Freiburghaus et Cie
2743 Eschert · about 7.7 km
Specialized in carpentry, joinery, and timber construction since 1994, including renovations, extensions, and prefabricated elements.
boisfreiburghaus.chRoof renovation · Grenchen
Roof renovation in Grenchen
Indicative price, tips, grants and companies for your project in Grenchen (Solothurn).
At a glance
- Typical budget
- CHF 27'000 – CHF 59'500
- Midpoint
- CHF 40'800
- Grants found
- 0
- Nearby companies
- 4
Worked examples in Grenchen
Small project
CHF 14'900 – CHF 34'200
Typical project
CHF 27'000 – CHF 59'500
Large project
CHF 45'100 – CHF 97'400
| Project | Quantity | Low | High | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small project | 70 m² | CHF 14'900 | CHF 34'200 | CHF 300 |
| Typical project | 140 m² | CHF 27'000 | CHF 59'500 | CHF 300 |
| Large project | 245 m² | CHF 45'100 | CHF 97'400 | CHF 300 |
Computed with our estimator for Grenchen (regional factor included), standard finish. Only the project size changes.
Cost split (typical project)
- Labour : CHF 20'400 (50 %)
- Materials : CHF 16'300 (40 %)
- Other costs : CHF 4'100 (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
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.
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.
Heating and hot water: which energies?
| Energy | Heating | Hot water |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 52 % | 50.8 % |
| Heating oil | 29 % | 22.2 % |
| Heat pump | 15 % | 7.3 % |
| Electricity | 1 % | 17.1 % |
| Wood | 3 % | 1.5 % |
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)80.5 %
- Heat pump14.8 %
- Condensing boiler2.3 %
- Central electric heating1 %
- Stove1 %
A standard non-condensing boiler is usually older and less efficient.
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
- 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. 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
No specific grant listed for this work. Maintenance tax deductions may still apply.
Companies in the area
Widmer Construction Sàrl
2743 Eschert · about 7.7 km
Timber construction company specializing in framing, timber frame prefabrication, and carpentry work in Eschert.
widmersarl.chLUMITOIT Sàrl
2603 Péry · about 8.9 km
LUMITOIT Sàrl specializes in the installation, repair, and replacement of roof windows and blinds.
lumitoit.chE. Vauclair SA
2504 Biel/Bienne · about 9.2 km
Operating in Biel/Bienne since 1948, E. Vauclair SA provides plumbing, heating and solar installations, architectural sheet metalwork, roofing and flat roof renovation.
vauclair.chSuggestions from the commercial register by distance and activity. Not an endorsement or partnership.
Works often combined in Grenchen
Other works in Grenchen
Kitchen renovationBathroom renovationNew flooringInterior paintingWindow replacementFacade insulationHeat pump installationSolar panelsHome solar batterySolar water heatingTerrace constructionFence installationStairwell renovationElevator installation or upgrade