Is there a grant for removing an asbestos roof?
No. In 2026 there is no state grant scheme that pays for taking down an asbestos roof. The schemes mentioned in the press are proposals, not something you can apply for. What you can plan around is the price.
What does the craftsman deduction cover?
The craftsman deduction (håndværkerfradrag) was reintroduced on 1 January 2025. In 2026 you can deduct up to DKK 9,000 per person for labour on selected green services in your home. It is a deduction from taxable income, not a grant, so the real saving is a fraction of the amount.
The deduction applies to labour only, never materials, and only to the services on the Tax Agency's list. Removing an asbestos roof is not on the list. A new roof is not on the list either. So the deduction does not help with the asbestos removal itself.
The list does, among other things, include insulating the roof and loft. If you add insulation while the old roof is down and the new one is going on, the labour for the insulation can qualify, and it is a good time to do it, because the insulation can go in from above without opening anything from inside. Ask for an invoice that itemises the insulation separately, with labour separated from materials. The list can change from year to year, so check the current version on skat.dk before you count on anything.
The deduction is per person, so two adults in the household each have their own limit. The conditions for who can use it, and how it is reported, are on skat.dk.
Have the proposals been enacted?
No, not yet. In March 2026 the trade body Dansk Håndværk put forward a proposal for a state grant scheme for asbestos roofs on homes: a grant of 25 percent of the extra cost of replacing an asbestos roof rather than an ordinary roof, capped at DKK 30,000, guaranteed for four years and conditional on the work being carried out with an authorisation, the waste being documented as delivered, and the building being registered as a home with an asbestos roof in the building register. It is a proposal to the politicians. No money has been allocated, and there is no scheme to apply to.
The government platform from June 2026 mentions asbestos roofs directly. The government wants to make it easier for private individuals to do the work themselves, remove the landfill charge on asbestos for private owners, and examine how the state-guaranteed loan scheme could be extended.
All of these are intentions. No bill has been tabled, and the Danish Working Environment Authority still states that private individuals may not demolish asbestos beyond the small jobs the rules exempt. Until something is enacted, the rules in our guide to the asbestos regulations apply.
Asbestos waste has to be landfilled, and the landfill charge is part of the disposal price today. If the charge is dropped for private owners, that part of the bill gets smaller. The proposal says nothing about when, and it does not change the requirement that the removal is carried out with an authorisation.
So do not put off replacing a brittle or leaking roof in the hope of a scheme. A leaking roof can cause water damage.
So what does it cost to get rid of an asbestos roof?
Asbestos roof removal costs from DKK 365/m² incl. VAT (DKK 292/m² excl. VAT). The price is a rate per m² of roof area. It depends on the roof type and falls in steps as the roof gets bigger. Removal, packing, transport to an approved receiver and the landfill fee are in the rate. The new roof and reinstatement are never included. Indicative price – final quote after assessment. All per-m² prices exclude scaffolding, but we can put it up for you.
Indicative prices per m² of roof area, disposal included:
| Roof area | Corrugated sheets | Slates |
|---|---|---|
| First 50 m² | 380 304 | 440 352 |
| 51–100 m² | 375 300 | 430 344 |
| 101–300 m² | 370 296 | 420 336 |
| Above 300 m² | 365 292 | 385 308 |
- Worked example: 120 m² of fibre-cement corrugated sheets
- DKK 45,150 incl. VAT DKK 36,120 excl. VATavg. DKK 376/m² incl. VAT
Indicative price – final quote after assessment. All per-m² prices exclude scaffolding, but we can put it up for you.
Our price calculator gives you an indicative price, and you get the final quote in writing based on the details you give us. If something is unclear, or you would rather we came out to see the roof, we visit free of charge. The calculator never subtracts a grant, because there is nothing to subtract.
When comparing quotes, check that they cover the same thing: that disposal of the asbestos waste and notification to the Working Environment Authority are in all of them, and how each one prices scaffolding. If a quote leaves out a line, add it on before you compare.
Does your municipality have a fund?
We know of no municipality with a fund for asbestos roofs, but municipalities decide for themselves, and schemes can change. How to check:
- Search the municipality's website for grant, fund and asbestos, and look under building and housing.
- Call the municipality's building department or citizen service and ask directly whether there is a grant or a collection scheme for asbestos waste from private households.
- If you get a yes, ask for the conditions in writing before you order the work: who can apply, whether to apply before or after, and what has to be documented.
If you get a no, you know to plan without a grant. Whatever the answer, the rules on waste notification and authorised removal apply, and no municipal scheme can change them.
What you can do now
There is no grant scheme, but you can keep the bill down and avoid surprises:
- Get the roof priced before you decide anything. An indicative price tells you whether this is a project for this year or for three years from now.
- Check your municipality's rules for asbestos waste. Many municipalities accept smaller amounts of correctly packaged asbestos at the recycling centre, but packaging requirements and quantities vary.
- Remember the waste notification. If the roof is over 10 m², or the work produces over 1 tonne of waste, you as the building owner must notify the municipality of the construction waste before work starts. We help with the details, but the notification is in your name.
- Use the craftsman deduction for what is on the list: labour for insulating the roof and loft, if you add insulation at the same time.
Don't let anyone without authorisation take the roof down to save money. Since 1 January 2025, demolition of asbestos-containing material requires an authorisation, and the Working Environment Authority's starting fine for demolition without authorisation is DKK 30,000 for businesses and DKK 15,000 for private individuals, with scope for increases.