Due diligence before buying in Sicily: a technical checklist – with clear documentation
If the project starts without solid technical ground, money goes into corrections instead of outcomes. Here is what to check early. In Sicily, coastal exposure and mixed building stock make early checks even more important.
Where to start
Commission an accurate measured survey and clear drawings: without reliable measures, design is guesswork.
Define priorities and constraints: what is mandatory, what is desirable and what can wait.
- Documents you should have
- How to document decisions
- Questions to ask contractors
Schedule and cost control
Build a realistic programme and the right sequence of trades.
Track decisions on site: inspections, progress records and structured change management.
- How to document decisions
- Documents you should have
- Questions to ask contractors
Permits and documentation
Prepare a complete technical report to reduce requests for clarifications and delays.
Choose the correct route (CILA, SCIA or permit) based on the scope and the building context.
- Questions to ask contractors
- How to document decisions
- 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.
- 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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