Moving company Balgach · Rheintal constituency
Moving Company Balgach – removals for private customers and businesses
Moving company for Balgach with Heerbrugg (partly), Boden and Mühlacker: Furniture assembly, insurance and a quote within 24 hours – no Saturday surcharge.
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Moving company Balgach
Removals in Balgach: hillside and valley side under control
With our moving service for Balgach, you choose exactly the services you need – and receive everything in one quote.
Private & Business Removals Balgach
We move flats in Mühlacker and villas in the Boden neighbourhood as well as businesses in Heerbrugg.
from CHF 550
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End-of-Tenancy Cleaning Balgach with Handover Guarantee
Our end-of-tenancy cleaning with handover guarantee accompanies the handover, in the village centre on the slope as in the apartment blocks.
from CHF 350
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Clearance & Disposal Balgach
We clear attics and cellars in Balgach and take old furniture for proper disposal.
from CHF 65/m³
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Furniture Storage for Balgach
We store your furniture dry and alarm-protected if moving in on either side of the main road follows later.
from CHF 15/m³
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Balgach between the Hümpeler and the Rhine plain: your move in 7 steps
Whether a villa on the slope, an old building in the village centre or a flat in a block near the railway line: in Balgach, the side of the road determines how we organise your moving day.
- 01
Initial call and survey
You tell us the address and the side of the road; we look at rooms, stairs and access by video or on site and then send you the written quote.
- 02
Organising the stopping place
Where no private space is free, we apply for the area for the removal van with the office responsible for Balgach; the authority sends you the fee directly.
- 03
Packing materials at home
In good time before the date we bring removal boxes and packing materials, so you can pack crockery, books and clothes yourself at your own pace.
- 04
Hillside: carrying and lifting
Above the main road, in the ISOS-listed village centre and in the Boden neighbourhood, we pad door frames and old steps and provide a furniture lift where access is tight.
- 05
Valley side: lift and floor
In the apartment blocks east of the main road we line the lift car, cover the stairwell and floors and bring heavy items down safely.
- 06
Assembly at the destination
Whether to Rebstein, Widnau or the Balgach part of Heerbrugg: we set up beds and wardrobes again, and the boxes end up in the right room.
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Handover and collection
After moving in we collect the empty boxes; on request our cleaning team hands the old flat over to the property management with handover guarantee.
Moving to Balgach
Changing your address in the St. Gallen Rhine Valley: how it works in Balgach
A deadline of 14 days usually applies for registering with your new municipality. You can often do this conveniently online via eUmzug.
So that letters are forwarded, place your order with Swiss Post no later than 4 working days before moving day. You do not need to do anything about Serafe (radio/TV licence fee), as the Einwohnerkontrolle (residents' registration office) passes on your address automatically.
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Moving to Balgach: Steuerfuss (municipal tax rate) compared
For 2026, the municipal tax rate in Balgach is 61 %. For comparison in 2026: Au 99 %, Rebstein 108 %, Widnau 76 %, Oberriet 95 % and St. Gallen 138 %. Balgach is therefore lower than St. Gallen.
Parking on moving day
Whether on the main road or up in the historic village centre, we reserve the stopping place at no cost to you. It is granted by the responsible office in Balgach, and this authority invoices you for the fee itself.
Disposal and bulky waste
We take bulky items from Mühlacker or the Boden neighbourhood with us on moving day. We charge CHF 65.– per m³ and the additional labour, so nothing old is left behind in your new flat.
