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I live in Aulla and my boyfriend is a builder (we met while he was doing work on my folks house here - whole other story ;) ). You may find that if you've got a lot of work to do you might have to get a geometra first to make up the quote and then the builder quotes from that (if that makes sense?). Anyhow I'll send you a private mail with some more details.

We have had a geometra look at the place and we are awaiting his report. I think that he as had some builders look at the place, and as given us a estimation of what he thinks things will cost, but the quote was not itemized, so we are waiting for something in more detail. Can you please send me the information, and we can hopefully go from there.

Thanks again !

Phil

I sent you a private mail last night and resent it again this morning so let me know if you didn't get it.

Nicola

I have just checked my inbox and there is no message ! try [email]phil.greyson@sheffieldw-pct.nhs.uk[/email]

Nicola & Phil

Are there many properties in your area for sale - did you use local agents ?

Phil, just sent you a "real" e-mail so hopefully that will have worked!

Did you use the email address that I put on the last message, becasue once again I have not got it.

Thanks again !

Hi,
just in the process of trying the same thing just through the tunnel from Pontremoli, in Borgotaro, and I've found it pretty difficult to pin people down to providing quotes and have now decided to go the DIY route but I'll pass on any contacts I can find.

Mark

I dont think I am allowed to put their web address here but there is a company - English speaking based in Licciana Nardi

I have never used them - so got no idea what they are like

I/We ended up using a local architect, who also doubled up as a project manager. He did the job for 7% of the overall cost, he provided us with a contract which incorperated cost per day for any overun on the project, he used the services of a English woman, who helped us with the language issues. We had to make 3 trips to deal with issues as they arrived, and the project cost increased by 20%, but we did have a lot more work than we originally was quoted for ( new roof, was the main extra cost ) . At the end of the day we are very happy with the outcome, both with what we paid and the workmanship. He sent us pictures of any major changes, and helped above and beyond what he took payment for. I would not hesitate to recomend his services .

I tend to be wary of any quote from any geometra; with experience and subsequent projects here in Italy I have seen actual costs come in at under half the quoted cost of construction by geometras. I have seen suppliers double prices to incorporate geomtras increased fees and so on... be critical, be over zealous and check out prices thoroughly yourself.
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When we gutted and renovated an apartment in La Spezia we used an excellent firm called T&T Costruzioni from there 0187 736899, Via del Prione 203 and they do work further afield. If you speak ½ûÂþÌìÌà phone Antonio direct on 335 380 518 otherwise phone the office and speak to Andrea. Tell them Sarah & John recommended them. Good luck!

Do they only do building work or do they also have plumbers, electricians, carpenters etc..? We are always interested in finding reliable workmen.
Thanks.:yes:

Yes they organised the whole thing, stripped back to the mud & wattle, rewired, redid the floors, bathroom, prepared kitchen. And we got a very detailed quote. Son of the owner is a geometra.