Solar water heating · Schwyz

Solar water heating in Schwyz

Indicative price, tips, grants and companies for your project in Schwyz (Schwyz).
Solar water heating – Schwyz

At a glance

Typical budget
CHF 11'500 – CHF 26'600
Midpoint
CHF 18'400
Grants found
0
Nearby companies
4

Worked examples in Schwyz

Small project

CHF 8'900 – CHF 20'800

Typical project

CHF 11'500 – CHF 26'600

Large project

CHF 15'700 – CHF 36'200

ProjectQuantityLowHigh
Small project3 m²CHF 8'900CHF 20'800
Typical project6 m²CHF 11'500CHF 26'600
Large project11 m²CHF 15'700CHF 36'200

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

Cost split (typical project)

  • Labour : CHF 7'400 (40 %)
  • Materials : CHF 9'200 (50 %)
  • Other costs : CHF 1'800 (10 %)

What the price covers

Included

  • Supply and installation
  • VAT
  • Collectors, controls, standard connection and tank according to answers

Not included

  • Permits and architect fees
  • Unexpected structural issues
  • Possible subsidies
  • Roof refurbishment and replacement of main heating

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

  • Solar thermal collectors usually cover much of summer hot water.
  • Combining collectors with a heat pump needs a sizing study.
  • Several cantons subsidise collectors per m² or per installation.

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

F. Imeri Sàrl

2829 Vermes · about 94.8 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 99.5 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 100.1 km

Specialist since 1968 in sanitary installations, heating (gas, oil, wood, renewable energy), and tinsmithing with 24/7 emergency repair service.

sanit.ch

Buchwalder Sàrl

2824 Vicques · about 100.1 km

Buchwalder Sàrl in Vicques has specialized in the installation, repair, and renovation of heating and sanitary systems since 1966.

buchwalder-sarl.ch

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

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