Renovation of your home in Hvidovre.
Hvidovre is a densely built suburban municipality south of Copenhagen with approximately 53,000 residents across the districts of Hvidovre Nord-Risbjerg-Friheden and Avedøre. The municipality is well integrated into Greater Copenhagen with S-trains directly to the centre and is traditionally a Social Democrat working-class municipality with strong local communities.
Hvidovre in brief — context for your renovation.
apartmentDense suburban municipality with a mixed housing stock
Hvidovre has a mix of large villa neighbourhoods such as Risbjergkvarteret, Svendebjergkvarteret and Strandmarkskvarteret, as well as apartment developments in Bredalsparken, Rosenhøj and Avedøre Stationsby. This gives a broad housing market for all income groups.
trainS-trains directly to Copenhagen
Five S-train stations serve the municipality: Hvidovre, Rødovre, Åmarken, Friheden and Avedøre. With a 10–15 minute journey to the city centre, the municipality is ideal for commuters who want more space and greenery than Vesterbro and Frederiksberg can offer.
parkHvidovre Harbour and sailing
Hvidovre Harbour at Kalveboderne has an active sailing community and has produced many sailing talents. Frihedens Idrætscenter hosts curling, ice hockey and figure skating — unusual facilities for a suburban municipality of this size.
Your housing type.
Detached house and villa from 1950–1980
45% of homes in Hvidovre — approx. 11,000 dwellings (source: Statistics Denmark 2025)
Large villa neighbourhoods dominate parts of Hvidovre with detached houses from the 1950s–80s. The typical home is a brick villa from the 1960s–70s. Greater Copenhagen pricing — a good renovation is typically very profitable.
What's typical?
- — Brick exterior walls
- — Pitched roof with concrete tiles or fibre cement
- — District heating from Hvidovre Fjernvarmeselskab
- — Garden of 400–800 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- — Outdated bathroom and kitchen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
105,000–240,000 kr
Greater Copenhagen pricing. Hvidovre tradespeople are in high demand — book early. . Source: Bolius
Energy windows (per window)
5,500–11,000 kr
Installed energy window. Greater Copenhagen pricing. . Source: Bolius
New bathroom
100,000–260,000 kr
Full renovation including plumbing. High demand — get quotes early. . Source: Bolius
New kitchen
60,000–180,000 kr
Including installation. Large price range depending on quality level. . 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 1950–1980
40% of homes in Hvidovre — approx. 9,800 dwellings (source: Statistics Denmark 2025)
Apartment buildings are a dominant housing type in Hvidovre — from Avedøre Stationsby to Bredalsparken and Rosenhøj. Some social housing managed by the National Building Fund. District heating from Hvidovre Fjernvarmeselskab connected to VEKS.
What's typical?
- — 3–10 storeys
- — District heating from Hvidovre Fjernvarmeselskab
- — Shared installations and common areas
Common weaknesses
- — Outdated plumbing in buildings from the 1950s–70s
- — Thermal bridges at concrete elements
- — Flat roofs in need of replacement
Typical costs
Façade renovation with insulation
1,600–3,200 kr/m²
Greater Copenhagen pricing. Avedøre Stationsby has undergone major renovations and is a reference for ambitious apartment renovation. . Source: Bolius
Do you need an architect?
Probably not necessary for:
- — Interior apartment renovation
Architect recommended or required for:
- — Façade renovations
- — Master plans for housing associations
Terraced house from 1960–1985
15% of homes in Hvidovre — approx. 3,700 dwellings (source: Statistics Denmark 2025)
Terraced houses in Hvidovre — a popular segment for families with children who want a garden and more space.
What's typical?
- — Brick terraced houses in one storey
- — 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 Hvidovre.
local_fire_department District heating — Hvidovre Fjernvarmeselskab
Hvidovre Fjernvarmeselskab (connected to VEKS — Vestegnens Kraftvarmeselskab) supplies district heating to Hvidovre Municipality. The price is approximately 528 kr/MWh. VEKS is one of the major district heating groups in Greater Copenhagen, focused on sustainable heat production.
account_balance Heritage value
Hvidovre is primarily a post-war suburban municipality with few 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 Hvidovre
Apply for a building permit via Byg & Miljø on the Hvidovre 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. Hvidovre Fjernvarmeselskab provides guidance on connection.
Hvidovre in figures.
Data from Statistics Denmark (2025) and the Danish Heritage Agency — context for your property.
Dwellings total
2.9% vacancy rate
Listed buildings
Source: Danish Heritage Agency FBB
Social housing units
Source: Landsbyggefonden
CO₂ emissions by sector
Energy
77,474 tonnes CO₂
Transport
34,736 tonnes CO₂
Chemical processes
3,275 tonnes CO₂
Agriculture and land use
-806 tonnes CO₂
Waste disposal and biogas
3,698 tonnes CO₂
Wastewater
1,174 tonnes CO₂
Frequently asked questions
about renovation in Hvidovre.
Yes — Hvidovre Fjernvarmeselskab supplies the municipality as part of the VEKS system. The price is approximately 528 kr/MWh and the system is connected to Greater Copenhagen's shared district heating network.
Yes — Hvidovre is a stable Greater Copenhagen market with strong demand. With the S-train connection to the city centre, property values remain solid, and renovation investments are typically very profitable.
Prices are at Greater Copenhagen levels — 15–20% above the national average. Book good tradespeople 3–6 months ahead.
Avedøre Stationsby is a notable example of Danish functionalist mass construction from the 1970s — one of Denmark's large social housing developments with approximately 15,000 residents. The development has been continually renovated and is now a reference project for large-scale apartment renovation.
Hvidovre Harbour at Kalveboderne is an active sailing community with space for approximately 600 boats. Frihedens Idrætscenter is unusual for a suburban municipality — with curling, ice hockey and figure skating. Both facilities contribute to Hvidovre's strong sense of local community.
Next steps.
District heating from VEKS in Hvidovre
Hvidovre's district heating is part of Greater Copenhagen's shared system. Learn about prices.
assignmentBuilding permit in Hvidovre
What can you do without a permit, and what requires approval?
buildRenovating a suburban house
Plan your renovation in Greater Copenhagen's housing market.
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