Renovation of your home in Ballerup.
Ballerup is a western suburban municipality 15 km from central Copenhagen with 53,000 residents. The municipality is home to major companies including Novo Nordisk, LEO Pharma, Sony and Oticon, and has one of Denmark's strongest business climates. The S-train to Copenhagen Central in 20 minutes and the light rail along Ring 3 provide excellent connections. The housing market is strong with an active renovation market.
Ballerup in brief — context for your renovation.
location_cityBusiness city with major companies
Ballerup is home to Novo Nordisk, LEO Pharma, Sony, Oticon and Topdanmark. The strong business climate attracts highly educated workers and keeps property prices stable. A renovated home is easy to sell.
trainS-train and light rail
Ballerup is connected to Copenhagen Central by S-train in 20 minutes. The light rail along Ring 3 opens up new connections towards Gladsaxe, Lyngby and Rødovre. The infrastructure keeps the housing market active.
apartmentMixed housing stock
53% of homes are apartments — mainly social housing and private rental. Detached houses account for 25% and dominate Skovlunde and Måløv. A Social Democrat-led municipality since 1933, with a strong focus on social housing.
Your housing type.
Apartment building from 1960–1980
53% of homes in Ballerup — approx. 13,952 dwellings (source: Statistics Denmark 2025)
Apartments dominate Ballerup — mainly social housing and private rental in Ballerup town and Skovlunde. Many are connected to Vestforbrænding's district heating network. Zealand pricing with strong demand.
What's typical?
- — 3–6 storeys in brick or concrete
- — District heating from Vestforbrænding
- — Shared basement and stairwell
Common weaknesses
- — Outdated plumbing and riser pipes
- — Insufficient façade insulation in concrete construction
- — Flat roofs
Typical costs
Do you need an architect?
Probably not necessary for:
- — Interior apartment renovation
Architect recommended or required for:
- — Façade renovations
- — Comprehensive renovations
- — Lift and accessibility
Detached house from 1960–1985
25% of homes in Ballerup — approx. 6,400 dwellings (source: Statistics Denmark 2025)
Detached houses mainly in Skovlunde, Måløv and Egebjerg. Brick villas from the 1960s–80s in good condition but with renovation potential. Proximity to Copenhagen and the business community provides stable property prices.
What's typical?
- — Brick exterior walls
- — Pitched roof with concrete tiles
- — District heating from Vestforbrænding
- — Garden of 500–900 m²
Common weaknesses
- — Insufficient insulation in houses from the 1960s–70s
- — Worn roof covering
- — Outdated bathroom and kitchen
Typical costs
Do you need an architect?
Probably not necessary for:
- — Roof replacement using the same material
- — Extension under 50 m²
- — Interior renovation
Architect recommended or required for:
- — Extension over 50 m²
- — Façade alterations
- — Loft conversion
Terraced house from 1970–1990
14% of homes in Ballerup — approx. 3,709 dwellings (source: Statistics Denmark 2025)
Terraced houses in Ballerup and Skovlunde. Good standard with energy improvement potential.
What's typical?
- — Brick terraced houses in one to one-and-a-half storeys
- — Pitched roof
- — District heating
Common weaknesses
- — Insufficient loft insulation
- — Ageing windows
Typical costs
Energy renovation of terraced house
200,000–420,000 kr
Roof, windows and insulation. Zealand pricing. . Source: Bolius
Do you need an architect?
Probably not necessary for:
- — Interior renovation
Architect recommended or required for:
- — Extensions and façade alterations
Local conditions in Ballerup.
local_fire_department District heating — Vestforbrænding
Ballerup is in the process of rolling out district heating across the entire municipality via Vestforbrænding. The timeline for connection is available at ballerup.dk/fjernvarme. Many new areas in Skovlunde and Måløv will be connected in the coming years — check whether your home is ready for connection.
account_balance Heritage value
Ballerup is primarily a post-war municipality with few heritage-listed buildings. If your home is registered, the usual rules apply.
Look up your address at the Danish Heritage Agency's FBB register
assignment Building permit in Ballerup
Apply for a building permit via Byg & Miljø on ballerup.dk. Interior alterations to a single-family home are normally permit-free.
savings Grants for energy renovation
Subsidies for energy renovation are available via Sparenergi.dk. Vestforbrænding has information about district heating connection and energy savings.
Ballerup in figures.
Data from Statistics Denmark (2025) and the Danish Heritage Agency — context for your property.
Dwellings total
3.4% vacancy rate
Social housing units
Source: Landsbyggefonden
CO₂ emissions by sector
Energy
89,665 tonnes CO₂
Transport
43,796 tonnes CO₂
Chemical processes
3,066 tonnes CO₂
Agriculture and land use
551 tonnes CO₂
Waste disposal and biogas
3,568 tonnes CO₂
Wastewater
1,008 tonnes CO₂
Frequently asked questions
about renovation in Ballerup.
Yes — Ballerup has a stable housing market with strong business activity and excellent transport links. A well-executed renovation in Skovlunde or Måløv will have a good impact on the property price.
Vestforbrænding is rolling out district heating across the entire Ballerup Municipality. Check ballerup.dk/fjernvarme for the expected connection date for your area.
Trades prices in Ballerup are typically 10–20% lower than in central Copenhagen, but 15–20% above the national average. Demand is high — book early.
Roof, loft insulation, energy windows and bathroom. Proximity to Copenhagen and the business community means a good renovation almost always pays off through an increase in property value.
Yes — Ballerup has Hareskoven, Vestskoven and Utterslev Mose nearby, and the municipality has invested in green connections to the light rail. The green character combined with good S-train connections makes Skovlunde and Måløv attractive for families.
Next steps.
District heating from Vestforbrænding
Roll-out in progress across all of Ballerup — check when your address will be connected.
assignmentBuilding permit in Ballerup
What can you do without a permit, and what requires approval?
buildFull renovation of a detached house
Plan your renovation properly in a strong Zealand housing market.
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