Estimate renovation costs in Reiden

Local housing stock

In Reiden, the federal building register lists 1'395 residential buildings and 3'574 dwellings. These municipal benchmarks help put your home in context, but do not replace an individual assessment.

50 %built before 1980

42 %heated by oil or gas

31.5 %electric hot water

1.9 %with declared solar thermal

Age of residential buildings

50 % built before 1980

Before 191911 %
1919–194511 %
1946–19608 %
1961–19709 %
1971–198011 %
1981–19909 %
1991–200013 %
2001–201013 %
Since 201114 %

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

Main heating energy

38 % · Heating oil

Heating oil38 %
Heat pump38 %
Wood13 %
Gas4 %
District heating4 %
Electricity3 %

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

Heating and hot water: which energies?

Energy	Heating	Hot water
Gas	4 %	3.1 %
Heating oil	38 %	27 %
District heating	4 %	3.2 %
Heat pump	38 %	19.7 %
Electricity	3 %	31.5 %
Wood	13 %	8.6 %
Solar thermal	0 %	1.2 %

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)46.7 %
Heat pump38.2 %
Heat exchanger (district)4 %
Condensing boiler3 %
Central electric heating2.7 %
Stove2.5 %
Standard boiler2.1 %
Direct electric heaters0.8 %

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

Houses or apartment buildings?

Single-family houses62.2 %
Two-dwelling houses14.9 %
Apartment buildings (3+)22.9 %

14.4 % of buildings mix housing with shops or offices.

The typical building

storeys (median): 2
median footprint: 139 m²
median dwelling area: 97 m²

Dwellings by number of rooms

2.4 %1 rm

11.4 %2 rm

25.1 %3 rm

33.4 %4 rm

27.7 %5+ rm

Dwellings per building

1 dwelling62.2 %
2 to 423.6 %
5 to 99.2 %
10 to 194.4 %
20 or more0.6 %

Renovations, heritage and volumes

For homeowners planning renovations in Reiden, consulting RegBL figures is essential for accurate budgeting. With 356 buildings under heritage protection, it is vital to contact local authorities early to discuss permit requirements. Regarding building scale, data for 867 houses indicates a median volume of 552 m3 based on the SIA 416 standard, providing a basis for estimating heating or insulation costs. Please be aware that data coverage is partial, as 842 properties do not utilize this specific measurement standard. Understanding these site-specific metrics helps ensure your renovation project remains compliant and financially well-planned within the municipality.

356

buildings flagged as protected

status known for 459 of 1'395 buildings; check with the municipality

552 m³

median house volume (SIA 416)

measured for 25 of 867 houses

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

Renovating in Reiden: what to know

Planning works in Reiden, canton of Lucerne? 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 Reiden