Due diligence before buying in Sicily: a technical checklist – to avoid disputes with contractors
Early decisions define schedule, quality and peace of mind during works. Clarify them before committing. In Sicily, coastal exposure and mixed building stock make early checks even more important.
Permits and documentation
Check constraints and approvals (heritage, landscape, condominium) before appointing contractors.
Choose the correct route (CILA, SCIA or permit) based on the scope and the building context.
- How to keep changes under control
- How to document decisions
- Constraints to check early
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.
- Documents you should have
- How to document decisions
- Questions to ask contractors
Technical details that matter
Focus on critical junctions (waterproofing, thermal bridges, services) because most post-handover issues start there.
Design for durability and maintenance: the best-looking solution is not useful if it does not last.
- Constraints to check early
- Questions to ask contractors
- Documents you should have
- You need a quick technical check before buying or signing.
- You must confirm the right permit path and missing documents.
- You want measurable specs to compare quotes properly.
- You started works and need to regain control of scope and changes.
- Starting without a measured survey and without verifying the authorised state.
- Accepting vague quotations (generic items, undefined materials).
- Discovering constraints or approvals after works begin.
- Managing changes informally, without updated quantities and records.
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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