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Rehabilitation
Building and Structures
Full-service rehabilitation company in Girona and Barcelona
Transforming structures, maximizing property value
At Construcció Girona, we specialize in the comprehensive rehabilitation of residential housing, multi-family buildings, and homeowners’ associations across Girona, Barcelona, Figueres, Blanes, Lloret de Mar, Olot, Salt, Palafrugell, and the entire Costa Brava region.
We regard structural rehabilitation as a strategic investment that appreciates property value, reduces energy consumption, and improves overall quality of life.
Full-Service Rehabilitation and Facade Services
We execute comprehensive rehabilitation projects tailored to the specific needs of each building, incorporating the industry’s most advanced technical solutions:
Structural Rehabilitation & Retrofitting
Structural consolidation, remediation of load-bearing wall defects, and restoration of the building's structural integrity.
Waterproofing & Damp Remediation
Technical diagnostics, leak elimination, and definitive treatments against rising damp (capillary action), condensation, or water ingress.
Facade Rehabilitation
Complete renovation of external building envelopes: cleaning, repointing, technical coatings, and high-durability finishes tailored to the local architectural environment.
MEP Systems Upgrades
Modernization of electrical, plumbing, and drainage installations to ensure regulatory compliance and improve habitability.
Window and Joinery Replacement
Upgrading windows, blinds, and doors using energy efficiency criteria and certified acoustic insulation.
Interior Fit-Outs (Floors, Walls, and Ceilings)
Restoration and enhancement of interior finishes using premium, durable, and aesthetically superior materials.
Solving Pathological and Structural Defects
These are the primary structural issues we permanently resolve:
- Symptoms: Cracks, loss of load-bearing capacity (lack of strength).
- The Cause:Over time, structures undergo deformations that drastically reduce their strength. By losing the ability to safely support weight, the structure is at serious risk of collaps
- The Solution:We reinforce or replace the structure.
- Symptoms: Cracks appear on the front edge of balconies, plaster or paint spalls and peels away, and the rusted rebar inside the concrete becomes exposed.
- The Cause: Ambient air and pollution penetrate the concrete, causing it to lose its natural alkaline protection. Once unprotected, the internal reinforcing steel mesh oxidizes. Because rust occupies more volume than healthy steel, it exerts internal pressure, “pushing” the concrete from within until it fractures and spalls.
- The Solution: We chip away the damaged concrete, clean and treat the rebar with specialized anti-corrosion primers, and rebuild the structural profile using high-strength repair mortars.
- Symptoms: Dark water stains on the ceiling during rainfall, peeling paint at the base of walls, or black mold forming in room corners.
- The Cause: Water exploits the smallest pores to breach the envelope. It can originate from above (roof or terrace failures), from the ground (groundwater drawn up through walls via capillary action like a sponge), or via condensation (temperature differentials between the cold exterior and warm interior create moisture on walls, breeding mold).
- The Solution: We pinpoint the exact source. We waterproof roofs to block water ingress, install chemical/physical damp-proof courses to stop rising damp, and insulate walls to permanently eliminate condensation mold.
- Symptoms: No matter how long the heating or air conditioning is running, the property loses its temperature almost immediately.
- The Cause: Heat escapes from your living space through uninsulated walls, structural pillars, and window perimeters (thermal bridging).
- The Solution: We install an External Thermal Insulation Composite System (ETICS / SATE). By sealing all thermal bridges, the building maintains its indoor comfort, saving you up to 30% or more on utility bills.
Symptoms: The building’s facade looks aged, weathered, or outdated.
The Cause: When an owner wants to sell or lease their apartment, buyers offer significantly less than its true market value due to the poor curb appeal and run-down appearance of the shared property.
The Solution: We completely overhaul the facade design, delivering a modern, clean look. The building looks brand new, instantly increasing the appraisal value of individual units.
- Symptoms: The building has reached 45 years of age, undergone the mandatory inspection required by the Generalitat, and the surveyor has cited serious deficiencies that must be rectified.
- The Cause: By law, properties must meet structural safety standards. If the inspection report is unfavorable, the HOA can face fines. Furthermore, owners are legally barred from selling their units or securing a mortgage until the defects are resolved.
- The Solution: We review the surveyor’s report and systematically repair the exact items noted, whether they involve facades, interior lightwells (patios), or utility installations.
EIFS / ETICS and Ventilated Facades: Thermal Insulation in Girona and Barcelona
The External Thermal Insulation Composite System (known locally as SATE/EIFS) is the most efficient and cost-effective solution for the energy retrofitting of facades. At Construcció Girona, we are certified installers with extensive experience executing external wall insulation projects across the province of Girona.
