Building permits: CILA, SCIA and permissions — Puglia
We handle the paperwork: you sign, we take care of the rest.
Every building project has a precise administrative classification: permitted development, CILA, SCIA or building permit. Alongside the contractor you need a qualified technician and the safety documentation: we coordinate them and include them in the service.
Indicative price: Applications from 800 to 3,000 € depending on the complexity of the works
Completed projects
Preliminary planning check
TarantoA land-registry discrepancy found before the works began and regularised under the Salva Casa route: the client saved from penalties.
How the work is done
Phase 1 — Planning and land-registry check
In every townWe check the property's compliance, floor plans and designations before any final quote.
Which application is needed
Permitted development for ordinary maintenance; CILA for works that do not change volume or intended use; SCIA for more substantial works; building permit for extensions and planning changes.
What we handle
Technician's report, calculations, floor plans, communications with the council, safety file, site safety plan where required, submission of applications and liaison with the technical office.
Irregularities and regularisations
We check the planning and cadastral compliance of the property before the works and, if irregularities emerge, we assess the regularisation routes provided by the Salva Casa decree.
Why choose us — Building permits: CILA, SCIA and permissions
Building bureaucracy frightens people more than the works themselves: acronyms, deadlines, offices, technicians. In reality, when the route is clear from the start, permits are just a path to be followed methodically — and we do it for you.
Every intervention has a precise classification: free building works, CILA, SCIA or a building permit. Knowing this before you start avoids fines, delays and nasty surprises at the point of sale. Our first check on every site visit is exactly this: is the property compliant? Is a permit needed? Which one?
We work with qualified technicians who know the local offices and the real timelines, not the theoretical ones. You sign where required, we handle everything else: it is the simplest way to have peace of mind.
How we work, step by step
1. Planning and cadastral check
We check the property's compliance, the floor plans and the constraints before any final quote.
2. Classifying the intervention
Establishing whether free building works, CILA, SCIA or a permit is needed: the basis of any serious project.
3. Technical documentation
Reports, calculations, floor plans and cost breakdowns prepared by the appointed technician.
4. Submission and process
Filing the applications with the council and following the process through to approval.
5. Site safety
Safety file, health-and-safety plan where required, coordination of the teams.
6. Variations during works
If surprises emerge, we manage the variations without stopping the site.
7. Completion
Cadastral updates, certificates and full documentation for your peace of mind.
A discrepancy discovered in time
Before a full renovation in Taranto we checked the cadastral floor plan: one room did not match the actual state of the property.
We regularised the situation using the route provided by the Salva Casa decree, without stopping the project. The client discovered the problem before spending a penny, and bought and renovated in complete tranquillity.
Indicative costs
| Item | Indicative range |
|---|---|
| CILA for medium interventions | 800–1.800 € |
| SCIA and complex interventions | 1.800–3.000 € |
| Compliance check and regularisations | 1.000–3.500 € |
| Landscape authorisations | 1.500–4.000 € |
Frequently asked questions
+Is the application included in the price of the works?
It is always shown separately in the quote, with the technician's fee highlighted: no hidden costs.
+How long does a CILA take?
Submission is immediate; preparing the documentation takes on average 1-2 weeks.
+When is a CILA actually required?
For major maintenance: partitions, systems, replacements that do not change the volume. For more substantial works a SCIA or a building permit is needed.
+How long does a permit take?
A CILA is prepared in one to two weeks; SCIAs and permits take one to six months depending on the council and the bodies involved.
+What happens if the property is not compliant?
We assess the regularisation routes provided by law, with clear costs and times: it is always better to deal with them before the works.
+Is the technician's fee included?
It is always shown separately in the quote, with the professional's name: no hidden cost on the invoice.
Costs and timelines
Costs are built to measure after the free survey: every item is quantified and timelines are written into the contractual schedule. For Building permits: CILA, SCIA and permissions we always give a realistic range before starting.
How we work
One method: survey, itemised bill of quantities, contract with penalties, documented site with photos and inspected handover. The same person follows Building permits: CILA, SCIA and permissions from start to finish.
Guarantees
Two-year warranty on defects, ten-year where required, certified system compliance and late-delivery penalties written into the contract. No extra cost without your written approval.
How to get started
Request the free quote: we reply within 24 working hours, book the survey in your town and you receive a detailed proposal within a week.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions about costs, timelines and permits for Building permits: CILA, SCIA and permissions. If your question is missing, write to us: we always reply.
What happens after you request a quote
Many clients ask us what happens after the first call. The answer is simple and always the same. Within one working day we call you back to understand the work, your priorities and the timeline you have in mind. Then we arrange the free site survey in your town: it is the most important appointment, because that is where ideas turn into real numbers. Measuring, photographs, listening: no serious quote is ever written without having seen the house.
Within a week of the survey you receive a detailed quote, itemised line by line, with materials, timelines and a work schedule. If you decide to go ahead, we handle everything: contract, permits, opening the site, documented progress, stage inspections and final handover. At every moment you know who to call, what is happening and how much is left. That is what we mean by working without surprises: not the promise of a perfect result, but the certainty of a clear process.
Our commitments, always
Free quote, no obligation
The survey and the quote are free of charge: if it is not for you, you owe nothing. That is how every relationship of trust begins.
One contact person
A single person follows your project from start to finish, knows every detail and picks up the phone when you need it.
Materials declared
Brand and model of every material are listed in the quote: you know exactly what comes into your home, with no surprises on site.
Aftercare
The warranty is only the beginning: we remain your point of reference for maintenance and any future work on the house.
+How much does it cost to start a renovation project?
The site survey and the quote are free of charge and without obligation. Design and permit costs start from 800-3,000 euros depending on complexity, and are always listed separately in the final quote.
+How long between the first call and the start of works?
On average four to six weeks: one or two for the quote, two to four for design and permits. Small jobs can move faster; restorations with restrictions need longer technical timescales.
+How are payments handled?
Through verifiable stage payments: every payment matches a completed and documented phase, with photographs. No disproportionate deposit before work begins.
+What guarantees do you offer?
Ten-year structural warranty, two years on workmanship defects, system compliance certificates at handover and full documentation delivered with the keys.
+Do you work with clients living abroad?
Yes, it is a large part of our work: weekly photo and video updates, progress video calls, quotes in English and one contact person managing the whole process.
+Can I choose my own materials and suppliers?
Of course. We prepare the schedule with exact quantities and work with your preferred suppliers, or recommend local ones we have worked with for years: the choice is always yours.
All our services
Full home renovation
Your home renovated from top to bottom, with a single point of contact and a price in black and white.
Bathroom renovation
A new bathroom in 2-4 weeks, with a fixed price and a free site survey.
Kitchen renovation
A new kitchen, systems to code, one single site coordinating everything.
Turnkey renovation
One contract. One point of contact. A home ready when agreed.
Major renovation works
Targeted works that increase the value of your home, without redoing everything.
Restoration of masserie, trulli and historic homes
Restoring without erasing: stone, lime and vaults remain the protagonists.
Roofs, facades and external wall insulation
The roof and the facade protect everything else: done properly, only once.
Electrical, plumbing and heating systems
New systems, to code, certified: the part you do not see but feel every day.
Building permits: CILA, SCIA and permissions
We handle the paperwork: you sign, we take care of the rest.
Energy efficiency
Lower consumption, more comfort, rising property value.
Swimming pool construction
A new pool in your garden or on your terrace, from design to your first swim.
Gardens and outdoor landscaping
Gardens and courtyards that work all year round, with plants suited to the Puglia climate.
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