How much does a heat pump cost in Switzerland?

An air-to-water heat pump costs CHF 22,000 to 38,000 installed. A geothermal heat pump with boreholes runs from CHF 35,000 to 55,000. These amounts are before cantonal subsidies.

What grants exist to replace an oil heating system?

Cantonal programmes support switching to renewable energy: up to CHF 10,000 for a heat pump in the canton of Vaud, for example. Conditions vary from canton to canton, so check before signing.

Heat pump or gas boiler: which should I choose?

A condensing gas boiler is cheaper to buy (CHF 8,000 to 15,000) but remains dependent on fossil fuels and is not eligible for subsidies. A heat pump costs more upfront but its running costs are much lower.

How long does a heating replacement take?

Allow 3 to 5 working days to replace a boiler with an air-to-water heat pump, including removal of the old system (CHF 1,500 to 3,000). A geothermal installation takes several weeks because of the drilling.

Heating replacement prices in Switzerland

Replacing the heating system is often the largest expense item in an energy renovation. In Switzerland, the trend is to replace oil boilers with heat pumps, encouraged by cantonal subsidies.

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Indicative pricing

ServicePrice range

Air-to-water heat pumpCHF22'000–38'000flat rate
Geothermal heat pumpCHF35'000–55'000flat rate
Gas condensing boilerCHF8'000–15'000flat rate
Pellet boilerCHF18'000–30'000flat rate
Underfloor heating (new)CHF80–140per m²
Removal of old boilerCHF1'500–3'000flat rate
Radiators (replacement)CHF500–1'200per unit

* Indicative prices including tax, based on average rates in Western Switzerland in 2026. Actual prices may vary depending on your project specifics.

Factors that affect the price

Several elements influence the final cost of your project:

Type of system chosen (heat pump, gas, pellets, solar thermal)

Required power (depending on insulation and building surface)

Cantonal subsidies (up to CHF 10'000 for a heat pump in the canton of Vaud)

Cost of removing the old system

Adaptation of the distribution network (radiators, underfloor heating)

Recommended additional insulation work

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MSM Rénovation Sàrl

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