Canton
Solar thermal — Valais
Per current schedule.
Valais support for solar thermal systems.
www.leprogrammebatiments.chSolar water heating · Visp
Solar water heating in Visp
Indicative price, tips, grants and companies for your project in Visp (Valais).
At a glance
- Typical budget
- CHF 12'100 – CHF 28'000
- Midpoint
- CHF 19'400
- Grants found
- 1
- Nearby companies
- 4
Worked examples in Visp
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 Visp (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
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
Check amounts and conditions with the provider before signing: apply before work starts in most cases.
Visp's housing stock in figures
The federal building register lists 855 residential buildings with 4'896 dwellings in Visp. 51% were built before 1980, before serious insulation standards, and 43% are still heated with oil or gas.
Only 0.6% of residential buildings in Visp report a solar thermal system in the register, so most roofs are still free. Photovoltaics are not recorded there; check the solar cadastre for your roof.
Age of residential buildings
- Before 19199 %
- 1919–19456 %
- 1946–196013 %
- 1961–197013 %
- 1971–198010 %
- 1981–199010 %
- 1991–200011 %
- 2001–20108 %
- Since 201120 %
Main heating energy
- Heating oil42 %
- Heat pump34 %
- District heating11 %
- Wood7 %
- Electricity5 %
- Gas1 %
Heating and hot water: which energies?
| Energy | Heating | Hot water |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 1 % | 0.3 % |
| Heating oil | 42 % | 47.4 % |
| District heating | 11 % | 12 % |
| Heat pump | 34 % | 4.5 % |
| Electricity | 5 % | 30.7 % |
| Wood | 7 % | 4.1 % |
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)46.6 %
- Heat pump34.2 %
- Heat exchanger (district)10.7 %
- Central electric heating3.5 %
- Stove3.1 %
- Direct electric heaters1.8 %
A standard non-condensing boiler is usually older and less efficient.
Houses or apartment buildings?
- Single-family houses34 %
- Two-dwelling houses14.6 %
- Apartment buildings (3+)51.3 %
13.9 % of buildings mix housing with shops or offices.
The typical building
- storeys (median)
- 3
- median footprint
- 173 m²
- median dwelling area
- 100 m²
Renovations, heritage and volumes
For your renovation projects in Visp, official RegBL records offer partial data that requires careful consideration. Of the 855 total buildings, 185 are registered, though specific heritage protection details remain undocumented. Furthermore, volume measurements according to the SIA 416 standard are currently unavailable for the 291 residential buildings listed. Given this partial data coverage, it is essential for homeowners to contact the municipality early in the planning process. Proactive communication with local authorities will ensure you understand all applicable regulations for your property, allowing you to prepare accurately for renovation works, insulation upgrades, or heating system modernizations.
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buildings flagged as protected
status known for 185 of 855 buildings; check with the municipality
Source : OFS — RegBL (export communal complet). Existing residential buildings; percentages of recorded values.
Companies in the area
Clavien Fabrice Sanitaires Sàrl
3972 Miège · about 26.2 km
Clavien Fabrice Sanitaires Sàrl in Miège provides plumbing and heating installations, including heat pumps, as well as roofing work and the installation of solar thermal and photovoltaic panels.
fabriceclavien.chEntreprise Vogel SA
3965 Chippis · about 27 km
Based in Chippis, Entreprise Vogel SA specializes in sanitary installations, heating (heat pumps), and roofing services since 1985.
vogelsa.chSolar Services Sàrl
1967 Bramois · about 38 km
Specialized company for installation, maintenance, and optimization of photovoltaic, solar thermal systems and heat pumps in Valais.
solarservices.chSolar Services Hubert Pierre
1967 Bramois · about 38 km
Valais-based specialist in installation, maintenance, and optimization of photovoltaic and solar thermal systems for the residential sector.
solarservices.chSuggestions from the commercial register by distance and activity. Not an endorsement or partnership.
Other works in Visp
Kitchen renovationBathroom renovationNew flooringInterior paintingWindow replacementRoof renovationFacade insulationHeat pump installationSolar panelsHome solar batteryTerrace constructionFence installationStairwell renovationElevator installation or upgrade