Moving costs Balgach
Price of moving in Balgach: hillside or valley side
Around 76 km as the crow flies separate Balgach from Wallisellen; because the journey there and back counts as working time, the distance is reflected in the price. Within the village itself, the main road divides the terrain: on the slope with the historic village centre and the Boden neighbourhood, carrying distances and the furniture lift are an issue, while on the valley side with Mühlacker and the apartment blocks it is more about lift and floor. Use the calculator above for a guide price.
| Apartment Size | Example price | Included |
|---|---|---|
| 1 – 1.5 rooms | from CHF 560.–Balgach → Rebstein, approx. 1 km | Furniture assembly, protective materials, insurance |
| 2 – 2.5 rooms | from CHF 870.–Balgach → Widnau, approx. 3 km | Furniture assembly, protective materials, insurance |
| 3 – 3.5 rooms | from CHF 1'010.–Balgach → Diepoldsau, approx. 4 km | Furniture assembly, protective materials, insurance |
| 4 – 4.5 rooms | from CHF 1'520.–Balgach → Au, approx. 4 km | Furniture assembly, protective materials, insurance |
| 5 – 5.5 rooms | from CHF 1'830.–Balgach → Altstätten, approx. 5 km | Furniture assembly, protective materials, insurance |
| 6 – 6.5 rooms | from CHF 2'050.–Balgach → St. Margrethen, approx. 6 km | Furniture assembly, protective materials, insurance |
All prices include insurance and exclude 8.1% VAT. Guide values are based on average effort; the exact amount is determined during the free on-site survey and invoiced according to actual working time, including travel to and from the site.
Quote for Balgach
Moving company Balgach – Quote within 24 hours
Moving within or from Balgach? Just give us the essentials – floor and lift are optional. Your quote will follow within 24 hours.
- Furniture assembly and end-of-tenancy cleaning from a single provider on request.
- Quote within 24 hours – personally from our team.
- 20% new-customer discount on all services.
- No Saturday surcharge – same price from Monday to Saturday.
Customer portal for Balgach
Moving from Balgach: changing your address in Rebstein, Au or Widnau
Balgach has almost grown together with Rebstein, and it shares Heerbrugg with three neighbours. Based on your moving date and new municipality, the customer portal works out what needs doing: a checklist with deadlines, ready-made letters and direct links to the official offices in the canton of St. Gallen.
- Municipality Registration usually within 14 days, online via eUmzug.
- Road Traffic Office Changes to the vehicle registration document within 14 days.
- Post Forwarding at least 4 working days before the move.
- Serafe no action required – handled via the residents' registration office.
Changing your address in Balgach: what the checklist does
- Notify your insurers: If you are moving to Boden or Mühlacker, let your insurer know your Balgach address. The letter is ready in the portal; you add your policy number and moving date.
- Set up mail forwarding: So that your post does not end up with the neighbours in Rebstein, order forwarding at least 4 working days before the move. A direct link in the portal helps.
- Report your departure: Heerbrugg is spread across several municipalities, including Balgach. Anyone moving away deregisters with their current municipality; the checklist is based on the details you enter.
- Register your arrival: For moving to Balgach at the foot of the Rhine Valley slope, a registration deadline of 14 days usually applies, online via eUmzug (online change of address); the portal reminds you in good time.
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Free on-site survey
Survey in Balgach by mobile phone or in person
A WhatsApp video call takes around 20–25 minutes and is usually enough for planning, even for a house on the Hümpeler. We are also happy to look at everything on site. We will get back to you with the 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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Balgach at a glance
Balgach in brief: a village between the Hümpeler and the Rhine plain
Every move in Balgach starts with us taking a look at the local conditions: access, floors, parking and the route to the removal van. Balgach lies on main road 13 at the foot of the western slope of the St. Gallen Rhine Valley, between Au to the north and Rebstein to the south. Balgach is served by bus line 301 (RTB Rheintal Bus); the Widnau junction of the A13 motorway is just under 6 km from the village centre.
Whether in the centre or in Heerbrugg (partly), Boden and Mühlacker: we clarify access and space conditions during the survey before every move. Besides Balgach itself, we also operate in the neighbouring municipalities of Au, Rebstein, Widnau, Oberriet and Diepoldsau. Balgach belongs to the Rheintal constituency in the canton of St. Gallen.
