Why choose Avenir Renovations?
What facade work should be undertaken based on the condition of the building in the Canton of Basel-City?
A simple cleaning does not restore lasting shine to a facade: it masks the cracks without addressing their cause. The work to be undertaken mainly depends on the age of the building and the condition of the substrate, which our Project Manager evaluates before any facade renovation in Basel.
Facades built before 1980: cracks, humidity, and absent insulation
Applying new plaster on a still damp wall traps water under a waterproof layer, which eventually peels off. On a facade built before 1980, our Project Manager first conducts a diagnosis of humidity and structure, including walls: cracks, rising damp, lintels, window sills. This assessment directs your facade renovation towards either plaster alone or external insulation. A widening crack in the structure requires a civil engineer before any cladding.
Facades from the 1980s to 2000: tired plaster and windows needing review
Should everything be redone when the plaster crumbles under hand and the colors have faded? On a building from the 1980s to 2000, the substrate often remains sound. Our craftsmen strip the flaky areas, address the microcracks, and then apply a new plaster suitable for the existing substrate.
The windows from this period also show their age: hardened joints and poor-performing glazing. The renovation provides the right moment to replace them, as the scaffolding is already up. Our Project Manager then coordinates the installation of new windows with the application of the plaster, ensuring neat connections around the openings.
Recent facades: refreshing and architectural enhancement
A recent facade in good condition can gain character without major work. The plaster holds. The project then focuses on the appearance of the building, its architecture, and its exterior walls. At Avenir Renovations Basel, our agency offers several enhancements, chosen with you according to the style of your new facade:
- a new plaster in a renewed shade or texture,
- architectural lighting that highlights the volumes,
- architectural and decorative elements integrated into the facade,
- replaced exterior windows to harmonize the whole.
In protected areas, a change of color generally requires a prior examination by the Bau— und Verkehrsdepartement. This procedure also applies to a building listed as heritage or located in the historic center, where the choice of colors remains regulated.
The three key phases of a facade project in Basel
A poorly diagnosed facade or a missing permit can delay the entire project, including scaffolding. In Basel, our Project Manager organizes this project in three key phases, from diagnosis to completion, for a new facade that meets your expectations. Each decision is thus made at the right time.
Why entrust your project to Avenir Renovations in the canton of Basel-City?
A quote from the facade specialist, another from the carpenter, and two schedules to coordinate: in Basel, a homeowner spends more time coordinating than deciding. At Avenir Renovations, our company takes care of this management, from the first meeting to the dismantling of the scaffolding.
For your facade, avoid multiplying contacts: each additional craftsman adds a risk of delay or defects at the joints. With Avenir Renovations Basel, a single point of contact, our Project Manager coordinates all trades on the site. They schedule the intervention of the facade specialist and the carpenter, and handle the procedures with the municipality and the canton. A delay from one trade is resolved between professionals, without you having to arbitrate. You only have one person to contact, no matter the question.
Discovering a delay when the scaffolding was supposed to be taken down: this scenario can quickly happen without information along the way. Our Project Manager ensures complete follow-up, from the study to completion, and keeps you informed at every key stage.
At Avenir Renovations Basel, our company also provides you with an online client area, designed as a true tracking space for your project. You can follow the progress of your facade and find your documents, from the quote to the completion report. Each request receives a response within 24 to 48 hours, preventing you from being left without news.
How much does a facade renovation cost in Basel?
The cost of a facade renovation varies significantly from one building to another: it is calculated per square meter, after a visit from our Project Manager on-site.
Several factors influence the quote. The facade surface and the condition of the interior support are the primary considerations, with crack repairs increasing the preparation costs. The choice between a new render alone and external thermal insulation significantly changes the budget. Access to the building and the type of scaffolding also count, as do municipal procedures, which are more extensive in protected areas.
For your facade renovation in Basel, our agency provides a 100% free and personalized quote, even in the case of a site visit. A callback occurs within 48 hours. Your request is sufficient to arrange the diagnostic visit and receive a detailed estimate, item by item.
Indicative prices for facade renovation work in Basel
| Types of work | Average price |
| New render (new coating) | 160 CHF per m² |
| External thermal insulation | 237 CHF per m² |
| Simple facade cleaning | 60 CHF per m² |
How often should a facade be renovated?
In Switzerland, a complete facade renovation generally occurs every 20 to 30 years, depending on the building's exposure, altitude, and proximity to a road or lake. A facade exposed to prevailing rains or located on a busy street ages faster. A crumbling render or open cracks can hasten the timeline. Our Project Manager identifies these signs during the diagnosis and advises whether a new render is sufficient or if insulation is necessary, both of which can be combined to avoid another scaffolding a few years later.
Administered by the Amt für Umwelt und Energie, about seven energy aid programs cover the building envelope and heating in the canton of Basel-Stadt. At Avenir Renovations, the preparation of these files is handled before the work begins, without a guaranteed aid amount. Your facade renovation in Basel starts with a request for a quote and a visit from our Project Manager.
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