Renovation of your home in Hoeje-Taastrup.
Høje-Taastrup is one of Greater Copenhagen's largest and greenest suburban municipalities with approximately 50,000 residents. Two thirds of the municipality's area is forest, meadow and fields — and yet Høje Taastrup Station is a hub for intercity trains, S-trains and motorway access. The municipality is in strong growth with major urban development projects such as Nærheden in Hedehusene.
Hoeje-Taastrup in brief — context for your renovation.
parkHedeland and Vestskoven — green Greater Copenhagen
Høje-Taastrup is home to Hedeland, a 15 km² nature and leisure area with lakes, riding trails, a ski slope and an open-air theatre. Vestskoven and protected bog areas such as Vasby Mose and Porsemose give the municipality a green profile that stands out markedly from its dense neighbours.
trainInfrastructure — intercity trains, S-trains and motorway
Høje Taastrup Station is served by intercity trains, S-trains and is connected to the motorway network. This provides good access to Copenhagen, Roskilde and the rest of Denmark. The municipality is actively working on urban development near the station with housing, business and park boulevards.
location_cityUrban development and Nærheden
Nærheden in Hedehusene is one of Zealand's largest urban development projects, with homes for approximately 8,000 people in the form of detached houses, terraced houses and low-rise apartment buildings. The project includes a school, trampoline centre and LEGO Education partnership.
Your housing type.
Detached house from 1960–1990
48% of homes in Hoeje-Taastrup — approx. 12,500 dwellings (source: Statistics Denmark 2025)
Detached houses dominate in Taastrup, Hedehusene and the other towns. The typical home is a brick villa from the 1960s–80s. The Greater Copenhagen location gives solid property prices, and renovation investments are typically highly profitable.
What's typical?
- — Brick or lightweight concrete exterior walls
- — Pitched roof with concrete tiles
- — District heating from Høje Taastrup Fjernvarme
- — Garden of 500–900 m²
Common weaknesses
- — Insufficient insulation in older houses
- — Worn roof covering from the 1960s–70s
- — Outdated bathroom and kitchen
- — Single-glazed windows
Typical costs
New concrete tile roof
100,000–235,000 kr
Greater Copenhagen pricing. Høje Taastrup Fjernvarme is Denmark's largest co-operatively owned district heating company — good options for green heat. . Source: Bolius
Energy windows (per window)
5,000–10,000 kr
Installed energy window. Greater Copenhagen pricing. . Source: Bolius
New bathroom
100,000–250,000 kr
Full renovation including plumbing. Get quotes early. . Source: Bolius
Extension
18,000–30,000 kr/m²
Simple extension to a detached house. Greater Copenhagen pricing. . 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 alterations
- — Loft conversion
Apartment building from 1960–1985
30% of homes in Hoeje-Taastrup — approx. 7,800 dwellings (source: Statistics Denmark 2025)
Apartment buildings in Taastrup and Hedehusene, including social housing. Høje Taastrup Fjernvarme covers 70% of the municipality's heating demand.
What's typical?
- — 3–6 storeys
- — District heating from Høje Taastrup Fjernvarme
- — Shared installations
Common weaknesses
- — Outdated plumbing
- — Thermal bridges at concrete elements
- — Flat roofs
Typical costs
Façade renovation with insulation
1,600–3,000 kr/m²
Including new surface finish. Greater Copenhagen pricing. . Source: Bolius
Do you need an architect?
Probably not necessary for:
- — Interior apartment renovation
Architect recommended or required for:
- — Façade renovations
- — Lifts and accessibility
Terraced house from 1970–1995
22% of homes in Hoeje-Taastrup — approx. 5,700 dwellings (source: Statistics Denmark 2025)
Terraced houses mainly in Taastrup and Hedehusene. A popular segment in the municipality offering a middle ground between a flat and a detached house.
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
190,000–400,000 kr
Roof, windows and insulation together. Greater Copenhagen 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 Hoeje-Taastrup.
local_fire_department District heating — Høje Taastrup Fjernvarme a.m.b.a.
Høje Taastrup Fjernvarme a.m.b.a. (htf.dk) is Denmark's largest co-operatively owned district heating company and covers 70% of the municipality's heating demand. The company is connected to Vestegnens Kraftvarmeselskab (VEKS) and is actively working on sustainable heat supply. The municipality has planned that all natural gas boilers can be switched to district heating by 2025.
account_balance Heritage value
Høje-Taastrup is primarily a post-war suburban municipality with a limited number of listed buildings. If your home is exceptionally registered, the usual rules apply.
Look up your address at the Danish Heritage Agency's FBB register
assignment Building permit in Hoeje-Taastrup
Apply for a building permit via Byg & Miljø on the Høje-Taastrup 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. Høje Taastrup Fjernvarme provides guidance on connection and heat pumps.
Hoeje-Taastrup in figures.
Data from Statistics Denmark (2025) and the Danish Heritage Agency — context for your property.
Dwellings total
5.5% vacancy rate
Social housing units
Source: Landsbyggefonden
CO₂ emissions by sector
Energy
68,276 tonnes CO₂
Transport
91,609 tonnes CO₂
Chemical processes
3,386 tonnes CO₂
Agriculture and land use
-3,197 tonnes CO₂
Waste disposal and biogas
3,829 tonnes CO₂
Wastewater
1,114 tonnes CO₂
Frequently asked questions
about renovation in Hoeje-Taastrup.
Yes — Høje Taastrup Fjernvarme a.m.b.a. is Denmark's largest co-operatively owned district heating company and covers 70% of the municipality's heating needs. Connected to VEKS, which uses surplus heat and renewable energy.
Yes — a strong housing market close to Copenhagen with good intercity and S-train connections. Renovation investments are typically profitable, and the municipality's growth with the Nærheden project supports property values.
Prices are at Greater Copenhagen levels — i.e. 10–20% above the national average. Get quotes 3–6 months ahead, as good tradespeople are in great demand in the greater Copenhagen area.
Nærheden is one of Zealand's largest urban development projects, with homes for approximately 8,000 people, a new school and a trampoline centre. It has boosted housing development in the western part of the municipality.
Typically: a new roof, loft insulation, energy windows and a bathroom upgrade. With Greater Copenhagen property prices and good infrastructure, a well-planned renovation is almost always a good investment. Remember to book tradespeople 3–6 months ahead.
Next steps.
Denmark's largest co-operative district heating
Høje Taastrup Fjernvarme covers 70% of the municipality. Learn about connection.
assignmentBuilding permit in Høje-Taastrup
What can you do without a permit, and what requires approval?
buildComprehensive renovation of a detached house
Plan your renovation properly in Greater Copenhagen's housing market.
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