Roof renovation · Schwyz

Roof renovation in Schwyz

Indicative price, tips, grants and companies for your project in Schwyz (Schwyz).
Roof renovation – Schwyz

At a glance

Typical budget
CHF 26'200 – CHF 57'700
Midpoint
CHF 39'600
Grants found
0
Nearby companies
4

Worked examples in Schwyz

Small project

CHF 14'400 – CHF 33'200

Typical project

CHF 26'200 – CHF 57'700

Large project

CHF 43'700 – CHF 94'500

ProjectQuantityLowHigh
Small project70 m²CHF 14'400CHF 33'200
Typical project140 m²CHF 26'200CHF 57'700
Large project245 m²CHF 43'700CHF 94'500

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

Cost split (typical project)

  • Labour : CHF 19'800 (50 %)
  • Materials : CHF 15'800 (40 %)
  • Other costs : CHF 4'000 (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

Schwyz's housing stock in figures

In Schwyz, the federal building register lists 2'762 residential buildings and 8'109 dwellings. These municipal benchmarks help put your home in context, but do not replace an individual assessment.

51 %built before 1980
48 %heated by oil or gas
29.2 %electric hot water
3.6 %with declared solar thermal

Age of residential buildings

51 % built before 1980

  • Before 191918 %
  • 1919–19457 %
  • 1946–19608 %
  • 1961–197010 %
  • 1971–19808 %
  • 1981–19909 %
  • 1991–200018 %
  • 2001–20109 %
  • Since 201113 %

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

Main heating energy

45 % · Heating oil

  • Heating oil45 %
  • Wood20 %
  • District heating15 %
  • Heat pump14 %
  • Gas3 %
  • Electricity2 %

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

Heating and hot water: which energies?

EnergyHeatingHot water
Gas3 %3.3 %
Heating oil45 %38.6 %
District heating15 %13.2 %
Heat pump14 %3.8 %
Electricity2 %29.2 %
Wood20 %7.2 %
Solar thermal0 %3.5 %

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)61 %
  • Heat exchanger (district)15.1 %
  • Heat pump14.2 %
  • Stove6.6 %
  • Central electric heating2.3 %

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

Houses or apartment buildings?

  • Single-family houses43.1 %
  • Two-dwelling houses23.7 %
  • Apartment buildings (3+)33.2 %

4 % of buildings mix housing with shops or offices.

The typical building

storeys (median)
3
median footprint
137 m²
median dwelling area
100 m²

Renovations, heritage and volumes

For your renovation plans in Schwyz, the federal building register (RegBL) shows that out of 2556 identified buildings, 1 is under heritage protection, requiring early consultation with the municipality for permits. Regarding building volume, data following SIA 416 for 39 houses shows a median of 1006 m3, serving as a reference for sizing heating and insulation works. Please note that data coverage is partial, as 1151 buildings use other standards and renovation year data is not recorded. These figures offer a starting point for your cost estimation while highlighting the need for specific site analysis.

1
buildings flagged as protected
status known for 2'556 of 2'762 buildings; check with the municipality
1'006 m³
median house volume (SIA 416)
measured for 39 of 1'190 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. 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 64.3 km

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

hallenbarter-russi.ch

Dubach Construction Bois Sàrl

2827 Mervelier · about 91.9 km

Dubach Construction Bois Sàrl specializes in timber construction, roofing, and insulation services.

solubois.ch

Welibois S.A.

2747 Seehof · about 93.1 km

Welibois S.A. is a company specializing in carpentry, joinery, insulation, and sawmill services.

welibois.ch

Schaller & Studer GmbH

3904 Naters · about 93.4 km

Schaller & Studer GmbH specializes in sheet metal work, roofing services, and the installation of roof windows.

schaller-studer.ch

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

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