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Furniture Lift

Furniture lift – large furniture over the façade instead of through a narrow stairwell

Sofa, wardrobe or piano won’t fit through the stairwell? With the furniture lift we transport them quickly and without scratches via a window or balcony – from CHF 300.– per job.

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    When the stairwell is too narrow

    When a furniture lift is worthwhile

    In older buildings without a lift, with narrow spiral staircases or on upper floors, every large piece of furniture becomes a challenge. Going over the façade is often quicker and safer – for the furniture and for the stairwell.

    Whether a furniture lift is possible depends on access, the set-up area and the windows or balcony. We check this during the survey and, on request, also arrange the permit for the set-up area with the municipality.

    • From CHF 300.–: depending on floor, access and duration of use.
    • Protects the stairwell: no scratches on walls and banisters.
    • Faster: large items in minutes instead of hours.
    • Can be combined with the move: one team, one date.
    Furniture lift costs

    How much does a furniture lift cost?

    The price depends on the floor, accessibility and duration of use. Combined with your move, there is no additional travel charge.

    Guide prices for furniture lifts
    ServiceGuide valueNote
    Furniture lift deploymentfrom CHF 300.–depending on floor, access and duration of use
    Move 3 – 3.5 roomsfrom CHF 990.–Furniture assembly, protective materials, insurance
    Piano Transportfrom CHF 250.–depending on instrument, weight and access

    All prices exclude 8.1% VAT. The exact amount is determined during the free on-site survey.

    Process

    How a furniture lift job works

    1. On-site survey

      Check access, set-up area, windows or balcony.

    2. Planning

      Permit for the set-up area, if required.

    3. Operation

      Set up the lift, secure the furniture, transport it.

    4. Next

      Furniture into the apartment, assembly at the new location.

    Customer portal included

    Moving with a furniture lift – all dates and change-of-address notifications in one place

    The customer portal knows your moving date and creates your checklist with deadlines and ready-made letters – even if the furniture lift is only one part of your move.

    • Municipality Registration and deregistration usually within 14 days, online via eUmzugCH.
    • Post Set up mail forwarding at least 4 working days before your move.
    • Insurance Letters with your new address, 23 insurers and health insurance funds on file.
    • Serafe do nothing – the address is updated automatically via the residents' registration office.

    7 days free with every quote · when you book your move permanently included

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      Register your arrival (eUmzugCH)Do it online

    Preview to try out – the complete portal is shown in the Live demo.

    Free on-site survey

    Have a furniture lift job assessed – on site

    The best way to see whether a furniture lift is possible is on site: access, set-up area and windows. Quote within 24 hours.

    • Takes approx. 20–25 minutes
    • On site at your home or conveniently via WhatsApp video
    • Quote within 24 hours – with a 20% new-customer discount

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      Abroad too: moves to 12 countries

      We don't just move within Switzerland but also to 12 European countries – with an inventory list for customs and end-of-tenancy cleaning in Switzerland.

      Frequently asked questions

      Frequently asked questions about the furniture lift

      Who dismantles large wardrobes and beds before they go on the furniture lift?

      Our own carpenters take care of that: anything too wide for the window or balcony door is taken apart in your old flat and reassembled at the new address. Screws and fittings travel with it in labelled bags, so every part finds its place straight away during reassembly.

      How are mirrors, glass display cabinets and polished furniture packed for the furniture lift?

      We wrap delicate pieces in protective material before loading, and glass surfaces and corners get extra padding. On the platform they are strapped down so that they neither slide nor knock against window frames or balcony railings as they are raised along the façade.

      Where can my furniture stay if the new flat is only available days after the lift job?

      In our furniture storage facility, which is dry, climate-controlled and alarm-protected, from CHF 15.– per m³ per month. On moving-out day the furniture comes out of the old flat by lift and is delivered again on your moving-in date, via the façade once more if needed.

      When should the balcony and windows be cleared for the furniture lift?

      By the evening before moving day at the latest: balcony furniture, plants, curtains and anything on the windowsill should be out of the way so our team can set up the lift directly. In the new flat, too, it helps if the area behind the window or balcony door is kept clear.

      What happens to old furniture I no longer need after the furniture lift job?

      We take it away straight away and dispose of it properly for CHF 65.– per m³. The discarded sofa or old wardrobe can go down on the same lift and does not have to be carried separately through the narrow stairwell later.

      Why is floor and stairwell protection still needed when using a furniture lift?

      Because not everything goes over the façade: we often still carry boxes and smaller furniture through the building. That is why we lay floor protection and protect the lift and stairwell, so the routes inside the flat from the window to each room stay clean as well.

      What cleaning is available once the old flat is empty after the furniture lift job?

      A final cleaning with handover guarantee: we clean the emptied flat, and our team is on site when it is handed over to the property management. If they raise any complaints, we put them right immediately and free of charge, so the handover is completed with no outstanding points.

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