- Canton
- St. Gallen
- Constituency
- Rheintal
- Districts
- Heerbrugg (partly), Boden, Mühlacker
- Neighbouring municipalities
- Au, Rebstein, Widnau, Oberriet, Diepoldsau, Berneck, Reute AR, Oberegg AI
- Municipality
- balgach.ch
Getting to know Balgach
Moving company Balgach: two halves of the village either side of the main road
Main road 13 runs through Balgach at the foot of the slope and divides the village into two halves. To the west the land rises towards the Hümpeler, to the east lies the flat Rhine plain. Anyone moving here soon notices that the two sides make very different demands on a move. As a moving company in Balgach, we record these differences during the free survey.
The hillside: village centre, Boden and castles
On the slope above the road lies the historic village centre, which is listed in the Federal Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites of national importance (ISOS). Above it, below the woods along the Bodenstrasse, comes the Boden neighbourhood with a number of villas and views across the Rhine Valley from Lake Constance to the Säntis. On a further hill, separated by a ravine, stands Grünenstein Castle, the landmark of Balgach. In the Heerbrugg district, Heerbrugg Castle and the Villa Schmidheiny are added to this.
On the slope, every metre of carrying distance counts. We therefore check how close the removal van can get to the front door and use a furniture lift if needed.
The valley side: Mühlacker, industry and the Mädern
East of the main road lie the old Mühlacker neighbourhood and newer industrial buildings and apartment blocks reaching as far as the railway line. Beyond the tracks come the Riet sports ground, the Höchstern nature reserve and the Mädern, partly designated as flood areas, with farms such as Lärchenhof, Erlenhof and Rietmüli. In the 20th century Balgach became an industrial municipality, and Leica AG was the most important employer. This results in three very different starting points on the valley side:
- Changing flats in the apartment blocks: clarify lift, floor and stopping place in advance
- Office move in the industrial area outside your business hours
- Move to a farm in the Mädern: discuss access and vehicle size
Short distances in the central Rhine Valley
Balgach has 4,798 inhabitants (as of 2018) and lies around 76 km from Wallisellen as the crow flies. Au borders it to the north, Rebstein to the south, and Widnau, Oberriet and Diepoldsau to the east. Balgach has grown almost seamlessly together with Rebstein, and it shares Heerbrugg with Au, Berneck and Widnau. A move across the municipal boundary is therefore often only a few streets away, for example with our removal company for Rebstein, for a move to Au or towards the Rhine as a moving company in Widnau.
The Old Town Hall of 1566 with its local museum is of national importance, and wine is grown on the slopes again. Hillside or plain: your movers in Balgach also take care of furniture assembly, end-of-tenancy cleaning and disposal on request and move on Saturdays with no surcharge.
Questions about Balgach
How do you plan a move in the Boden neighbourhood on the slope?
The Boden neighbourhood lies below the woods of the Hümpeler, above the historic village centre. During the survey we check access and the carrying route and decide which vehicle size fits and whether a furniture lift is needed.
Do you handle office moves in the Balgach industrial area?
Yes. East of main road 13, industrial buildings and apartment blocks extend as far as the railway line. We plan office moves there so that they take place outside your business hours.
Local moving logistics
Removal logistics in Balgach: from the Hümpeler to the railway line
Between the vineyards on the Hümpeler and the commercial buildings on the SBB line, gradient, road width and building type in Balgach change within a short distance. We plan vehicle, stopping place and carrying route individually for each address.
Boden neighbourhood on the Bodenstrasse
Below the woods of the Hümpeler, a number of villas stand in elevated positions in the Boden neighbourhood. We clarify heavy single items such as grand pianos or safes in advance, so that the right crew and, if needed, a furniture lift are ready on moving day.
Historic village centre on the slope
The village centre is listed in the federal ISOS inventory and lies on the slope above main road 13. Because the old houses stand close together, we fix the van's position early and carefully protect door frames and old staircases.
Mühlacker and the apartment blocks east of the main road
East of the main road, the old Mühlacker neighbourhood meets newer apartment blocks extending to the railway line. In the multi-family buildings it is more about lift dimensions and floors, which we record precisely for the quote.
