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Elevator installation or upgrade · Solothurn

Elevator installation or upgrade in Solothurn

Indicative price, tips, grants and companies for your project in Solothurn (Solothurn).
Elevator installation or upgrade – Solothurn

At a glance

Typical budget
CHF 60'900 – CHF 150'400
Midpoint
CHF 99'200
Grants found
0
Nearby companies
4

Worked examples in Solothurn

Small project

CHF 48'700 – CHF 120'300

Typical project

CHF 60'900 – CHF 150'400

Large project

CHF 85'200 – CHF 210'500

ProjectQuantityLowHigh
Small project3 CHF 48'700CHF 120'300
Typical project5 CHF 60'900CHF 150'400
Large project9 CHF 85'200CHF 210'500

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

Cost split (typical project)

  • Labour : CHF 39'700 (40 %)
  • Materials : CHF 49'600 (50 %)
  • Other costs : CHF 9'900 (10 %)

What the price covers

Included

  • Supply and installation
  • VAT
  • Drive, car, landing doors and commissioning

Not included

  • Permits and architect fees
  • Unexpected structural issues
  • Possible subsidies
  • Building permit, special foundations, maintenance contract

Solothurn's housing stock in figures

In Solothurn, the federal building register lists 2'863 residential buildings and 9'414 dwellings. These municipal benchmarks help put your home in context, but do not replace an individual assessment.

79 %built before 1980
78 %heated by oil or gas
26.1 %electric hot water
1.8 %with declared solar thermal

Age of residential buildings

79 % built before 1980

  • Before 191921 %
  • 1919–194527 %
  • 1946–196018 %
  • 1961–19707 %
  • 1971–19806 %
  • 1981–19906 %
  • 1991–20005 %
  • 2001–20107 %
  • Since 20114 %

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

Main heating energy

56 % · Gas

  • Gas56 %
  • Heating oil22 %
  • Heat pump13 %
  • District heating6 %
  • Electricity3 %
  • Wood2 %

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

Houses or apartment buildings?

  • Single-family houses53 %
  • Two-dwelling houses10.3 %
  • Apartment buildings (3+)36.6 %
  • Other0.1 %

15.8 % of buildings mix housing with shops or offices.

The typical building

storeys (median)
3
median footprint
115 m²
median dwelling area
85 m²

Renovations, heritage and volumes

For your renovation projects in Solothurn, the federal building register (RegBL) indicates that 3 buildings are listed under heritage protection, requiring early coordination with the municipality for permit applications. The building volume data covers 1517 houses with a median volume of 462 m3 according to the SIA 416 standard, which is essential for scaling your heating and insulation upgrades. Please note that data coverage is partial, as 1514 buildings are recorded under unknown or other standards. Since renovation year data is not available, you should conduct a thorough on-site assessment to accurately plan your specific property improvements.

3
buildings flagged as protected
status known for 112 of 2'863 buildings; check with the municipality
462 m³
median house volume (SIA 416)
measured for 3 of 1'517 houses

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

Tips before you start

  • The number of stops and any new shaft are the main cost drivers.
  • Adding an elevator to an existing building requires a building permit.
  • Include the annual maintenance contract when comparing quotes.

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

Koboi Démontage & Service Sàrl

2603 Péry · about 19.7 km

Company specialized in the dismantling, removal, and recycling of technical equipment such as elevators, heating, and ventilation systems.

kds.eco

Menuiserie - Ebénisterie Crevoisier

2340 Le Noirmont · about 44.3 km

Carpentry and woodworking company specializing in custom wood constructions, interior fittings, and CLT structures based in Le Noirmont.

edifice-bois.ch

Edifice LF Sàrl

2333 La Ferrière · about 48 km

Edifice LF Sàrl specializes in timber frame construction, carpentry, joinery, and the realization of bespoke timber structures.

edifice-bois.ch

Edifice LF Sàrl

2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds · about 51.9 km

Specialist in timber framing, carpentry, and innovative structures such as CLT buildings and wooden elevator shafts.

edifice-bois.ch

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

Works often combined in Solothurn

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Other works in Solothurn

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