Solar water heating · Aarau

Solar water heating in Aarau

Indicative price, tips, grants and companies for your project in Aarau (Aargau).
Solar water heating – Aarau

At a glance

Typical budget
CHF 11'800 – CHF 27'400
Midpoint
CHF 19'000
Grants found
0
Nearby companies
4

Worked examples in Aarau

Small project

CHF 9'200 – CHF 21'500

Typical project

CHF 11'800 – CHF 27'400

Large project

CHF 16'200 – CHF 37'300

ProjectQuantityLowHigh
Small project3 m²CHF 9'200CHF 21'500
Typical project6 m²CHF 11'800CHF 27'400
Large project11 m²CHF 16'200CHF 37'300

Computed with our estimator for Aarau (regional factor included), standard finish. Only the project size changes.

Cost split (typical project)

  • Labour : CHF 7'600 (40 %)
  • Materials : CHF 9'500 (50 %)
  • Other costs : CHF 1'900 (10 %)

What the price covers

Included

  • Supply and installation
  • VAT
  • Collectors, controls, standard connection and tank according to answers

Not included

  • Permits and architect fees
  • Unexpected structural issues
  • Possible subsidies
  • Roof refurbishment and replacement of main heating

Aarau's housing stock in figures

In Aarau, the federal building register lists 3'585 residential buildings and 11'819 dwellings. These municipal benchmarks help put your home in context, but do not replace an individual assessment.

71 %built before 1980
63 %heated by oil or gas
44.2 %electric hot water
0.9 %with declared solar thermal

Age of residential buildings

71 % built before 1980

  • Before 191915 %
  • 1919–194526 %
  • 1946–196018 %
  • 1961–19706 %
  • 1971–19806 %
  • 1981–19907 %
  • 1991–20006 %
  • 2001–20106 %
  • Since 201110 %

Construction year does not reveal past renovations: check the current insulation condition.

Main heating energy

43 % · Gas

  • Gas43 %
  • Heat pump27 %
  • Heating oil20 %
  • District heating6 %
  • Electricity2 %
  • Wood2 %

This distribution describes recorded buildings, not your system's consumption or efficiency.

Heating and hot water: which energies?

EnergyHeatingHot water
Gas43 %22.7 %
Heating oil20 %10.3 %
District heating6 %2.9 %
Heat pump27 %18 %
Electricity2 %44.2 %
Wood2 %0.9 %

Each line gives the share of buildings using that energy, separately for heating and for hot water. The two columns do not always reach 100%: some buildings combine two systems, or reported none.

Type of heating system

  • Boiler (unspecified)63.8 %
  • Heat pump27.2 %
  • Heat exchanger (district)5.7 %
  • Central electric heating2.2 %
  • Condensing boiler0.5 %
  • Stove0.5 %

A standard non-condensing boiler is usually older and less efficient.

Houses or apartment buildings?

  • Single-family houses59.6 %
  • Two-dwelling houses9.7 %
  • Apartment buildings (3+)30.7 %
  • Other0 %

12.4 % of buildings mix housing with shops or offices.

The typical building

storeys (median)
2
median footprint
120 m²
median dwelling area
90 m²

Renovations, heritage and volumes

For your renovation plans in Aarau, federal building register figures are vital. With 467 buildings under heritage protection, it is crucial to contact the municipality early to address permit requirements. The median house volume is 800 m3, which serves as a key indicator for scaling insulation or heating upgrades. Please note that data coverage regarding volume is partial, as only 20 houses were measured according to the SIA 416 standard. We recommend verifying the precise dimensions of your specific property before starting any works to ensure your renovation budget remains accurate and effective for your project.

467
buildings flagged as protected
status known for 3'585 of 3'585 buildings; check with the municipality
800 m³
median house volume (SIA 416)
measured for 20 of 2'135 houses

Source : OFS — RegBL (export communal complet). Existing residential buildings; percentages of recorded values.

Tips before you start

  • Solar thermal collectors usually cover much of summer hot water.
  • Combining collectors with a heat pump needs a sizing study.
  • Several cantons subsidise collectors per m² or per installation.

Your project in 5 steps

  1. 1. Estimate

    Set a budget range with the estimator.

  2. 2. Grants

    Apply before work starts.

  3. 3. Quotes

    Compare at least 3 quotes.

  4. 4. Permit

    Check with the municipality whether a permit is needed.

  5. 5. Works

    Follow the site and do a written handover.

Grants and subsidies

No specific grant listed for this work. Maintenance tax deductions may still apply.

Companies in the area

F. Imeri Sàrl

2829 Vermes · about 44.3 km

The website presented under the name Imeri Chauffage et Sanitaire Sàrl offers plumbing, heating and solar thermal work, while F. Imeri Sàrl’s registered purpose refers to a scrap metal business.

imeri-sarl.ch

Buchwalder Sàrl

2824 Vicques · about 48 km

Buchwalder Sàrl in Vicques has specialized in the installation, repair, and renovation of heating and sanitary systems since 1966.

buchwalder-sarl.ch

Sanit & Bilat Fils S.A.

2824 Vicques · about 48 km

Specialist since 1968 in sanitary installations, heating (gas, oil, wood, renewable energy), and tinsmithing with 24/7 emergency repair service.

sanit.ch

Gyger Haustechnik

2824 Vicques · about 48 km

Gyger Haustechnik specializes in sanitary installations, heating systems, bathroom renovations, and tiling work.

gyger-co.ch

Suggestions from the commercial register by distance and activity. Not an endorsement or partnership.

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