Renovation guide
In-depth study
Introductions to trusted companies
Our Support Method for Your Renovation Project
Where do I start? What works are needed? At what cost? Who should I hire? We're here to help you find the answers.
See howThree clear steps, à la carte, with no commitment
Step 1: Renovation guide
A short initial outline of your works, a price range and the list of decisions that are yours to make.
What your guide contains
Page by page.
Page 1 of 4
Your project, restated
A summary of your project, based on the information you sent us.
Page 2 of 4
Your budget and the map of the works
A first idea of the cost of your works and their scale.
Page 3 of 4
What could change the budget, and your options
The points still to be checked, with their possible effect on the price, and the options you can add.
Page 4 of 4
What remains to be clarified, and what comes next
The points the in-depth study will clarify, and what it would give you.
How do you get your guide?
It all starts with the information you send us.
You make your request
Simply contact us using the button below.
An expert contacts you
On a 30-minute video call, they go through your project with you and help you define it, question by question.
You receive your guide
Within 3 working days of receiving what we asked for on the call: photos, plans, drawings or renderings.
Step 2: In-depth study
A complete specification of your renovation project and an item-by-item costing of the works.
What is this study for?
Unpleasant surprises, spotted before the works start
Asbestos, structure, co-ownership rules: we spot them on site, and the cost of the works they call for is included in the costing.
What usually makes a project go off the rails is planned for from the start.
A common basis for all your quotes
Each item is classified under the Code des frais de construction (CFC), the industry standard in Switzerland, and described with your requirements for materials and finishes.
Every company will price exactly the same thing: you will finally be able to compare their quotes, at the quality you have chosen.
Every cost line justified
For each CFC code, you see what is included and what isn't, with the quantities and Geneva market prices.
You know what you are paying for, and what could make the price change.
The real cost and the real duration
Works, fees, contingency reserve, VAT and timeline: it's all in your budget.
You decide on a complete budget, not a partial estimate.
The aid you shouldn't miss
Geneva subsidies and tax deductions linked to your works: we identify them for you.
You know which aid to apply for, and how much it could bring you.
A solid file for your bank
The detailed specification and costing are brought together in a single document.
You submit a clear and credible financing request.
What your study contains
A complete report of about 30 pages.
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Your project in three figures
From the cover, the essentials of your project.
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Your project and what we checked
The chosen scenario, and everything that was analysed and checked on site.
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The technical specification, by CFC code
Each CFC code described in the language companies use.
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The detailed costing, item by item
The quantity and price of each item: you know exactly what you are paying for.
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Your budget summary
The cost of each CFC code and the total of your works.
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Conditions, points to confirm and what comes next
Everything you need to decide, including what remains to be confirmed.
How does the study work?
From your order to the presentation of your file.
You fill in the questionnaire with an advisor
As soon as you order, they contact you to complete it with you, topic by topic (floors, kitchen, bathrooms, heating…). You also send us your plans and any documents you have.
An expert visits your home
They take measurements, check the condition of the property and identify the constraints: access, co-ownership, structure. If an asbestos survey, a 3D scan or a structural engineer's opinion is needed, we quote it on top of the study.
We describe and cost your works
Each item is described, then priced using our database of Geneva market prices.
We present your file to you
At a meeting, we go through it together, with the options and the choices still yours to make.
How much does the study cost?
Its price depends on the cost of your works.
From7,890CHF
Charged on top, if your project needs them:
- An asbestos survey
- A 3D scan
- A structural engineer's opinion
You are given the price of your study before you order.
What happens after the study?
You now hold a file that describes and prices every item of your project: the basis of a well-run renovation.
You move forward with your file
You hand it to the companies of your choice, who use it to draw up their quotes.
Step 3 · Introductions
You continue with our network
We consult several trusted professionals on your behalf, then present their quotes to you.
See how the introductions work
Step 3: Introductions to trusted companies
Several quotes from professionals in our network, all based on your study, so you can choose who will carry out your works.
Who do you want to work with?
The quotes we present to you depend on your choice.
With a general contractor
It carries out all your works and commits to the price and the timeline.
With a construction manager
It chooses the companies, proposes them to you and coordinates the works.
Without a construction manager
You coordinate the companies yourself, pay them directly and follow the works closely.
Reminder: if your works need a building permit, Geneva law generally requires an architect or engineer recognised by the canton (a mandataire professionnellement qualifié) to direct the works, even if you coordinate the companies yourself (art. 6 para. 1 of the loi sur les constructions et les installations diverses, LCI (opens in a new tab)).
Professionals vetted before they are introduced to you
Before we introduce a professional to you, we check that they meet each of our criteria.
Among our criteria:
- A debt enforcement register extract, checked every year
- Registration in the commercial register
- Verified references from past projects
- Proof of payment of social security contributions
- Proof of liability insurance
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How do the introductions work?
From your file to choosing your professional.
We consult our network
Depending on your choice, we send your file, without your name or contact details, to several general contractors, construction managers or tradespeople, and to an architect if your project needs one.
They base their quotes on your study
Your file gives them a common basis, and they commit not to charge you for a second study.
We present their quotes to you
Since they all price the same items, you can compare their prices line by line.
You choose who to work with
You sign directly with the professional you choose, who coordinates or carries out your works. Once the works are finished, we ask you to rate the professional.
Your quotes, side by side
An example covering five CFC codes: since they all price the same items, anything left out stands out at once.
| CFC | Study estimate | Company A | Company B | Company C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 232 Electrical | 68 726 | 71 300 | 66 900 | 79 450 |
| 251 Plumbing | 84 635 | 82 900 | 88 200 | 86 100 |
| 258 Kitchen | 34 970 | 36 500 | 33 800 | Not priced |
| 281.7 Parquet | 45 540 | 44 200 | 47 900 | 41 300 |
| 285 Painting | 18 660 | 19 400 | 17 950 | 18 200 |
| Total | 252 531 | 254 300 | 254 750 | 225 050 |
Example data, amounts in CHF excluding VAT.
How much do the introductions cost?
The price depends on your choice.
With a general contractor
For you0CHF
With a construction manager
For you2%of the total cost of your works, as costed in the studyOn top of the construction manager's fee
Without a construction manager
For you0CHF
Every professional from our network hired for your works pays us a commission, and you are told its amount before you sign.