What Schindler & Scheibling does

Schindler & Scheibling AG is a privately-held Swiss timber construction company (Zimmerei) headquartered in Uster, serving residential clients across the Zürich Oberland region. Operating with approximately 37 employees, the firm integrates architecture, planning, and construction execution under one organizational roof, acting either as a general contractor or as a specialized timber construction partner working alongside external architects.

The company's core offerings span custom timber house construction (Holzbau), prefabricated system construction (Holzsystembau) via its Saland-based Frauwis workshop, solid wood houses marketed under the HolzEcht sub-brand, and Minergie-certified energy-efficient buildings. It also offers specialty inputs such as Mondholz (lunar-cycle-harvested timber) and holds an exclusive partnership for the Woodwall mass-timber wall system. Production is supported by CNC machinery from TechnoWood and Hundegger. A secondary line of branded regional timber (HOLZO) and a real estate development arm (Immobilienprojekte) extend the offering beyond pure construction services.

Revenue is generated through project-based professional services: general contracting and specialized timber construction on a quote basis, architecture and planning fees, and one-time real estate sales on internally developed projects. The customer base is primarily residential homeowners in the Zürich Oberland area, supplemented by architecture-firm partnerships and a minor social-housing channel via CubusVITA. Distribution is direct and project-led, with no intermediaries; customer acquisition relies on regional reputation, referrals, and the company's web portfolio.

Name

Schindler & Scheibling

Legal name

Schindler & Scheibling AG

Website

https://schindler-scheibling.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Schindler & Scheibling AG is a privately-held Swiss timber construction firm in Uster serving residential clients across the Zürich Oberland region. The company integrates architecture, planning, and construction under one roof, delivering custom timber houses, prefabricated system builds, and Minergie-certified energy-efficient buildings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Timber Construction Services

NAICS

Residential Remodelers (236118), New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452)

akta.pro primary industry

Structural Wood Repair & Framing (Studs, Joists, Subfloor Patching) (HSAGABAF)

Keywords

• Timber construction services
• Wooden house building
• Architectural planning services
• Residential renovation services
• Minergie certified construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Uster

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Timber Construction Services: Project-based revenue from planning, coordination, and construction of wooden houses, additions, conversions, and renovations. Services offered as general contractor or for specific tasks in collaboration with client's architect.
2. Architecture and Planning Services: Complete architectural design services including individual planning, project execution, and coordination for new builds and renovations.
3. Real Estate Development: Development and sale of new immovable property projects under the company's real estate division.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Schindler & Scheibling AG is a Swiss timber construction company (Zimmerei) that plans, coordinates, and builds wooden houses, extensions, conversions, and renovations in the Zürich Oberland region. Customers can engage the company as a full general contractor or as a specialized timber construction partner working alongside their chosen architect. The firm incorporates branded product lines such as HolzEcht (solid timber houses) and HOLZO (regional Züri Oberland timber), Minergie energy-efficient building standards, and Woodwall solid wood wall systems.

Product overview

Schindler & Scheibling is a Swiss timber construction company offering a comprehensive range of wooden construction services. Their core business centers on Holzbau (wood construction) combined with Architektur (architecture and planning). The company provides both individual custom-built projects and standardized system construction methods. Their portfolio includes branded product lines such as HolzEcht (solid timber houses) and HOLZO (regional timber brand), alongside services like extensions (Anbau), facades (Fassade), renovations (Umbau), wooden decks (Holzdeck), staircases (Treppen), roof additions (Dachaufbauten), floor extensions (Aufstockung), interior renovations (Einrichten), wooden floors (Holzboden), gardens (Garten), and real estate sales. They also offer Minergie-standard certified construction and specialized Mondholz (moon wood) materials. The company operates as both general contractor and timber construction specialist working with external architects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HolzEcht: Vollholzhäuser (solid timber houses) offered by Schindler & Scheibling AG
• HOLZO

