– How to renovate an old house in Italy –
Have you just bought a property in Puglia, or are you planning to do so, and you don’t know where to start renovating?
You are in the right place, i’m Chiara and i’m an architect specialized in property renovations.
Home renovation is a smart and sustainable way to give new life to an old house, enjoying the uniqueness of a space.
Renovating a house can means a lot of things.
Home renovation can consists in improving energy efficiency of the building, in modifing space solution or simply in the change of some forniture pieces or in painting new wall colours.
Take these steps if you want to renovate your old house:
- contact an architect and explain your needs
- define your budget and communicate it to the architect
- the architect will transform your needs in to a project
- start the paperwork if needed
- contact renovation companies and obtain quotes
- start your home renovation works, your architect will supervise the development of the work
- close the paperwork
- enjoy your new home!
THE CHOICE OF A PROFESSIONAL FIGURE
Entrust to a professional figure your home renovation in Italy.
The architect, among all professional figures involved in building process, has specific skills on building design.
The architect transforms your needs in a real project, and oversees your home renovation works.
RENOVATION LEVELS IN ITALY
Depending on the importance of works, your home renovation level can be lighter or heavier.
In Italy we have different levels of building practices. Some works doesn’t need any permit and you can do them by your own. Differently in some cases you should wait for an Official authorization.
Your architect surely can help you during this important step. In order of increasing importance from lighter to heavier practices, we can list: C.E.L., C.I.L.A., S.C.I.A., Permesso di Costruire.
YOUR HOUSE RENOVATION PROJECT IN PUGLIA
Firstly explain what you would like. Your architect, respecting italian and apulian regulations and laws, will plan and design your old property in Puglia in a new one.
Some paperwork may be required, they must be presented in this first phase, before starting the works.
THE RENOVATION SITE
The start of renovation works is always an exciting moment full of expectations.
During the construction site, the interventions of various companies follow one another under the guidance of the works manager who supervises the execution, in compliance with the safety regulations and the quality of the project.
It’s important to consider that only adequate planning and careful execution of the interventions will guarantee a satisfactory result that meets your expectations!
Don’t hesitate to contact me if you need an architect, i can help you!
