Property visit
A qualified professional inspects your home, commercial unit or office. It usually takes 30 to 45 minutes.
Mandatory since 3 October 2026 · Catalan Law 8/2026
Asbestos certificate to sell or rent
If your property was built before 2002, you need it. A qualified professional inspects it and gives you the signed certificate.
€190
VAT included · visit within 24-48 h · travel included
- Visit within 24-48 h
- Signed by an architect or building engineer
- Based on the Catalan Waste Agency model
- Barcelona and metropolitan area
30 seconds
Do you need the certificate?
Answer three questions and we will tell you.
What’s included
Everything the law requires, no surprises
Full visual inspection
Roofs, downpipes, water tanks, ducts, floors, ceilings and installations: where asbestos usually hides.
Signed certificate
Following the Catalan Waste Agency (Agència de Residus de Catalunya) model: presence or absence, condition and risk.
Photos and PDF report
We email it to you, ready for the notary, the estate agent or the rental contract.
How it works
From request to certificate in four steps
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You request it
Fill in the form in a minute or message us on WhatsApp.
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We call you
We confirm the price and book the visit on the first call.
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Professional visit
An architect or building engineer inspects the property.
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You receive it signed
We send you the certificate as a PDF. You pay when it is ready.
Price
A clear, fixed price
Flats, commercial units and offices up to 150 m² in Barcelona and the 36 municipalities of the metropolitan area. Where we work →
Houses, whole buildings, warehouses or larger areas: we give you a price on the call.
€190
VAT included
- Visit and visual inspection
- Certificate signed by a qualified professional
- Photos and PDF report
- Travel included in Barcelona and the metropolitan area
You pay when the certificate is ready.
Get my certificateWhere it hides
Asbestos is not always visible to the naked eye
It was used in Spain in many building materials until 2002. Move the magnifier over the building to see where it usually appears.
Move the magnifier (or swipe)
Fibre cement roofs. The corrugated “uralita” sheets on terraces, patios and sheds.
Downpipes and gutters. Grey fibre cement pipes on façades, light wells and galleries.
Water tanks. Old water tanks on roofs and in lofts.
Ventilation ducts. Chimneys and shunt ducts in kitchens and bathrooms.
Vinyl floors. Tiles and the adhesives that fix them, especially from the 1970s and 80s.
Pipe insulation. Insulation on old pipes and boilers.
What the law says
Catalan Law 8/2026, explained
- Who it affects
- Anyone selling or renting a property built before 2002: homes, commercial units, offices and buildings.
- Since when
- It has been mandatory since 3 October 2026.
- What it is
- A visual-only inspection, without taking samples, that certifies whether there is visible asbestos, its condition and the risk to people.
- Who signs it
- A qualified professional under the Spanish Building Act (LOE): architects, building engineers and engineers, within their competences.
- If you don’t have it
- It is a minor offence: the law provides for fines of €100 to €3,000, which will apply once the implementing penalty decree is approved.
- What’s next
- The Catalan Government has until June 2027 (one year from the law’s approval) to approve the implementing regulation.
Sources
AmiantoCheck is a private company that manages the certificate with qualified professionals. This information is for guidance only and is not legal advice.
For professionals
Estate agent or property manager?
A single provider for all the asbestos certificates in your portfolio, with one point of contact and simple invoicing.
- Volume pricing
- We arrange the visit with the owner or tenant
- Grouped monthly invoice
FAQ
What people ask us most
What is the asbestos certificate?
A document signed by a qualified professional that certifies whether a property has visible asbestos, its condition and the risk it poses. In Catalonia it has been mandatory to sell or rent properties built before 2002 since 3 October 2026.
Who signs it?
A registered architect or building engineer, who are qualified professionals under the Spanish Building Act (LOE). AmiantoCheck manages the whole process.
How long does it take?
We book the visit on the first call and usually visit within 24-48 hours. It takes 30 to 45 minutes and you receive the certificate by email after the visit.
How much does it cost?
€190 VAT included for flats, commercial units and offices up to 150 m² in Barcelona and the metropolitan area, travel included. For houses, buildings or larger areas we give you a price on the call.
Does it expire?
The law sets no expiry date: it reflects the condition of the property on the day of the visit. According to the Catalan Waste Agency, it is valid for successive rentals as long as there are no works or changes to the property.
Does it have to be registered anywhere?
No: you give it to the buyer or tenant with the rest of the documents. If it shows asbestos is present, in a sale the Land Registry records it when registering the transaction.
Does it cover the building’s common areas?
No. If you sell or rent a flat, commercial unit or office, the certificate covers only that unit, as the Catalan Waste Agency model states.
What if asbestos is found?
The certificate records it, with its condition and risk. It does not prevent you from selling or renting: it is there to inform. If needed, we guide you on the next steps.
Do samples need to be taken?
No. The certificate required by law is based on a visual inspection, without samples or laboratory analysis.
Who has to request it?
The owner who is selling or renting, who is the one who must hand it over.
Do I need it to rent out a room?
If the property was built before 2002, the law refers to any rental. Call us and we will look at your specific case.
What happens if I don’t have it?
Not handing it over is a minor offence: the law provides for fines of €100 to €3,000, applicable once the decree implementing the penalties is approved. Also, the buyer or tenant has the right to receive it, so it is best to have it before signing.
Request it now
We call you and book the visit
Leave your details and we will call you within 2 working hours (Monday to Friday, 9 am to 7 pm, Spanish time). We speak English.