Moving to Troinex is nothing like a move in the city: a residential commune on the left bank, at the foot of the Salève, it is made up of villas and countryside. When moving to Troinex, you need to think about private access, large volumes and the nearby French border. By describing your project online, you receive free quotes from professional removal companies in the region.
Troinex, a commune of villas between Carouge and the border
Troinex lies on the left bank, between Carouge and the French border, at the foot of the Salève. The setting is residential and rural: it is mostly villas, detached houses and open countryside rather than large apartment blocks.
For a removal company, this changes the nature of the job. A villa is rarely moved like a three-room flat on an upper floor: volumes are larger, furniture is often bulkier, and you need to allow for the cellar, garage, garden or outbuildings. Tenants of a flat or house in the commune also benefit from getting an accurate estimate of what they are moving.
In the canton of Geneva, which is very urban and dense, Troinex offers a clear contrast: less traffic than in the centre, but journeys that need planning, especially if you are coming from the city or from across the border.
Access, parking and floors: what to plan for in Troinex
Villas generally have private access: a driveway, a gate, sometimes a sloping path or a courtyard that is hard to manoeuvre in. Before the date, check whether a removal lorry can enter, stop close to the door and leave without complicated manoeuvres. If not, the lorry parks further away and the carrying distance grows, which adds to the working time.
Also consider internal staircases, cellars and the upper floors of a villa: a lounge upstairs, a narrow staircase or a piece of furniture that will not fit through the door may call for a furniture lift. Depending on the layout, it is sometimes easier to take a large item out through a window or a balcony than down the stairwell.
If the lorry or furniture lift has to occupy the public road, prior permission from the commune or the police may be required. Find out a few days, or even a few weeks, before the date. Our guide to the parking permit for moving day explains the procedure. In winter, also check the state of the access: ice or snow on a sloping driveway makes carrying more difficult.
When to move to Troinex
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 lease quarter (art. 266c of the Swiss Code of Obligations, CO), unless the contract provides for a longer period. Customary dates vary: refer to your lease and to local custom. Notice must be given in writing (art. 266l CO).
Around these dates, removal companies are in high demand across the Geneva region: book early, especially if you have fixed date requirements. If you own your home, you are less bound by these deadlines and can aim for quieter periods.
The weather also matters for a villa with outdoor access: rain, ice or snow make carrying slower and riskier, and summer heat tires both the crews and the heavy furniture. A mid-week slot or one outside the end of the month is often easier to get. A practical guide also explains how to terminate a lease in Switzerland.
Paperwork for your move to Troinex
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, this can be done online through eMoving (eUmzugCH). Then remember to give your new address to your health insurer, employer, bank and suppliers.
On the housing side, the move-out inspection (état des lieux) determines the return of the rental deposit. It cannot exceed three months’ rent for a dwelling (art. 257e CO) and is paid into a blocked account in the tenant’s name. If you have to leave before the end of the notice period, you can be released by proposing a replacement tenant who is solvent and willing to take over the lease on the same terms (art. 264 CO). For the family home, notice given by a tenant who is married or in a registered partnership requires the express consent of the spouse or partner.
As the border is close, some moves go to or come from France. In that case, customs formalities and, depending on your situation, residence permit requirements are added: see the guide on moving between France and Geneva.
Useful services for moving to Troinex
Residential moving
For a villa or a flat, a residential move is organised around the actual volume, the access and the floor. A removal company in the region can offer a visit on site to estimate the load, the vehicle and the number of people needed.
Furniture lift
When the staircase is narrow or the furniture is bulky, a furniture lift avoids carrying everything down by hand. It needs a stable position in front of the façade, which is why it is important to check the access and any permit required.
Packing and unpacking
A villa holds a lot of crockery, decoration and fragile items. Packing and unpacking saves time and limits breakages, especially with large volumes.
Furniture assembly and disassembly
Wardrobes, large beds, bookcases: furniture assembly and disassembly makes it easier to get through staircases and doors, then reassemble in the new home.
Storage
If the departure and arrival dates do not coincide, or if the new home is smaller, storage lets you keep part of your belongings for as long as needed.
End-of-lease cleaning
Careful end-of-lease cleaning prepares the move-out inspection and the handover of the property, especially for a house with a garden, cellar and outbuildings.
Request a quote
- You describe your move online: addresses, volume, floors, access, preferred date.
- Professional removal companies in the region get back to you, possibly for a visit on site.
- You compare the free quotes and remain free to choose or not.
The cost depends on the volume, the distance, the floors and access, any furniture lift, packing and the date. To get an estimate, simply request a quote.
Around Troinex
If your project involves the neighbouring communes, see our pages on Veyrier, Carouge and Bardonnex. For an overview, see moving in the canton of Geneva or all service areas.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions: moving to Troinex
It depends on the private access: width of the gate, slope of the driveway, space to manoeuvre. Include these details in your request, as they determine the size of the vehicle and the carrying distance. A removal company in the region can also come and see the premises before the day.
If the lorry, a furniture lift or a skip occupies the public road, a permit from the commune or the police may be required. Find out a few days, or even a few weeks, before the date. If everything stays on your private property, the question is different.
The periods around lease termination dates are the busiest in the region. The tenant's notice period is three months for the date set by local custom or the end of a quarter, unless the contract provides for longer: check your lease. Outside these periods and away from days of snow or ice, a move is often easier to plan.
Report your departure and arrival to the residents' registration office (contrôle des habitants), within the period set by the canton. Many communes offer online reporting through eMoving. Also remember to change your address with your insurer, your bank and your employer.
Yes, cross-border moves are common in the Geneva region. Customs formalities and, depending on your situation, residence permit requirements may be added. Mention this in your request so that the removal companies take it into account in their quote.