Fasel-Piller Gebäudehülle AG
1716 Plaffeien · about 27.9 km
Swiss company specializing in building services, tinsmithing, roofing, and solar installations for the building envelope.
faselpillerag.chSolar water heating · Steffisburg
Solar water heating in Steffisburg
Indicative price, tips, grants and companies for your project in Steffisburg (Bern).
At a glance
- Typical budget
- CHF 12'100 – CHF 28'000
- Midpoint
- CHF 19'400
- Grants found
- 0
- Nearby companies
- 4
Worked examples in Steffisburg
Small project
CHF 9'400 – CHF 21'900
Typical project
CHF 12'100 – CHF 28'000
Large project
CHF 16'500 – CHF 38'000
| Project | Quantity | Low | High | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small project | 3 m² | CHF 9'400 | CHF 21'900 | CHF 5'100 |
| Typical project | 6 m² | CHF 12'100 | CHF 28'000 | CHF 3'200 |
| Large project | 11 m² | CHF 16'500 | CHF 38'000 | CHF 2'400 |
Computed with our estimator for Steffisburg (regional factor included), standard finish. Only the project size changes.
Cost split (typical project)
- Labour : CHF 7'800 (40 %)
- Materials : CHF 9'700 (50 %)
- Other costs : CHF 1'900 (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
Steffisburg's housing stock in figures
In Steffisburg, the federal building register lists 3'276 residential buildings and 8'355 dwellings. These municipal benchmarks help put your home in context, but do not replace an individual assessment.
Age of residential buildings
60 % built before 1980
- Before 191913 %
- 1919–194515 %
- 1946–196012 %
- 1961–197010 %
- 1971–198010 %
- 1981–199012 %
- 1991–200013 %
- 2001–201010 %
- Since 20116 %
Construction year does not reveal past renovations: check the current insulation condition.
Main heating energy
27 % · Heating oil
- Heating oil27 %
- Gas25 %
- Heat pump24 %
- District heating16 %
- Wood6 %
- Electricity2 %
This distribution describes recorded buildings, not your system's consumption or efficiency.
Heating and hot water: which energies?
| Energy | Heating | Hot water |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 25 % | 26.2 % |
| Heating oil | 27 % | 27.6 % |
| District heating | 16 % | 5.4 % |
| Heat pump | 24 % | 7.5 % |
| Electricity | 2 % | 26.9 % |
| Wood | 6 % | 3.9 % |
| Solar thermal | 0 % | 1.8 % |
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)45.9 %
- Heat pump25.1 %
- Standard boiler10.8 %
- Heat exchanger (district)9.6 %
- Condensing boiler4 %
- Stove2.3 %
- Central electric heating1.7 %
- Direct electric heaters0.5 %
A standard non-condensing boiler is usually older and less efficient.
Houses or apartment buildings?
- Single-family houses57.8 %
- Two-dwelling houses15 %
- Apartment buildings (3+)27.3 %
9.4 % of buildings mix housing with shops or offices.
The typical building
- storeys (median)
- 3
- median footprint
- 110 m²
- median dwelling area
- 90 m²
Renovations, heritage and volumes
For your renovation plans in Steffisburg, the federal building register data shows a median house volume of 964 m3, a key figure for scaling heating or insulation works, though this data is based on a partial sample. Regarding heritage protection, two out of 380 known buildings are officially listed as protected. If your property falls under this category, it is essential to contact the municipality early in your planning process to discuss permit requirements, as heritage preservation constraints can significantly impact both the scope and the overall cost of your planned renovation efforts.
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buildings flagged as protected
status known for 380 of 3'276 buildings; check with the municipality
964 m³
median house volume (SIA 416)
measured for 7 of 1'893 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. Estimate
Set a budget range with the estimator.
2. Grants
Apply before work starts.
3. Quotes
Compare at least 3 quotes.
4. Permit
Check with the municipality whether a permit is needed.
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
Hayoz & Brulhart SA
1723 Marly · about 35.8 km
Founded in 1981 and based in Marly, Hayoz & Brulhart SA provides plumbing, heating and solar installations, as well as sheet metal work and roofing for new builds, renovations and repairs.
hayoz-brulhart.chJR ferblanterie, couverture, sanitaire, chauffage sàrl
1700 Fribourg · about 35.9 km
Fribourg-based company specializing in tinwork, roofing, plumbing, heating systems, and solar panel installations.
jr-sarl.chVB Charpente Sàrl
1700 Fribourg · about 35.9 km
VB Charpente Sàrl is a Fribourg-based company specializing in carpentry, roofing, tinsmithing, skylights, and solar installations.
vbcharpente.chSuggestions from the commercial register by distance and activity. Not an endorsement or partnership.
Works often combined in Steffisburg
Solar panels cost in SteffisburgHeat pump installation cost in SteffisburgRoof renovation cost in Steffisburg
Other works in Steffisburg
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