Moving to Val Terbi is nothing like moving in a city: the commune brings together several villages of the Scheulte valley, with their lanes, village houses and countryside access roads. Whether you are preparing to leave or to arrive, you need to plan for the lorry, the carrying distance and the season. To move to Val Terbi, you describe your project online and professional removal companies from the region get back to you with a free, no-obligation quote.
Val Terbi, a commune of villages in the Scheulte valley
Val Terbi was created in 2013 by the merger of villages in the Scheulte valley, including Vicques, Montsevelier, Vermes and Corban. The setting is countryside and villages: each locality has its own layout, its old centre, streets of varying width and scattered homes.
You will mostly find detached houses, village houses and small apartment buildings rather than large housing estates. A mover does not prepare in the same way for a house with a cellar, an attic and a garden as for a second-floor flat: the volume, the number of floors and bulky items (wardrobes, bedding, tools, garden furniture) change the organisation and therefore the quote. Say in your request which village the property is in, as access conditions can differ from one village to the next.
If you are looking for a mover in Val Terbi, also allow for distance: teams in the region travel from the Delémont valley or elsewhere in the canton, which is factored into the cost of the journey.
Access, parking and floors in Val Terbi: what to plan for
In a village, the first question is the lorry. Streets in old centres can be narrow, sometimes steep, and a large vehicle cannot always get close to the door. Tell the movers in advance whether access is clear, whether they will need to park some distance away or whether a longer carry is likely: the greater the distance between the lorry and the property, the more time loading takes.
Floors matter as much as the street. In an older house, a narrow or winding staircase makes it hard to get large furniture through; in a small apartment building, check whether there is a lift and how big it is. When the stairs will not do, a furniture lift lets items be raised or lowered through a window or balcony, provided the machine can be set up close by.
Winters in the Jura bring their own constraints: snow, ice and valley roads can slow loading and make the surroundings slippery. Allow extra time, clear the access and let the movers know if conditions are difficult.
Finally, occupying the public highway with a lorry, a furniture lift or a skip may require prior permission from the commune or the police. Find out a few days, or even a few weeks, before the date. The guide on the parking permit for moving day explains the procedure.
When to move to Val Terbi: lease dates and season
A tenant can terminate their lease by giving three months’ notice for the date set by local custom or, failing that, for the end of a three-month lease period, unless the contract provides for longer (art. 266c of the Swiss Code of Obligations, CO). The customary dates vary by canton and commune: reread your lease and check local custom. Notice must be given in writing (art. 266l CO). If the property is the family home and you are married or in a registered partnership, the express consent of your spouse or partner is required (art. 266m and 266n CO). To find out more, see our guide to terminating a lease in Switzerland.
Around the usual moving dates, removal companies are in high demand: booking early gives you a wider choice of dates. If you cannot meet the notice period or the date, you can be released from your lease by presenting a solvent replacement tenant who is willing to take over the lease on the same terms (art. 264 CO).
As for the season, winter is cold and snowy in the canton: a date in midwinter calls for some leeway and cleared access. In spring and autumn, conditions are generally easier for loading outdoors; in summer, remember to protect heat-sensitive items and to bring enough water to drink.
Administrative steps in Val Terbi: residents’ registration office and housing
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 whether this is the case for your commune. Then remember to give your new address to your employer, your insurer, your bank and the services you rely on. The guide on registering with the commune takes you through it step by step.
When leaving a property, the move-out inspection (état des lieux) needs preparing: cleaning, minor repairs and returning all the keys. When moving into a new home, the rental deposit cannot exceed three months’ rent (art. 257e CO) and is paid into a blocked account in the tenant’s name.
If you are arriving from abroad or leaving for France, which is very close to the canton, further formalities apply: customs for the goods being transported and a residence permit depending on your situation. Check with the relevant authorities before departure.
Useful services for your move to Val Terbi
Residential moving
For a village house or a flat, residential moving covers loading, transport and delivery. Removal companies in the region adapt the team and the vehicle to the volume and access you describe.
Furniture lift
When the stairs are narrow or the furniture is bulky, a furniture lift saves you from forcing it through. It requires a clear spot near the façade, which may need permission from the commune.
Packing and unpacking
To protect crockery, picture frames or fragile items, packing and unpacking can be left to the professionals. This is useful if you are short of time or the journey is long.
Storage
Between two homes, or if the new one is smaller, storage lets you keep part of your belongings for as long as you need.
End-of-lease cleaning
To hand the property back properly, end-of-lease cleaning prepares the move-out inspection.
House clearance
Before leaving, emptying a cellar, an attic or an outbuilding is often necessary: house clearance saves you from moving what you no longer need.
Requesting a quote
- You describe your move online: addresses, volume, floors, access and preferred date.
- Professional removal companies from the region contact you, possibly to arrange a visit to the property.
- 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. Requesting a quote commits you to nothing.
Around Val Terbi
Hesitating between several areas? Have a look at moving in Delémont, Rossemaison or Moutier. For an overview, see moving in the canton of Jura or all the communes.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions: moving to Val Terbi
It depends on the village and the street. In old centres, streets can be narrow or steep, and the lorry sometimes has to park some distance away. Describe the access in your request so that the movers plan for the right vehicle and the carrying.
Occupying the public highway may require prior permission from the commune or the police. Find out a few days, or even a few weeks, before the move, especially if you plan to use a furniture lift or a skip.
Winters in the Jura are cold and snowy. Snow and ice can slow loading and make access slippery. Allow some leeway on the date and make sure the surroundings are cleared.
Every move must be reported to the residents' registration office (contrôle des habitants), in the former commune for departure and in the new one for arrival, within the period set by the canton. The notification can often be made online through eMoving. Also remember to give your new address to your insurers and your employer.
You can request packing, furniture assembly and disassembly, a furniture lift, storage, house clearance or end-of-lease cleaning. State this in your request so that each quote covers all your needs.