Heat pump installation · Kriens

Heat pump installation in Kriens

Indicative price, tips, grants and companies for your project in Kriens (Lucerne).
Heat pump installation – Kriens

At a glance

Typical budget
CHF 36'700 – CHF 68'300
Midpoint
CHF 51'300
Grants found
0
Nearby companies
4

Worked examples in Kriens

Small project

CHF 29'100 – CHF 53'200

Typical project

CHF 36'700 – CHF 68'300

Large project

CHF 48'100 – CHF 91'100

ProjectQuantityLowHigh
Small project80 m²CHF 29'100CHF 53'200
Typical project160 m²CHF 36'700CHF 68'300
Large project280 m²CHF 48'100CHF 91'100

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

Cost split (typical project)

  • Labour : CHF 20'500 (40 %)
  • Materials : CHF 25'700 (50 %)
  • Other costs : CHF 5'100 (10 %)

What the price covers

Included

  • Supply and installation
  • VAT
  • Heat pump and standard connections; removal and equipment only according to answers

Not included

  • Permits and architect fees
  • Unexpected structural issues
  • Possible subsidies
  • Drilling beyond 150 m, buried or contaminated tank, asbestos, insulation and new finishes
  • With air-to-air: hot water and ducts only if selected; adaptations beyond the options excluded

Kriens's housing stock in figures

In Kriens, the federal building register lists 3'250 residential buildings and 15'719 dwellings. These municipal benchmarks help put your home in context, but do not replace an individual assessment.

55 %built before 1980
60 %heated by oil or gas
28.5 %electric hot water
1.5 %with declared solar thermal

Age of residential buildings

55 % built before 1980

  • Before 19197 %
  • 1919–194511 %
  • 1946–196013 %
  • 1961–197012 %
  • 1971–198012 %
  • 1981–199015 %
  • 1991–200013 %
  • 2001–20109 %
  • Since 20118 %

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

Main heating energy

31 % · Gas

  • Gas31 %
  • Heating oil29 %
  • Heat pump26 %
  • Wood6 %
  • District heating4 %
  • Electricity3 %

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

Heating and hot water: which energies?

EnergyHeatingHot water
Gas31 %23.9 %
Heating oil29 %23 %
District heating4 %2.3 %
Heat pump26 %16.6 %
Electricity3 %28.5 %
Wood6 %3.9 %
Solar thermal0 %1 %

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)62.2 %
  • Heat pump26.2 %
  • Heat exchanger (district)3.6 %
  • Stove2.8 %
  • Central electric heating2.6 %
  • Condensing boiler2.1 %

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

Renovations, heritage and volumes

For renovation projects in Kriens, official building register data provides essential insights for homeowners. With 785 out of 817 identified buildings listed under heritage protection, it is crucial to contact the municipality early to clarify permit requirements before starting work. Regarding building volume, the median is 1116 cubic meters; however, this figure is based on only 10 measured buildings, indicating partial data coverage. This information helps gauge the scale of your renovation, particularly for heating and insulation upgrades, allowing for more accurate cost planning despite the limited scope of the current statistical volume data.

785
buildings flagged as protected
status known for 817 of 3'250 buildings; check with the municipality
1'116 m³
median house volume (SIA 416)
measured for 10 of 1'449 houses

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

Tips before you start

  • First check whether your area can connect to a priority district heating network.
  • The local design outdoor temperature sets the heat pump's capacity.
  • Outdoor air-water heat pumps must meet noise limits towards neighbours.

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

Hallenbarter & Russi Gebäudetechnik AG

3988 Obergoms · about 56.4 km

Obergoms-based company specializing in sanitary installations, heating systems, roofing, and tinsmith work for new builds and renovations.

hallenbarter-russi.ch

F. Imeri Sàrl

2829 Vermes · about 68.1 km

The website presented under the name Imeri Chauffage et Sanitaire Sàrl offers plumbing, heating and solar thermal work, while F. Imeri Sàrl’s registered purpose refers to a scrap metal business.

imeri-sarl.ch

Eco6therm Sàrl

2832 Rebeuvelier · about 72.5 km

Eco6therm specializes in the installation of heating systems, particularly heat pumps, and solar photovoltaic energy solutions.

eco6therm.ch

Sanit & Bilat Fils S.A.

2824 Vicques · about 73.7 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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