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What is a carpenter's hourly rate in the canton of Vaud in 2026?
The reference hourly rate for a carpenter in the canton of Vaud in 2026 is about CHF 115 per hour excluding VAT, with a call-out flat fee from CHF 80. Indicative market values — the real price depends on the project, materials and complexity. Compliance: SIA 265 (timber construction), Lignum. Swiss VAT 8.1% added where applicable.
Reference values 2026
| Item | Reference value (indicative) |
|---|---|
| Labour hourly rate | CHF 115 / h |
| Call-out flat fee | from CHF 80 |
| Applicable compliance | SIA 265 (timber construction), Lignum |
| VAT (Swiss standard rate 2026) | 8,1 % |
| Scope | Canton of Vaud · 2026 |
Common services and indicative prices
Frequent items and indicative reference values (hours and materials per stated unit; the final price depends on the project — area, access, materials):
| Service | Unit | Hours | Materials | Indicative total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Installation of a motorised sectional garage door (insulated steel) | unit | 6.00 | CHF 1450 | CHF 2140 |
| Installation of a solid-wood front door (thermal break) | unit | 4.00 | CHF 1200 | CHF 1660 |
| Installation of a wood/aluminium window, triple glazing | unit | 3.00 | CHF 750 | CHF 1095 |
| Installation of a roof window (Velux type, with flashing) | unit | 3.00 | CHF 480 | CHF 825 |
| Installation of a PVC window, high-performance double glazing | unit | 2.50 | CHF 450 | CHF 737.50 |
| Installation of an interior door with frame | unit | 1.80 | CHF 280 | CHF 487 |
| Laying solid oak parquet, fully bonded (unfinished) | m² | 1.00 | CHF 75 | CHF 190 |
| Laying a terrace in treated softwood decking | m² | 1.20 | CHF 42 | CHF 180 |
| Laying engineered parquet, floating | m² | 0.60 | CHF 45 | CHF 114 |
| Laying laminate flooring (residential) | m² | 0.50 | CHF 22 | CHF 79.50 |
Hours and materials per stated unit; indicative total excl. VAT (materials included). Market reference values, canton of Vaud 2026 — neither an offer nor a quote.
How a carpenter's quote is calculated
A quote is calculated deterministically: labour hours × hourly rate + materials + call-out. The hourly rate is not invented; it comes from the company's service catalogue.
Frequently asked questions
What is a carpenter's hourly rate in the canton of Vaud in 2026?
The reference hourly rate for a carpenter in the canton of Vaud in 2026 is about CHF 115 per hour excluding VAT, with a call-out flat fee from CHF 80. These are indicative market values: the real price depends on the project, materials and complexity. Compliance: SIA 265 (timber construction), Lignum. Swiss VAT of 8.1% is added where applicable.
How much does installing a PVC double-glazed window cost in the canton of Vaud?
Indicatively: ~2.5 hrs labour (≈ CHF 290) + materials (~CHF 450) + call-out, for a total from approx. CHF 740 excl. VAT, excluding site specifics. VAT 8.1% added. The real price depends on the project, access and materials.
How is a carpenter's quote calculated?
Deterministically: labour hours multiplied by the hourly rate, plus materials, plus call-out. The hourly rate comes from the company's service catalogue.
Does a carpenter charge for the call-out?
Yes, usually as a flat fee. The 2026 reference value for the canton of Vaud is a call-out from CHF 80 excl. VAT. Some tradesmen include it in the overall quote; always ask whether the call-out is included.
Does VAT apply to tradesmen's work in Switzerland?
Yes. The Swiss standard VAT rate in 2026 is 8.1% and is added to the net amounts of quotes and invoices. The reference values on this page are shown excluding VAT.
Methodology & update
Market reference values for the canton of Vaud, excluding VAT, year 2026. The hourly rate is labour; materials and call-out are added. Compliance per SIA 265. Last updated: July 2026.
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VAT (standard rate 8.1% in 2026) — Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA).
Trade standards — Swiss professional associations (Electrosuisse, SVGW, SIA, SMGV).
Hourly rates and services: market reference values of the « carpenter · Vaud 2026 » trade pack, based on Vaud CLA wage scales, public régie prices and observed market prices — to be confirmed per company and project.