Why Choose EIFS / ETICS for Your Building?
- Up to a 40% reduction in annual energy bills.
- Elimination of thermal bridges and interior condensation.
- Immediate upgrade of the building's Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) to Class A or B.
- Zero loss of interior usable floor area.
- Proven appreciation of the property's asset value.
- Aesthetic finishes customized to the architectural style of your neighborhood.
Our Project Workflow
To guarantee structural success, strict adherence to deadlines, and the successful acquisition of tax incentives, we operate under a coordinated 5-phase methodology:
1
Technical Diagnosis & Energy Audit
Our technicians assess the actual structural state of the property. We identify building pathologies and calculate current energy demands to project real savings for the owners.
2
Engineering & Design Project
We draft the technical specifications and execution project, detailing the ideal construction solutions (insulation thickness, specialized mortars, etc.).
3
Permitting & Licensing
We manage all documentation with local town halls (Girona, , BarcelonaBlanes, Lloret de Mar, etc.) to secure Major Works Permits (Licencia de Obra Mayor).
4
Rehabilitation Execution
We carry out the physical construction and structural intervention on-site.
5
Final Certification
We issue the updated Energy Performance Certificate (EPC / CEE).
Rehabilitating a building = increasing its market value
At Construcció Girona, we understand renovation as a strategic investment with a real and measurable return. Below, we break down the real numbers of how each type of intervention impacts the revaluation of your property:
Modernization of facilities→ +8–15%
15%
Energy rehabilitation → +10-25%
25%
Comprehensive rehabilitation→ +20–40%
40%
Want to know how much your building can appreciate in value? – Read our article: Rehabilitación de edificios: cuánto sube el valor y qué ayudas hay en Cataluña (2026)
Financing, Energy Efficiency Credits (CAE), and Tax Incentives
⚡ Recoup a significant portion of your investment through energy efficiency building retrofits:
Up to a 60% tax deduction on your energy-efficiency rehabilitation.
Insulating your facade is an investment with a direct return via CAE Certificates (Energy Saving Certificates), which allow you to monetize the verified energy savings achieved by your building.
Deduction
60%
- energy renovations of buildings
- max annual - €15,000
Repairs with tax deductions
Requirement: Actions affecting the entire building (homeowners’ associations) that reduce energy consumption by 30% or achieve an “A” or “B” energy rating.
Limit: Maximum annual base of €15,000.
Ideal for facade insulation or roof insulation projects in apartment buildings, where the return on investment is combined with energy efficiency certifications.
We manage Energy Efficiency Certificates (CAE) for facade and roof repairs to reduce the final cost of the project through energy-saving incentives. Learn how CAE works.
Your trusted partner in building rehabilitation in Catalonia
With a long and established track record in the region, Construcció Girona is synonymous with technical rigor, construction expertise, and a commitment to deadlines. We work exclusively with certified, premium-quality materials and under strict health and safety supervision on site.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
A conventional repair is typically a cosmetic patch or an emergency fix (such as securing a loose piece of render or sealing a superficial crack). Comprehensive rehabilitation targets the root cause: it remediates structural defects permanently, eliminates moisture ingress, and integrates advanced insulation systems like EIFS/ETICS. Furthermore, a comprehensive overhaul significantly boosts market value and grants access to substantial tax incentives that minor repairs do not qualify for.
We possess the technical and logistical capacity to service a wide range of properties: multi-family residential buildings (HOAs), large single-family estates, industrial warehouses requiring roof replacement and insulation, hotels undergoing upgrades, and historical structures requiring specialized, heritage-compliant restoration techniques.
Yes, without exception. Since these works modify structural components, roofs, or the architectural appearance of facades, Catalonia regulations mandate an engineering/architectural project and a Major Works Permit (Licencia de Obra Mayor). Additionally, if the building is historically listed or located within a protected historical district, the project must be approved by the local Heritage Commission (Comisión de Patrimonio).
Current regulations allow a deduction of up to 60% of the total project cost (capped at a maximum of €15,000 annually per unit), provided that the work benefits the entire building envelope and reduces non-renewable primary energy consumption by at least 30%, or raises the energy rating to Class “A” or “B”. Our technical team conducts pre- and post-construction audits to formally certify compliance with these requirements.
No. Because the insulation system is applied strictly to the exterior of the building envelope, crews work entirely on external scaffolding. This means your apartments remain 100% habitable throughout construction. The private living spaces of residents are never breached, keeping the impact on daily routines minimal compared to interior structural renovations.
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