A move to Givisiez is planned like one in any agglomeration commune: you find both residential areas and business parks, which affects access, parking and the type of home or premises to be emptied. Whether you are looking for a removal company in Givisiez for a flat, a house or a small office, the simplest approach is to describe your project online. Professional removal companies from the region will then contact you with a free, no-obligation quote.
Givisiez, a commune in the Fribourg agglomeration: what it means for your move
Givisiez lies to the north-west of the city of Fribourg, within the agglomeration. The commune combines residential areas and business parks, and this dual character shows in the moving requests: private individuals moving in or out, but also small businesses whose premises are in a commercial zone.
As for housing, communes of this kind have apartment buildings, detached houses and neighbourhood villas. Each calls for a different approach. A block of flats raises questions about the lift, the stairs and space to park a vehicle. A house requires you to plan for volume, cellars, lofts (galetas) and the garage. Business premises often involve a loading dock or delivery door, and opening hours to respect.
Being close to the city of Fribourg is also an advantage when comparing quotes: many removal companies in the region know the agglomeration and its main roads well. If you are coming from the city or heading there, see the page on moving to Fribourg.
Access, parking and floors in Givisiez: preparing for the truck’s arrival
The size of the vehicle depends less on the commune than on the exact address. Before the visit or the quote, note these points:
- the carrying distance between the door of the home and the spot where the truck can park;
- floors and the lift: its actual size decides whether a bulky piece of furniture fits;
- street access: a narrow passage, a bend or an inner courtyard may require a smaller truck;
- available spaces: in a residential area, parking is sometimes limited at peak times.
In business parks, truck traffic is more usual, but access to premises may depend on the opening hours of neighbouring companies. Remember to mention this.
If the truck has to occupy the public road, or if you plan to use a furniture lift or a skip, prior permission from the commune or the police may be required. Enquire a few days, or even a few weeks, before the planned date. The guide on the parking permit for moving day explains the procedure.
The cost depends on the volume, the distance, the floors and access, any use of a furniture lift, packing and the date chosen. Only a free quote can price it for your situation.
The right time to move to Givisiez
In Switzerland, a tenant can terminate a lease with 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 notice. Customary dates vary by canton and commune: check the exact date in your lease and with your letting agency (régie) or landlord. Notice must be given in writing (art. 266l CO).
The dates following the customary termination dates are the most in demand: removal companies’ diaries fill up quickly. Booking early gives you more choice. To find out more, see the guide on moving dates in Switzerland.
The canton of Fribourg sometimes has snowy winters, especially in the Pre-Alps, and the agglomeration is not immune to snow or ice. On a winter moving day, plan for clear access and suitable clothing. In summer, the heat makes carrying more tiring: start early and bring water.
Paperwork in Givisiez: lease, residents’ registration office and move-out inspection
- Terminating the lease: in writing. For the family home, the express consent of the spouse or registered partner is required (art. 266m and 266n CO). The guide on how to terminate your lease summarises the steps.
- Early departure: if you cannot meet the notice period or the date, you can be released by presenting a solvent replacement tenant willing to take over the lease on the same terms (art. 264 CO).
- Residents’ registration office (contrôle des habitants): every move must be reported, on leaving to the former commune and on arrival to the new one, within the period set by the canton. In many communes, the notification can be made online via eMoving (eUmzugCH).
- Rental deposit: it cannot exceed three months’ rent for a home (art. 257e CO) and it is paid into a blocked account in the tenant’s name. It is returned to you according to the terms of the contract once the home has been handed back.
- Move-out inspection (état des lieux): plan for cleaning and repairs before the handover visit.
- Change of address: remember to notify your insurer, your employer, your bank and the services that write to you.
If you are arriving from abroad or leaving for France, customs and residence permit formalities differ: check with the relevant authorities before the date.
Useful services for your move to Givisiez
Residential moving
For a flat or a house, removal companies in the region organise the loading, transport and unloading. Specify the floors, the lift and the carrying distance. See residential moving.
Commercial moving
Givisiez has business parks: a small company changing premises must think about working hours, workstations and sensitive equipment. See commercial moving.
Furniture lift
When the staircase is narrow or the furniture bulky, a furniture lift goes through the window or balcony. It may require a permit to occupy the public road. See the furniture lift.
Packing and unpacking
Having the packing done for you saves time, especially for crockery, frames and fragile items. See packing and unpacking.
Storage
If your move-out and move-in dates do not coincide, storage lets you keep your belongings between two homes. See storage solutions.
End-of-lease cleaning
To hand the home back in the condition expected at the move-out inspection, professional cleaning can be useful. See end-of-lease cleaning.
Requesting a quote for Givisiez
- You describe your move online: departure and arrival addresses, approximate volume, floors, access and preferred date.
- Professional removal companies from the region contact you, possibly for a visit to confirm the volume and access.
- You compare the free quotes and remain free to choose, or to take no further action.
To get started, you can request a quote.
Around Givisiez
If your route takes you to neighbouring communes, see our pages on Fribourg, Villars-sur-Glâne and Belfaux. For an overview, see moving in the canton of Fribourg or all communes. A move to Givisiez succeeds above all with precise information on access and the date.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions: moving to Givisiez
If the truck, a furniture lift or a skip occupies the public road, prior permission from the commune or the police may be required. Enquire a few days, or even a few weeks, before the moving date. Removal companies in the region can tell you what to plan for.
The notice period is in principle three months, for the customary local date or, failing that, for the end of a three-month lease period, unless your contract provides for longer. Notice must be in writing. Check the exact date in your lease.
Every move must be reported to the residents' registration office (contrôle des habitants): departure to the former commune, arrival to the new one, within the period set by the canton. In many communes, the notification can be made online via eMoving (eUmzugCH). Check with the commune concerned.
The periods following lease termination dates are the busiest: book early. In winter, snow or ice can complicate access, while in summer the heat makes carrying more tiring. Choose a date that leaves you some margin.
Describe your move online: addresses, volume, floors and date. Professional removal companies from the region will contact you, possibly for a visit, and provide a free, no-obligation quote. The price depends on the volume, the distance, access and the services chosen.