Renovating in Châtel-Saint-Denis: what to know
Planning works in Châtel-Saint-Denis, canton of Fribourg? Before requesting quotes, local context helps: climate drives the value of insulation and heating, cantonal rules govern boiler replacement, and tax deductions can noticeably reduce the bill.
Local housing stock
The federal building register lists 1'680 residential buildings with 4'469 dwellings in Châtel-Saint-Denis. 49% were built before 1980, before serious insulation standards, and 34% are still heated with oil or gas.
Age of residential buildings
- Before 191915 %
- 1919–19458 %
- 1946–19607 %
- 1961–19708 %
- 1971–198011 %
- 1981–199010 %
- 1991–20008 %
- 2001–201015 %
- Since 201119 %
Main heating energy
- Heat pump35 %
- Heating oil31 %
- Wood16 %
- Electricity12 %
- Gas3 %
- District heating3 %
Heating and hot water: which energies?
| Energy | Heating | Hot water |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 3 % | 3.4 % |
| Heating oil | 31 % | 34.1 % |
| District heating | 3 % | 1.8 % |
| Heat pump | 35 % | 16.5 % |
| Electricity | 12 % | 34.8 % |
| Wood | 16 % | 7.9 % |
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)43.6 %
- Heat pump34.7 %
- Central electric heating11.7 %
- Heat exchanger (district)3.5 %
- Stove3.4 %
- Condensing boiler2.6 %
A standard non-condensing boiler is usually older and less efficient.
Houses or apartment buildings?
- Single-family houses67.4 %
- Two-dwelling houses13.6 %
- Apartment buildings (3+)18.9 %
- Other0.1 %
8.6 % of buildings mix housing with shops or offices.
The typical building
- storeys (median)
- 2
- median footprint
- 115 m²
- median dwelling area
- 85 m²
Dwellings by number of rooms
Dwellings per building
- 1 dwelling67.5 %
- 2 to 420.4 %
- 5 to 95 %
- 10 to 196 %
- 20 or more1.2 %
Renovations, heritage and volumes
For your renovation plans in Châtel-Saint-Denis, official register data is vital for project estimation. With one building formally listed as protected, early consultation with local authorities regarding permits is highly recommended. Regarding scale, the median house volume is 710 m3 based on the SIA 416 standard. Please note that data coverage is partial, as volume was measured for only 29 out of 1133 residential buildings. Utilizing these figures allows you to better assess the scope of necessary heating or insulation upgrades, ensuring your renovation planning aligns with the specific characteristics of your property in this municipality.
Source : OFS — RegBL (export communal complet). Existing residential buildings; percentages of recorded values.
Rules of the canton of Fribourg
These rules apply across the whole canton, not only in Châtel-Saint-Denis.
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Nearby municipalities : Fribourg · Bulle · Marly · Düdingen · Estavayer · Villars-sur-Glâne · Granges-Paccot · Givisiez