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Every few years, you may receive a letter from your electricity supplier or a reminder from your property manager: it's time for the periodic inspection of your electrical installation. Many owners treat this as a formality — until it turns out the panel is outdated, the earthing isn't properly done, and the work costs more than expected. This article explains how the OIBT periodic inspection works, why it can't be done "in-house," and what to do if non-compliances are found.

The smart home is no longer a gadget made of voice speakers and apps that stop working after two years. For a serious residential or commercial property in Geneva or Lausanne, there's a genuine engineering standard for building automation: KNX. It's neither a brand nor a proprietary "single-company" system, but an open global standard on which truly reliable, durable and expandable systems are built. SmartHaus Swiss designs, programs and commissions KNX solutions for managing lighting, climate, blinds and energy — with a tailored approach and technical support at every stage.

Your old boiler is on its last legs, and you face a choice: install a new gas boiler — cheap and familiar — or a heat pump, more expensive upfront but promising low bills. In 2026 Switzerland, this choice is no longer purely financial: the economics now come with regulatory deadlines for phasing out fossil fuels. Let's look honestly, with figures, at when each wins — without slogans like "a heat pump is always better."

If you're buying, selling or renovating a property in Geneva, Lausanne or another French-speaking canton, sooner or later you'll come across the acronym CECB. It's the official "energy label" of a Swiss building, and in several situations it's required by law. This article explains in plain terms what the CECB is, its different forms, when it's needed and how it connects to renovation subsidies.

Insulating a façade, replacing an old boiler with a heat pump, installing modern ventilation — all of this lowers energy bills and is also partly funded by the state. Switzerland has a well-developed system of subsidies for the energy renovation of buildings, and many property owners in Geneva and Lausanne simply don't know the amounts they could claim. This article explains how the subsidies work, what work they cover and why the order of steps is crucial.

"How much will the renovation cost?" is the first question almost every apartment owner in Geneva or Lausanne asks. And the honest answer is "it depends": the price range is huge, because the word "renovation" covers work of very different scales. This article helps you understand the price benchmarks of the Swiss market, see what drives the final figure, and plan your budget without nasty surprises.

Renovating an apartment is a marathon that's easy to get lost in: dozens of decisions, several contractors, approvals, materials and timelines that tend to slip. A turnkey renovation solves the core problem — you don't have to become the site manager of your own project. SmartHaus Swiss takes on the entire cycle in Geneva, Lausanne and across French-speaking Switzerland: from demolition and shell work to finishing — one accountable contractor, a transparent quote and a predictable result.

Structural work is what you don't see in a finished home, yet it's what determines whether the building will stand for decades without cracks or settlement. Crooked masonry, a miscalculated load-bearing beam, or a partition built in the wrong place are problems no finishing can "paint over." SmartHaus Swiss carries out shell and structural construction in Geneva, Lausanne and across French-speaking Switzerland: masonry, load-bearing structures, partitions and structural work — to plan, with quality materials, and in compliance with Swiss standards.

The façade is the first thing visitors and passers-by see, and at the same time the main barrier between your home and the Swiss weather: rain, wind, temperature swings and frost. Over time, even a good façade loses its looks and starts letting heat escape. SmartHaus Swiss carries out the full range of façade work in Geneva, Lausanne and across French-speaking Switzerland: insulation, exterior plastering, restoration and decorative cladding — with a guarantee, cleanly, and with the local climate and regulations in mind.

Interior finishing is what turns bare walls into a home you actually want to live in. But it's also where disappointment most often starts: uneven walls, paint that cracks within six months, tiles with drifting grout lines. Quality finishing isn't about "looks good in photos" — it's about a result that stays level and tidy years later. SmartHaus Swiss carries out all types of finishing work in Geneva, Lausanne and across French-speaking Switzerland: plastering, painting, tiling, parquet, ceilings — with attention to detail, a guarantee, and within the agreed timeframe.

Electrical work is the part of a home you don't see, yet your safety, comfort and property value all depend on it. In Geneva, Lausanne and across French-speaking Switzerland, every electrical job is subject to strict regulations, and ignoring them can mean not just fines but a genuine fire risk. SmartHaus Swiss handles the full range of electrical work — from fitting a single socket to wiring an entire home turnkey — with a quality guarantee and in full compliance with Swiss standards.

Plumbing is the system you only think about when something leaks, the water stops heating, or you flood the neighbours below. And in Switzerland, a leak into a neighbour's flat is not just an annoyance — it's a matter of liability and insurance claims. SmartHaus Swiss handles the full range of plumbing work in Geneva, Lausanne and across French-speaking Switzerland: from swapping a tap to installing pipework and turnkey hot water systems — cleanly, with a guarantee, and in compliance with Swiss standards.

Not long ago, air conditioning was considered a luxury in Switzerland, but that has changed: hot summers have become the norm, and heat pumps are now the main way to heat new and renovated buildings. Today, climate equipment isn't just about cooling in summer — it's about energy-efficient heating in winter and healthy air year-round. SmartHaus Swiss installs and services air conditioning, ventilation and heat pump systems in Geneva, Lausanne and across French-speaking Switzerland — with proper sizing, a guarantee, and full compliance with Swiss standards.