Construction company Vienna that holds all trades, dates and prices together.
Construction company Vienna: from the building contractor that does the work — not from an agent.
Construction company Vienna: a construction company in Vienna costs 250 to 2,500 euros per square metre depending on the service. Refurbishment from €250/m², complete renovation €900–1,800/m², core renovation up to €2,500/m². One contract, one site manager, one fixed price according to ÖNORM B 2110 – instead of seven companies waiting for each other.
What a construction company in Vienna costs
Net guide prices, as of 2026, binding after site visit. The overview shows the most common services – details are on the respective service pages.
| Service | Net price | Construction time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment refurbishment | €250–500/m² | 2–4 weeks | Apartment renovation |
| Complete apartment renovation | €900–1,800/m² | 8–16 weeks | Renovation Vienna |
| Gut renovation | €1,500–2,500/m² | 12–20 weeks | Gut renovation |
| Basic renovation of an apartment building | €1,500–2,000/m² UFA | 6–18 months | Tenement building renovation |
| Bathroom renovation | €9,800–32,000 per bathroom | 12–20 working days | Bathroom renovation |
| Drywall | €40–120/m² | depending on scope | Drywall |
| Screed laying | €45–80/m² | 1–2 weeks | Screed laying |
| Demolition and strip-out | €45–180/m² | 1–3 weeks | Demolition Vienna |
| Facade renovation | €120–350/m² | 2–6 months | Facade renovation |
| Roof renovation | €180–450/m² | 2–5 weeks | Roof renovation |
| Painting | €12–28/m² | 3–10 days | Painting |
| Interior finishing | €350–900/m² | 4–14 weeks | Interior fit-out |
Hourly rates for time-and-material work
| Qualification | Net hourly rate | What for |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled worker | 58–78 € | Execution, installation, craft work |
| Labourer | 44–58 € | Assistance, demolition, transport, cleaning |
| Foreman or site manager | 75–105 € | Coordination, measurement, acceptances |
| Small materials and consumables | 3–8 % of the wage total | Screws, tape, tool wear |
| Travel to and from site | €45–120 per call-out | within Vienna, flat rate |
Time-and-material work is agreed where the scope is not fixed in advance – when tracing damage, for rework or small jobs. For defined services, a fixed price according to ÖNORM B 2110 is the rule.
Total around €100,700 net, which is €1,343/m². Experience shows that awarding the work separately to seven companies does not result in a lower total – but then the client bears the coordination and every interface themselves.
Construction company for shell construction, roof renovation and loft conversion
Three enquiries reach us again and again in exactly this form: a construction company for shell construction, a construction company to renovate the roof, a construction company for a loft conversion. These are the areas where a single tradesman is not enough, because structural design, building physics and the authorities come together.
| Project | What we take on | Net price | Construction time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell construction of a detached house | Excavation, foundation, masonry, floor slabs, roof structure until weathertight | €780–1,200/m² | 4–7 months |
| Shell construction with basement | additionally construction pit, basement walls, waterproofing, drainage | €1,100–1,700/m² | 6–9 months |
| Roof renovation | Roof covering, sheet metal work, insulation, disposal | €180–320/m² | 2–5 weeks |
| Loft conversion | Structural design, submission, shell, roof, windows, interior fit-out | €2,400–5,500/m² | 8–14 months |
The difference from a single trade: with shell construction we hand over weathertight and dimensionally accurate, with measurement and photo documentation — the basis on which the follow-on trades calculate. For roofs and lofts, the submission to MA 37 goes through us, because that is where most time is lost when nobody is responsible.
On the individual areas: shell construction Vienna, roof renovation Vienna and loft conversion Vienna.
