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Renovation works in Uznach

Local housing stock

In Uznach, the federal building register lists 1'208 residential buildings and 2'989 dwellings. These municipal benchmarks help put your home in context, but do not replace an individual assessment.

46 %built before 1980
59 %heated by oil or gas
27.9 %electric hot water
7 %with declared solar thermal

Age of residential buildings

46 % built before 1980

  • Before 191910 %
  • 1919–19457 %
  • 1946–196011 %
  • 1961–19709 %
  • 1971–19809 %
  • 1981–199015 %
  • 1991–200016 %
  • 2001–201011 %
  • Since 201113 %

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

Main heating energy

39 % · Gas

  • Gas39 %
  • Heat pump33 %
  • Heating oil20 %
  • Wood4 %
  • District heating3 %
  • Electricity2 %

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

Heating and hot water: which energies?

EnergyHeatingHot water
Gas39 %27.7 %
Heating oil20 %11.4 %
District heating3 %2.2 %
Heat pump33 %22.4 %
Electricity2 %27.9 %
Wood4 %1.4 %
Solar thermal0 %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)61.8 %
  • Heat pump32.7 %
  • Heat exchanger (district)2.6 %
  • Central electric heating1.3 %
  • Direct electric heaters0.8 %
  • Condensing boiler0.7 %

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

Houses or apartment buildings?

  • Single-family houses64.3 %
  • Two-dwelling houses12.4 %
  • Apartment buildings (3+)23.3 %

7.4 % of buildings mix housing with shops or offices.

The typical building

storeys (median)
3
median footprint
124 m²
median dwelling area
103 m²

Dwellings by number of rooms

2.9 %1 rm
10.9 %2 rm
22.3 %3 rm
32.7 %4 rm
31.2 %5+ rm

Dwellings per building

  • 1 dwelling64.3 %
  • 2 to 421.6 %
  • 5 to 910 %
  • 10 to 193.4 %
  • 20 or more0.7 %

Renovations, heritage and volumes

For your renovation projects in Uznach, RegBL figures provide vital context. Heritage protection applies to 13 out of 35 identified buildings, meaning you must contact the municipality early to navigate permit requirements. Regarding building volume, the median figure of 877.5 m3 based on the SIA 416 standard is derived from a partial sample of 8 houses, which is helpful for scaling insulation or heating upgrades. Please note that data coverage for these metrics is incomplete, making these figures an initial reference point. Always consult with municipal officials to ensure your renovation plans align with local regulations.

13
buildings flagged as protected
status known for 35 of 1'208 buildings; check with the municipality
877.5 m³
median house volume (SIA 416)
measured for 8 of 777 houses

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

Renovating in Uznach: what to know

Planning works in Uznach, canton of St. Gallen? 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.

Choose your works in Uznach

Nearby municipalities : St. Gallen · Wil (SG) · Rapperswil-Jona · Gossau (SG) · Buchs (SG) · Altstätten · Flawil · Uzwil