Window replacement · Biel/Bienne

Window replacement in Biel/Bienne

Indicative price, tips, grants and companies for your project in Biel/Bienne (Bern).
Window replacement – Biel/Bienne

At a glance

Typical budget
CHF 7'100 – CHF 17'100
Midpoint
CHF 11'500
Grants found
0
Nearby companies
4

Worked examples in Biel/Bienne

Small project

CHF 4'600 – CHF 11'600

Typical project

CHF 7'100 – CHF 17'100

Large project

CHF 12'800 – CHF 29'900

ProjectQuantityLowHigh
Small project4 unitsCHF 4'600CHF 11'600
Typical project7 unitsCHF 7'100CHF 17'100
Large project13 unitsCHF 12'800CHF 29'900

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

Cost split (typical project)

  • Labour : CHF 4'000 (35 %)
  • Materials : CHF 6'300 (55 %)
  • Other costs : CHF 1'100 (10 %)

What the price covers

Included

  • Supply and installation
  • VAT
  • Frames, glazing and blinds according to answers, per window size; standard making good

Not included

  • Permits and architect fees
  • Unexpected structural issues
  • Possible subsidies
  • Sliding doors, roof windows, changes to openings

Biel/Bienne's housing stock in figures

In Biel/Bienne, the federal building register lists 6'314 residential buildings and 31'200 dwellings. These municipal benchmarks help put your home in context, but do not replace an individual assessment.

80 %built before 1980
83 %heated by oil or gas
23.6 %electric hot water
2.2 %with declared solar thermal

Age of residential buildings

80 % built before 1980

  • Before 191919 %
  • 1919–194528 %
  • 1946–196021 %
  • 1961–19708 %
  • 1971–19804 %
  • 1981–19905 %
  • 1991–20006 %
  • 2001–20105 %
  • Since 20114 %

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

Main heating energy

58 % · Gas

  • Gas58 %
  • Heating oil25 %
  • Heat pump10 %
  • District heating4 %
  • Wood2 %
  • Electricity1 %

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

Houses or apartment buildings?

  • Single-family houses31.8 %
  • Two-dwelling houses8.7 %
  • Apartment buildings (3+)59.5 %

16.6 % of buildings mix housing with shops or offices.

The typical building

storeys (median)
3
median footprint
132 m²
median dwelling area
75 m²

Renovations, heritage and volumes

For renovation projects in Biel, official building register figures highlight that nine buildings are under heritage protection, necessitating early consultation with municipal authorities for permit requirements. Regarding building volume, data coverage is currently very limited, with only four buildings measured according to SIA 416 standards out of 2011 units, showing a median volume of 683.5 m3. Because this data is highly partial, homeowners must conduct their own professional site measurements. Accurate volume assessments remain crucial for planning the appropriate scale of your heating and insulation upgrades to ensure your renovation project meets all technical and regulatory standards.

9
buildings flagged as protected
status known for 54 of 6'314 buildings; check with the municipality
683.5 m³
median house volume (SIA 416)
measured for 4 of 2'011 houses

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

Tips before you start

  • Count your windows by size (small, standard, French doors, bays) for a fairer price.
  • Windows alone are rarely subsidised: grants usually target a full envelope renovation.
  • In protected areas or visible facades, frame shape and colour may be imposed.

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

LM RÉNOVATION LEBRUN

2503 Biel/Bienne · about 1.9 km

Biel-based company specializing in painting, roofing, facade renovation, and general interior and exterior home improvement services.

lm-renovations-lebrun.ch

Carmelo Aliberto Sàrl

2562 Port · about 4 km

Carmelo Aliberto Sàrl is a painting company specializing in interior and exterior painting, facade renovation, and wood treatment.

aliberto.ch

Gallina - Ius S.A.

2603 Péry · about 5.9 km

Family-run joinery company Gallina-Ius SA in Péry manufactures and installs windows, fits kitchens and makes bespoke doors, cupboards and furniture.

menuiserie-gallina-ius.ch

LUMITOIT Sàrl

2603 Péry · about 5.9 km

LUMITOIT Sàrl specializes in the installation, repair, and replacement of roof windows and blinds.

lumitoit.ch

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

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