04.03.06
The role of the Geometra. Italian property renovation.
The role of the Geometra. Italian property renovation.
When buying an Italian property to renovate you should always get a quote from a geometra. A geometra is the site manager who, s job is divided into three areas, an architect, a surveyor and a works manager, basically a Geometra is three professionals rolled into one.
Once you have chosen a Geometra you can then prepare a renovation plan for your property. The Geometra will contact local firms to provide estimates for the work.
Once the renovation project contractors have been chosen the Geometra will draw up a contract which will contain details of the cost, time period of the work and payment schedule. The contract should also include a penalty clause, if the work extends beyond the agreed dates.
Geometras will only contact tradesmen who have the experience in this type of renovation work and whose ability and reliability are proven. The Geometras, with there knowledge of the cost of restoration projects, will be able to verify the estimates for the work provided by the building contractors.
As always during renovation projects, unforeseen costs arise where additional work may be required. In this case a fixed rate per hour or fixed cost is agreed before the extra work is carried out.
