Renovation guides
What the others leave out: real prices, permits explained without the bureaucracy, mistakes to avoid. Every guide is up to date and based on our own sites.
How much it costs to renovate a house in Puglia: updated per-sqm prices
The question we are asked most often has an honest but nuanced answer: it depends on the starting condition and the level of finish. Here are the real numbers, item by item.
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CILA and SCIA: when they are really needed to renovate in Puglia
Stripping out a bathroom, changing floors, moving a partition: not all works carry the same administrative weight. Here is the simple map.
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Renovation bonus 2026: what remains and how it works
The framework of incentives has changed several times in recent years. Here is what is still in play and, above all, how to prepare the documentation without mistakes.
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Buying a house in Puglia to renovate: the complete guide
Buying a house to renovate in Puglia is still worthwhile, but only if you assess the property with a technical eye before signing. Here are the points not to overlook.
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Renovating a trullo: the mistakes to avoid
The trullo is a delicate building: built with ventilation and moisture principles that modern materials can ruin in a few seasons. The typical mistakes are three.
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Renovating near the sea in Puglia: damp, salt and materials
Salty air, strong sun, high humidity: homes near the sea have specific needs. Renovating without taking them into account means redoing the works within a few years.
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How to choose a building contractor in Puglia: the no-nonsense guide
The lowest quote is almost never the best value. Here is how to really compare offers and how to tell a serious contractor from trouble on its way.
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How long a renovation takes: real timelines by type of work
Timelines are the second big topic after prices. Here is how long sites really take according to the type of work, and what lengthens them.
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Define the real budget
One more thing worth saying: the best time to plan a renovation is before you start buying materials or booking trades. A couple of days of thinking at the beginning saves weeks of corrections later. Our job is to help you ask the right questions from day one — and to answer them with numbers, not adjectives. Every guide on this site comes from our real sites: the figures are the ones we meet every day, the mistakes we describe are the ones we have learned to avoid. We update them regularly because prices, incentives and regulations change — and a guide that is a year old can point you in the wrong direction. If something is not clear or you want to explore your specific case, the free site visit is the natural next step.
Costs and timelines
Costs are built to measure after the free survey: every item is quantified and timelines are written into the contractual schedule. For Renovation guides we always give a realistic range before starting.
How we work
One method: survey, itemised bill of quantities, contract with penalties, documented site with photos and inspected handover. The same person follows Renovation guides from start to finish.
Guarantees
Two-year warranty on defects, ten-year where required, certified system compliance and late-delivery penalties written into the contract. No extra cost without your written approval.
How to get started
Request the free quote: we reply within 24 working hours, book the survey in your town and you receive a detailed proposal within a week.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions about costs, timelines and permits for Renovation guides. If your question is missing, write to us: we always reply.
What happens after you request a quote
Many clients ask us what happens after the first call. The answer is simple and always the same. Within one working day we call you back to understand the work, your priorities and the timeline you have in mind. Then we arrange the free site survey in your town: it is the most important appointment, because that is where ideas turn into real numbers. Measuring, photographs, listening: no serious quote is ever written without having seen the house.
Within a week of the survey you receive a detailed quote, itemised line by line, with materials, timelines and a work schedule. If you decide to go ahead, we handle everything: contract, permits, opening the site, documented progress, stage inspections and final handover. At every moment you know who to call, what is happening and how much is left. That is what we mean by working without surprises: not the promise of a perfect result, but the certainty of a clear process.
Our commitments, always
Free quote, no obligation
The survey and the quote are free of charge: if it is not for you, you owe nothing. That is how every relationship of trust begins.
One contact person
A single person follows your project from start to finish, knows every detail and picks up the phone when you need it.
Materials declared
Brand and model of every material are listed in the quote: you know exactly what comes into your home, with no surprises on site.
Aftercare
The warranty is only the beginning: we remain your point of reference for maintenance and any future work on the house.
+How much does it cost to start a renovation project?
The site survey and the quote are free of charge and without obligation. Design and permit costs start from 800-3,000 euros depending on complexity, and are always listed separately in the final quote.
+How long between the first call and the start of works?
On average four to six weeks: one or two for the quote, two to four for design and permits. Small jobs can move faster; restorations with restrictions need longer technical timescales.
+How are payments handled?
Through verifiable stage payments: every payment matches a completed and documented phase, with photographs. No disproportionate deposit before work begins.
+What guarantees do you offer?
Ten-year structural warranty, two years on workmanship defects, system compliance certificates at handover and full documentation delivered with the keys.
+Do you work with clients living abroad?
Yes, it is a large part of our work: weekly photo and video updates, progress video calls, quotes in English and one contact person managing the whole process.
+Can I choose my own materials and suppliers?
Of course. We prepare the schedule with exact quantities and work with your preferred suppliers, or recommend local ones we have worked with for years: the choice is always yours.
All our services
Full home renovation
Your home renovated from top to bottom, with a single point of contact and a price in black and white.
Bathroom renovation
A new bathroom in 2-4 weeks, with a fixed price and a free site survey.
Kitchen renovation
A new kitchen, systems to code, one single site coordinating everything.
Turnkey renovation
One contract. One point of contact. A home ready when agreed.
Major renovation works
Targeted works that increase the value of your home, without redoing everything.
Restoration of masserie, trulli and historic homes
Restoring without erasing: stone, lime and vaults remain the protagonists.
Roofs, facades and external wall insulation
The roof and the facade protect everything else: done properly, only once.
Electrical, plumbing and heating systems
New systems, to code, certified: the part you do not see but feel every day.
Building permits: CILA, SCIA and permissions
We handle the paperwork: you sign, we take care of the rest.
Energy efficiency
Lower consumption, more comfort, rising property value.
Swimming pool construction
A new pool in your garden or on your terrace, from design to your first swim.
Gardens and outdoor landscaping
Gardens and courtyards that work all year round, with plants suited to the Puglia climate.
Have a house to renovate?
Free, no-obligation site survey: we tell you what is needed, how much it costs and how long it takes. We reply within 24 working hours.