Asbestos and uralita roofs in Extremadura
Official data for Extremadura, 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 Extremadura
194,772
45 % of main homes (2021 Census)
In short
In Extremadura, 45 % of main homes were built before 1980 and 76 % before 2001 (2021 Census); asbestos was banned in Spain in 2002. No law requires an asbestos certificate to sell or rent in Extremadura (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.
Extremadura in figures
- Population: 1,051,638 (municipal register, 1 January 2025, INE).
- Main homes: 434,364; 194,772 built up to 1980 (45 %) and 329,398 up to 2000 (76 %) (2021 Census).
- The housing stock is newer than the Spanish average (49 % built before 1980).
- It ranks 12 of 19 communities and autonomous cities by share of homes built before 1980.
- Farms: 64,275 (2020 Agricultural Census): barns, stables and stores whose roofs may be fibre cement.
- Manufacturing companies: 3,751, plus 270 in warehousing (DIRCE 2025).
What we do in Extremadura
- 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 Extremadura
What applies in Extremadura: national rules, the regional ones we could verify and the grants called, with source and review date.
In Extremadura the RERA (register of companies allowed to work with asbestos) is kept by the Extremadura Directorate-General for Labour.
- Decree 49/2025: rules of the grants to remove light asbestos roofs and install fall protection on workplaces. DOE · Decreto 49/2025, de 3 de junio (bases de las ayudas para retirar cubiertas ligeras con amianto)
- In 2025 the regional government published a preliminary map of roofs that may contain asbestos, based on aerial imagery (about 70% reliability). Junta de Extremadura · Mapa preliminar de amianto
- 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
ClosedGrants to remove light asbestos roofs (2nd call 2026)
Up to 85%, max €25/m² and €20,000 per workplace; fall protection 50% up to €5,000. 15 working days from 30 July 2026.
DOE · Segunda convocatoria 2026 de ayudas de retirada de amianto (30-07-2026)
Provinces of Extremadura
| Area | Inhabitants | Homes built before 1980 |
|---|---|---|
| Cáceres | 387,752 | 43 % |
| Badajoz | 663,886 | 46 % |
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an asbestos certificate to sell in Extremadura?
No. Only Catalonia requires it. In Extremadura 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 Extremadura?
Only a company registered in the RERA, with a work plan approved by the labour authority. In Extremadura the RERA (register of companies allowed to work with asbestos) is kept by the Extremadura Directorate-General for Labour. 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 Extremadura?
The latest calls we checked: Grants to remove light asbestos roofs (2nd call 2026). 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 Extremadura?
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)
- DOE · Decreto 49/2025, de 3 de junio (bases de las ayudas para retirar cubiertas ligeras con amianto)
- Junta de Extremadura · Mapa preliminar de amianto
- DOE · Segunda convocatoria 2026 de ayudas de retirada de amianto (30-07-2026)
Data checked on 14 October 2026.
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