Post by Frederick on Nov 25, 2004 17:26:12 GMT 1
Hi,
we just returned from our derelict town house in Starigrad on Hvar. We were there for a few weeks trying to get quotes for renovating it. It basically needs a new concrete floor, 2 new concrete ceilings, a concrete staircase and a dalmation style tile (concrete, thermo, hydro insulation with nice tiles on top) roof. From the outside the structure would remain unchanged.
The interior dimensions are approx 7m x 6m. We had quotes ( we gave each builder a detailed breakdown of each job with materials and quantities) from local builders for EUR 23,000, 27,000 and one from Split for EUR 44,000, all of them supplying materials. Another builder refused to quote and said that he would not even consider building unless we first got permission from the culture ministry.
Apparently a new law has been passed which says that all building work (both construction and renovation/adaptations) of older houses needs such permissions. He suggested that we have the house surveyed by the culture ministry, submit plans for approval, get permission, get the architectural drawings done by a local architect and then he would do it. Has anyone heard about this new law ? Locals said they had saw a television program about it. Our lawyer said there was some new laws but that they didn´t apply to us, but the builder is adament that they do. Also, do you think that work done for 44,000 would be twice as good as the work for 23,000 ? Is more expensive always better or is it a rip off ? If you have had any experience of building and quotes your insights would be much appreciated.
we just returned from our derelict town house in Starigrad on Hvar. We were there for a few weeks trying to get quotes for renovating it. It basically needs a new concrete floor, 2 new concrete ceilings, a concrete staircase and a dalmation style tile (concrete, thermo, hydro insulation with nice tiles on top) roof. From the outside the structure would remain unchanged.
The interior dimensions are approx 7m x 6m. We had quotes ( we gave each builder a detailed breakdown of each job with materials and quantities) from local builders for EUR 23,000, 27,000 and one from Split for EUR 44,000, all of them supplying materials. Another builder refused to quote and said that he would not even consider building unless we first got permission from the culture ministry.
Apparently a new law has been passed which says that all building work (both construction and renovation/adaptations) of older houses needs such permissions. He suggested that we have the house surveyed by the culture ministry, submit plans for approval, get permission, get the architectural drawings done by a local architect and then he would do it. Has anyone heard about this new law ? Locals said they had saw a television program about it. Our lawyer said there was some new laws but that they didn´t apply to us, but the builder is adament that they do. Also, do you think that work done for 44,000 would be twice as good as the work for 23,000 ? Is more expensive always better or is it a rip off ? If you have had any experience of building and quotes your insights would be much appreciated.