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What is a plasterer's hourly rate in the canton of Vaud in 2026?
The reference hourly rate for a plasterer in the canton of Vaud in 2026 is about CHF 105 per hour excluding VAT, with a call-out flat fee from CHF 65. Indicative market values — the real price depends on the project, materials and complexity. Compliance: SMGV drywall trade rules. Swiss VAT 8.1% added where applicable.
Reference values 2026
| Item | Reference value (indicative) |
|---|---|
| Labour hourly rate | CHF 105 / h |
| Call-out flat fee | from CHF 65 |
| Applicable compliance | SMGV drywall trade rules |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire-rated partition EI60 (RF1) | m² | 1.40 | CHF 35 | CHF 182 |
| Acoustic partition (double plasterboard) | m² | 1.20 | CHF 28 | CHF 154 |
| Suspended plasterboard ceiling (metal frame) | m² | 1.10 | CHF 18 | CHF 133.50 |
| Moisture-resistant plasterboard partition (wet rooms) | m² | 0.90 | CHF 18 | CHF 112.50 |
| Fitting decorative plaster cornices (staff) | lin.m | 0.80 | CHF 25 | CHF 109 |
| Full skim of a wall in traditional plaster (~10 mm) | m² | 0.90 | CHF 8 | CHF 102.50 |
| Standard plasterboard partition on frame | m² | 0.80 | CHF 15 | CHF 99 |
| Bonded internal wall lining (EPS + plaster) | m² | 0.70 | CHF 22 | CHF 95.50 |
| Taping and jointing of boards | m² | 0.40 | CHF 3 | CHF 45 |
| Fitting glass-wool insulation (100 mm) | m² | 0.25 | CHF 8 | CHF 34.25 |
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 plasterer'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 plasterer's hourly rate in the canton of Vaud in 2026?
The reference hourly rate for a plasterer in the canton of Vaud in 2026 is about CHF 105 per hour excluding VAT, with a call-out flat fee from CHF 65. These are indicative market values: the real price depends on the project, materials and complexity. Compliance: SMGV drywall trade rules. Swiss VAT of 8.1% is added where applicable.
How much does building a plasterboard partition on a frame (10 m²) cost in the canton of Vaud?
Indicatively: ~8 hrs labour (8 × CHF 105 = CHF 840) + materials (~CHF 150), for a total from approx. CHF 990 excl. VAT, excluding site specifics. VAT 8.1% added. The real price depends on the project, access and materials.
How is a plasterer'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 plasterer 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 65 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 SMGV. 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 « plasterer · Vaud 2026 » trade pack, based on Vaud CLA wage scales, public régie prices and observed market prices — to be confirmed per company and project.