Estimate renovation costs in Wädenswil

Local housing stock

In Wädenswil, the federal building register lists 3'756 residential buildings and 12'624 dwellings. These municipal benchmarks help put your home in context, but do not replace an individual assessment.

63 %built before 1980

55 %heated by oil or gas

25.7 %electric hot water

1.5 %with declared solar thermal

Age of residential buildings

63 % built before 1980

Before 191925 %
1919–19457 %
1946–19606 %
1961–197010 %
1971–198015 %
1981–199012 %
1991–200010 %
2001–20108 %
Since 20117 %

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

Main heating energy

37 % · Gas

Gas37 %
Heat pump32 %
Heating oil18 %
Wood8 %
Electricity3 %
District heating1 %

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

Heating and hot water: which energies?

Energy	Heating	Hot water
Gas	37 %	27 %
Heating oil	18 %	20.4 %
District heating	1 %	0.6 %
Heat pump	32 %	21.1 %
Electricity	3 %	25.7 %
Wood	8 %	3.2 %
Solar thermal	0 %	1.3 %

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)58.6 %
Heat pump32.1 %
Stove3.5 %
Central electric heating2.1 %
Heat exchanger (district)1.3 %
Direct electric heaters1.3 %
Condensing boiler0.9 %

A standard non-condensing boiler is usually older and less efficient.

Houses or apartment buildings?

Single-family houses56.7 %
Two-dwelling houses11.7 %
Apartment buildings (3+)31.7 %

13.6 % of buildings mix housing with shops or offices.

The typical building

storeys (median): 3
median footprint: 127 m²
median dwelling area: 92 m²

Dwellings by number of rooms

3.5 %1 rm

13.1 %2 rm

28.7 %3 rm

31.5 %4 rm

23.3 %5+ rm

Dwellings per building

1 dwelling56.7 %
2 to 421.7 %
5 to 914 %
10 to 195.9 %
20 or more1.7 %

Renovations, heritage and volumes

For your renovation plans in Wädenswil, the federal building register provides important insights for your project. The median house volume is 497 m3 according to the SIA 416 standard, which is essential for scaling heating and insulation works. Please note that this volume data is based on a very limited coverage of only two buildings out of 2128. Regarding heritage status, 53 buildings are identified as known. We recommend contacting the municipality early to clarify any specific permit requirements or restrictions for your property, ensuring that your renovation project proceeds smoothly while respecting the local building regulations.

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buildings flagged as protected

status known for 53 of 3'756 buildings; check with the municipality

497 m³

median house volume (SIA 416)

measured for 2 of 2'128 houses

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

Renovating in Wädenswil: what to know

Planning works in Wädenswil, canton of Zurich? 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.

Renovation works in Wädenswil