5 days Done
Full apartment renovation in Geneva, turnkey
An older apartment in a condominium, a 1970s house: every trade comes through, often in a tight sequence. One project manager runs the schedule from the first strike of the hammer to handing back the keys.
from CHF 1’000 per m² · 6 to 12 weeks
Typical schedule: Full renovation
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 floors, partitions, the kitchen and bathroom, and clearing the waste.
- 02
Partitions and light masonry
New partitions, openings and reinforcement, by our in-house team.
- 03
Electrics
Full upgrade, consumer unit, data network, final safety inspection report.
- 04
Plumbing and heating
Pipework, bathroom, kitchen, moving radiators.
- 05
Screed, waterproofing and tiling
Wet rooms, hallway, kitchen.
- 06
Plastering and painting
Ceilings, restored cornices, internal insulation, painting.
- 07
Flooring
Existing parquet sanded and oiled, or new parquet.
- 08
Kitchen and finishing
Kitchen fitting, appliances, cleaning and handover.
02 Typical schedule
The typical schedule, week by week
Indicative durations for a standard project, confirmed after the visit.
Whole apartment Duration of the works: 6 to 11 weeks
- Demolition and removal
- Partitions and light masonry
- Plumbing
- Electrics
- Waterproofing and screed (drying)
- Tiling
- Plastering and painting
- Flooring (parquet, coverings)
- Kitchen fitting (partner)
- Fittings and finishing
- Cleaning and handover
- M2 · 20%
- M3 · 30%
- M4 · 30%
- M5 · 15%
Can we stay at home? We advise against it.
For a full renovation, an empty home saves 2 to 3 weeks and spares you living in the dust. If you have no other option, we phase the work room by room and the schedule grows by about 20%.
- Empty home: quicker and cleaner works
- Partner storage company if needed
- Room-by-room phasing possible, about 20% longer
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Buying? We visit before you sign
You have found an apartment in Geneva or on La Côte, but it needs everything redoing. We visit it with you before you buy and give you an estimate your bank can use, with an honest range and a list of the risks (asbestos, risers, wiring).
The works take place between signing at the notary’s office and your move-in date. We prepare the paperwork while the purchase goes through, so we can start on the day you get the keys.
- Pre-purchase visit and estimate for your bank
- Asbestos survey ordered as soon as the sale agreement is signed
- Works timed to the key handover date
04 Indicative prices
from CHF 1’000 per m²
Older apartment: electrics, floors, painting, bathroom and kitchen (units excluded). Price per m² of living space.
incl. 8.1% VAT, coordination fees included.
Example: a 92 m² three-bedroom apartment in Carouge, renovated between purchase and move-in: CHF 118’000.
What affects the price
- Reconfiguring rooms (partitions, permit)
- The condition of the wiring and pipework
- Floors (existing parquet sanded or new parquet)
- Internal insulation and windows
- A positive asbestos survey (removal before the works)
Orders to place early
On a 6 to 12-week project, orders are placed as soon as you sign and tracked in the shared schedule.
- Tiles and sanitaryware
- Kitchen (6 to 12 weeks)
- New parquet
- Internal doors and made-to-measure joinery
Delivery times of up to 12 weeks (source: homegate.ch).
05 Projects
Planned duration, actual duration
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A 1910 apartment renovated before move-in in Carouge
A family relocating from abroad bought an older three-bedroom apartment. We visited it before the purchase and renovated it between signing and moving in.
- Planned
- 10 weeks
- Actual
- 10 weeks
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Refurbishment between two tenancies in Eaux-Vives
For a property management agency: a two-bedroom flat refurbished in four weeks between one tenant leaving and the next moving in, with the LDTR application prepared in advance.
- Planned
- 4 weeks
- Actual
- 4 weeks
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A reconfigured three-bedroom apartment in Plainpalais
For a firm of architects: general contracting for a reconfiguration, with a study created in the former kitchen.
- Planned
- 9 weeks
- Actual
- 8.6 weeks
06 Questions
Frequently asked questions
How much does a full apartment renovation cost?
From CHF 1’000 per m² including VAT for an older apartment (electrics, floors, painting, bathroom and kitchen excluding units). Reconfiguring rooms or adding internal insulation increases the price.
Do I need a permit to move a partition?
It depends on the canton and the project. In Geneva, an internal alteration usually goes through the fast-track procedure (APA). In Vaud, light renovation without reconfiguration is exempt, while a major reconfiguration needs a permit. We check and prepare the application.
Can you run the project while I live abroad?
Yes. The Friday schedule update, photos at every milestone and a video call on site stand in for your presence. You sign any variations remotely.
Our other renovations
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Bathroom
Level-access shower, waterproofing, risers and ventilation, with a shower room you can use every evening.
from CHF 18’000 incl. 8.1% VAT
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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
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 apartment
Office Mon–Fri 7.30 am–12.00 pm / 1.30–5.30 pm