What Skyline Bau does itself and what partner companies do
| Trade | Execution | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition, gutting, excavation | our own people | Trade licence according to GISA |
| Drywall, screed, tiling | our own people | Trade licence according to GISA |
| Painting, insulation, floor laying | our own people | Trade licence according to GISA |
| Master builder services, structural design, submission | licensed partner company | § 94 no. 5 GewO |
| Electrical engineering | licensed partner company | § 94 no. 16 GewO |
| Gas and sanitary engineering | licensed partner company | § 94 no. 25 GewO |
| Roofer, tinsmith | licensed partner company | regulated trade |
What is the difference between a construction company and a master builder?
The term “construction company” is an everyday umbrella term — it covers master builder companies, construction trade businesses and building craft businesses. Technical meaning: under the Austrian Trade Regulation Act there are two classes:
- Construction trade business (§ 99 GewO): a building craft business with restricted authorisation, entitled to carry out construction work on site but without independent authorisation for planning and structural design. Bling Bling GmbH (under the brand Skyline Bau) falls into this class.
- Building craft businesses: more restricted trades such as drywall, tiling, painting — without the status of a master builder or construction trade business.
For you as the client this means: choose according to your construction needs. For structurally relevant projects (new opening in a load-bearing wall, adding a storey, extension) a master builder company is required — or a construction company like our Bling Bling GmbH with licensed master builder partner companies. For pure refurbishment without changes to the floor plan, a construction trade business is sufficient.
What Skyline Bau does for you as a building contractor
Our role under the brand Skyline Bau is clearly defined: execution on site, coordination of trades and site management. We leave planning and structural design to authorised civil engineers or licensed master builder partner companies. Specifically, we provide:
- Execution on site by Bling Bling GmbH. Apartment renovation, old-building renovation, general renovation, apartment building renovation — implemented as building craft work.
- Coordination of trades by one site manager. One contact person instead of 12 tradespeople. The site manager coordinates the sub-trades.
- Licensed master builder partner companies for regulated trades. Master builder structural design (§ 94 no. 5 GewO), electrical engineering (§ 94 no. 16), gas and sanitary engineering (§ 94 no. 25), heating engineering (§ 94 no. 31), chimney sweeps (§ 94 no. 55).
- Site management and weekly photo documentation. For you, your property management and your insurer.
- Fixed-price contract according to ÖNORM B 2110:2023. No surprise extras.
- Construction liability insurance €3 million.
- Warranty of 3 years under § 933 ABGB. For hidden defects up to 30 years under § 1489 ABGB.
Cost framework 2026
Construction trades and their licences (§ 94 GewO)
Clients should know which trade licence covers what. As a building contractor, Skyline Bau bundles all relevant trades — through its own execution on site (Bling Bling GmbH) plus licensed partner companies for regulated tasks:
- § 94 no. 5 GewO — master builder licence: planning, structural design, load-bearing structure. Provided by a licensed master builder partner company.
- § 94 no. 16 GewO — electrical engineering: electrical installation, RCDs, zone classification in the bathroom according to ÖVE E 8001-1. Licensed partner.
- § 94 no. 25 GewO — gas and sanitary engineering: water, gas and waste water connections. Licensed partner.
- § 94 no. 31 GewO — heating engineering: heat pump, gas boiler, district heating connection. Licensed partner.
- § 94 no. 55 GewO — chimney sweep: chimney sweeping, emission measurement. Licensed partner.
- § 99 GewO — construction trade business: execution on site. Skyline Bau as the brand of Bling Bling GmbH — the direct provider.
- Non-regulated building crafts: drywall, tiling, painting, floor laying. Directly by Bling Bling GmbH or independent craft partners.
Range of renovation and construction services
- Apartment renovation. Apartments in all 23 districts.
- House renovation. Renovation of detached and terraced houses.
- Viennese old-building renovation. Viennese Gründerzeit 1848–1918 with reference to MA 19 protection zones.
- General renovation. Full renovation. See the cost guide values.
- Viennese apartment building renovation. Renovation of rental buildings under the MRG.
- Core renovation. Full renovation stripped back to the shell.
- Bathroom renovation. Small bathroom €12,000–18,000.
- Kitchen conversion. New kitchen installation.
- Tiling. Porcelain stoneware, natural stone, XXL formats.
