Elevator installation or upgrade · Grenchen

Elevator installation or upgrade in Grenchen

Indicative price, tips, grants and companies for your project in Grenchen (Solothurn).
Elevator installation or upgrade – Grenchen

At a glance

Typical budget
CHF 58'000 – CHF 143'200
Midpoint
CHF 94'500
Grants found
0
Nearby companies
4

Worked examples in Grenchen

Small project

CHF 46'400 – CHF 114'600

Typical project

CHF 58'000 – CHF 143'200

Large project

CHF 81'100 – CHF 200'500

ProjectQuantityLowHigh
Small project3 CHF 46'400CHF 114'600
Typical project5 CHF 58'000CHF 143'200
Large project9 CHF 81'100CHF 200'500

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

Cost split (typical project)

  • Labour : CHF 37'800 (40 %)
  • Materials : CHF 47'300 (50 %)
  • Other costs : CHF 9'500 (10 %)

What the price covers

Included

  • Supply and installation
  • VAT
  • Drive, car, landing doors and commissioning

Not included

  • Permits and architect fees
  • Unexpected structural issues
  • Possible subsidies
  • Building permit, special foundations, maintenance contract

Grenchen's housing stock in figures

In Grenchen, the federal building register lists 3'013 residential buildings and 10'413 dwellings. These municipal benchmarks help put your home in context, but do not replace an individual assessment.

68 %built before 1980
81 %heated by oil or gas
17.1 %electric hot water
1 %with declared solar thermal

Age of residential buildings

68 % built before 1980

  • Before 191910 %
  • 1919–194516 %
  • 1946–196024 %
  • 1961–197011 %
  • 1971–19807 %
  • 1981–199010 %
  • 1991–20008 %
  • 2001–20105 %
  • Since 20119 %

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

Main heating energy

52 % · Gas

  • Gas52 %
  • Heating oil29 %
  • Heat pump15 %
  • Wood3 %
  • Electricity1 %

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

Houses or apartment buildings?

  • Single-family houses53.6 %
  • Two-dwelling houses11.9 %
  • Apartment buildings (3+)34.4 %
  • Other0.1 %

9.9 % of buildings mix housing with shops or offices.

The typical building

storeys (median)
3
median footprint
125 m²
median dwelling area
87 m²

Renovations, heritage and volumes

For your renovation projects in Grenchen, the official RegBL figures provide essential insights despite partial data coverage. With 4 buildings listed under heritage protection, it is crucial to contact the municipality early to navigate permit requirements. The median building volume of 755 m3, derived from a limited set of 4 measurements, helps define the scale for your insulation or heating upgrade plans. Since renovation years are not recorded and volumetric data is sparse, conducting an on-site assessment remains a necessary step to ensure your renovation budget and planning are accurate and reflective of your specific property.

4
buildings flagged as protected
status known for 177 of 3'013 buildings; check with the municipality
755 m³
median house volume (SIA 416)
measured for 4 of 1'616 houses

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

Tips before you start

  • The number of stops and any new shaft are the main cost drivers.
  • Adding an elevator to an existing building requires a building permit.
  • Include the annual maintenance contract when comparing quotes.

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

Koboi Démontage & Service Sàrl

2603 Péry · about 8.9 km

Company specialized in the dismantling, removal, and recycling of technical equipment such as elevators, heating, and ventilation systems.

kds.eco

Menuiserie - Ebénisterie Crevoisier

2340 Le Noirmont · about 33.6 km

Carpentry and woodworking company specializing in custom wood constructions, interior fittings, and CLT structures based in Le Noirmont.

edifice-bois.ch

Edifice LF Sàrl

2333 La Ferrière · about 37.2 km

Edifice LF Sàrl specializes in timber frame construction, carpentry, joinery, and the realization of bespoke timber structures.

edifice-bois.ch

Edifice LF Sàrl

2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds · about 41.2 km

Specialist in timber framing, carpentry, and innovative structures such as CLT buildings and wooden elevator shafts.

edifice-bois.ch

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

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