60 m² of roof
€4,650 – €7,500
+ VAT · €78-125/m²
After the grant in Catalonia**: €2,250 – €5,100
A new roof instead of the uralita, from €60/m²
For houses, apartment buildings, industrial buildings and farms in Spain. We replace the asbestos-cement roof (known in Spain as "uralita") with an insulating sandwich-panel roof. An indicative price straight away and a fixed price from 2-3 photos.***
Removal by personnel registered in the RERA, Spain's register of companies at asbestos risk (RERA registration for the works no. {{RERA_NUM}}), with an approved work plan and an authorised waste manager.
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- Safe removalPersonnel registered in the RERA, with an approved work plan, directed by our technician.
- Grants, handled by usIn Catalonia we submit the application to the ARC within the call window; in other regions of Spain we tell you which grants are available.**
- One person in chargeOne contract and one person for the removal, the roof, the solar panels and the paperwork.
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The founders, in person · properties in Spain
| Uralita | Sandwich panel | |
|---|---|---|
| Insulation | ||
| Insulation | Hardly any: a thin sheet of fibre cement. | Insulating core: less heat in summer and less cold in winter. |
| Weight | ||
| Weight | Heavy and brittle: you can't walk on it. | Light: no extra load on the structure. |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | Installed until 2002 and deteriorates over the years. | Long, with a written manufacturer's guarantee. |
| Can it take solar panels? | ||
| Can it take solar panels? | No: it can't be drilled or used as an anchor. | Yes, with the frame anchored to the new roof. |
| Maintenance | ||
| Maintenance | It can't be pressure-washed, cut or drilled: only personnel registered in the RERA may do it. | Check the fixings and gutters; repairs are straightforward. |
General comparison. You choose the insulation thickness and the finish in the quote.
What the roof replacement includes
- Technician's visit, measurements and a fixed quote.
- Removal of the old roof. 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.
- Work plan, council permit and waste taken to an authorised waste manager.
- New sandwich-panel roof (or tile-effect panel), with gutters and flashings.
- Grants handled by us (in Catalonia, the one from the Catalan Waste Agency**).
- If you like, solar panels as part of the same works.
Good to know
- Removal needs an approved work plan: approval can take up to 45 days.
- If something hidden turns up when the roof is lifted (a damaged beam, say), we show you photos and nothing is done without your signature.
- You book your date with 30% of the quote.
How much will yours cost? Typical sizes
Ranges excluding VAT with safe removal and sandwich panel, calculated with the same prices as our quote tool.***
80 m² of roof
€6,050 – €9,700
+ VAT · €76-121/m²
After the grant in Catalonia**: €2,850 – €6,500
100 m² of roof
€6,650 – €10,700
+ VAT · €67-107/m²
After the grant in Catalonia**: €3,650 – €7,700
150 m² of roof
€9,750 – €15,600
+ VAT · €65-104/m²
After the grant in Catalonia**: €5,250 – €11,100
Doesn't fit your case?
Industrial buildings, very high roofs, split-level roofs or if you want solar panels: we prepare a tailored quote.
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We measure the roof by satellite and give you an indicative price straight away.
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Or we visit you. You get the fixed price within 24 h.
We take care of everything
Permits, removal, new roof, waste and grants. One person.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to replace an asbestos-cement roof?
It depends mainly on the square metres and the access. As a guide, a 60-100 m² home usually comes to between €5,000 and €9,500 + VAT with removal and sandwich panel and, in Catalonia, the ARC grant can cover a good part of the removal. We give you the range straight away from the satellite measurement, and the fixed price from 2-3 photos or after the visit.
Can I remove it myself?
No. Cutting, breaking or transporting fibre cement requires a company registered in the RERA and an approved work plan. The waste must also go to an authorised waste manager: it can't be taken to an ordinary recycling centre or thrown out with building rubble.
Do I have to replace it before 2032?
No. 2032 is a European reference target, not a mandatory deadline under Spanish law. What Catalan law does say is that, once asbestos has been identified, the owner must keep the property free of these materials, without yet setting a specific deadline for private homes.
How long do the works take?
For a home, the works themselves usually take a few days; for large industrial buildings, longer. Before that you have to wait for the work plan to be approved (the labour authority has up to 45 days) and for the council permit. That's why it pays to start early, especially if you want to make the next grant call.
Who carries out the works?
Our team takes care of your works from start to finish. 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. That is what the law requires (RERA: Registro de Empresas con Riesgo de Amianto). You sign a single contract, have a single person in charge and receive all the paperwork in your folder.
Is the grant paid before or after the works?
In Catalonia, after. The ARC call is retroactive: it covers works already carried out within the period set by each call, and you apply when the window opens, first come, first served, until the budget runs out. That's why we keep all the paperwork for your works and submit it ourselves as soon as it opens. In other regions it depends on each programme: we explain it with the quote.
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More information on replacing the roof
Replacing uralita: what the price depends on
Uralita is fibre cement: cement reinforced with asbestos fibres, used in Spain on millions of roofs until it was banned in 2002. While it is intact and left alone, the risk is low; over the years it deteriorates, cracks and can release fibres, and any handling (cutting, drilling, breaking) is reserved for companies registered in the RERA.
The price of replacing an asbestos-cement roof has three parts. Removal, carried out by personnel registered in the RERA: work plan, protection, sealed wrapping, transport and landfill. It has significant fixed costs, which is why on small roofs the price per square metre is higher than on an industrial building. The new roof, usually insulated sandwich panel, at €40-60/m² installed. And access equipment: crane, scaffolding or a safety line, depending on access.
In Catalonia, the Catalan Waste Agency (ARC) grant pays per square metre removed and can cover a good part of the removal on a home: an 80 m² roof means an estimated €3,200 grant. It doesn't cover the new roof or VAT, and each call has a limited budget (€10.5 million in 2026), so having the paperwork ready on day one makes all the difference. In other regions of Spain we tell you which grants are available. All the details are on the asbestos removal grants page.
If you are thinking about solar panels, now is the time: solar panels cannot be installed on uralita, and fitting them in the same works saves on scaffolding and permits. See how many fit with the solar panel calculator.
Ready for your new roof?
Enter your address and we'll measure your roof by satellite. We reply within 5 minutes*.
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* Timeframes subject to technician availability and, for building works, to approval of the work plan (up to 45 days) and to our works schedule.
** Grant subject to the call for applications, available budget and eligibility requirements. Amount estimated from the brackets of the ARC 2026 call (Catalonia only).
*** Indicative range. The fixed price is given after seeing photos or visiting the property.