Roof renovation · Bülach

Roof renovation in Bülach

Indicative price, tips, grants and companies for your project in Bülach (Zurich).
Roof renovation – Bülach

At a glance

Typical budget
CHF 30'200 – CHF 66'600
Midpoint
CHF 45'700
Grants found
0
Nearby companies
4

Worked examples in Bülach

Small project

CHF 16'700 – CHF 38'300

Typical project

CHF 30'200 – CHF 66'600

Large project

CHF 50'500 – CHF 109'100

ProjectQuantityLowHigh
Small project70 m²CHF 16'700CHF 38'300
Typical project140 m²CHF 30'200CHF 66'600
Large project245 m²CHF 50'500CHF 109'100

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

Cost split (typical project)

  • Labour : CHF 22'900 (50 %)
  • Materials : CHF 18'300 (40 %)
  • Other costs : CHF 4'600 (10 %)

What the price covers

Included

  • Supply and installation
  • VAT
  • Covering, scaffolding, insulation and removal according to answers

Not included

  • Permits and architect fees
  • Unexpected structural issues
  • Possible subsidies
  • New roof structure, asbestos, roof windows and structural reinforcement

Bülach's housing stock in figures

In Bülach, the federal building register lists 2'304 residential buildings and 11'260 dwellings. These municipal benchmarks help put your home in context, but do not replace an individual assessment.

50 %built before 1980
50 %heated by oil or gas
20.2 %electric hot water
1.7 %with declared solar thermal

Age of residential buildings

50 % built before 1980

  • Before 19198 %
  • 1919–19458 %
  • 1946–196012 %
  • 1961–197010 %
  • 1971–198012 %
  • 1981–199012 %
  • 1991–20008 %
  • 2001–201014 %
  • Since 201115 %

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

Main heating energy

41 % · Heat pump

  • Heat pump41 %
  • Heating oil38 %
  • Gas12 %
  • Wood5 %
  • Electricity2 %
  • District heating1 %

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

Heating and hot water: which energies?

EnergyHeatingHot water
Gas12 %10.6 %
Heating oil38 %29.3 %
District heating1 %0.7 %
Heat pump41 %32.8 %
Electricity2 %20.2 %
Wood5 %2.9 %
Solar thermal0 %1.8 %

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)52.3 %
  • Heat pump41.1 %
  • Stove1.7 %
  • Condensing boiler1.4 %
  • Central electric heating1.4 %
  • Heat exchanger (district)1 %
  • Direct electric heaters0.9 %

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

Houses or apartment buildings?

  • Single-family houses43.1 %
  • Two-dwelling houses7.2 %
  • Apartment buildings (3+)49.6 %

11.5 % of buildings mix housing with shops or offices.

The typical building

storeys (median)
3
median footprint
172 m²
median dwelling area
95 m²

Renovations, heritage and volumes

For your renovation projects in Bülach, the Federal Register of Buildings and Dwellings (RegBL) figures offer essential guidance. With 1 building officially listed as protected out of 2304 records, it is vital to contact the municipality early to address permit requirements. The median building volume stands at 727 m3 based on the SIA 416 standard, which is critical for scaling your heating or insulation upgrades. Please note that data coverage is partial, as the volume was specifically measured for only 237 out of the 994 houses registered. These metrics help you accurately estimate renovation costs and local regulatory needs.

1
buildings flagged as protected
status known for 40 of 2'304 buildings; check with the municipality
727 m³
median house volume (SIA 416)
measured for 237 of 994 houses

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

Tips before you start

  • Insulating the roof together with the covering is often eligible for the Buildings Programme.
  • Existing solar panels must be removed and refitted: budget for it.
  • At altitude, snow loads and frost influence material choice.

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

Dubach Construction Bois Sàrl

2827 Mervelier · about 78.7 km

Dubach Construction Bois Sàrl specializes in timber construction, roofing, and insulation services.

solubois.ch

Welibois S.A.

2747 Seehof · about 82.5 km

Welibois S.A. is a company specializing in carpentry, joinery, insulation, and sawmill services.

welibois.ch

MCE Marti Sàrl

2824 Vicques · about 86.1 km

MCE Marti Sàrl, based in Vicques, carries out joinery, timber construction and cabinetmaking in the Jura region, including windows, doors, stairs, facades and ceiling insulation.

mcemarti.ch

Sanit & Bilat Fils S.A.

2824 Vicques · about 86.1 km

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

sanit.ch

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

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