Building amnesty: what can realistically be regularised – for 1970s apartments
Before you start, align documents, scope and priorities. That alone prevents most late changes and cost overruns. In Sicily, coastal exposure and mixed building stock make early checks even more important.
Where to start
Collect the key documents (permits, drawings, cadastre) and check consistency between existing condition and authorised state.
Define priorities and constraints: what is mandatory, what is desirable and what can wait.
- Documents you should have
- Constraints to check early
- Questions to ask contractors
Schedule and cost control
Build a realistic programme and the right sequence of trades.
Set up a bill of quantities and specifications that describe works, materials and tolerances in measurable terms.
- Constraints to check early
- Documents you should have
- Questions to ask contractors
Technical details that matter
Verify material compatibility with substrates, especially near the coast where salt air accelerates decay.
Focus on critical junctions (waterproofing, thermal bridges, services) because most post-handover issues start there.
- Constraints to check early
- Documents you should have
- How to keep changes under control
- You are planning a renovation and want decisions backed by drawings and documents.
- You have doubts about compliance and cadastre alignment.
- You want one technical point of contact to coordinate the process.
- You need site supervision with clear records.
- Mixing up cadastre updates and building permits (they are different).
- Ignoring waterproofing, slopes, ventilation and other “small” details.
- Applying standard solutions without reading the building context.
- No clear responsibilities between client, contractor and designers.
If you want a clear starting point for a project in Sicily,Studio 4ecan review your context and outline the right technical steps.
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