Moisture and salt air: diagnosing damp issues near the coast – to avoid disputes with contractors
Many renovations get stuck on details that look minor: an incorrect permit path, outdated drawings or a hidden constraint. 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.
- Questions to ask contractors
- How to document decisions
- How to keep changes under control
Technical details that matter
Design for durability and maintenance: the best-looking solution is not useful if it does not last.
Focus on critical junctions (waterproofing, thermal bridges, services) because most post-handover issues start there.
- How to document decisions
- Constraints to check early
- How to keep changes under control
Schedule and cost control
Track decisions on site: inspections, progress records and structured change management.
Build a realistic programme and the right sequence of trades.
- How to keep changes under control
- Constraints to check early
- Documents you should have
- 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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