Products and services

• Architektur (Architectural Services) Architectural planning and design services for individual residential and commercial wooden construction projects, working closely with clients to develop customized building solutions. Covers the full project lifecycle from design through execution.
• Holzbau (Timber Construction) Timber construction services for new buildings, renovations, and modernization projects using sustainable and ecological building methods, offered as either general contractor or specialist partner.
• Holzsystembau (Wood System Construction) Prefabricated wood system construction method delivering shorter on-site build times and high quality through controlled workshop production of building elements.
• HolzEcht (Solid Timber Houses) Sub-brand offering full solid wood houses (Vollholzhäuser) produced by Schindler & Scheibling AG, emphasizing authentic, natural building materials combined with individual architectural design.
• HOLZO (Original Züri Oberland Wood) Regional timber brand partnership representing original Zürich Oberland wood, supporting local timber sourcing and regional authenticity in wooden construction materials.
• Anbau (Extensions) Wooden extension and addition services for existing buildings, executed using timber system construction methods in the Zürich region.
• Fassade (Wooden Facades) Wooden facade design and installation services offering various facade cladding options for residential and commercial buildings.
• Umbau (Renovations) Building renovation and remodeling services including farmhouse conversions, kitchen renovations, and bathroom renovations.
• Holzdeck (Wooden Decks) Wooden terrace and deck construction services for outdoor seating areas or verandas.
• Treppen (Wooden Staircases) Custom wooden staircase construction services with individual character and design for residential interiors.
• Dachaufbauten (Roof Structure Additions) Roof structure additions and dormer construction services to better utilize roof space and increase building attractiveness.
• Aufstockung (Top-floor Extensions) Building height extension and floor addition services using timber system construction methods for shorter construction times.
• Einrichten (Interior Renovations) Interior renovation and furnishing services including kitchen, bathroom, and dining room renovations using wood materials.
• Holzboden (Wooden Floors) High-quality timeless wooden floor installation services for residential homes, providing warm and pleasant living environments.
• Garten (Garden Planning) Garden planning and design services for outdoor space development and landscaping alongside construction projects.
• Immobilienprojekte (Real Estate Development) Real estate development and sale of new immovable property projects under the company's real estate division.
• Minergie Construction Certification Minergie-standard certified construction delivering Swiss low-energy building standard performance for wooden buildings.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HolzEchtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for Vollholzhäuser (full solid wood houses) - specialized solid wood construction combining authentic timber craftsmanship with modern architecture
• HOLZO (Original Züri Oberland Holz)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional brand partnership for original Zurich Oberland timber, supporting local wood sourcing and regional authenticity
• CubusVITAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for sustainable wooden houses for people in emergency or precarious living situations
• MinergiecoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified partner for Minergie-standard construction - Swiss energy efficiency standard for buildings
• WoodwallcoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive partner for Woodwall solid wood construction technology - massiv timber construction systems

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Strüby Holzbau AG: Central Swiss timber construction firm offering Holzbau, Elementbau (prefabricated timber elements), and general contractor services for residential and commercial buildings. Direct peer in service mix, customer profile, and prefab-led approach to Swiss timber construction.
• ERNE AG Holzbau: Swiss construction group with a dedicated Holzbau division covering timber construction, modular buildings, and general contractor services. Comparable across service portfolio (timber construction + general contracting) and target customer segments, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• Renggli AG: Swiss timber construction specialist (Zimmerei/Holzbau) focused on residential and commercial wood buildings with integrated planning and own prefab facility. Closely comparable to Schindler & Scheibling across customer base, service mix, and integrated architecture+construction model, though at larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Holzbau Frey AG: Regional Swiss timber construction company serving residential clients with new builds, renovations, and timber extensions. Comparable as a similarly sized Zimmerei competing on craftsmanship, regional reputation, and integrated architecture partnerships.
• Häring & Co. AG: Swiss timber construction firm specializing in residential and commercial Holzbau including prefabricated timber elements (Systembau). Comparable in offering prefab system construction and full-service timber contracting for the Swiss market.
• Blumer Lehmann: Swiss timber construction and modular building group offering engineered timber solutions, free-form timber structures (BSS), and Holzbau services. Comparable as a competing timber specialist with both residential and commercial exposure and significant prefabrication capability.

Others

• Minergie (Association/Certification): Swiss certification body for low-energy building standards. Relevant as Schindler & Scheibling is a Minergie-certified partner; comparable as an ecosystem enabler rather than a direct competitor.
• Holzbau Schweiz (Association): Swiss industry association representing timber construction firms. Indirectly relevant as the ecosystem context for Schindler & Scheibling's market and as a channel for standards (Minergie, SUVA) and partnership visibility.

Broad incumbents

• Walo Bertschinger AG: Major Swiss construction group covering building construction, civil engineering, and timber-related works. Comparable as an incumbent competitor for residential general contracting work in the broader Zürich market where Schindler & Scheibling bids for projects.
• Implenia AG: Switzerland's largest construction general contractor with a dedicated timber/wood construction capability within a much broader real estate and infrastructure portfolio. Comparable as a competitor for larger residential timber projects where Schindler & Scheibling would otherwise act as general contractor, though operating at vastly greater scale and scope.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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