Parking reservation
If there is no private space in front of the building for the removal van, we reserve the stopping place with the responsible office in Balgach. The authority invoices the fee for this, and we take care of the organisation.
Disposal
Whatever is left after packing, we take on moving day and dispose of properly for CHF 65.– per m³. Alternatively, you can take small quantities to the collection point of the municipality of Balgach.
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Office moves in the Wegen industrial area and on the Wild Heerbrugg site
The municipality names the Wegen and Wild Heerbrugg Areal sites as its flagships, and Leica was the most important employer for a long time. For businesses there we plan office, IT and laboratory moves outside business hours.
Region and services
Your removal company in the Rheintal constituency
Around Balgach lie Au, Rebstein, Widnau, Berneck and Diepoldsau, and a little further away Oberriet, Altstätten and St. Margrethen. For moves between these Rhine Valley municipalities, you will find the local pages in the list below.
Rheintal constituency
Neighbouring municipalities
More towns in the Rheintal electoral district
Other towns in the canton of St. Gallen
Canton of St. Gallen and major centres
Moving abroad from Balgach
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Frequently asked questions
Answers to questions about moving in Balgach
Who helps older people in Balgach move from a house on the slope into a flat?
On request our team handles a senior move completely: we pack, dismantle the furniture and reassemble it in the smaller flat, and dispose of whatever no longer fits. We are happy to do the survey on site for this, so you can decide calmly which pieces come along.
How do you organise the stopping place in Heerbrugg, which partly belongs to Balgach?
First we clarify which municipality your house number belongs to, because Heerbrugg is divided between Balgach, Au, Berneck and Widnau. If you move within Heerbrugg, two different offices may be responsible for moving out and moving in. We submit both applications for you, and each authority charges its fees separately.
How do you reach houses on the hill by Grünenstein Castle in Balgach?
With a separate check of the access, because the hill with the castle is separated from the Boden neighbourhood by a ravine, so the route there is looked at specifically. During the survey we see how close the van can get to the house and plan the vehicle size, number of carriers and, if needed, a furniture lift accordingly.
Where does my furniture go if the new flat in Balgach only becomes free later?
Into our furniture storage until you can move in. The storage is dry, climate-controlled and alarm-protected; we collect the furniture on moving-out day and deliver it to the new address on the date you choose. It is charged per cubic metre per month, and you decide the duration.
How much does it cost to move a piano within the Rhine Valley?
Piano transport with us costs from CHF 250.–, depending on the instrument, floor and access. For an upright or grand piano in a villa on the slope, we check stairs and door widths during the survey and add extra carriers or a furniture lift if needed.
What changes when moving from Balgach over the Hümpeler to Reute AR or Oberegg AI?
You change canton, even though these municipalities border Balgach directly: beyond the ridge of the Hümpeler, Appenzell Ausserrhoden and Innerrhoden begin. For the stopping place at the new home, we contact the municipality there. The route goes uphill, so we clarify access and vehicle at the new address separately in advance.
Why is a cost ceiling worthwhile for a move in Balgach?
Because it gives you a fixed upper limit, even if moving day takes longer than planned. After the survey we can agree a cost ceiling or a flat rate if you wish; without such an agreement we charge in quarter-hour increments, with a minimum of three hours.
Which customs formalities do you handle when moving abroad from Balgach?
Complete customs clearance: we declare the export to Swiss customs and handle the import in the destination country, for example Austria or Germany. For this we draw up an inventory list of your household goods with you; we discuss the requirements of the destination country during the free survey.
What do you look out for when moving to a farm in the Balgach Mädern?
Ground conditions and weather: the Mädern east of the railway line are partly designated as flood areas, and farm access roads such as those to the Erlenhof or Lindenhof can be soft after rain. We discuss with you where the van can stand on firm ground, lay extra floor protection in the house and plan more staff for a longer carrying route.
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More help with moving to Balgach
Official authorities: Canton of St. Gallen: moving information (PDF) · eUmzugCH · ch.ch: Deregistering and registering
