Renovating in Villeneuve: what to know
Planning works in Villeneuve, canton of Vaud? 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 850 residential buildings with 2'950 dwellings in Villeneuve. 64% were built before 1980, before serious insulation standards, and 73% are still heated with oil or gas.
Age of residential buildings
- Before 191926 %
- 1919–19459 %
- 1946–196012 %
- 1961–197012 %
- 1971–19805 %
- 1981–19908 %
- 1991–20009 %
- 2001–20105 %
- Since 201114 %
Main heating energy
- Gas52 %
- Heating oil21 %
- Heat pump11 %
- District heating8 %
- Wood7 %
- Electricity1 %
Heating and hot water: which energies?
| Energy | Heating | Hot water |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 52 % | 47.7 % |
| Heating oil | 21 % | 22.5 % |
| District heating | 8 % | 2 % |
| Heat pump | 11 % | 3.4 % |
| Electricity | 1 % | 8.1 % |
| Wood | 7 % | 5.3 % |
| Solar thermal | 0 % | 10.8 % |
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)55.1 %
- Condensing boiler14.2 %
- Heat pump10.6 %
- Heat exchanger (district)7.7 %
- Stove5.7 %
- Standard boiler5.1 %
- Central electric heating1.1 %
A standard non-condensing boiler is usually older and less efficient.
Houses or apartment buildings?
- Single-family houses55.9 %
- Two-dwelling houses12.5 %
- Apartment buildings (3+)31.6 %
11.9 % of buildings mix housing with shops or offices.
The typical building
- storeys (median)
- 3
- median footprint
- 113 m²
- median dwelling area
- 78 m²
Dwellings by number of rooms
Dwellings per building
- 1 dwelling55.9 %
- 2 to 424.2 %
- 5 to 910.6 %
- 10 to 197.1 %
- 20 or more2.2 %
Renovations, heritage and volumes
For renovation projects in Villeneuve, the official building register figures provide vital context. With 39 buildings under heritage protection, contacting the municipality early is essential to navigate permit requirements. The median house volume stands at 750 m3 according to the SIA 416 standard, which is critical for estimating the scope of heating and insulation upgrades. Please note that data coverage is partial, as building volumes are measured for 309 out of 475 houses. Furthermore, renovation year data is currently unavailable in the register, which should be considered when assessing the current condition of your property.
Source : OFS — RegBL (export communal complet). Existing residential buildings; percentages of recorded values.
Rules of the canton of Vaud
These rules apply across the whole canton, not only in Villeneuve.
Choose your works in Villeneuve
Nearby municipalities : Lausanne · Yverdon-les-Bains · Vevey · Nyon · Montreux · Morges · Renens · Pully