- Drywall. Partition walls, suspended ceilings, furring walls.
- Painting. Interior and exterior painting.
- Facade renovation. ETICS, original facades.
- Balcony renovation. Covering, waterproofing, railings.
- Underground car park renovation. Concrete repair according to ÖNORM EN 1504.
- Loft conversion and adding a storey. With licensed master builder partners for structural design.
- Demolition and strip-out. Interior demolition, partial demolition.
- Excavation and paving. Basement rooms, driveways.
Vienna Building Code §§ 60–62a and procedures with the authorities
- § 60 BO für Wien — permit requirement: for an opening in a load-bearing wall, adding a storey, extensions, change of use. Submission plans required. Procedure takes 3–8 months.
- § 62 BO für Wien — projects subject to notification: for changes to non-load-bearing partition walls. Building notification to MA 37.
- § 62a BO für Wien — projects exempt from a permit: pure interior refurbishment without structural intervention.
- Responsibility of the MA 37 building police: building procedures at the respective Viennese district office.
- MA 19 protection zone consultation: for addresses in protection zones (largely districts 1–9, parts of districts 10–19). Lead time 6–12 weeks.
- Federal Monuments Office (BDA): for listed buildings.
- Skyline Bau support with the authorities: our site manager handles the MA 19 consultation, preparation of submission plans and the completion notice under § 128 BO für Wien.
Subsidies 2026 for construction projects
- wohnfonds_wien: renovation subsidy for Viennese apartment buildings and larger construction projects.
- MA 25 housing subsidy: renovation subsidy for first-time buyers.
- City of Vienna thermal and energy renovation: according to wien.gv.at.
- Vienna climate and innovation agency: innovative construction projects.
- Hauskunft Wien: neutral advisory institution.
- FSW accessibility subsidy: up to €6,000.
- Boiler replacement bonus 2026: up to €4,500.
- BDA monument protection grant: up to 30 % of the construction cost.
- Skyline Bau subsidy preparation: the site manager supports the preparation of applications free of charge.
Process in 12 phases — from the initial meeting to final acceptance
Full coverage: all 23 districts
What a construction company in Vienna costs — market guide prices 2026
“Construction company” is an umbrella term, and prices vary widely accordingly. Only services with the same scope can be compared meaningfully. The values circulating on the Viennese market:
Hourly rate for construction & crafts
€60–90/h — depending on trade and qualification. Relevant for time-and-material work, not for fixed-price projects.
Partial renovation
from €400/m² — floors, painting, individual trades without intervention in building services.
Full renovation
€1,000–2,500/m² — strip-out, building services, electrics, floor build-up, surfaces.
Shell construction
€600–800/m² — foundation, walls, floor slabs, roof structure without fit-out.
New build ready for floor coverings
€1,900–2,700/m² of residential floor area — without floors and final surfaces.
New build, turnkey
€2,100–2,900/m² of residential floor area — handed over ready to move in.
For context: ranges are not prices. Where you end up within the range is decided by the condition of the building fabric — risers, electrics, structure, floor build-up. You only see that once things are opened up. That is why we state the price after the site visit as a fixed price and not beforehand as a range in a brochure.
How to recognise a reputable construction company
The Austrian Economic Chamber names criteria that have proven themselves in practice. Check them — with us as with anyone else:
- Trade licence and chamber membership — ask to see the GISA number. It can be checked publicly. Ours: GISA number in the legal notice (Bling Bling GmbH, construction trade business under § 99 GewO).
- Verifiable references — completed projects, not renderings.
- Transparent cost estimate — items broken down individually, with quantities and unit prices. A lump sum without a breakdown is not a quote but a ballpark figure.
- Compliance with the Vienna Building Code and OIB guidelines — including occupational health and safety rules on site.
- A clear statement on regulated trades — who does gas, plumbing, electrics, structural design? Is the company authorised? Ask to see the proof. That is your right.
- No deposit before work is done — payment according to construction progress, not in advance.
