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The heating bill is one of a housing company's largest ongoing expenses. And if the heating system is old, it costs more than it needs to.
Many housing companies have already switched to ground source heat pumps and noticed that energy costs drop significantly. In 2026, making the switch is more worthwhile than ever, as energy prices remain high and ground source heat pump technology has developed into a reliable and long-lasting solution.
Why housing companies are switching to ground source heat now
Energy costs have risen sharply in recent years. Housing companies that rely on district heating or oil heating are exposed to price fluctuations they cannot influence themselves.
Ground source heat changes the situation. Heat is produced from the ground, whose temperature remains stable throughout the year. The housing company is no longer at the mercy of a single energy supplier.
Reasons why housing companies are choosing a ground source heat pump right now:
- Energy price risk decreases, as heating no longer depends on market prices in the same way
- The value of the property increases as energy efficiency improves
- Environmental requirements are tightening, and ground source heat addresses them concretely
- The system serves the housing company for decades without major maintenance needs
The housing company board and shareholders want to see the impact of decisions reflected in the maintenance charge. Ground source heat is a solution that shows up there.
The savings potential of ground source heat in a housing company's heating costs
A ground source heat pump typically produces three to four kilowatt-hours of heat for every kilowatt-hour of electricity consumed. This means more energy is obtained than is used — something impossible with district heating or oil.
A housing company's energy savings depend on several factors:
- The type and age of the current heating system
- The size of the building and its heating demand
- The sizing of the ground loop or drilled well
- The possibility of combining it with underfloor heating or other systems
A correctly sized ground source heat system can significantly reduce a housing company's heating costs. An exact figure cannot be promised before an assessment, but the savings potential is greater the more expensive the heating method being replaced.
The investment pays for itself. The timeframe varies by property, but ground source heat is a long-lasting solution whose benefits grow over time.
What installing a ground source heat system in a housing company requires
In housing companies, a ground source heat installation is a larger project than in a detached house. It requires careful planning, correct sizing, and seamless cooperation between professionals from different fields.
A typical ground source heat project for a housing company includes:
- An assessment of the current situation and an analysis of energy consumption
- System sizing, which takes into account the building's heating demand and the properties of the ground
- Construction of the ground loop or drilled wells on or beneath the plot
- Installation of the heat pump and distribution system, which often includes pipe and electrical work
- Commissioning and adjustment, so that the system operates optimally right from the start
The project requires HVAC contracting expertise as a whole. When pipe, electrical, and heating work are coordinated through a single operator, the schedule holds and responsibilities are clear.
The housing company board does not need to manage multiple contractors. One contract is enough.
Metikäinen — one partner for the entire ground source heat project
Metikäinen has handled demanding construction and building technology projects in the Helsinki metropolitan area. The team has over 40 years of combined experience and more than 500 completed projects behind them.
A ground source heat project for a housing company is exactly the kind of package that Metikäinen's operating model is best suited for. LVIS-palvelut cover everything a ground source heat system requires:
- Heat pump installation and commissioning
- Pipe installations and heat distribution systems
- Electrical work and control systems
- Underfloor heating where needed
- 24-hour on-call service after commissioning
Construction and building technology services are handled under one roof. The housing company board gets a single point of contact, one contract, and a clear project schedule.
Metikäinen also carries out larger pipeline renovations using the KVR model, so a ground source heat project can, where needed, be sensibly combined with other major repairs in the housing company.
Request a free assessment for your housing company
The best way to find out whether ground source heat is right for your housing company is a free assessment. It commits you to nothing.
The assessment covers:
- The housing company's current heating system and its condition
- Energy consumption and savings potential
- A suitable system solution and a preliminary cost estimate
- The project schedule and method of implementation
The housing company board receives a concrete basis for decision-making before a single euro has been spent.
Contact Metikäinen and request a free assessment for your housing company. One enquiry is enough, and we take care of the rest.