How to minimise risks in a renovation project

When starting a renovation project, either for a commercial or private space, it is essential to identify the correct steps to follow as well as the right professionals able to help achieve the desired result.

The cost of a renovation depends on several factors and only with a careful planning, which should takes into account the functional requirements of the property as well as the customer needs, you can get a total control without incurring in unexpected costs. Furthermore, you must evaluate the types of intervention from the technical point of view in order to understand if these will be considered ordinary or extraordinary maintenance and, consequently, what are the building paperwork to be done. This is, for instance, in order to avoid administrative sanctions in the event of a transformation to a residential use without adequate housing title. Finally, it is useful to consider the possibility to take advantage of the tax benefits provided in the event of restructuring, both partial and total, in order to contain the overall budget.

Often, however, the variable that most influences the budget is the kind of materials and finishings to be used. Therefore, from the very beginnning of the project, it is very important to check whether the estimate includes any extra equipment rental cost or labour work necessary for the delivery of the work; a task that should be responsability of one single professional/company in charge of the restoration project.

Entrust on a main contractor able to provide a turnkey service will protect the customer by the innumerable difficulties which may arise during the restoration, taking full responsability for the respect of the initial costs planned as well as the latest law regulations.