Renovation of your home in Ikast-Brande.
Ikast-Brande is Denmark's most business-friendly municipality — Confederation of Danish Industry has named the municipality the country's most business-friendly 13 out of 16 times since 2010. The municipality is centrally located in Central Jutland east of Herning and is home to strong industrial companies in textiles, plastics and manufacturing. Ikast and Brande are the two main towns.
Ikast-Brande in brief — context for your renovation.
foundationDenmark's most business-friendly municipality
The Confederation of Danish Industry has named Ikast-Brande Denmark's most business-friendly municipality 13 times in 16 years. The strong business community has created a solid local labour market and gives the municipality a stable economy that supports the housing market.
local_fire_departmentAffordable district heating from Energi Ikast
Energi Ikast supplies district heating to Ikast, Tulstrup, Isenvad, Bording and Engesvang-Moselund. The price is 0.55 kr/kWh, equivalent to approximately 9,955 kr/year for a standard home — below the national average. Brande is served by Brande Fjernvarme A.m.b.a.
location_cityCentral Jutland — close to Herning
Ikast-Brande is close to Herning and is part of the strong Mid-Jutland business corridor. The municipality has good connections to Silkeborg, Vejle and Viborg and attracts families who want ample space and low prices in an attractive region.
Your housing type.
Detached house from 1960–1990
58% of homes in Ikast-Brande — approx. 14,000 dwellings (source: Statistics Denmark 2025)
Detached houses dominate Ikast, Brande and the smaller communities. The typical home is a brick villa from the 1960s–80s. Mid-Jutland prices are close to but slightly below the national average — a good market for renovation investments.
What's typical?
- — Brick exterior walls
- — Pitched roof with concrete tiles
- — District heating from Energi Ikast or Brande Fjernvarme
- — Garden of 700–1,100 m²
- — Garage or carport
Common weaknesses
- — Insufficient insulation in older houses
- — Worn roof covering from the 1960s–70s
- — Outdated bathroom
- — Single-glazed windows
Typical costs
New concrete tile roof
85,000–195,000 kr
Mid-Jutland pricing close to the national average. Good trades availability. . Source: Bolius
Energy windows (per window)
4,200–8,500 kr
Installed energy window. Mid-Jutland pricing. . Source: Bolius
Loft insulation
13,000–28,000 kr
Effective energy saving — typical payback period of 5–8 years. . 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
22% of homes in Ikast-Brande — approx. 5,300 dwellings (source: Statistics Denmark 2025)
Apartment buildings mainly in Ikast and Brande city. Connected to district heating and with energy renovation potential.
What's typical?
- — 3–4 storeys in brick
- — District heating
- — Shared installations
Common weaknesses
- — Outdated plumbing
- — Insufficient insulation
- — Flat roofs
Typical costs
Do you need an architect?
Probably not necessary for:
- — Interior apartment renovation
Architect recommended or required for:
- — Façade renovations
- — Roof renovations
Terraced house from 1970–1995
20% of homes in Ikast-Brande — approx. 4,800 dwellings (source: Statistics Denmark 2025)
Terraced houses in Ikast and Brande. A popular alternative to the detached house in the municipality.
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
160,000–340,000 kr
Roof, windows and insulation together. Mid-Jutland 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 Ikast-Brande.
local_fire_department District heating — Energi Ikast
Energi Ikast (energi-ikast.dk) supplies district heating to Ikast, Tulstrup, Isenvad, Bording and Engesvang-Moselund. The price is 0.55 kr/kWh — approximately 9,955 kr/year for a standard home, below the national average. Brande is served by Brande Fjernvarme A.m.b.a. (established 1964).
account_balance Heritage value
Ikast-Brande has a limited number of listed and heritage-value buildings relative to the municipality's size. 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 Ikast-Brande
Apply for a building permit via Byg & Miljø on the Ikast-Brande 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. Energi Ikast provides guidance on district heating connection and energy savings.
Ikast-Brande in figures.
Data from Statistics Denmark (2025) and the Danish Heritage Agency — context for your property.
Dwellings total
6.4% vacancy rate
Listed buildings
Source: Danish Heritage Agency FBB
Social housing units
Source: Landsbyggefonden
CO₂ emissions by sector
Energy
68,354 tonnes CO₂
Transport
100,657 tonnes CO₂
Chemical processes
2,607 tonnes CO₂
Agriculture and land use
109,284 tonnes CO₂
Waste disposal and biogas
15,861 tonnes CO₂
Wastewater
653 tonnes CO₂
Frequently asked questions
about renovation in Ikast-Brande.
The Confederation of Danish Industry has named Ikast-Brande Denmark's most business-friendly municipality 13 out of 16 times. This is due to strong collaboration between business and municipality, good infrastructure and a flexible and skilled labour market.
Yes — Energi Ikast supplies district heating to Ikast and surrounding areas at 0.55 kr/kWh (approximately 9,955 kr/year for a standard home). Brande is served by Brande Fjernvarme A.m.b.a., which has been supplying district heating since 1964.
The strong business community provides a stable housing market. Renovation investments are profitable, but proportions matter — keep the renovation budget proportionate to local property prices.
Typically: a new roof, loft insulation and energy windows. With affordable district heating, energy renovation is a good investment, but the payback period is typically longer than with more expensive heating systems.
The municipality is home to strong industrial companies in textiles, plastics and manufacturing. The strong business community creates a stable local labour market and supports the housing market. This is one of the reasons DI has named the municipality Denmark's most business-friendly 13 times.
Next steps.
Affordable district heating from Energi Ikast
Below the national average — learn about connection and prices.
assignmentBuilding permit in Ikast-Brande
What can you do without a permit, and what requires approval?
energy_savings_leafSubsidies for energy renovation
Find subsidy options for additional insulation, windows and heat pumps.
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