The most common traps in construction quotes
The missing item
Disposal, site set-up, dust protection, final cleaning — these are real costs that are often missing from cheap quotes and later come as extras. Check whether they are in the bill of quantities.
The waterproofing nobody mentions
If no bonded waterproofing is in the quote, it has not been calculated. In wet areas it is mandatory according to ÖNORM B 3407 — anyone who leaves it out saves on the only component that decides watertightness.
The optimistic construction time
Cement screed needs around 28 days until it is ready for covering, flowing screed 7–14 days. Anyone who promises a complete renovation with new screed in two weeks has either not planned any screed or is working against the readiness for covering. Both take their revenge.
The open procedure for extras
Ask specifically: what happens if damage appears when things are opened up? Is there a supplementary quote with your consent — or is work continued and invoiced afterwards? With us the rule is: we stop, take photos, get in touch. You decide before construction continues.
The unclear contractual partner
With referral portals you get quotes, but no contractual partner. With individual trades you have five contracts and five contact persons who point at each other when damage occurs. Clarify in advance: Who owes the overall service, and who is liable?
The Viennese market for construction companies — 496 businesses, three classes
In the federal state of Vienna alone, several hundred businesses are registered as building contractors or construction companies. The number says little — what matters is which of the three trade-law classes a business falls into. Because that determines what it is allowed to do at all.
Licensed master builder companies (§ 94 no. 5 GewO)
May plan, carry out structural calculations, manage and carry out construction — including interventions in load-bearing components. The most far-reaching authorisation in building construction. Anyone holding it has passed a qualification examination and provided relevant practical experience and proof of commercial suitability. If your project involves structural design, this is the right address — either directly or via a general contractor who involves such a company.
Construction trade businesses (§ 99 GewO)
May carry out work, but not plan or make structural assessments. For load-bearing components and structural design they involve a licensed master builder. That is our classification: Bling Bling GmbH is a construction trade business under § 99 GewO, GISA number in the legal notice. Under § 99 (5) GewO we are not allowed to call ourselves “Baumeister” (master builder) — and we do not.
Referral portals and directories
They do not carry out any construction work, but forward your enquiry for a commission. You get quotes, but no contractual partner. In the event of a defect, you have nobody who owes the overall service. That is not a reproach — it is simply a different business model, and you should know which one you are using.
Why company size says little
On the Viennese market you will find businesses that have existed for 170 years and others that have been on the market for three years. Taken on its own, neither says anything about suitability for your project.
- Large corporations — strong in large projects and infrastructure. Usually oversized for an 80 m² apartment renovation; you are a small job among many there.
- Medium-sized construction companies — the usual size for renovation, conversion and shell construction in residential building. Here the decision is usually made on references and communication, not on size.
- Small businesses and sole traders — inexpensive for clearly defined individual trades. With several trades, you coordinate yourself.
- General contractor — a contractual role, not a size class. A general contractor can be small and still owe the overall service, because it bundles the trades and is liable for them.
The more relevant question than “how big” is: Who is named in the contract, and who is liable if something goes wrong?
Three things you should ask for from every contractor.
What you receive from us before signing the contract
A lot is claimed in construction and little is proven. These three proofs are the difference between a promise and a commitment — and you should ask every contractor for them, not just us.
1. The GISA number
Ours: 37945732 (Bling Bling GmbH, construction trade business under § 99 GewO). Publicly searchable in GISA — checked in thirty seconds. A business that does not want to give you its number has a reason for it.
2. Proof of authorisation of the partner companies
For structural engineering (§ 94 no. 5), electrical work (§ 94 no. 16), gas/plumbing (§ 94 no. 25) and tiling (§ 94 no. 38) we use licensed companies. You receive their proof of authorisation before signing the contract — not on request, not later.
3. A fixed price according to ÖNORM B 2110
With a bill of quantities. It also states what is not included. Extra work only with your written consent — with photo documentation before work continues.
