Asbestos certificate
Required in Catalonia from 3 October 2026 to sell or rent.
A new requirement that exists only in Catalonia.
Law 8/2026 on asbestos eradication, passed by the Parliament of Catalonia, requires a certificate of the presence or absence of asbestos for every sale and every rental. It is a Catalan law: it does not apply in the rest of Spain.
The certificate states whether the property contains asbestos materials and, if so, what condition they are in. That way, buyers and tenants know what is there before they sign.
Where asbestos is usually found
Fibre cement roofs
The well-known uralita sheets, very common on warehouses, garages and storerooms.
Downpipes and pipes
Fibre cement pipework in courtyards and façades of older buildings.
Water tanks
Fibre cement tanks on roofs and roof terraces.
Flues and chimneys
Smoke outlets and ventilation ducts.
Flooring and adhesives
Some vinyl tiles and old adhesives.
Insulation
Lagging on pipework and old boilers.
How it works
Request
Send us the address, property type and year of construction if you know it. We'll give you a fixed quote.
Inspection
We inspect the property and accessible elements and identify suspect materials.
Analysis
If any materials are doubtful, samples are taken for analysis in an accredited laboratory.
Certificate
We deliver the signed certificate, ready for the estate agent, notary or tenant.
Who needs it
- Owners selling a home, shop or warehouse
- Owners renting out a property
- Estate agents and property managers handling the transaction
- Buyers who want to know the condition of a property before signing
The law is already in force, but the implementing regulation has yet to set the certificate's format and which professionals may issue it. We update our reports with every change.
Frequently asked questions
Is it mandatory throughout Spain?
No. It is a requirement of Catalan Law 8/2026 and applies only to properties located in Catalonia.
When does it become mandatory?
From 3 October 2026, when the law comes into force. It was published in the Catalan Official Gazette (DOGC) on 3 July 2026.
Which buildings may contain asbestos?
Mainly those built or renovated before 2002, when its use was definitively banned in Spain. The regulation will set the exact scope.
Other services
Projects
New homes, from the first idea to handing over the keys.
Renovations
Full renovations, kitchens and bathrooms, seen in 3D before work starts.
Refurbishment
Façades, roofs and whole buildings. We handle everything, permit included.
Energy certificate
Required to sell or rent. ICAEN registration included.
Habitability certificate
Site visit, certificate and paperwork to rent, sell or connect utilities.
Shall we talk about your project?
Tell us what you need on WhatsApp, by phone or by email. We reply quickly, and the first visit is free and with no obligation.
- Contact
- Tomas Alguacil
- Phone
- +34 657 26 20 48
- +34 657 26 20 48
- arcocanet@gmail.com
- Where we are
- In the Maresme. We work across the provinces of Barcelona, Girona and Tarragona.