Canton
Solar thermal — Fribourg
Per current schedule.
Fribourg support for solar thermal.
www.leprogrammebatiments.chSolar water heating · Givisiez
Solar water heating in Givisiez
Indicative price, tips, grants and companies for your project in Givisiez (Fribourg).
At a glance
- Typical budget
- CHF 13'000 – CHF 30'200
- Midpoint
- CHF 20'900
- Grants found
- 1
- Nearby companies
- 4
Worked examples in Givisiez
Small project
CHF 10'100 – CHF 23'600
Typical project
CHF 13'000 – CHF 30'200
Large project
CHF 17'800 – CHF 41'000
| Project | Quantity | Low | High | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small project | 3 m² | CHF 10'100 | CHF 23'600 | CHF 5'500 |
| Typical project | 6 m² | CHF 13'000 | CHF 30'200 | CHF 3'500 |
| Large project | 11 m² | CHF 17'800 | CHF 41'000 | CHF 2'600 |
Computed with our estimator for Givisiez (regional factor included), standard finish. Only the project size changes.
Cost split (typical project)
- Labour : CHF 8'400 (40 %)
- Materials : CHF 10'500 (50 %)
- Other costs : CHF 2'100 (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
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. Estimate
Set a budget range with the estimator.
2. Grants
Apply before work starts.
3. Quotes
Compare at least 3 quotes.
4. Permit
Check with the municipality whether a permit is needed.
5. Works
Follow the site and do a written handover.
Grants and subsidies
Check amounts and conditions with the provider before signing: apply before work starts in most cases.
Givisiez's housing stock in figures
The federal building register lists 336 residential buildings with 1'446 dwellings in Givisiez. 36% were built before 1980, before serious insulation standards, and 55% are still heated with oil or gas.
Only 2.7% of residential buildings in Givisiez report a solar thermal system in the register, so most roofs are still free. Photovoltaics are not recorded there; check the solar cadastre for your roof.
Age of residential buildings
- Before 19194 %
- 1919–19453 %
- 1946–19609 %
- 1961–19705 %
- 1971–198015 %
- 1981–199027 %
- 1991–20008 %
- 2001–201024 %
- Since 20115 %
Main heating energy
- Gas32 %
- Heating oil23 %
- Heat pump22 %
- Electricity15 %
- District heating7 %
- Wood1 %
Heating and hot water: which energies?
| Energy | Heating | Hot water |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 32 % | 37.4 % |
| Heating oil | 23 % | 22.7 % |
| District heating | 7 % | 1.8 % |
| Heat pump | 22 % | 11.7 % |
| Electricity | 15 % | 24.8 % |
| Wood | 1 % | 0.6 % |
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)51.5 %
- Heat pump22.2 %
- Central electric heating15 %
- Heat exchanger (district)6 %
- Condensing boiler4.8 %
A standard non-condensing boiler is usually older and less efficient.
Houses or apartment buildings?
- Single-family houses47.3 %
- Two-dwelling houses11.9 %
- Apartment buildings (3+)40.8 %
7.7 % of buildings mix housing with shops or offices.
The typical building
- storeys (median)
- 3
- median footprint
- 146 m²
- median dwelling area
- 94 m²
Renovations, heritage and volumes
When planning renovations in Givisiez, it is essential to consult official RegBL data. Regarding heritage, two buildings are officially protected out of 336, though information remains partial for the majority of the municipality. If your property is classified as protected, contact the municipal authorities early to navigate permit requirements. Please note that data regarding house volumes according to the SIA 416 standard and renovation years are currently unavailable for this location. As these figures are critical for scaling insulation or heating upgrades, we recommend consulting local documentation directly to ensure your cost estimates and project planning remain accurate.
2
buildings flagged as protected
status known for 7 of 336 buildings; check with the municipality
Source : OFS — RegBL (export communal complet). Existing residential buildings; percentages of recorded values.
Companies in the area
VCS Maintenance SA
1762 Givisiez · about 0 km
VCS Maintenance SA is a family-run business based in Givisiez specializing in the installation and maintenance of heating, ventilation, and plumbing systems in the canton of Fribourg.
vcs-maintenance.chAC Energies SA
1762 Givisiez · about 0 km
AC Energies SA specializes in the engineering, installation, and maintenance of HVAC systems, as well as heating solutions utilizing renewable energy.
ac-energies.chSwiss Therm installation Sàrl
1763 Granges-Paccot · about 2.1 km
Swiss Therm installation Sàrl specializes in sanitary installations, heating systems, ventilation, air conditioning, and solar panels.
swiss-therm.chCossa Cotting Sanitaires SA
1763 Granges-Paccot · about 2.1 km
Based in Granges-Paccot, Cossa Cotting Sanitaires SA provides plumbing and heating installations, bathroom renovations, and maintenance and repair of these systems.
cossa-cotting.chSuggestions from the commercial register by distance and activity. Not an endorsement or partnership.
Useful local data
Rules of the canton of Fribourg
These rules apply across the whole canton, not only in this town.
Tax deductions
- Carry-forward : L'excédent des frais d'investissement en matière d'énergie, d'efficacité énergétique et de protection de l'environnement peut être reporté sur les deux périodes fiscales suivantes.
- Flat rate deduction : 20% (pour immeubles de plus de 10 ans); 10% (pour immeubles de moins de 10 ans)
- Maintenance costs : Au choix: soit déduction des frais effectifs, soit un forfait de 20% de la valeur locative (20% de l'état locatif ou du revenu brut des immeubles) pour les immeubles de plus de 10 ans. Pour les immeubles de moins de 10 ans, le forfait est de 10%.
- Energy investments : Les investissements en matière d'énergie renouvelable, d'amélioration de l'efficacité énergétique et de protection de l'environnement, ainsi que les frais de démolition en vue d'une construction de remplacement, sont déductibles. Si les frais déductibles dépassent le revenu de l'immeuble pour la période fiscale courante, l'excédent peut être reporté sur les deux périodes fiscales suivantes.
Source : Administration Cantonale des Impôts du Canton de Fribourg
Other works in Givisiez
Kitchen renovationBathroom renovationNew flooringInterior paintingWindow replacementRoof renovationFacade insulationHeat pump installationSolar panelsHome solar batteryTerrace constructionFence installationStairwell renovationElevator installation or upgrade