Renovation of your home in Glostrup.
Glostrup Municipality is a compact suburban municipality 10 km west of central Copenhagen in Region Hovedstaden. The municipality consists of the districts of Glostrup, Hvissinge and Ejby — the first two have now merged into a single continuous urban area. Glostrup is an important transport hub with an S-train station, regional trains and motorway connections, and is home to the Rigshospitalet Glostrup site. With 4.3% vacancy and Greater Copenhagen pricing, it is a stable housing market.
Glostrup in brief — context for your renovation.
trainGlostrup Station — S-train and regional trains
Glostrup Station is a transport hub with S-train lines B+Bx and regional trains. Journey time to Nørreport is 20–25 minutes. Station-adjacent homes have a clear premium, and the municipality is fully integrated into Greater Copenhagen's commuter patterns.
apartmentDominated by apartments with strong demand
With 63% apartments, Glostrup is a true apartment municipality. Vacancy is only 4.3%, and the market is stable. It is typical post-welfare-state housing from the 1950s–80s with good proximity to the S-train.
location_cityRigshospitalet Glostrup and workplaces
The Rigshospitalet Glostrup site is a major local employer. The municipality has a mix of housing, business and services, and is a compact urban community with good infrastructure.
Your housing type.
Apartment building from 1950–1980
63% of homes in Glostrup — approx. 7,600 dwellings (source: Statistics Denmark 2025)
Apartments dominate Glostrup — from 1950s brick buildings near the station to large housing blocks from the 1970s. The market is stable and in strong demand. Good-quality renovations pay off.
What's typical?
- — 3–6 storeys in brick or concrete sandwich panels
- — District heating from HOFOR
- — Shared installations
- — Station-adjacent location
Common weaknesses
- — Insufficient façade insulation in 1960s–80s construction
- — Outdated plumbing and installations
- — Ageing lifts
Typical costs
Do you need an architect?
Probably not necessary for:
- — Interior apartment renovation
Architect recommended or required for:
- — Façade renovations and insulation
- — Lift projects
- — Apartment mergers
Detached house from 1950–1970
23% of homes in Glostrup — approx. 2,700 dwellings (source: Statistics Denmark 2025)
Detached houses mainly in Hvissinge and quiet villa neighbourhoods. Many houses date from the 1950s–60s — older than in many suburban municipalities, with potential for energy renovation. Prices are at West Copenhagen levels, but with a station premium.
What's typical?
- — Brick villa from 1950–1970
- — Pitched roof with clay or concrete tiles
- — District heating from HOFOR
- — Garden of 400–700 m²
Common weaknesses
- — Insufficient additional insulation
- — Worn roofs
- — Outdated bathroom
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 1960–1980
14% of homes in Glostrup — approx. 1,700 dwellings (source: Statistics Denmark 2025)
Terraced houses mainly in Ejby and southern neighbourhoods. Typically brick construction in one storey with a small garden. A popular housing type for families with good commuter value.
What's typical?
- — Brick terraced houses in one storey
- — Pitched roof
- — District heating
- — Garden and terrace
Common weaknesses
- — Insufficient insulation
- — Ageing windows
Typical costs
Loft and wall insulation
22,000–58,000 kr
Good profitability in Glostrup's stable market. . Source: Bolius
Do you need an architect?
Probably not necessary for:
- — Interior renovation
- — Roof replacement
Architect recommended or required for:
- — Extensions and façade work
Local conditions in Glostrup.
local_fire_department District heating — HOFOR (Glostrup Fjernvarme)
HOFOR supplies district heating to Glostrup Municipality. It is a well-operated system with an active transition to renewable energy via heat pumps and surplus heat from industry.
account_balance Heritage value
Glostrup has relatively few heritage-listed buildings — the municipality is characterised by post-war construction. If your property is registered as having heritage value, the usual rules apply. Check the listed buildings register.
Look up your address at the Danish Heritage Agency's FBB register
assignment Building permit in Glostrup
Apply for a building permit via Byg & Miljø on the Glostrup Municipality website. Interior alterations to a single-family home are typically permit-free.
savings Grants for energy renovation
Subsidies for energy renovation are available via Sparenergi.dk. HOFOR provides information on energy optimisation.
Glostrup in figures.
Data from Statistics Denmark (2025) and the Danish Heritage Agency — context for your property.
Dwellings total
4.3% vacancy rate
Social housing units
Source: Landsbyggefonden
CO₂ emissions by sector
Energy
38,560 tonnes CO₂
Transport
31,405 tonnes CO₂
Chemical processes
2,173 tonnes CO₂
Agriculture and land use
-381 tonnes CO₂
Waste disposal and biogas
1,639 tonnes CO₂
Wastewater
447 tonnes CO₂
Frequently asked questions
about renovation in Glostrup.
Yes — with 4.3% vacancy, S-train and regional trains to Copenhagen, Glostrup is a stable housing market. Good-quality renovations pay off, particularly in apartments close to the station.
HOFOR supplies district heating to the entire municipality. It is one of Denmark's best-operated district heating systems.
West Copenhagen pricing — slightly below North Zealand, but clearly above the national average. Allow for 10–15% above the national average.
The Rigshospitalet Glostrup site is the centre for specialist neurology, ophthalmology and ENT (ear, nose and throat). It is a major employer in the municipality and attracts healthcare professionals as home buyers.
Interior renovation does not require a building permit — but you need the owners' association's or housing company's approval for changes that affect shared installations or load-bearing structures.
Next steps.
HOFOR district heating in Glostrup
Green district heating for the municipality. What do you need to know as a homeowner?
apartmentRenovating an apartment
What is possible and what requires a permit in your owner-occupied flat?
buildExtension and energy renovation in Glostrup
What does it cost and what rules apply?
Tell us about your project in Glostrup.
We help homeowners in Glostrup prioritise renovation and get started — from the first assessment to completed project.
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