Grutter Bedachungen AG

What Grutter Bedachungen AG does

Grütter Bedachungen AG is a Swiss family-owned building envelope specialist headquartered in Beinwil am See (Aargau), founded in 1920 by Ernst Grütter-Merz and now led by fourth-generation Geschäftsführer Reto Grütter. The company operates with approximately 20 employees and is registered as a Swiss Aktiengesellschaft (AG), having been converted from the original sole proprietorship in 1984. Its stated purpose is protection of the building envelope (Schutz rund um die Gebäudehülle), serving residential and commercial property owners across the Seetal and upper Wynental region of Switzerland.

The core offering spans roofing (Steildach and Flachdach), facade construction including ventilated facades, sheet metal work (Spenglerei), waterproofing (Abdichtungen), repairs, solar/PV installations, energy consulting, snow removal, and crane/work platform services up to 30 meters height with 4.5-tonne lifting capacity. Technical differentiation rests on integrated multi-discipline in-house capability, a Herkules TD 45260 EK work platform/crane, certified apprenticeship training in Dachdecker, Abdichter and Spengler trades, and active membership in suissetec, Polybau, Gebäudehülle Swiss and other industry bodies.

Grütter runs a project-based professional services model with quote-based pricing, direct customer acquisition via phone, email, website contact form, and an emergency hotline. Revenue is generated from one-time construction, renovation, and maintenance projects with no disclosed recurring contracts, subscription tiers, or public pricing. The business markets primarily through its website, project photo galleries, and customer reviews rather than paid digital channels, reflecting a traditional field-sales go-to-market anchored in regional reputation.

Name

Grutter Bedachungen AG

Legal name

Grütter Bedachungen AG

Website

https://gruetter-dach.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Grütter Bedachungen AG is a 4th-generation Swiss family-owned roofing and building envelope contractor based in Beinwil am See, serving residential and commercial property owners in the Seetal and upper Wynental region with roofing, facades, sheet metal, waterproofing, solar, and energy consulting services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Roofing and Building Envelope Services

NAICS

Roofing Contractors (238160), Roofing Contractors (23816), Residential Remodelers (236118)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950), Sheet Metal Work (3444), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Envelope Restoration (Roofing, Siding, Windows & Doors) (HSAPAOAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Soffit, Fascia & Eaves Repair/Replacement (HSAPAKAH), Gutters, Downspouts & Rainwater Systems (IMADAFAM)

Keywords

• Roofing services
• Building envelope
• Facade construction
• Waterproofing services
• Sheet metal work

Headquarters

HQ city

Beinwil

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Construction and Installation Services: One-time project-based revenue from roofing, facade construction, sheet metal work, waterproofing, repairs, solar installations, and energy consulting services. Services include both new construction and renovation projects for residential and commercial buildings.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Grütter Bedachungen AG delivers comprehensive building envelope services for residential and commercial properties, including steep and flat roofing, facade construction, sheet metal work, waterproofing, repairs, solar panel installation, energy consulting, snow removal, and crane/platform work. The company specializes in protecting and maintaining the building shell through new construction, renovation, repair, and maintenance projects delivered directly on customer sites across the Seetal and upper Wynental region of Switzerland.

Product overview

Grütter Bedachungen AG is a traditional Swiss roofing and building envelope company offering a comprehensive suite of services focused on protecting and maintaining building exteriors. The core offerings include roofing systems (Dach) covering both pitched roofs (Steildach) and flat roofs (Flachdach), facade construction (Fassadenbau) with emphasis on ventilated facades and exterior insulation, sheet metal work (Spenglerei), and waterproofing (Abdichtungen). These core services are complemented by specialized offerings including solar installations (Solaranlagen) with photovoltaic systems, energy consulting (Energieberatung), repairs and maintenance (Reparaturen), snow removal (Schneeräumen), and work platform/crane services. The company operates as a training business (Lehrbetrieb) for apprentices in roofing, waterproofing, and sheet metal trades. Founded in 1920, the company has been serving customers in the Seetal and upper Wynental regions for over 100 years with approximately 20 employees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dach (Roofing) Complete roofing services covering Steildach (pitched/sloped roofs) and Flachdach (flat roofs) with all types of roof coverings and waterproofing systems for residential and commercial buildings.
• Fassadenbau (Facade Construction)
• Spenglerei (Sheet Metal Work) Complete sheet metal and gutter work services performed by trained sheet metal specialists, offered since 2005 following the acquisition of equipment from Spenglerei Weber.
• Abdichtungen (Waterproofing)
• Reparaturen (Repairs)
• Solaranlagen (Solar Installations)
• Energieberatung (Energy Consulting)
• Schneeräumen (Snow Removal)
• Arbeitsbühne und Kranarbeiten (Work Platform and Crane Work)

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• suissetecminorOthersTrade association for the building technology and metal construction industry in Switzerland
• PolybauminorOthersSwiss association for builders of building envelopes, waterproofing, and facade construction
• LENA (Lernende Netzwerk Architektur)minorOthersLearning network for architecture apprentices
• Gebäudehülle SwissminorOthersSwiss association for building envelope specialists
• AGV (Arbeitgeberverband)minorOthersSwiss employers' association
• Die MeisterminorOthersAssociation of master craftsmen
• HGV Beinwil (Handwerker- und Gewerbeverein)minorOthersLocal crafts and trade association in Beinwil
• suissetec AargauminorOthersCantonal branch of suissetec in Aargau
• ARG (Arbeitsgemeinschaft Gebäudetechnik)minorOthersWorking group for building technology

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Holcim AG: Global leader in building materials including roofing systems, concrete, and aggregates. Comparable as a supplier of roofing materials and as a broader building envelope materials provider, though not a direct services competitor.
• swisspor Holding AG: Swiss manufacturer of insulation, roofing, and sealing systems used in building envelopes. Comparable as a key materials supplier in the same supply chain that serves Swiss roofers like Grütter, though swisspor operates upstream.

Broad incumbents

• Implenia AG: Switzerland's largest construction services company, offering building envelope and roofing work as part of a much broader portfolio across real estate and infrastructure. Comparable for overlapping service lines but orders of magnitude larger than Grütter.
• Meier Tobler Group AG: Swiss building services company focused on HVAC, plumbing, and building technology for residential and commercial customers. Comparable as a domestic building services provider serving the same Swiss regional customer base, though with a different technical focus.
• Burkhalter Holding AG: Swiss group of building services companies, primarily electrical installation, operating across Switzerland via decentralized regional subsidiaries. Comparable as a Swiss building services group but with an electrical (vs. roofing/facade) specialty.
• Arbonia AG: Swiss-listed building envelope company specializing in doors, windows, and climate-related envelope systems for residential and commercial buildings. Comparable as both operate in the building envelope protection space, though Arbonia is significantly larger and operates at a national scale.

Direct peers

• Wenger Bedachungen AG: Regional Swiss roofing and building envelope contractor offering comparable steep-roof, flat-roof, sheet metal, and waterproofing services to local customers. Most direct comparable in size, service offering, and operating model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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