Renovation Costs in Montreux

Cost drivers in Montreux

Renovation costs in Montreux are influenced by several factors: the specification level (standard, high-end or luxury); the age and condition of the property; the complexity of the works (structural changes, new installations vs cosmetic updates); and the availability of skilled tradespeople. As a premium market, Montreux commands higher renovation costs than the Swiss average — particularly for luxury-specification works.

Labour costs in the Vaud region are among the highest in Switzerland. Skilled tradespeople — plumbers, electricians, carpenters, tilers — charge CHF 80 to CHF 150 per hour. Project management and architect fees add a further 10 to 15 percent to the total renovation cost.

Room-by-room cost guide

Kitchen renovation: CHF 30,000 to CHF 80,000 for a standard kitchen; CHF 80,000 to CHF 200,000 for a high-end or bespoke kitchen. Bathroom renovation: CHF 20,000 to CHF 50,000 per bathroom for a standard renovation; CHF 50,000 to CHF 120,000 for a luxury bathroom. Floor replacement: CHF 80 to CHF 200 per sqm for parquet or stone flooring, including installation.

Window replacement: CHF 1,500 to CHF 4,000 per window depending on size and specification. Painting and decoration: CHF 20 to CHF 50 per sqm for walls and ceilings. Electrical installation update: CHF 15,000 to CHF 40,000 for a full apartment rewire. Heating system replacement: CHF 20,000 to CHF 60,000 depending on the system type.

Full apartment renovation

A full renovation of an apartment — new kitchen, new bathrooms, new floors, new windows, new electrical installation, new heating, full redecoration — typically costs CHF 1,000 to CHF 2,500 per sqm of living space, depending on the specification level. For a 120 sqm apartment, a full renovation at standard specification costs approximately CHF 120,000 to CHF 180,000; at luxury specification, CHF 200,000 to CHF 300,000.

These figures are indicative — actual costs depend on the specific property, the scope of works and the specification chosen. Buyers should obtain detailed quotes from contractors before committing to a purchase price that assumes a specific renovation budget.

Villa and house renovation

Renovating a villa or house in Montreux involves additional cost categories: facade renovation (CHF 150 to CHF 300 per sqm of facade); roof replacement (CHF 100 to CHF 250 per sqm of roof area); garden and terrace renovation (CHF 100 to CHF 300 per sqm); and swimming pool renovation or installation (CHF 80,000 to CHF 250,000 depending on size and specification).

For a full renovation of a period villa, total costs of CHF 500,000 to CHF 2,000,000 are not unusual. Buyers considering a villa renovation should engage an architect early in the process to assess the scope of works and provide a realistic cost estimate before making an offer.

Key points

• Labour costs: CHF 80–150/hour; architect/PM fees add 10–15%
• Kitchen: CHF 30,000–200,000; bathroom: CHF 20,000–120,000 per room
• Full apartment renovation: CHF 1,000–2,500/sqm depending on specification
• Villa renovation: facade, roof, garden, pool — total CHF 500,000–2,000,000+
• Obtain detailed contractor quotes before committing to a renovation-dependent purchase price