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flooring quote: is the price right?
For “flooring” work, a typical Swiss quote ranges from CHF 6'100 to CHF 15'400 including VAT for a mid-sized project. Here are the items it should contain and the questions to ask.
Reference price
Typical project: 50 m² · 1003 · House
Low
CHF 6'100
Central
CHF 9'900
High
CHF 15'400
Items a complete quote must include
Removal of existing work
Without priced removal, costs often rise at start.
Subfloor preparation (levelling)
An uneven subfloor adds CHF 15–40/m².
Skirting boards
Rarely included by default.
Thresholds and transition strips
Small items, often added later.
Moving furniture
Clarify before work starts.
Waste disposal and landfill fees
Skips and fees can exceed CHF 1,000.
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 “Subfloor preparation (levelling)” included in the price?
- Is “Skirting boards” 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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