A move to Marly is easier to plan than in many historic town centres: the commune, south of Fribourg on the banks of the Gérine, is mostly made up of residential neighbourhoods and apartment blocks, with generally simple access. Whether you are looking for a removal company in Marly for a flat or a villa, you just need to describe your project online: professional movers from the area will get back to you and prepare a free, no-obligation quote. Moving to Marly also means being right next to Fribourg, which makes travel on moving day easier.
Marly at a glance: residential neighbourhoods and housing
Marly is part of the Fribourg urban area. Its territory is mostly residential neighbourhoods and apartment-block areas, with some villas as well. This variety of housing determines how you go about the move.
- Apartment blocks: most of the work happens in the shared areas (stairwell, lift, corridor, front door). It is best to know in advance whether the lift can take a large sofa or a wardrobe.
- Villas and detached houses: the volume is often larger, with a cellar, attic, garage and garden to clear. There may also be several interior levels.
- Close to Fribourg: you leave or arrive in Marly from the city or a neighbouring commune, which often allows trips to be combined into a single day.
For a first estimate, the more precise your description, the better: addresses, type of home, floor, whether there is a lift and the volume to be moved.
Access, parking and floors in Marly
Access is generally considered simple in the commune’s residential neighbourhoods, which in principle allows a removal lorry to park close to the entrance. That does not remove the need to check a few practical points on site:
- Lorry size: it depends on the volume, but also on the width of the street and the access to the building or villa. Point out any narrow passage, tight bend or sloping entrance.
- Carrying distance: the closer the lorry can park to the door, the shorter the trips back and forth. Say whether a courtyard, private path or intermediate car park separates the vehicle from the home.
- Stairs and lift: give the floor and the dimensions of the lift. A bulky piece of furniture that will not fit in the stairwell can be hoisted through the window or balcony with a furniture lift.
- Winter: on the higher parts of the urban area, snow or ice can slow down carrying. Make sure the access is cleared and gritted.
If the lorry, a furniture lift or a skip has to occupy the public highway, prior authorisation from the commune or the police may be required. Ask the commune a few days, or even a few weeks, before the date. Our guide on the parking permit for moving day explains the procedure.
Choosing the right time to move to Marly
The timetable depends first of all on your lease. A tenant can terminate by giving 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. Customary dates vary by canton and commune: check your lease and the local custom. Notice must be given in writing (art. 266l CO). For the family home, the spouse or registered partner must expressly consent (art. 266m and 266n CO). To find out more, read our guide on terminating a lease in Switzerland.
A few practical pointers:
- Around the customary dates: quarter-ends and customary dates concentrate departures. Removal companies are then in high demand, so it is best to request your quote early.
- 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).
- Season: the canton of Fribourg alternates between snowy winters, especially in the Pre-Alps, and hot summers. If possible, avoid days of snow or intense heat for heavy furniture and sensitive appliances.
Admin tasks in Marly before and after the move
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 deadline set by the canton. In many communes, this can be done online via eMoving (eUmzugCH). Ask the commune whether this service is available. See also our guide on registering with the commune.
To plan in parallel:
- the change of address (insurance, bank, employer, subscriptions, post);
- the move-out inspection (état des lieux) and handover of the home, with a thorough clean;
- the rental deposit for the new home: it cannot exceed three months’ rent for a dwelling (art. 257e CO) and it is paid into a blocked account in the tenant’s name.
If you are arriving from abroad, customs and residence permit formalities come on top. If you are leaving for France, the customs and residence rules also change: find out from the authorities concerned before the date.
Useful services for a move to Marly
Residential moving
For a flat in an apartment block or a villa, residential moving covers loading, transport and unloading. Describe the floor, the lift and the access to get a suitable quote.
Furniture lift
When the stairs are too narrow or the furniture too bulky, a furniture lift saves you struggling in the stairwell. Remember the permit for occupying the public highway if the machine is set up on communal land.
Packing and unpacking
Packing and unpacking saves time, especially for crockery, picture frames and the contents of a villa with a cellar and attic.
Furniture assembly and disassembly
Beds, wardrobes and modular kitchens are taken apart before departure and reassembled on arrival. Furniture assembly and disassembly reduces the risk of damage and makes it easier to get through stairwells.
End-of-lease cleaning
To hand the home back in good condition at the move-out inspection, end-of-lease cleaning is often requested by tenants in apartment blocks.
Storage
Between two homes, or if your move-in date is delayed, storage lets you keep your belongings for a period to be agreed with the provider.
Request a quote
- You describe your move online: addresses, volume, floors, lift, preferred date.
- Professional movers from the area get back to you, possibly for a visit to the premises.
- You compare the free quotes and remain free to choose, or not.
To get started, simply request a quote. The final cost varies with the volume, distance, floors and access, use of a furniture lift, packing and the date.
Around Marly
Coming from Fribourg or heading there? See the Fribourg page. For neighbouring communes, see Villars-sur-Glâne and Le Mouret. You can also find the page on moving in the canton of Fribourg and all the communes we cover.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions: moving to Marly
In the residential neighbourhoods, access is generally simple. It is still useful to point out narrow streets, slopes, courtyards or private paths in advance, as they affect the size of the lorry and the carrying distance.
If the lorry, a furniture lift or a skip occupies the public highway, prior authorisation from the commune or the police may be required. Ask the commune a few days, or even a few weeks, before the date.
The periods around lease end dates are the busiest. If your schedule allows, choose a date outside these peaks, and avoid days of snow or intense heat. For the three-month notice period and the customary date, check your lease.
You must register with the residents' registration office of the old and the new commune, within the deadline set by the canton. This can often be done online via eMoving (eUmzugCH), depending on the commune.
You describe your move online: addresses, volume, floors, date. Professional movers from the area get back to you, sometimes for a visit, and you then compare the free, no-obligation quotes.