Moving to Pully is not like moving on flat ground: the town stretches up a slope from Lake Geneva, with villas, apartment blocks and an old village centre on the hillsides. To move to Pully without nasty surprises, think early about access, stairs and where the lorry can park. By describing your project online, you receive a free, no-obligation quote from a removal company in Pully or the surrounding area.
Pully, a hillside town between lake and vineyards
Pully is a residential town on the shores of Lake Geneva, east of Lausanne, at the foot of the Lavaux vineyards. This setting gives the area a pronounced relief: streets climb, curve and narrow as they lead from the lakeside up to the heights. For a move, this terrain matters almost as much as the volume of your furniture.
The old village centre, the villas and the hillside apartment blocks make for very different types of home:
- The old village centre: older buildings, sometimes narrow entrances and indoor staircases that are not very wide. Large pieces of furniture often need a solution other than going through the stairwell.
- Villas: outdoor stairs, terraces, sloping gardens. Carrying items between the street and the front door can be long and physically demanding.
- Apartment blocks: the lift, where there is one, is sometimes small. Its size decides what fits and what does not.
A single move can combine several of these situations, for example leaving an apartment block on the hillside and arriving in a villa with outdoor stairs. Mention this in your request.
Access, parking and floors in Pully
On the hillsides, access is often narrow. A large lorry cannot always get close to the entrance: you may then need a smaller vehicle, several trips, or a longer carrying distance. The further away the lorry stops, the longer the job takes, and this is reflected in the quote.
A few points to check before the big day:
- The slope: a steep street makes it harder to manoeuvre and park a loaded vehicle.
- Outdoor stairs: count them, note whether they are covered, whether they get slippery in wet weather, and whether they are wide enough for a sofa or a wardrobe.
- The lift: measure the cabin and the door, and tell your removal company which floors are involved.
- The furniture lift: when the staircase is too narrow, a furniture lift brings furniture through the window or balcony, provided the lorry can set up below.
If the lorry has to occupy the public road, as may a furniture lift or a skip, prior authorisation from the commune or the police may be needed. Ask the commune a few days, or even a few weeks, before the date. The guide on the parking permit for moving day explains the procedure.
Choosing the right time to move to Pully
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 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 local custom before fixing your date. Notice must be given in writing (art. 266l CO); for the family home, the express consent of the spouse or partner is required (art. 266m and 266n CO). For more detail, see the guide on terminating a lease in Switzerland.
The periods around these dates are the busiest: removal companies are in high demand, and slots are booked early. If your date is flexible, moving in mid-month or outside the usual dates gives you more choice.
As for the season, the hillsides dislike rain and ice: wet or frozen outdoor stairs make carrying slower and riskier. In very hot weather, carrying loads uphill is also more tiring. A dry, mild day is still the most comfortable.
Your administrative steps in Pully
Every move must be reported to the residents’ registration office (contrôle des habitants): your departure in the former commune and your arrival in the new one, within the period set by the canton. In many communes, this can be done online through eMoving (eUmzugCH). The guide on registering with the commune sets out the steps.
Also remember to:
- Change your address with your employer, insurer, bank and subscriptions.
- Plan the move-out inspection (état des lieux), cleaning the home before handing back the keys.
- Manage the rental deposit: it cannot exceed three months’ rent for a home (art. 257e CO) and is paid into a blocked account in the tenant’s name.
- Put forward a replacement tenant who is solvent and willing to take over the lease on the same terms (art. 264 CO), if you leave before the end of the lease.
If you are arriving from abroad or leaving for France, customs and residence permit formalities change: check with the competent authorities before you leave.
Useful services for your move to Pully
Residential moving
For an apartment or a villa, residential moving covers loading, transport and unloading. In Pully, state the outdoor stairs and lorry access in your request.
Furniture lift
When a staircase is narrow or a piece of furniture will not fit, the furniture lift avoids risky manoeuvres. It needs a stable spot for the vehicle, which is why it is worth checking access in advance.
Packing and unpacking
On routes with many steps, a well-filled, well-sealed box is easier to carry. Packing and unpacking also protects crockery and fragile items.
Furniture assembly and disassembly
Taking apart a wardrobe or a bed before carrying it out makes it easier to get through a narrow staircase. Furniture assembly and disassembly lets you have it put back together properly on arrival.
End-of-lease cleaning
Before the move-out inspection, end-of-lease cleaning helps you hand the home back in good condition.
Storage
If your departure and arrival dates do not coincide, storage keeps your belongings between two homes.
Requesting 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 are free to choose, or not.
The cost depends on the volume, the distance, the floors and access, a possible furniture lift, packing and the date. To request a quote, simply fill in the form.
Around Pully
You can also read our pages on Lausanne and Lutry, neighbours of Pully. For an overview, see moving in the canton of Vaud or browse all communes.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions: moving to Pully
Not always. On the hillsides, some access routes are narrow or steep, and a large lorry may have to stop further away. State the access in your request so that the removal company can adapt the vehicle and the carrying time.
If the lorry, a furniture lift or a skip occupies the public road, authorisation from the commune or the police may be required. Ask a few days, or even a few weeks, before the date.
The periods around the usual lease dates are the busiest. If you are flexible, avoid them. In winter, rain or ice make outdoor stairs trickier; a dry day is still ideal.
Report your departure in the former commune and your arrival to the residents' registration office, within the period set by the canton. Many communes offer online registration through eMoving (eUmzugCH). Remember to change your address everywhere too.
Often, yes, when the staircase is narrow or the furniture is bulky. The vehicle must, however, be able to set up safely. Describe the layout of the premises in your quote request.