Renovation of your home in Greve.
Greve Municipality is a classic S-train suburban municipality south of Copenhagen, created in the 1960s–70s when agricultural land was parcelled out on a large scale for detached houses and villa neighbourhoods. With a direct rail connection to Køge and Copenhagen, the municipality is attractive for commuters, and the owner-occupier share is among the highest in Denmark.
Greve in brief — context for your renovation.
trainS-train to Copenhagen
Greve has three S-train stations (Hundige, Greve and Karlslunde) and direct connections to Køge and Copenhagen Central. The commuting distance makes the municipality attractive for families seeking space and quiet close to the capital.
homeAn owner-occupier municipality from the 1960s and 70s
Most of Greve was parcelled out in a single period — the 1960s–80s. This gives a homogeneous building stock: brick detached houses with pitched roofs, now mature for energy renovation and modernisation.
parkGreen wedges and coastline
Greve has wide access to green areas and coast along Køge Bay. The green wedges and cycle paths connect the residential areas — an asset for families with children.
Your housing type.
Detached house from 1960–1985
45% of homes in Greve — approx. 10,500 dwellings (source: Statistics Denmark 2025)
Greve's dominant housing type is brick detached houses from the 1960s–80s development. With 3.1% vacancy and a Zealand location, renovation investments are particularly profitable — prices are 15–20% above the national average.
What's typical?
- — Brick exterior walls
- — Pitched roof with concrete tiles
- — District heating or natural gas
- — Garden of 500–900 m²
- — Carport or garage
Common weaknesses
- — Insufficient insulation from the construction period
- — Worn roof covering on 40–50 year old houses
- — Outdated bathroom and kitchen
- — Energetically outdated heating system
Typical costs
New concrete tile roof
100,000–235,000 kr
Zealand pricing — 15–20% above the national average. High demand for tradespeople in the Greve area. . Source: Bolius
Energy windows (per window)
5,000–10,000 kr
Installed energy window. Zealand pricing. Get 3 quotes — there is significant price variation. . Source: Bolius
New bathroom
95,000–245,000 kr
Full renovation including plumbing. Zealand pricing — plan 3–6 months ahead. . Source: Bolius
Loft insulation
15,000–35,000 kr
Blown or loose-fill insulation in the loft. A good investment with support from energy companies. . Source: Bolius
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 changes and new window sections
- — Loft conversion
Terraced house from 1970–1990
25% of homes in Greve — approx. 5,800 dwellings (source: Statistics Denmark 2025)
Terraced houses are mainly found in Hundige and Greve Strand. Many are well-maintained but energetically outdated, with low-energy potential in roof, windows and insulation.
What's typical?
- — Brick terraced houses in one to one-and-a-half storeys
- — Pitched or flat roof
- — District heating or natural gas
Common weaknesses
- — Insufficient insulation
- — Ageing windows
- — Limited ceiling height
Typical costs
Energy renovation (roof + windows + insulation)
210,000–440,000 kr
Complete package. Zealand pricing — but a good investment given Greve's property prices. . Source: Bolius
Do you need an architect?
Probably not necessary for:
- — Interior renovation
- — Roof replacement
Architect recommended or required for:
- — Extensions and façade changes
- — Merging of units
Apartment building from 1960–1980
30% of homes in Greve — approx. 6,700 dwellings (source: Statistics Denmark 2025)
Apartment buildings mainly in Hundige, including social housing. These are connected to district heating and typically have shared installations in need of updating.
What's typical?
- — 3–5 storeys in brick
- — District heating
- — Shared installations and laundry
Common weaknesses
- — Outdated plumbing and heating systems
- — Insufficient insulation
- — Worn common areas
Typical costs
Façade renovation with insulation
1,500–2,800 kr/m²
Including new surface finish. Zealand pricing. . Source: Bolius
Do you need an architect?
Probably not necessary for:
- — Interior apartment renovation
Architect recommended or required for:
- — Façade renovations
- — Accessibility and lifts
Local conditions in Greve.
local_fire_department District heating — Greve Fjernvarme
Greve Fjernvarme supplies most of the municipality. In older areas and peripheral zones, natural gas and individual heat pumps occur. Check your address at grevefj.dk for connection options.
account_balance Heritage value
Greve has very few heritage-listed buildings — the municipality was essentially built up in the 1960s–80s and has no significant historic building stock. If your home is nonetheless registered, the usual approval rules apply.
Look up your address at the Danish Heritage Agency's FBB register
assignment Building permit in Greve
Apply for a building permit via Byg & Miljø on the Greve Municipality website. Interior alterations to single-family homes normally do not require a permit — but roof, façade and extensions do.
savings Grants for energy renovation
Subsidies for energy renovation are available via Sparenergi.dk and the energy companies. Greve Fjernvarme can guide on heat pump replacement and connection.
Greve in figures.
Data from Statistics Denmark (2025) and the Danish Heritage Agency — context for your property.
Dwellings total
3.1% vacancy rate
Listed buildings
Source: Danish Heritage Agency FBB
Social housing units
Source: Landsbyggefonden
CO₂ emissions by sector
Energy
61,140 tonnes CO₂
Transport
91,018 tonnes CO₂
Chemical processes
3,156 tonnes CO₂
Agriculture and land use
2,872 tonnes CO₂
Waste disposal and biogas
3,517 tonnes CO₂
Wastewater
911 tonnes CO₂
Frequently asked questions
about renovation in Greve.
Yes — with 3.1% vacancy and a Zealand location close to Copenhagen, Greve is an attractive housing market. Renovation investments pay off well, as the price level is 15–20% above the national average.
Yes, Greve Fjernvarme (grevefj.dk) supplies most of the municipality. In older neighbourhoods and peripheral areas, natural gas and individual heat pumps occur. Check your address at grevefj.dk.
Greve is priced at Zealand levels — expect 15–20% above the national average. Always get 3 quotes and plan 3–6 months ahead, as good tradespeople are in high demand.
Yes, interior alterations to single-family homes normally do not require a building permit in Greve. Check greve.dk for details on what is permit-free.
Roof, additional insulation (loft and possibly walls), energy windows and bathroom are typically the four most important items. With Greve's property prices, a good renovation is almost always a good investment.
Next steps.
District heating in Greve
Greve Fjernvarme supplies most of the municipality. Check connection options.
assignmentBuilding permit in Greve
What can you do without a permit, and what requires approval in Greve?
buildRenovating a 1970s detached house
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