Renovating in Val Terbi: what to know
Planning works in Val Terbi, canton of Jura? 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 1'127 residential buildings with 1'593 dwellings in Val Terbi. 55% were built before 1980, before serious insulation standards, and 40% are still heated with oil or gas.
Age of residential buildings
- Before 191918 %
- 1919–19456 %
- 1946–19607 %
- 1961–197012 %
- 1971–198012 %
- 1981–199010 %
- 1991–200012 %
- 2001–201010 %
- Since 201112 %
Main heating energy
- Heating oil40 %
- Heat pump38 %
- Wood17 %
- Electricity4 %
Heating and hot water: which energies?
| Energy | Heating | Hot water |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 0 % | 1.2 % |
| Heating oil | 40 % | 40.1 % |
| Heat pump | 38 % | 24.4 % |
| Electricity | 4 % | 17.3 % |
| Wood | 17 % | 13.3 % |
| Solar thermal | 0 % | 2.9 % |
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)50 %
- Heat pump38 %
- Stove6.2 %
- Central electric heating2.7 %
- Condensing boiler1.5 %
- Direct electric heaters0.8 %
A standard non-condensing boiler is usually older and less efficient.
Houses or apartment buildings?
- Single-family houses78.1 %
- Two-dwelling houses14.7 %
- Apartment buildings (3+)7.2 %
9.8 % of buildings mix housing with shops or offices.
The typical building
- storeys (median)
- 2
- median footprint
- 140 m²
- median dwelling area
- 100 m²
Dwellings by number of rooms
Dwellings per building
- 1 dwelling78.1 %
- 2 to 419 %
- 5 to 92.7 %
- 10 to 190.3 %
Renovations, heritage and volumes
When planning renovations in Val Terbi, consulting official building register figures helps clarify local requirements. Currently, data regarding specific renovation years and precise building volumes are not available. Regarding heritage protection, out of 1127 total buildings recorded, one is officially classified as protected. Because this data coverage is partial, homeowners should contact the municipality as early as possible before starting any project. Engaging with local authorities early ensures that you understand any potential heritage restrictions that may apply to your property, allowing you to secure the necessary permits and plan your renovation budget effectively despite the missing register metrics.
Source : OFS — RegBL (export communal complet). Existing residential buildings; percentages of recorded values.
Rules of the canton of Jura
These rules apply across the whole canton, not only in Val Terbi.
Choose your works in Val Terbi
Nearby municipalities : Delémont · Porrentruy · Haute-Sorne · Courrendlin