And what we document is something you normally never see: photos of the rough installation before the walls are closed. The waterproofing before tiling. Both disappear behind plaster and tiles — and both decide whether the property will still be watertight in twenty years. You receive the pictures at handover. Not on request.
What we do not promise.
Four things you hear elsewhere — but not from us
Trust does not come from someone promising everything. It comes from someone telling you where the limits are.
- “We are the cheapest.” — We are not. Anyone who ignores drying times, leaves out the waterproofing and does not price in disposal is cheaper. Until the final invoice.
- “It can be done in two weeks.” — Cement screed needs around 28 days to be ready for floor coverings. That is physics, not a matter for negotiation. Anyone who promises it anyway is working against the drying time — and in two years you will have hollow-sounding tiles.
- “I can tell you right away on the phone what it costs.” — No. What a renovation costs is decided by the condition behind the wall. You only see it after opening up. A price given over the phone is either too high — then we lose the job — or too low, and then the extra charges follow.
- “We do everything ourselves.” — We are not allowed to. Structural engineering (§ 94 no. 5), electrical work (§ 94 no. 16), gas/plumbing (§ 94 no. 25) and tiling (§ 94 no. 38) are regulated. Anyone who claims to do all of this themselves either holds four licences — or has a problem.
Our services in Vienna
All construction and renovation services of Skyline Bau in Vienna — as the building contractor, with regulated trades through licensed partner companies. For details of each service:
When you do not need us
Not every project needs a building contractor. During the site visit we will tell you honestly if we are the wrong choice for you — even if it costs us a job.
A single trade
If you only need a painter, you do not need a coordinator. Hire the painter directly — it is cheaper.
Mainly structural engineering and planning
If your project consists mainly of permit planning and structural calculations, go directly to a licensed master builder. A building contractor in between is one level too many.
Technically sound, just old
Copper pipes, waterproofing intact, no damp damage? Then a cosmetic refresh is enough. Save your money.
Why we say this: A customer we sold an unnecessary renovation to will not come back and will not recommend us. A customer we told honestly that their bathroom will last another ten years will call us in ten years — and in the meantime, when the riser pipes in the building are due for replacement.
All from a single source: seven points you can verify
The phrase appears on every second construction website. With us it means seven concrete things that you can check before signing.
| Point | What you gain |
|---|---|
| One contract according to ÖNORM B 2110 | one legal basis instead of twelve different sets of terms and conditions |
| One fixed price after a site visit | the total stands as long as you change nothing |
| One schedule | one completion date instead of twelve promises |
| One contact person | one number, even when things get stuck |
| One invoice | payment according to construction progress, with a retention |
| A warranty | no dispute about which trade is to blame |
| One construction liability insurance | €3 million cover for the entire project |
What we carry out ourselves
| Area | Execution |
|---|---|
| Masonry and concrete work, openings, screed | own team |
| Demolition, strip-out, disposal | own team |
| Drywall, tiling, painting, floors | own team |
| Facade, insulation, scaffolding | own team with scaffolding partner |
| Electrics, gas, water, heating | licensed partner companies, coordinated by us and under our responsibility |
| Structural design, surveying, energy performance certificate | civil engineers, commissioned by us |
Construction company in all 23 districts of Vienna
Vienna builds differently in every district. The table shows which building stock is typical and what matters there – whether you are looking for a construction company in Vienna and the surrounding area for an apartment in the 5th district or an extension in the 22nd district.
