Grants to remove asbestos in Catalonia 2025: Everything you need to know
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What is asbestos and why is it a problem?
Asbestos is a material that was widely used for decades in construction due to its insulating and resistant properties. However, it has been shown that inhalation of its fibres can cause cancer and other serious respiratory diseases. Although it was banned in 2002, there are still an estimated 800,000 tonnes of asbestos installed on roofs in Catalonia.
Subventions for the removal of asbestos by 2025 in Catalonia
With the aim of reducing the risk of exposure to this hazardous material, the Generalitat de Catalunya has reopened a new subsidy, with an allocation of €8,000,000 for the removal of waste insulation and construction materials containing asbestos. These grants are available to individuals, companies and neighbourhood communities, favouring the safety and sustainability of buildings.
Main details of the asbestos subsidies 2025
- Total budget: €8,000,000 (with the possibility of extensions during 2025).
- Beneficiaries: Individuals or legal entities, residents' associations and companies.
- Term: From 15 January to 28 November 2025 or until the budget is exhausted.
Who can apply for the subsidy?
Individuals
Owners of properties that have installations with asbestos.
Companies
Mainly small and medium-sized companies with old buildings containing this material.
Neighbourhood communities
For collective asbestos removal projects in common areas.
How does asbestos-related grants work?
The grants cover the costs related to the removal, transport and treatment of asbestos-containing waste. It does not include the costs of materials to replace asbestos.
Subsidy rates
- Asbestos roofs up to 49 m²: 2.000 €.
- Asbestos roofs from 50 m² to 99 m²: 40 €/m².
- Asbestos roofs from 100 m² to 499 m²: 30 €/m².
- Asbestos roofs from 500 m² to 999 m²: 25 €/m².
- Asbestos roofs from 1,000 m² upwards: 20 €/m².
Benefits of removing asbestos
- Improved health: Reduced exposure to toxic fibres.
- Real estate appreciation: Asbestos-free buildings are more attractive on the market.
- Legal compliance: Avoids sanctions for keeping prohibited materials.
Conclusions
2025 is the perfect opportunity to eliminate asbestos from your building with the help of public subsidies. Improve safety, revalue your property and contribute to a more sustainable future.
How can Grup Carles help you in this process?
At Grup Carles Ingeniería we can help you with the grant application and your project to replace the asbestos roof with innovative and sustainable solutions. Contact our experts!