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Building cost
Hi All
We are moving to Italy in the near future, buying a property to renovate ourselves. I would like information on cost of building materials etc so I can do a costing prior to looking at places in Italy, We are moving to Le Marche or Abruzzo Any help would be gratefully received Actor |
Re: Building cost
Hi, Actor.
Building materials in Abruzzo are similar, if not slightly higher, than the UK. The secret, as in England, is to get a discount by chatting up the supplier and letting them know you'll be a regular customer. There are two Castorama stores around Pescara; one near the airport and the other in Citta St Angelo. They are the Italian equivalent of B & Q (owned by the same company) but tend to be better stocked with diy stuff than ours. For tiles and sanitaryware I would suggest Globo. They're all over Italy but there's a big one near the airport. They give discounts and have English speaking girls as well. I'm not sure what kind of jobs you're thinking of undertaking but you'll find that some of the methods are not what you're used to (plastering. electrical etc). We bought a place in Silvi about 4 years ago and have so far fitted a kitchen, air conditioning, a new bathroom and the next job is to completely redecorate. Most of the stuff I dragged over from the UK, including my tools, as I drive back and forward about twice a year. Anyway, good luck in your project and by all means contact me if you think I can help. Regards Richard:cool: |
Re: Building cost
Originally Posted by pescarapest
(Post 5483281)
Hi, Actor.
Building materials in Abruzzo are similar, if not slightly higher, than the UK. The secret, as in England, is to get a discount by chatting up the supplier and letting them know you'll be a regular customer. There are two Castorama stores around Pescara; one near the airport and the other in Citta St Angelo. They are the Italian equivalent of B & Q (owned by the same company) but tend to be better stocked with diy stuff than ours. For tiles and sanitaryware I would suggest Globo. They're all over Italy but there's a big one near the airport. They give discounts and have English speaking girls as well. I'm not sure what kind of jobs you're thinking of undertaking but you'll find that some of the methods are not what you're used to (plastering. electrical etc). We bought a place in Silvi about 4 years ago and have so far fitted a kitchen, air conditioning, a new bathroom and the next job is to completely redecorate. Most of the stuff I dragged over from the UK, including my tools, as I drive back and forward about twice a year. Anyway, good luck in your project and by all means contact me if you think I can help. Regards Richard:cool: Although you will get better prices from a real builders merchant than a DIY store. You may still get an Italian price list from them at the UK depot though. |
Re: Building cost
Hi All
Thanks for your replies We, my son and I, plan to most of the renovations ourselves and as we are builders, all be it in a small way, and have found out a lot of the different styles of building in Italy your replies were most helpfully. BigMat site was good but we hope to get most of our materials from a builders merchant. any more info would be gratefully received regards Actor:thumbsup: |
Re: Building cost
Originally Posted by pescarapest
(Post 5483281)
Hi, Actor.
Building materials in Abruzzo are similar, if not slightly higher, than the UK. The secret, as in England, is to get a discount by chatting up the supplier and letting them know you'll be a regular customer. There are two Castorama stores around Pescara; one near the airport and the other in Citta St Angelo. They are the Italian equivalent of B & Q (owned by the same company) but tend to be better stocked with diy stuff than ours. For tiles and sanitaryware I would suggest Globo. They're all over Italy but there's a big one near the airport. They give discounts and have English speaking girls as well. I'm not sure what kind of jobs you're thinking of undertaking but you'll find that some of the methods are not what you're used to (plastering. electrical etc). We bought a place in Silvi about 4 years ago and have so far fitted a kitchen, air conditioning, a new bathroom and the next job is to completely redecorate. Most of the stuff I dragged over from the UK, including my tools, as I drive back and forward about twice a year. Anyway, good luck in your project and by all means contact me if you think I can help. Regards Richard:cool: You seem really knowledgeable and experienced. My husband and I are embarking on a restoration project and if I was honest I am filled with concern! We have done a self build before but this time it really is "self" build so I am keen to learn as much as possible. Would you or any of the readers out there be able to recomend a website where I could get simple information on the basic steps we need to work through? Luckily our propert has a good roof and in the main is structuraly sound however we have to turn the cantina into living quarters (dig out the mud floor etc) and refitt all services put in a bathroom and kitchen electrics heating and plumbing - so not just a decortation job! |
Re: Building cost
Originally Posted by actor
(Post 5489784)
We, my son and I, plan to most of the renovations ourselves and as we are builders, all be it in a small way, and have found out a lot of the different styles of building in Italy
If you miss out this rather important stage, it could prove frustrating and rather expensive for you later on. And, yes - local builders merchants are very good, although I still find that I pick up a few bits and pieces from the local Brico stores - there are several of them and they really are all different in both price and product ranges stocked. |
Re: Building cost
Originally Posted by Chocolate Diva
(Post 5557493)
Dear Richard
You seem really knowledgeable and experienced. My husband and I are embarking on a restoration project and if I was honest I am filled with concern! We have done a self build before but this time it really is "self" build so I am keen to learn as much as possible. Would you or any of the readers out there be able to recomend a website where I could get simple information on the basic steps we need to work through? Luckily our propert has a good roof and in the main is structuraly sound however we have to turn the cantina into living quarters (dig out the mud floor etc) and refitt all services put in a bathroom and kitchen electrics heating and plumbing - so not just a decortation job! Sorry but I've been busy and not accessed this thread for some time. I completely echo the comments of Nardini; you should get a geometra on board, both to advise you how to do things and also to help you source the right materials. Italian construction methods are, in many cases, very different to UK standards so, whilst it's easier (for me) to remodel and add function to an existing structure (aircon, electrics etc) it's very different to undertake a project such as new solid fooring. Using a geometra will make sure that what you do is safe, will not present problems in the future and, probably more importantly, will not make your property unasaleable. BTW where abouts in Le Marche are you? Good luck and keep in touch. Regards Richard |
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