| District | Typical existing condition | What matters |
|---|---|---|
| 1010 Innere Stadt | Old town, Baroque and Gründerzeit buildings, almost entirely a protection zone | Coordination with MA 19, narrow access, loading zones and delivery times |
| 1020 Leopoldstadt | Gründerzeit apartment buildings, plus new builds around Nordbahnhof and the Prater | Timber beam floors and risers in old buildings |
| 1030 Landstraße | Gründerzeit, embassy quarter, council housing | Protection zones in the embassy quarter, lift retrofitting |
| 1040 Wieden | dense Gründerzeit building stock | Attic conversions, courtyard entrances, quiet hours in occupied buildings |
| 1050 Margareten | Gründerzeit apartment buildings with many small apartments | Merging apartments, riser renovation |
| 1060 Mariahilf | Gründerzeit, shops on the ground floors | Shop conversions, work outside opening hours |
| 1070 Neubau | Biedermeier and Gründerzeit buildings, businesses in back courtyards | Courtyard buildings, damp ground floors, protection zones |
| 1080 Josefstadt | small-scale old buildings, many protection zones | Facades and box windows according to MA 19 requirements |
| 1090 Alsergrund | Gründerzeit, medical practices and offices | Converting apartments into practices and back |
| 1100 Favoriten | Gründerzeit in the north, council housing, new builds in the Sonnwendviertel | Apartment renovation in old buildings, interior fit-out in new builds |
| 1110 Simmering | Council housing, estate and detached houses | Basements, damp, extensions |
| 1120 Meidling | Gründerzeit and council housing | Bathroom renovation, riser renovation |
| 1130 Hietzing | Villas and detached houses | House renovation, extensions, garden walls and retaining walls |
| 1140 Penzing | Villas, estate houses, slopes on the edge of the Vienna Woods | Slope water, retaining walls, wall damp-proofing |
| 1150 Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus | very dense Gründerzeit | Apartment building renovation in occupied buildings |
| 1160 Ottakring | Gründerzeit, slopes towards the Vienna Woods | Damp basements, loft conversion |
| 1170 Hernals | Gründerzeit in the centre, detached houses on the outskirts | Old-building renovation and house renovation |
| 1180 Währing | Cottage quarter, villas, Gründerzeit | Villa renovation, protection zones, damp-proofing |
| 1190 Döbling | Villas, cottage area, slopes | Slope stabilisation, upscale apartment renovation |
| 1200 Brigittenau | Gründerzeit and council housing | Apartment renovation, electrics in old buildings |
| 1210 Floridsdorf | Detached houses, new development areas, council housing | Extensions, adding storeys, basements |
| 1220 Donaustadt | Detached and terraced houses, large new development areas such as Seestadt | Groundwater during excavation, extensions, bathroom renovation |
| 1230 Liesing | Detached and terraced houses, commercial areas | Roof renovation, extensions, commercial conversions |
Outside Vienna we work in Klosterneuburg and in the area around Vienna in Lower Austria.
House builders near me: why distance matters
Anyone who wants to build a detached house and searches for house builders in their area comes across two very different offers. Prefab house providers deliver a house from a catalogue that is prefabricated in the factory and erected in a few days; the crew often comes from another federal state. A regional construction company builds the house on site, from excavation and floor slab to the roof, and coordinates the trades on the site.
Searching for “house builders near me” is therefore justified, but for a different reason than people usually think. Travel makes little difference to the price. What matters is how often site management is actually on site, how quickly someone is there when there is a problem and whether the company knows the local conditions: the ground on the outskirts of Vienna, the zoning provisions, access in a narrow residential street. After handover comes the warranty. A company that can reach you in half an hour is more likely to remedy a defect than one that has to plan a day's journey for it.
We build new houses in Vienna and the immediate surrounding area. Questions about the process, construction method and foundation are answered on the pages about new builds in Vienna and the floor slab.
Project assessment before purchase or conversion: what it involves in the 4th district
Before someone buys an old-building apartment or an apartment building or commissions a larger conversion, a project assessment is worthwhile. This means a technical building assessment: what condition are the floors, pipework, roof and basement in, what work is due in the coming years, and what is the order of magnitude of the costs? It does not replace an expert's report, but provides a solid basis for price negotiation and planning.
In Wieden, i.e. 1040 Vienna, the building stock is predominantly Gründerzeit and densely built. Typical questions here are whether the attic can carry a conversion, whether the timber beam floors have moisture damage at the bearings and when the risers will need replacing. Then there is the logistics: courtyard entrances are narrow, loading zones scarce, and quiet hours apply in occupied buildings. All of this affects construction time and price and belongs in the assessment before a contract is signed. Anyone taking over an entire building will find the next steps under apartment building renovation.
