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How to choose a renovation company: 10 checks before signing.
The lowest quote is not always the cheapest. Here is what to check in a company and in a renovation contract to avoid delays, extras and work to redo.
Veneto & FriuliFree site surveyFixed priceSingle point of contact
The checklist
The ten checks
- 1 · A real surveyBeware of quotes given over the phone: a serious company comes to see, measures and checks systems and structures.
- 2 · Itemised quoteEvery trade with quantities, materials and brands. Generic lump-sum items make comparison impossible.
- 3 · What is excludedDisposal, permits, scaffolding, final clean, VAT: ask in writing what is not included.
- 4 · Fixed priceAsk for the price to be fixed for the works described and for every variation to be quoted in writing first.
- 5 · Deadlines in the contractStart date, completion date and schedule. Without written dates, delays have no consequences.
- 6 · Who coordinatesA single responsible contact avoids buck-passing between mason, plumber and electrician.
- 7 · Permits and bonusesWho prepares the CILA or SCIA? Who handles deduction documents? These must be clear before starting.
- 8 · PaymentsA reasonable deposit and payments by stage of progress, never the full amount upfront.
- 9 · Final documentsSystem compliance declarations, material data sheets, warranties: they must be handed over at the end.
- 10 · CommunicationHow will you be updated during works? Weekly photos and progress are the sign of an organised company.
Our method
How we answer these checks
Danova Real Estate works with a free survey and quote, an itemised quote, a fixed price, deadlines written into the contract, one point of contact and permits and bonuses handled by our technicians. The full method is on the turnkey renovation page.
Our promises
Four commitments in writing
Free survey and quoteWe visit, measure and give you a detailed, itemised quote, with no obligation.
Fixed turnkey priceThe agreed price is the price you pay: no surprise extras once work has started.
Deadlines in the contractStart and completion dates in black and white, with a full work schedule.
One point of contactA single person coordinates crews, suppliers and permits and keeps you updated.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
How many quotes should I get?
Two or three, as long as they are comparable: same trades, same materials, same exclusions. Otherwise you compare different things.
Is a deposit normal?
Yes, a deposit to order materials is normal; the rest is paid according to progress, by the dedicated transfer if you use Italian deductions.
Put our quote to the test.
Free survey and itemised quote, with no obligation.