3 days Done
Bathroom renovation in Geneva, in 2 to 4 weeks
A bathroom brings seven trades into a few square metres. We coordinate them in the right order, and you keep a usable shower room throughout the works.
from CHF 18’000 · 2 to 4 weeks
Typical schedule: Bathroom
Diamonds: milestones checked with the client
- Milestone 2: Quote and schedule signed (Done)
- Milestone 3: Demolition and services inspected (Done)
- Milestone 4: Finishes installed (Planned)
- Milestone 5: Handover and acceptance report (Planned)
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01 Trades
The trades, in order
One contract, one project manager. Our own teams and our partner trades come in this order:
- 01
Demolition
Removing the bath, fittings and wall tiles, with floors protected all the way to the front door.
- 02
Plumbing
New pipework back to the risers, a drain for the level-access shower, connection of a shower toilet.
- 03
Electrics
Lighting, protected sockets, mechanical ventilation, heated towel rail.
- 04
Waterproofing and screed
Screed laid to fall towards the shower, liquid waterproofing and corner tapes, with proper drying time.
- 05
Tiling
Floors and walls, large format or mosaic, niches and thresholds.
- 06
Plastering and painting
Ceiling and untiled walls, with paint suited to wet rooms.
- 07
Fittings and finishing
Installing the sanitaryware, glass screen and accessories, silicone joints.
02 Typical schedule
The typical schedule, week by week
Indicative durations for a standard project, confirmed after the visit.
Bathroom Duration of the works: 2 to 4 weeks
- Demolition and removal
- Plumbing
- Electrics
- Waterproofing and screed (drying)
- Tiling
- Plastering and painting
- Fittings and finishing
- Cleaning and handover
- M2 · 20%
- M3 · 30%
- M4 · 30%
- M5 · 15%
Can we stay at home? Yes.
We organise the work so that you always have a toilet and a shower: a second shower room if you have one, a temporary shower, or phasing that puts the toilet back into service every evening.
- Toilet back in service every evening
- Dust screen at the bathroom door
- Work between 8 am and 5 pm, cleaned every evening
03
Replacing the bath with a level-access shower
This is the request we hear most. In a building from the 1960s or 1970s, the challenge is the drain: a level-access shower needs a fall and a depth that the floor slab does not always allow.
At the visit we check where the riser is and how much depth is available. Depending on the case, we suggest a flush shower, an ultra-slim tray or a small step, and show you the price difference.
- Waterproofing tested before tiling
- Photos of the services before closing, handed over at milestone 3
- Ventilation checked at handover
04 Indicative prices
from CHF 18’000
A 4 to 6 m² bathroom with a level-access shower, mid-range tiles and fittings included.
incl. 8.1% VAT, coordination fees included.
Example: a 5 m² bathroom in a 1965 building, bath replaced by a shower: CHF 24’600.
What affects the price
- The condition of the risers and ducts (replacement or simple reconnection)
- Tile size and range
- Moving water supplies and drains
- Adding a shower toilet or mechanical ventilation
- Site access (upper floor without a lift, city centre)
Orders to place early
Some products take up to 12 weeks to deliver. We place the orders as soon as you sign, so the works never stop while waiting for a delivery.
- Large-format or made-to-measure tiles
- Vanity unit and mirror
- Made-to-measure glass shower screen
- Shower toilet and concealed taps
Delivery times of up to 12 weeks (source: homegate.ch).
05 Projects
Planned duration, actual duration
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Bathroom in a 1965 building in Champel
A bath replaced by a level-access shower in an occupied apartment. The toilet was back in service every evening.
- Planned
- 3.5 weeks
- Actual
- 3.8 weeks
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Two shower rooms in a 1978 house in Versoix
Two shower rooms renovated one after the other, so that the family always had a shower in the house.
- Planned
- 5 weeks
- Actual
- 5.4 weeks
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Grey bathroom in a condominium in Rolle
A 6 m² bathroom in a 1991 building: no compulsory asbestos survey, and three weeks on site as planned.
- Planned
- 3 weeks
- Actual
- 3 weeks
06 Questions
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bathroom renovation cost?
From CHF 18’000 including VAT for 4 to 6 m², with a level-access shower and mid-range tiles. The fixed price is set out line by line in the quote.
Do the building’s risers need replacing?
Risers usually belong to the common parts of the building. We connect your bathroom to the existing riser and report on its condition. If it needs replacing, that is a decision for the condominium association (PPE) or the building owner.
Can you fit a shower toilet?
Yes; it needs a water supply and a protected socket behind the toilet. We put them in at milestone 3, even if you buy the toilet later.
How long before we can use the shower?
Grout and silicone need 24 to 48 hours to cure after installation. We note this on the handover report.
Our other renovations
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Kitchen
Demolition, services, electrics, floors and walls, then fitting coordinated with the kitchen supplier.
from CHF 12’000 incl. 8.1% VAT, excluding units and appliances
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Full renovation
Reconfiguring rooms, electrics, floors, internal insulation: 6 to 12 weeks, one contract.
from CHF 1’000 per m² incl. 8.1% VAT
Milestone 01
Let’s start with a visit
Free and without obligation. A project manager comes to measure, listens to your constraints and tells you honestly what is feasible, and in how many weeks.
Request a visit for your bathroom
Office Mon–Fri 7.30 am–12.00 pm / 1.30–5.30 pm