Estimate renovation costs in Domat/Ems

Local housing stock

In Domat/Ems, the federal building register lists 1'656 residential buildings and 3'924 dwellings. These municipal benchmarks help put your home in context, but do not replace an individual assessment.

51 %built before 1980

54 %heated by oil or gas

22.6 %electric hot water

3.5 %with declared solar thermal

Age of residential buildings

51 % built before 1980

Before 191910 %
1919–19457 %
1946–19609 %
1961–197012 %
1971–198013 %
1981–199010 %
1991–200011 %
2001–201016 %
Since 201111 %

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

Main heating energy

50 % · Heating oil

Heating oil50 %
Heat pump39 %
Gas4 %
Wood3 %
District heating2 %
Electricity1 %

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

Heating and hot water: which energies?

Energy	Heating	Hot water
Gas	4 %	6.1 %
Heating oil	50 %	53.1 %
District heating	2 %	2.3 %
Heat pump	39 %	10 %
Electricity	1 %	22.6 %
Wood	3 %	1.2 %
Solar thermal	0 %	4.7 %

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)55.9 %
Heat pump38.6 %
Heat exchanger (district)2.1 %
Stove1.2 %
Central electric heating1.1 %
Condensing boiler0.6 %

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

Houses or apartment buildings?

Single-family houses64 %
Two-dwelling houses14.9 %
Apartment buildings (3+)21 %
Other0.1 %

5.8 % of buildings mix housing with shops or offices.

The typical building

storeys (median): 2
median footprint: 114 m²
median dwelling area: 97 m²

Dwellings by number of rooms

4.1 %1 rm

10.1 %2 rm

24.4 %3 rm

35.9 %4 rm

25.6 %5+ rm

Dwellings per building

1 dwelling60.1 %
2 to 427.5 %
5 to 96.4 %
10 to 195.1 %
20 or more0.9 %

Renovations, heritage and volumes

For renovation planning in Domat/Ems, federal building register figures provide essential insights. With partial data coverage, the median volume for the 14 buildings measured under SIA 416 is 926 m3, helping you gauge the scale for heating or insulation upgrades. Additionally, out of 1656 total buildings, 2 are currently listed under heritage protection. If your property is impacted by these heritage status requirements, you must contact municipal authorities early in your project timeline. Engaging with the municipality promptly is vital for navigating permit processes and ensuring all renovation plans strictly adhere to local regulatory standards.

2

buildings flagged as protected

status known for 94 of 1'656 buildings; check with the municipality

926 m³

median house volume (SIA 416)

measured for 14 of 1'060 houses

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

Renovating in Domat/Ems: what to know

Planning works in Domat/Ems, canton of Grisons? 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 Domat/Ems