Building in Margareten: what is typical in the 5th district
The 5th district has a high proportion of apartment buildings from around 1900 with many small apartments, often room-kitchen-cabinet with the WC in the corridor. This results in three types of job that occur here more often than elsewhere. First, merging two small apartments, where walls are broken through, lintels set and pipework rerouted. Second, retrofitting a bathroom in an apartment that never had one. Third, renewing the risers, which affects the whole building and must be coordinated with the property management.
What all three have in common is that they take place in an occupied building. Noise, dust and water shut-offs must be announced, and material is carried up a narrow stairwell. A quote that does not contain these points as separate items is incomplete for Margareten. Details on the pipework are described on the page on riser renovation.
Frequently asked questions about construction companies in Vienna
How many construction companies are there in Vienna?
Does the size of the construction company matter?
What is a general contractor?
What does a comparison portal give me?
Where can I find a construction company's trade licence?
What does a construction company in Vienna cost?
Is Skyline Bau a master builder (Baumeister)?
What is the difference between a construction company, a building contractor and a master builder?
Who is my contractual partner?
How do I recognise a reputable construction company?
Do I have to pay a deposit?
What is a cost estimate — and what is a fixed price?
Do you work in all Viennese districts?
What if something unexpected turns up during the works?
How quickly do I get a quote?
Are you a master builder company?
No. Skyline Bau is the brand name of the construction and renovation division of Bling Bling GmbH — a construction trade business under § 99 GewO. According to § 99 (5) GewO, only businesses with an unrestricted master builder licence may call themselves “Baumeister”. For master builder tasks (structural design, load-bearing structure, permit submission) we work with a network of licensed master builder partner companies.
What is the difference between a construction company and a master builder?
Construction company is an umbrella term. A master builder company (§ 94 no. 5 GewO) has an unrestricted licence for planning and structural design. A construction trade business (§ 99 GewO) has a more restricted licence for execution on site — this includes Bling Bling GmbH under the brand Skyline Bau.
Who plans our construction work?
Planning is carried out by authorised civil engineers or licensed master builder partner companies. Our site manager coordinates planning, execution and communication with the authorities as one contact person.
Who does the structural design?
Structural proof by an authorised civil engineer or a licensed master builder partner company (§ 94 no. 5 GewO). Our site manager organises the structural proof for the MA 37 submission.
Who is liable for construction work?
Bling Bling GmbH as the company carrying out the work under the brand Skyline Bau. Construction liability insurance €3 million. Warranty of 3 years § 933 ABGB. For hidden defects up to 30 years under § 1489 ABGB.
How does “all from a single source” work in practice?
Our site manager is one contact person. Bling Bling GmbH carries out the work on site. Licensed partner companies cover the regulated trades. The client has a fixed-price contract according to ÖNORM B 2110:2023 with Bling Bling GmbH.
How long does construction work take?
Refurbishment 3–8 weeks. Full renovation 8–16 weeks. Core renovation 16–24 weeks. Waiting time until the start of construction is currently 6–12 weeks due to high demand for Skyline Bau full-service jobs.
Does Skyline Bau offer a fixed-price contract?
Yes. Our standard contract according to ÖNORM B 2110:2023 with a clear list of items and a committed construction period. No extras without written approval.
How is the warranty regulated?
3 years under § 933 ABGB on construction work. For hidden defects up to 30 years under § 1489 ABGB. Construction liability insurance €3 million.
Which districts do you serve?
All 23 districts. Skyline Bau location
Do I need submission plans?
For structurally relevant wall openings under § 60 BO für Wien, yes. For changes to non-load-bearing walls, building notification under § 62. For pure refurbishment under § 62a, no permit required. Our site manager clarifies this in the initial meeting.
What about protection zones (MA 19)?
For addresses in protection zones (largely districts 1–9, parts of districts 10–19), consultation with MA 19 is mandatory. Lead time 6–12 weeks. Our site manager accompanies the consultation.
