Renovation of your home in Favrskov.
Favrskov Municipality is an East Jutland growth municipality with 49,000 residents — centrally located with Aarhus to the south-east, Randers to the north and Silkeborg to the south-west. With the E45 motorway and good rail connections, Hinnerup and Hadsten are particularly attractive as commuter towns to Aarhus. With 4.5% vacancy and a growing population, it is a solid housing market.
Favrskov in brief — context for your renovation.
trainA commuter municipality for Aarhus
Hinnerup and Hadsten have stations on the East Jutland Main Line with direct rail connections to Aarhus. Many residents commute to Aarhus and choose to live in Favrskov for the space and nature. This drives demand and delivers strong investment economics.
landscapeMoraine landscape with forests and river valleys
Favrskov is rich in nature — with the Gudenå river, Lilleådalen valley and forested hillside plateaus. Ulstrup Castle and Frijsenborg Castle are local attractions. The landscape is part of the housing appeal.
homeDetached-house-dominated growth municipality
70% detached houses — one of the highest in the region. Many houses are from 1980–2000, reflecting the municipality's growth as a commuter housing destination. This gives a relatively young housing stock in good condition, but with renovation potential.
Your housing type.
Detached house from 1975–2005
70% of homes in Favrskov — approx. 15,149 dwellings (source: Statistics Denmark 2025)
Detached houses strongly dominate Favrskov. The typical home is a brick villa from 1985–2000 in Hinnerup, Hadsten or Hammel. East Jutland trades prices are close to Aarhus levels — slightly lower, but demand is high. Renovation investments are profitable given the municipality's growth profile.
What's typical?
- — Brick exterior walls
- — Pitched roof with concrete tiles
- — District heating from Hinnerup Fjernvarme or equivalent
- — Garden of 600–1,000 m²
- — Carport or garage
Common weaknesses
- — Insufficient insulation in houses from the 1970s–80s
- — Worn roof covering on the oldest houses
- — Outdated bathroom
- — Natural gas or oil boiler in outlying settlements
Typical costs
New concrete tile roof
90,000–215,000 kr
Favrskov prices are close to Aarhus levels — slightly lower. High demand for good tradespeople in the commuter zone. . Source: Bolius
Energy windows (per window)
4,200–8,800 kr
Installed energy window. East Jutland pricing. . Source: Bolius
New bathroom
85,000–220,000 kr
Full renovation including plumbing. East Jutland pricing. . Source: Bolius
Extension
18,000–32,000 kr/m²
High-quality extension. With Favrskov's appeal as a commuter municipality, extensions are profitable. . Source: Bolius
Do you need an architect?
Probably not necessary for:
- — Roof replacement using the same material
- — Interior renovation
- — Extension under 50 m²
Architect recommended or required for:
- — Extension over 50 m²
- — Façade alterations
- — Loft conversion
Terraced house from 1980–2005
17% of homes in Favrskov — approx. 3,774 dwellings (source: Statistics Denmark 2025)
Terraced houses in Hinnerup, Hadsten and Hammel. Relatively young housing stock in good condition. Energetically typically better than older terraced houses.
What's typical?
- — Brick terraced houses in one to one-and-a-half storeys
- — Pitched roof
- — District heating
Common weaknesses
- — Ageing windows in the oldest houses
- — Insufficient insulation in the 1980s
Typical costs
Energy renovation of terraced house
190,000–410,000 kr
Roof, windows and insulation. East Jutland pricing. . Source: Bolius
Do you need an architect?
Probably not necessary for:
- — Interior renovation
Architect recommended or required for:
- — Extensions and façade alterations
Apartment building from 1970–1990
13% of homes in Favrskov — approx. 2,844 dwellings (source: Statistics Denmark 2025)
Apartment buildings mainly in the larger towns. Some social housing. Good energy renovation potential.
What's typical?
- — 3–5 storeys in brick
- — District heating
- — Shared installations
Common weaknesses
- — Outdated plumbing
- — Insufficient insulation
Typical costs
Façade renovation with insulation
1,300–2,500 kr/m²
Including new surface finish. East Jutland pricing. . Source: Bolius
Do you need an architect?
Probably not necessary for:
- — Interior apartment renovation
Architect recommended or required for:
- — Façade renovations
- — Lift projects
Local conditions in Favrskov.
local_fire_department District heating — Hinnerup Fjernvarme
Hinnerup Fjernvarme (established 1967) supplies CO₂-neutral district heating based on straw and biogas to Hinnerup and the surrounding area. The municipality has good district heating coverage in the larger towns. In villages and the Ulstrup area, individual solutions are common. Contact the municipality at favrskov.dk for the heat plan for your address.
account_balance Heritage value
Favrskov has primarily a post-war housing stock. Ulstrup Castle and Frijsenborg Castle are listed, but most detached houses are not heritage-registered. Contact the municipality if in doubt.
Look up your address at the Danish Heritage Agency's FBB register
assignment Building permit in Favrskov
Apply for a building permit via Byg & Miljø on the Favrskov Municipality website. Interior alterations to a single-family home normally do not require a building permit.
savings Grants for energy renovation
Subsidies for energy renovation are available via Sparenergi.dk. Hinnerup Fjernvarme provides information on district heating connection. See also the municipality's energy guidance at favrskov.dk.
Favrskov in figures.
Data from Statistics Denmark (2025) and the Danish Heritage Agency — context for your property.
Dwellings total
4.5% vacancy rate
Listed buildings
Source: Danish Heritage Agency FBB
Social housing units
Source: Landsbyggefonden
CO₂ emissions by sector
Energy
80,816 tonnes CO₂
Transport
143,510 tonnes CO₂
Chemical processes
16,702 tonnes CO₂
Agriculture and land use
85,611 tonnes CO₂
Waste disposal and biogas
18,958 tonnes CO₂
Wastewater
755 tonnes CO₂
Frequently asked questions
about renovation in Favrskov.
Yes — with 4.5% vacancy and strong ties to the Aarhus market, Favrskov is one of Central Jutland's strongest investment municipalities. Hinnerup and Hadsten have particularly good payback periods.
Yes, Hinnerup Fjernvarme (established 1967) supplies CO₂-neutral district heating from straw and biogas to Hinnerup and the surrounding area. Other towns such as Hadsten and Hammel have their own district heating companies. Check favrskov.dk for the heat plan for your address.
Favrskov prices are close to Aarhus levels — slightly lower, but demand is high in the commuter zone. Get quotes 3–6 months ahead. Good competition among local tradespeople.
For houses from the 1970s–80s: a new roof, additional insulation, energy windows and a bathroom upgrade. Extensions are typically very profitable in Favrskov given the municipality's growth and appeal as a commuter destination.
Hinnerup and Hadsten are the primary commuter towns with stations and the shortest distance to Aarhus. Hammel is the municipality's third-largest town with a more rural character. For nature and recreation, the areas along the Gudenå river and forests are popular.
In most cases yes. Favrskov's large plot sizes (typically 600–1,000 m²) give good space for extensions. Extensions under 50 m² typically do not require an application — but always check your local plan at plandata.dk and apply via Byg & Miljø for larger projects.
Next steps.
CO₂-neutral district heating from Hinnerup
Straw and biogas-based district heating for Hinnerup and the surrounding area.
assignmentBuilding permit in Favrskov
What can you do without a permit, and what requires approval?
buildExtension in Aarhus's commuter zone
Favrskov's growth gives good economics for extensions and modernisation.
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