Why "Fixed-Price" Quotes Don't Exist in Italy (and How to Control the Budget)
Cost overruns start before the first hammer. They start in the documents. A fixed price without a computo is a guess, not a contract.
Scope and cost control
A fixed price without a computo is a guess, not a contract.
Small contractors in Palermo and Catania often price on drawings without site checks.
Documents that stop disputes
The computo metrico and specifications define quantities, materials, and tolerances.
If they are vague, every change becomes a negotiation.
Site supervision
Weekly site checks and photo reports keep contractors aligned and expose slippage early.
Record approvals in writing and update drawings when conditions change.
You need a technical review before signing or starting works. We align the file, the permit path, and the scope so costs and time are measurable.
Complex projects in Sicily require written decisions and on-site verification. We work that way by default.
Starting without an as-built survey and a clear authorised state. Accepting vague quotes and undefined materials. Discovering constraints after works begin. Approving changes without updated quantities.
If you want a technical starting point for a project in Sicily, Studio 4e can review your context and define next steps in writing.
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