Whole projects
General contractor in Belgium
Indicative prices, what to check on a quote and a page for each of the 30 cities, with the pros registered in the area. Describe your project once, then compare the quotes you receive side by side.
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Trade sheet
- Trade
- General contractor
- Group
- Whole projects
- Price guide
- €700 to €1,500/m²Full renovation, all trades
- Prices surveyed
- October 2026
- City pages
- 30
What this trade covers
A general contractor takes on a whole job: they plan the trades, order materials, carry out part of the work and subcontract the rest. You have one point of contact and usually one contract.
Common jobs
- Full renovation of a house
- Extension or major alteration
- New build
- Coordinating several trades
General contractor: indicative prices in 2026
Ranges surveyed in Belgium in October 2026. The real price is the one on the quote: the job, the materials and the access change everything.
- Full renovation, all trades
- €700 to €1,500/m²
- Very heavy or high-end renovation
- €1,300 to €2,500/m²
VAT
In a private home more than ten years old, most works invoiced by the contractor go down to 6% VAT instead of 21%. The invoice must carry the statement required for the reduced rate.
What to check on the quote
Two quotes only compare when they cover the same thing. These points often separate a complete offer from one that ends in extras.
What they subcontract
Ask which works their own teams carry out and which go to subcontractors.
The cost of coordination
Included in their prices or charged as a percentage of the budget: the quote says which.
A phased schedule
Phases, planned lengths and payments tied to progress on site rather than to dates.
Insurance
Ask for their insurance certificates before you sign, and check what they cover for your project.
The company number
The quote shows the company's CBE number. Check it on the public search of the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises before you sign.
VAT, deposit and validity
The quote states the VAT rate applied, any deposit and how long the price is guaranteed.
General contractor: choose your city
Each city page shows the registered pros whose address is in the area, and the regional renovation support.
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Search by postcode and radiusFurther reading
Detailed prices, VAT, checks before you sign: our full guides.
Budget & financing
General contractor prices in Belgium in 2026
7 min read
Budget & financing
House renovation cost per m² in Belgium in 2026
5 min read
Legislation & grants
6% VAT in Belgium: conditions, invoice wording, pitfalls
9 min read
Legislation & grants
Vetting a tradesperson before you sign: the CBE checklist
4 min read
Frequently asked questions
General contractor: what budget should you plan in 2026?
As a guide in Belgium in 2026: Full renovation, all trades: €700 to €1,500/m²; Very heavy or high-end renovation: €1,300 to €2,500/m². The final price depends on the job, the materials and the access: compare several written quotes.
Why use a general contractor?
For one point of contact who plans the trades, orders materials and answers for delays. You pay for that coordination, in their prices or as a percentage of the budget.
How do you compare two general contractors?
On quotes with the same level of detail and the same scope: demolition, building services, finishes, waste removal. Compare the schedules too, and what is subcontracted.
Which VAT rate applies?
In a private home more than ten years old, most works invoiced by the contractor go down to 6% VAT instead of 21%. The invoice must carry the statement required for the reduced rate.
How do you check a contractor before signing?
Check their company number at the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises, ask for a detailed written quote with VAT, and read the reviews. On Batizzy, the "CBE verified" badge marks pros who had their number checked, and a review is only possible after a real job.
How do you get quotes you can compare?
Describe your project once on Batizzy, with a few photos. Pros see the jobs in their area first and send you their quote, which you compare side by side. It is free for homeowners, and Batizzy takes no commission on the works.
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A project coming up?
Describe it once, it is free. Pros from your area answer with a quote in the same format, and you decide what happens next.