Over the years the building regulations in Italy have changed considerably. When you buy that old brick farmhouse with low ceilings be aware that the standard height is 2.70m and it is not as clear sailing as it would see to get your project on truck. Each region in Italy is different from the South, Apulia, Molise to the North such as Emilia Romagna, Tuscany, Lombardia.
Regional rates are specified by each province across Italy, regional rates are a guide line for builders to give accurate quotation. In Abruzzo the region hasn’t updated their regional rates since 2007. If I was to ask a building contractors in Apulia to give me a square metrage rate for restoration on a old farmhouse it would be significantly less that it would be in Lombardia. The rates in Abruzzo per sqm are as follows between € 700 and a € 1.000 for renovation /remodeling. Now this is set out by the Region but you have to take into account the position of the property accessibility, do we need scaffolding?

Scaffolding

Scaffolding costs can raise the cost of the build by up to 20% as it is extremely expensive in Italy. The health and safety are very strict. Basically our view at Craftsmen of Abruzzo, is that there are no two jobs alike. Each job needs a full survey, a good architect with professional plans and a computo metrico (list of works and price per quantity), is the only way to go so that the clients understand all costs prior to commencing works.

New builds

New builds and extensions fall into the same category, purchasing materials 20% VAT, cost per sqm subject to no subterranean rock, average price € 1.200 per metre. Again this is to a basic standard, should you require stone work, brickwork, marble, Granit, falls into different categories. Purchasing sanitary ware windows doors etc coming to a 4% VAT. Should you require builders or building contractors, don’t hesitate to contact Craftsmen of Abruzzo.