see our pages on Renens, Bussigny and Ecublens. For an overview of the canton, see moving in the canton of Vaud, or browse all communes.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions: moving to Crissier
Occupying the public highway with a truck, a furniture lift or a skip may require prior authorisation from the commune or the police. Find out a few days, or even a few weeks, before the moving date. The removal company can tell you how much space is needed.
It is when the staircase is narrow, the lift too small or the furniture bulky, which happens in blocks of flats as well as in villas. State the floors and access in your request so that the removal company can judge. A parking permit may be required.
It depends on your lease: the notice period is three months for the local-custom date or the end of a quarter, unless the contract provides for longer. The periods around the moving dates are in high demand, so it is best to book early. Check your contract and local custom.
Every move must be reported to the residents' registration office (contrôle des habitants), for both departure and arrival, within the period set by the canton. In many communes, the notification can be made online through eMoving (eUmzugCH). Check with the commune for your case.
Yes, storage lets you keep your furniture for as long as needed between two leases. Mention it in your quote request, with the expected duration and volume. Removal companies in the region will tell you what is possible.