Comparison of property inspection methods in Switzerland
There are four common ways to run a move-in or move-out inspection in Switzerland. This table compares cost, evidential value and time needed so you can choose knowingly.
Comparison table
| Criterion | Paper protocol | luogo app | On-site expert |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free or provided by the agency | 1 free inspection, then CHF 9.90 | From CHF 99 |
| Time for the tenant | 1 to 2 h plus retyping | About 15 to 30 min | Attendance only |
| Timestamped photos | No, photos kept apart | Yes, linked to each room | Yes |
| Signed PDF report | You produce it yourself | Generated automatically | Delivered by the expert |
| Move-in / move-out comparison | Manual | Automatic | Automatic |
| Help describing defects | No | AI photo analysis | Human expertise |
| Works offline | Yes | Yes, syncs afterwards | Yes |
| Languages | Depends on the form | FR, DE, EN, IT | FR |
Which method fits
One flat, tight budget
A paper protocol still works, but photograph every defect and keep proof that the document was handed over.
Tenant or landlord who needs solid evidence
The luogo app produces a timestamped PDF with photos and signatures, reused at the move-out inspection.
Property manager with several units
The Pro or Unlimited plan removes credit counting and centralises buildings, units and tenants.
Likely dispute or no time
A luogo expert travels, records the state and signs the report: useful when a third party's view matters.
Limits worth knowing
- luogo is not a law firm: the report documents facts, it does not replace legal advice.
- luogo experts travel across French-speaking Switzerland; elsewhere you run the app yourself.
- A finalised report is immutable: it can only be completed with an additional document, never edited.