Elevator Renovation in Girona
Is your elevator old, has it received an unfavourable inspection report, or does it break down frequently? We guide you through renovation, replacement and real costs in Girona.
Modernising or replacing an existing elevator is the most common decision in buildings with more than 20 years of installation. In Girona, many elevators installed in the 1980s and 90s are reaching the end of their useful life or have received unfavourable reports in periodic inspections. Below we explain when to renovate, what the process includes and what costs to expect.
When should you renovate or replace an elevator?
Equipment over 20-25 years old
Elevators installed in the 1980s and 90s have exceeded their expected useful life. Spare parts are scarce and the cost of corrective maintenance increases year on year.
Unfavourable periodic inspection report
If the Authorised Control Body (OCA) has issued an unfavourable report with serious or very serious defects, the community is legally obliged to remedy them within the set deadline.
Frequent breakdowns affecting residents
An elevator that fails repeatedly causes community problems and growing costs. Beyond a certain point, replacement is more economical than continuous repairs.
Non-compliance with current accessibility regulations
Accessibility regulations have evolved. Old elevators may not meet current requirements for cabin dimensions, intercoms, indicators or signage for disabled persons.
Change of use or full building renovation
When a building undergoes full renovation, it is the optimal time to replace the elevator: civil works are already underway and costs can be integrated into the overall renovation budget.
Indicative prices for elevator renovation and modernisation
Indicative prices. The exact cost depends on the condition of the shaft, type of cabin, number of stops and applicable regulations. A free technical visit is essential for an accurate quote.
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Frequently asked questions
When the elevator is more than 20-25 years old, breakdowns are frequent, accumulated repair costs exceed the cost of modernisation, or it has received an unfavourable report for serious defects at the periodic inspection. In these cases, modernising or replacing the elevator is more cost-effective in the long run than carrying out one-off repairs.
Partial modernisation (replacing components: control panel, doors, cabin) has an indicative cost of €5,000–€15,000. A complete elevator replacement (using the existing shaft) ranges from €15,000 to €35,000. The exact cost depends on the condition of the shaft, the number of stops and the type of cabin. A free technical visit is needed for an accurate quote.
Yes. When an Authorised Control Body issues an unfavourable report with serious or very serious defects, the community is obliged to remedy them within the set deadlines (usually 3 months for serious defects). If not remedied, the elevator may be taken out of service by the Administration. The maintenance company or a specialist installer must carry out the necessary repairs.
Yes, in many cases. Catalunya's Rehabilitation Plan and state programmes include accessibility improvement grants that can apply to the modernisation of existing elevators, especially when the renovation includes accessibility improvements (cabin enlargement, accessible indicators, etc.). The installer can advise on eligibility.
Replacing an elevator in an existing building (keeping the shaft) typically takes 2 to 4 weeks from contract signing, including processing the deregistration of the old equipment and registration of the new one. It is faster than a new installation because the shaft and civil works are already in place.
It depends on the scope. A repair or component replacement that does not substantially alter the equipment can be approved by the community meeting with a simple majority as ordinary maintenance expenditure. A complete elevator replacement or renovation that modifies the shaft usually requires approval as extraordinary works, with the quorums established by the Horizontal Property Act.
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