For buildings constructed before 2001, every co-owners’ association must have a valid asbestos certificate for the common parts by 31 December 2026. VCK Keuringen supports the process from preparation and site visit through to the official OVAM certificate.
The certificate describes the asbestos situation in areas that are jointly used or managed, such as the entrance hall, stairwell, cellar, façade, roof and technical rooms.
The deed of co-ownership and statutes normally determine which components are private and which are common. These documents help define the inspection scope correctly.
An asbestos certificate for a private apartment does not replace the certificate for the common parts.
From 1 January 2027, when a relevant private unit is transferred, the common-parts certificate must also be provided to the prospective buyer.
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Shared entrance halls, stairs, landings and circulation areas.
Cellar corridors, technical rooms, pipe insulation and shared installations.
Common parts of the building envelope as defined by the ownership documents.
Shared garage areas or common structural elements surrounding private garages.
Inspected areas and materials are documented clearly in the file.
Where necessary, suspected materials are sampled and analysed by an accredited laboratory.
The price depends on the actual layout: stairwells, lifts, cellars, technical rooms, garages and the documentation available.
Every co-owners’ association for a building constructed before 2001 must have an asbestos certificate for the common parts by 31 December 2026.
This depends on the deed of co-ownership and statutes. Typical examples include entrance halls, stairwells, cellars, façades, roofs, technical rooms and other areas jointly used or managed.
No. The private apartment certificate and the common-parts certificate are separate documents. From 1 January 2027, both must be available when a relevant private unit is transferred.
Pricing depends on the size and complexity of the building, the number of stairwells, lifts, cellars, technical rooms or garages and the available plans. We therefore provide a tailored quotation.
Yes. If already available, it must be disclosed to the prospective buyer when a private unit is transferred, even before 1 January 2027.
Dividing a building into separate inspection areas may create commonly used parts even without a co-owners’ association. In that situation, a separate certificate has been required on transfer since 1 May 2025. We discuss the scope with you in advance.