Which subsidies are possible for construction company jobs?
wohnfonds_wien renovation subsidy, MA 25 housing subsidy, FSW accessibility grant up to €6,000, boiler replacement bonus up to €4,500, BDA monument protection grant up to 30 %. Our site manager supports the preparation of applications free of charge.
What is the payment plan?
Standard payment plan: 30 % deposit when the order is placed, 40 % interim payment on completion of the first-fix installation, 30 % final payment on final acceptance. Alternative plan for small jobs 60/40 %. 14-day payment term.
Can Skyline Bau also take on the post-construction cleaning?
Yes. Bling Bling Premium Reinigung as a sister company offers post-construction cleaning, deep cleaning and maintenance cleaning. Combined offer at the end of a renovation.
Where can I find the legal notice?
Legal notice provider: Bling Bling GmbH, see Impressum.
How can we arrange an initial consultation?
Free initial consultation on site in Vienna. Our site manager with measurement, photo documentation and assessment of the building fabric. Then a renovation concept with 3 options and a fixed-price quote within 7–14 working days. Enquiries via the form on this page.
Why the split between Skyline Bau and Bling Bling GmbH?
Legal transparency. Skyline Bau is the established brand name for renovation, construction work and general renovation. Bling Bling GmbH is the legal and operating entity as a construction trade business. Interplay: brand Skyline Bau + authorised construction trade business Bling Bling GmbH + licensed master builder partner companies for regulated tasks.
What is the difference between a house builder and a prefab house provider?
What does a project assessment before buying an apartment cost?
Can two apartments be merged in an apartment building?
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Finished building? Post-construction cleaning is part of it.
Fine dust, adhesive residue, cement haze — that remains after every construction site. Bling Premium Reinigung takes care of post-construction cleaning as a partner company. More at bling-bling.at.
Note: Skyline Bau is the brand name of the construction and renovation division of Bling Bling GmbH and is not a separate legal entity. The sole contractual partner is Bling Bling GmbH. Bling Bling GmbH is a restricted construction trade business under § 99 GewO (Austrian Trade Regulation Act) and not a licensed master builder (Baumeister). Under § 99 (5) GewO, the title “Baumeister” is reserved for businesses licensed under § 94 no. 5 GewO. Regulated trades — master-builder services, structural engineering, gas and sanitary engineering, electrical engineering — are carried out exclusively by authorised, licensed partner companies.
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Free site visit throughout Vienna. Fixed price after measurement. One contractual partner, one warranty. We reply to written enquiries within 48 hours on working days.
A new bathroom — without surprises
We check pipes, floor build-up and electrics on site. Then you get the price. Not the other way round.
Legal note: Skyline Bau is the brand name of the construction and renovation division of Bling Bling GmbH and is not a separate legal entity. The sole contractual partner is Bling Bling GmbH — a restricted construction trade business under § 99 GewO, GISA number in the legal notice. It is not a licensed master builder.
Under § 99 (5) GewO, the title “Baumeister” (master builder) is reserved exclusively for businesses licensed under § 94 no. 5 GewO. Regulated trades — master-builder services (§ 94 no. 5), electrical engineering (§ 94 no. 16), gas and sanitary engineering (§ 94 no. 25), tiling (§ 94 no. 38) — are carried out exclusively by authorised, licensed partner companies. On request, you receive their proof of authorisation before signing the contract.
Note: Skyline Bau is the brand name of the construction and renovation division of Bling Bling GmbH and is not a separate legal entity. The sole contractual partner is Bling Bling GmbH. Bling Bling GmbH is a restricted construction trade business under § 99 GewO (Austrian Trade Regulation Act) and not a licensed master builder (Baumeister). Under § 99 (5) GewO, the title “Baumeister” is reserved for businesses licensed under § 94 no. 5 GewO. Regulated trades — master-builder services, structural engineering, gas and sanitary engineering, electrical engineering — are carried out exclusively by authorised, licensed partner companies.