Renovation works in La Grande Béroche

Renovating in La Grande Béroche: what to know

Planning works in La Grande Béroche, canton of Neuchâtel? 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 2'303 residential buildings with 4'929 dwellings in La Grande Béroche. 61% were built before 1980, before serious insulation standards, and 58% are still heated with oil or gas.

61 %built before 1980

58 %heated by oil or gas

11.2 %electric hot water

15.6 %with declared solar thermal

Age of residential buildings

Before 191922 %
1919–19459 %
1946–19608 %
1961–197011 %
1971–198011 %
1981–199013 %
1991–20008 %
2001–201010 %
Since 20117 %

Main heating energy

Heating oil46 %
Heat pump22 %
Gas12 %
Wood9 %
District heating5 %
Electricity4 %
Solar thermal3 %

Heating and hot water: which energies?

Energy	Heating	Hot water
Gas	12 %	11.4 %
Heating oil	46 %	40.9 %
District heating	5 %	4.1 %
Heat pump	22 %	12.4 %
Electricity	4 %	11.2 %
Wood	9 %	5.2 %
Solar thermal	3 %	14.4 %

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)55.6 %
Heat pump21.6 %
Stove6 %
Condensing boiler5.2 %
Heat exchanger (district)4.4 %
Central electric heating3.8 %

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

Houses or apartment buildings?

Single-family houses67.3 %
Two-dwelling houses14.2 %
Apartment buildings (3+)18.5 %

10.3 % of buildings mix housing with shops or offices.

The typical building

storeys (median): 2
median footprint: 132 m²
median dwelling area: 90 m²

Dwellings by number of rooms

3.8 %1 rm

13.4 %2 rm

23.6 %3 rm

29 %4 rm

30.1 %5+ rm

Dwellings per building

1 dwelling67.3 %
2 to 423.4 %
5 to 96 %
10 to 193 %
20 or more0.3 %

Renovations, heritage and volumes

When planning renovations in La Grande Béroche, the RegBL figures provide vital context. With 25 buildings identified under heritage protection, it is essential to contact the municipality early to navigate permit requirements. The median house volume is 740 m3, helping you gauge the scale of necessary heating or insulation upgrades. Please note that data coverage is partial; the volume is only measured for 43 buildings, and no records for renovation years are currently available in the register. Using these official metrics ensures you have a reliable starting point for assessing the scope of your renovation project.

buildings flagged as protected

status known for 120 of 2'303 buildings; check with the municipality

740 m³

median house volume (SIA 416)

measured for 43 of 1'549 houses

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

Rules of the canton of Neuchâtel

These rules apply across the whole canton, not only in La Grande Béroche.

Choose your works in La Grande Béroche

Nearby municipalities : Neuchâtel · La Chaux-de-Fonds · Val-de-Ruz · Le Locle · Val-de-Travers · Boudry · Milvignes