Asbestos certificate in Barcelona
Required to sell or rent properties built before 2002 from 3 October 2026. Visual inspection, report and signed certificate. €150 + VAT, fixed price.
What is the asbestos certificate
It is the document that certifies the presence or absence of visible asbestos in a property. It is required by Law 8/2026 on the eradication of asbestos in Catalonia from 3 October 2026, both when selling and renting. It is based on a visual inspection: elements that may contain asbestos are identified and located, documented with photos, and their condition is assessed.
Which properties it applies to
Those built before 2002: homes, offices, commercial premises, warehouses, storage rooms, garages or parking spaces, among others, and also land. It does not apply to buildings constructed after that date.
Legal note. The regulation that will set the exact format of the certificate is still being developed. In the meantime, the report certifies the presence or absence of visible asbestos and the condition of the materials, signed by a licensed building surveyor.
What my service includes
- Visit and visual inspection of the property
- Technical report on the presence or absence of visible asbestos and its condition
- Certificate signed by a licensed building surveyor
- Digital delivery, ready for the notary or rental contract
Price
€150 + VAT, fixed price for homes and commercial premises up to 200 m². If you need more documents, you save with the packs (for properties up to 150 m², official fees included): habitability + asbestos certificate €240 + VAT, energy + asbestos certificate €240 + VAT and all three €320 + VAT.
Visual inspection, no laboratory analysis
The certificate is based on a visual inspection, which is what is needed to sell or rent. I only carry out visual inspections: I do not perform laboratory analysis.
How the process works
- You message me with the address, approximate square metres and year of construction.
- I confirm the quote and we agree a visit date.
- I visit the property and carry out the inspection.
- I deliver the report and certificate digitally.
If you only need the asbestos certificate, I also work through my other website, Amiant Tècnic, with more information about the law.
Frequently asked questions
Since when is the asbestos certificate required?
Since 3 October 2026, under Law 8/2026 on the eradication of asbestos in Catalonia. It must be provided when selling or renting properties built before 2002.
Does it apply to all properties?
It applies to properties built before 2002: homes, offices, commercial premises, warehouses, storage rooms, garages or parking spaces, and also land. It does not apply to buildings constructed after that date.
What does the certificate include?
A visual inspection to identify and locate materials that may contain asbestos, with photos, and a report on the presence or absence of visible asbestos and its condition, signed by a licensed building surveyor.
Is it the same as a laboratory analysis?
No. I only carry out visual inspections and do not perform laboratory analysis. The certificate is based on that inspection, which is what is needed to sell or rent.
What happens if there is asbestos?
The presence of asbestos does not prevent selling or renting: the certificate records it. If the material is in poor condition, I will advise you on how to proceed.
How much does it cost and how long does it take?
€150 + VAT for homes and commercial premises up to 200 m². The visit takes place within a few days and the report is delivered digitally, ready for the notary or rental contract.
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