Industrial premises
The right premises for your operation
Whether you rent, buy or build, the specification that matters is the same. This is a short guide to the figures a company new to the Canary market should pin down before shortlisting a unit — written for the operation, not the brochure.
What spec matters for an industrial unit
A warehouse is only right if it fits the process. Four figures decide that more than anything on the listing: how much floor you can actually use, how high you can stack or build, how much power you can draw, and how your vehicles get in and out. Get these right and location does the rest.
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Usable vs built area
Quote the usable floor area, not the built figure. Columns, offices and walls reduce what you can actually use.
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Clear height
Standard units run roughly 6–10 m of clear height; logistics with high racking needs the upper end or more.
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Power supply
Confirm the contracted load and that three-phase is available. Industrial estate units commonly carry 50–250 kW.
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Loading & access
Check dock doors, door height and the manoeuvring yard against the vehicles your operation actually uses.
Renting vs buying: the key factors
The choice turns on how long you will stay, how you want to use your capital, and how each route fits the Canary incentives. The table below sets the two side by side; the deeper detail lives on the for rent and for sale pages.
| Factor | Rent | Buy |
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| Time horizon | Short or uncertain → rent | Long, fixed installation → buy |
| Capital | Keeps capital free for the operation | Ties capital into the asset |
| ZEC access | Investment met via equipment & fit-out | Building can count toward investment |
| RIC | Not a qualifying asset | Industrial property is a qualifying asset |
| Control | Limited by the lease | Full control to adapt the unit |
Industrial land: when building makes sense
When no existing unit fits the spec — unusual clear height, a specific layout, heavy power — building to order on serviced land is the route. It takes longer and needs a project and a licence, but it gives the exact facility. See industrial land for the turnkey path and the parameters involved.
Indicative ranges only; every unit and estate differs. Confirm figures for each specific property. Last reviewed: June 2026.
Questions
Premises: common questions
- What clear height do industrial units in Tenerife typically have?
- Standard industrial units commonly offer around 6 to 10 metres of clear height. Purpose-built logistics warehouses with high racking can exceed 10 metres. The right figure depends on your process, so confirm the clear height — not just the ridge height — for each unit you consider.
- What power supply is available in Canary industrial estates?
- Units on established industrial estates commonly carry a contracted load in the range of 50 to 250 kW, usually with three-phase supply. Heavier processes may need an upgrade, which involves the distributor and time. Always confirm the available and contracted power before you commit.
- Should a foreign company rent or buy first?
- Many incoming operations rent to start trading quickly, then buy or build once volumes are proven. Renting keeps capital free and still allows ZEC entry. Buying suits a long, fixed installation and brings the RIC into play. We work both routes.