Need a CIE? We Connect You with Certified Electricians.
Our network of registered instaladores autorizados covers the whole of Spain. We handle the coordination — you just provide the property details.
Why Use Our Network?
Fully Verified
Every electrician in our network holds current baja tensión authorisation registered with their autonomous community.
Full Documentation
Inspection, certificate issuance, and autonomous community registration — handled end to end by the same professional.
Fast Turnaround
Most residential inspections completed within days, not weeks. We chase the registration process on your behalf.
Why Distributors Reject CIE Applications
E-distribución, Ideco and i-DE regularly reject CIE applications citing "no known installation at this address" — even when the CUPS number is correct. The root cause is almost always a mismatched address format.
Rural Addressing Variants
Spain never standardised rural addresses. The same property can appear as "Pago El Salido, Polígono 7, Parcela 234" on the padron, "Finca Los Álamos" with the distributor, and "Camino del Salido s/n" on the bill — all referring to one plot.
Industrial Estate Chaos
Commercial properties in polígonos often appear as "Calle del Polígono 28, Nave 14" on the padron but "C/ Industrial 28, P.I. Santa María" with the distributor. Different naming conventions within the same estate are routine.
Street Renumbering
Town halls periodically renumber streets after new developments or administrative reorganisations. The CIE may carry the old number while the distributor holds the new one — neither matching the other.
Meter Location Differs from Property
In rural Spain meters are often at the plot boundary or on a shared pole, sometimes 200m from the building itself. The distributor's record may reference the meter's location rather than the property address.
What Actually Works
Advisor Checklist
- ✓Ask for a copy of the electricity bill — check the address format used
- ✓Ask for the CIE and compare the address against the bill
- ✓Note if the property is rural (pago/parcela/polígono) or has multiple address variants
- ✓Check if the cadastral reference is on the CIE — if not, request it
- ✓Flag if the meter location differs significantly from the property address
- ✓If rejected, resubmit with exact bill address format first before escalating
How It Works
Submit Your Details
Fill in the form or email us with your property address and CUPS number. No obligation quote provided.
We Match You
We identify the right electrician for your location and type of work and send them your details.
Inspection
The electrician visits your property, completes the inspection, and issues the CIE on site or shortly after.
Registered & Done
The CIE is registered with the autonomous community and submitted to your distributor. You are covered.
How Much Does the CIE Cost?
The inspection and certificate for a standard residential property typically costs between €70 and €300 depending on location and installer.
Upgrade works (new wiring, consumer unit, earthing improvements) are quoted separately if needed.
Request a CIE — Get in Touch
What to Have Ready
When you contact us, it helps to have the following to hand. The more detail you provide, the faster we can match you with the right electrician.
- Property address (including province and municipality)
- Your CUPS number (shown on your electricity bill, starts with ES)
- Whether you need a new CIE or are unsure if one exists
- The reason you need a CIE (new connection, solar install, potencia increase, etc.)
- Any relevant photos of your consumer unit if available
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Types of CIE We Handle
Residential — New Supply
Alta nueva for new properties or properties that have been disconnected.
Residential — Power Increase
When you need to increase contracted potencia above your current maximum.
Solar Installation
CIE for new grid-connected solar installations, including RAIPRE registration.
Technical Modifications
Single-phase to three-phase conversions, change of use, and other significant changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the inspection take?
For a standard residential property, the site visit typically lasts under one hour. The full registration process — from inspection to distributor acceptance — usually takes 1–2 weeks.
Do you cover all of Spain?
Yes. We work with authorised electricians across all autonomous communities in Spain. Tell us your location and we will match you with the nearest available qualified professional.
What if my installation fails the inspection?
If the electrician finds deficiencies — such as outdated wiring or an inadequate consumer unit — they will provide a full quote for the necessary remedial work. Once the upgrades are completed, they will re-inspect and issue the CIE.
Can you handle solar CIE and RAIPRE registration together?
Yes. Our electricians handle both the CIE and the RAIPRE registration as part of a solar installation. We can also manage the full process for existing solar systems that need regularising.