What does it cost? – honest guide prices
Most tradespeople hide their prices. We don't: here are the guide values from our analysis of thousands of quotes in the Bern region – so you can plan your budget before you call us.
Guide prices by trade
These guide prices come from the analysis of over 1'600 quotes won and invoices in the Bern region (2020–2026) – they are our real prices, not shop-window figures. They do not replace a quote, but they show honestly what you can expect to pay. The binding fixed price follows the free site visit, within 48 hours.
«The quotes came very quickly and were exact. Preparatory work we did ourselves was taken off the quote without any discussion.»
| Service | Guide price* |
|---|---|
| Painting walls & ceilingspainting only, 2 coats of interior paint | CHF 7.50 / m² |
| Complete painting workincl. masking, preparation and materials – per m² of painted surface | CHF 17–35 / m² |
| Lacquering a door incl. frameboth sides | CHF 160.– / piece |
| Façade paintingpainting work only, excl. scaffolding and preparation | from CHF 14.50 / m² |
We quote plastering work after a free site visit – the substrate, the build-up and the Q level determine the price. Binding quote within 48 hours.
| Service | Guide price* |
|---|---|
| Sanding & sealing parquetthe operation itself; complete incl. preparation, typically CHF 55–85 / m² | CHF 38–45 / m² |
| New floor covering, completeincl. removal, preparation and laying, depending on the covering | CHF 80–160 / m² |
| Supply & fitting of laminatefloating, incl. offcuts and spare | CHF 42–54 / m² |
| Vinyl / design flooringfitting | CHF 60–85 / m² |
| Supply & fitting of skirting boards | CHF 9–14 / lfm |
We quote end-of-tenancy and building cleaning with a handover guarantee, and clearance, after a free site visit – the price list is currently being revised.
* Guide prices incl. VAT, as at July 2026, based on the analysis of our own quotes won and invoices (over 1'600, private clients and property management companies, Bern region). The written quote issued after the site visit is always what counts; scaffolding, special materials and extraordinary preparatory work are shown separately in advance – never afterwards.
How projects are put together
Freshening up a 3.5-room flat
Painting walls and ceilings, minor repairs, end-of-tenancy cleaning with a handover guarantee – the flat is ready to be re-let.
4.5-room flat, complete
Painting walls and ceilings, sanding and sealing the parquet, lacquering doors, final cleaning – coordinated by one project manager.
Handed over odour-free
Ozone treatment, nicotine-blocking primer, repainting all walls and ceilings, final cleaning – a yellowed flat becomes a flat that can be let again.
Prices & costs – what our clients ask
Why only price ranges and not fixed prices?
Because the substrate, the condition, access and the choice of materials have a strong effect on the work involved. An old building with cracks costs more than a well-kept new one. After the free site visit you receive a binding fixed price from us – the ranges here help you plan your budget realistically.
Are the quote and the site visit really free?
Yes, both are free and without obligation – even if you then decide on another provider.
What drives the cost of a renovation most?
The three biggest factors: the condition of the substrate (preparatory work such as filling, priming, repairing cracks), the quality of materials (standard paint vs. special coating, laminate vs. solid parquet) and logistics (occupied or empty, floor, scaffolding). During the site visit we show you where you can save – and where it is not worth it.
Can I deduct renovation costs from my taxes?
Under current law, value-preserving work on an owner-occupied home can be deducted from taxable income – probably until the imputed rental value (Eigenmietwert) reform takes effect in 2029. For larger projects it is often worth phasing the work over two tax years. We supply the supporting documents with the job.
Quote within 48 hours
Free, without obligation and at a fixed price – site visit on request.