Rent a furniture lift in Switzerland

When a furniture lift becomes necessary

The furniture lift is not a comfort solution, but often the only technically possible variant. It’s always about the largest piece of furniture, not the average in your household.

• Narrow or winding stairwell: Typical of old buildings: sofas, boxspring beds and large wardrobes cannot turn on the landing.
• No elevator or too small: Many elevators are less than 2 meters long. Mattresses, sofas and table tops do not fit there.
• Higher floors: From the third floor, the furniture lift significantly shortens the intervention time and reduces the risk of damage in the stairwell.
• Sensitive or heavy parts: Glass display cases, pianos and designer furniture move more safely outside than on several levels.
• Protection of the stairwell: In a rental property, the exterior elevator reduces the risk of scratches on walls, handrails and floors – and therefore discussions at the shed.

Check floor, balcony and access

The possibility of using a furniture lift is decided in front of the building. The device requires a sufficiently large supporting installation surface at a reasonable distance from the facade – and above a clear line up to the opening.

So check early: how wide is the balcony door or window? Can the window be completely dismantled or opened? Are there awnings, awnings, trees or power lines along the route? A short photo of the facade and the balcony avoids a lot of questions when applying – and prevents improvising on the big day.

• Surface d’installation: Firm ground, no underground parking entrance or manhole cover, enough space for support.
• Ouverture: Balcony door, window or skylight – width and height determine which furniture fits through.
• Free facade line: Blinds, awnings, slatted blinds, trees and lines can prevent intervention.
• The two addresses: The check applies to departure and arrival – often the furniture lift is only needed at one address.

Arrange parking permit and no-parking restriction

The furniture lift is located on public property and requires authorization in Switzerland. Competent is the municipality or the municipal police; The time frame varies significantly depending on location and is often between several business days and two weeks.

Many moving companies take care of the parking ban and installation area request as part of their service. Clarify in the offer who submits the application, who pays the taxes and who installs and removes the signage. Without valid authorization, the intervention may be canceled at short notice – with the full costs of the device provided.

Safety during the procedure

A furniture lift is only operated by trained personnel. The area under the lifting path must be blocked, the load secured and moved within permitted weights. Wind is the most frequent cause of shutdown: beyond a certain gust force, operation is no longer authorized.

Clarify in advance what applies in the event of a weather outage – replacement date, partial billing or passage through the stairwell. Just as important: inform neighbors, move vehicles into the installation area in time and leave access free.

What factors determine the price

A furniture lift is rarely rented as an isolated station, but calculated with operation and duration of intervention. These points move the price the most:

• Duration of intervention: Half day or full day – short interventions often have a minimal package.
• Hauteur de levage: The higher the floor, the larger the device and the longer the assembly time.
• Assembly and disassembly: Narrow access or a slope significantly increase preparation time.
• Trajet d’approche: The distance to the device’s parking location is usually charged separately.
• Autorisations: Fees for parking ban and installation area, plus application labor.
• Date: End of month, Saturdays and high season are tight and more expensive.

Request the furniture lift with the moving offer

The most reliable is to request the furniture lift directly with the move: the company then knows the volume, measurements of the furniture and the two addresses, and calculates the device, team and slot as a whole. Describe floor, elevator location, balcony or window as well as the largest rooms in the form – this way you receive quotes that truly reflect the need for furniture lifts.

You then receive up to 5 quotes from partner companies and can compare whether the furniture lift is included, who takes care of the authorization and how a weather stop is handled.

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