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lift / elevator quote: is the price right?
For “lift / elevator” work, a typical Swiss quote ranges from CHF 63'800 to CHF 157'500 including VAT for a mid-sized project. Here are the items it should contain and the questions to ask.
Reference price
Typical project: 5 · 1003 · House
Low
CHF 63'800
Central
CHF 104'000
High
CHF 157'500
Items a complete quote must include
Removal of existing work
Without priced removal, costs often rise at start.
Electrical connection
Often subcontracted and missing from the main quote.
Shaft adaptation
Possible large unexpected item.
Maintenance contract
Compare the annual cost.
Permit procedures
Who files the application, and at what cost?
Commissioning and settings
Required for warranty and grants.
Common pitfalls
- A deposit above 30% before work starts.
- Lump sums without quantities or unit prices.
- No brand or model for equipment.
- No mention of VAT, validity or timeline.
- Disposal, scaffolding or connections missing.
- A price far below other quotes, unexplained.
Questions to ask the contractor
- Is “Removal of existing work” included in the price?
- Is “Electrical connection” included in the price?
- Is “Shaft adaptation” included in the price?
- Could you break down the lump sums (quantities, unit prices, materials)?
- Which warranty applies (SIA 118, duration)?
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