Caio All,

I have some questions about fixing up houses in Italy. Recently I have been looking at real estate online and a lot of the house need roof or some work. I am a fireman and I am pretty handy but I am worried about the supplies in Italy and the different construction. Are there Home Depots or Lowes in Italy? Are building materials expensive? I love the rustic look of Italian structures so how do they restore these homes? If anyone can lend me any insight I would love it.

Grazie,
Frank

Caio All,

I have some questions about fixing up houses in Italy. Recently I have been looking at real estate online and a lot of the house need roof or some work. I am a fireman and I am pretty handy but I am worried about the supplies in Italy and the different construction. Are there Home Depots or Lowes in Italy? Are building materials expensive? I love the rustic look of Italian structures so how do they restore these homes? If anyone can lend me any insight I would love it.

Grazie,
Frank

Frank

I don't think you need worry about supplies. The cost of materials has in fact, been increasing over the last couple of years, but I would first look at the building regulations.

Building regulations in Italy are quite complex, apart from the fact they they vary on a regional basis. It is always best to check these before doing any work.

DPR No. 380 6 June 2001 Testo Unico delle disposizioni legislative e regolamentari in materia edilizia refers....