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stairwell and entrance quote: is the price right?
For “stairwell and entrance” work, a typical Swiss quote ranges from CHF 1'400 to CHF 5'800 including VAT for a mid-sized project. Here are the items it should contain and the questions to ask.
Reference price
Typical project: 4 · 1003 · House
Low
CHF 1'400
Central
CHF 3'200
High
CHF 5'800
Items a complete quote must include
Common area protection
The building stays occupied.
Surface preparation
Key to durability.
Electrical connection
Often subcontracted and missing from the main quote.
Phasing and resident access
Plan it in the schedule.
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 “Common area protection” included in the price?
- Is “Surface preparation” included in the price?
- Is “Electrical connection” 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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