Asbestos and uralita roofs in Canary Islands
Official data for Canary Islands, regional rules, grants and prices for the asbestos certificate, removal and replacement of uralita (asbestos cement).
- Asbestos certificateFrom €217 incl. VAT
- Grant applicationsFrom €959 incl. VAT
- Asbestos (uralita) removalFrom €35/m² + VAT
Homes built before 1980 in Canary Islands
305,694
37 % of main homes (2021 Census)
In short
In Canary Islands, 37 % of main homes were built before 1980 and 68 % before 2001 (2021 Census); asbestos was banned in Spain in 2002. No law requires an asbestos certificate to sell or rent in Canary Islands (only Catalonia does), but it is advisable for buildings from before 2002 or before works. Removal is carried out by personnel registered in the RERA (Spain's register of companies at asbestos risk), with an approved work plan, under our technician's direction. Removal from €35/m² + VAT; new roof with removal included from €70/m² + VAT.
Data checked on 14 October 2026.
Canary Islands in figures
- Population: 2,249,976 (municipal register, 1 January 2025, INE).
- Main homes: 820,315; 305,694 built up to 1980 (37 %) and 558,967 up to 2000 (68 %) (2021 Census).
- The housing stock is newer than the Spanish average (49 % built before 1980).
- It ranks 18 of 19 communities and autonomous cities by share of homes built before 1980.
- Farms: 11,385 (2020 Agricultural Census): barns, stables and stores whose roofs may be fibre cement.
- Manufacturing companies: 4,201, plus 751 in warehousing (DIRCE 2025).
What we do in Canary Islands
- Asbestos certificateAdvisable when selling, renting or before works. A technician visits and signs the certificate.From €217 incl. VAT
- Grant applicationsWe tell you which grants fit, prepare the paperwork and file the application. Free if we do the works.From €959 incl. VAT
- Asbestos (uralita) removalRoofs, downpipes, tanks and chimneys. Removal is carried out by personnel registered in the RERA (Spain's register of companies at asbestos risk), with an approved work plan, under our technician's direction.From €35/m² + VAT
- Asbestos (uralita) replacementNew sandwich-panel roof, gutters and, if you like, solar panels, in one project.From €70/m² + VAT, removal included
Rules and grants in Canary Islands
What applies in Canary Islands: national rules, the regional ones we could verify and the grants called, with source and review date.
In Canary Islands the RERA (register of companies allowed to work with asbestos) is kept by the Canary Islands government labour authority.
- Asbestos waste from the Canary Islands is shipped to the mainland (about 4,200 tonnes in 2024): transport raises the cost, so the destination should be confirmed before quoting. RTVC · La gestión del amianto puede quedar bloqueada en Canarias (enero de 2026)
- Royal Decree 396/2006: only companies registered in the RERA may work with asbestos, with a work plan approved by the labour authority before starting; whoever commissions works must first identify materials that may contain asbestos (art. 10). BOE · Real Decreto 396/2006 (texto consolidado)
- Waste Act 7/2022 (14th additional provision): town councils had one year (April 2023) to publish a census of installations and sites with asbestos and a removal schedule; higher-risk and public sites must be dealt with before 2028. BOE · Ley 7/2022, de residuos y suelos contaminados (DA 14.ª)
- Directive (EU) 2023/2668 lowers the occupational exposure limit to 0.01 fibres/cm³. As of 14-10-2026 the Spanish royal decree transposing it (replacing RD 396/2006) is still a draft (public consultation in 2026). Ministerio de Trabajo · Proyecto de Real Decreto sobre amianto (participación pública)
Grants called
We found no regional call to remove asbestos in Canary Islands in 2025-2026 (checked 14-10-2026). There may be municipal or refurbishment grants: we check them for your address.
Provinces of Canary Islands
| Area | Inhabitants | Homes built before 1980 |
|---|---|---|
| Las Palmas | 1,167,555 | 38 % |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1,082,421 | 37 % |
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an asbestos certificate to sell in Canary Islands?
No. Only Catalonia requires it. In Canary Islands it is advisable for buildings from before 2002, and before any works Royal Decree 396/2006 requires materials that may contain asbestos to be identified.
Who can remove uralita in Canary Islands?
Only a company registered in the RERA, with a work plan approved by the labour authority. In Canary Islands the RERA (register of companies allowed to work with asbestos) is kept by the Canary Islands government labour authority. Removal is carried out by personnel registered in the RERA (Spain's register of companies at asbestos risk), with an approved work plan, under our technician's direction.
Are there grants to remove asbestos in Canary Islands?
We found no regional call in 2025-2026. There may be municipal or refurbishment grants: we check them. We help you apply for the grant: we prepare the paperwork and file the application on your behalf. Whether it is awarded, and how much, depends on each call and its requirements.
How much does it cost to replace a uralita roof in Canary Islands?
From €70/m² + VAT with removal included; removal alone from €35/m² + VAT. The final price depends on size, access and height: enter the address for an instant range, confirmed with 2-3 photos or after the visit.
Sources
- INE · Cifras oficiales de población de los municipios españoles (Padrón a 1 de enero de 2025)
- INE · Censo de Población y Viviendas 2021: viviendas por año de construcción del edificio, por comunidad y provincia
- INE · Censo Agrario 2020: explotaciones por comunidad, provincia y orientación técnico-económica
- INE · Directorio Central de Empresas (DIRCE): empresas por comunidad autónoma y actividad principal (CNAE 2009)
- RTVC · La gestión del amianto puede quedar bloqueada en Canarias (enero de 2026)
Data checked on 14 October 2026.
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