Start with the right questions
Floor area alone cannot describe a villa renovation. A modest-looking layout change can involve more work than replacing finishes across several rooms.
- Separate room finishes from structural or building-service changes.
- Count kitchens, bathrooms and custom joinery items individually.
- Record the condition of existing roofs, windows and wet areas.
Define the interfaces early
An interior floor meeting new glazing, a terrace meeting the garden and a kitchen connecting to services are common interfaces that need design coordination. Price them as complete details. For unresolved site conditions, identify the investigation or allowance that will close the gap before a fixed scope is agreed.
What to ask for
Before agreeing the next stage, request the following information in a form you can review with your project team.
- A room schedule with measured quantities
- A specification for major materials and fittings
- An allowance register with a clear close-out date
Bring the brief to a specialist
Share your location, current photographs, approximate dimensions and priorities. A scoped review can then identify the information needed for a useful proposal. Product choices, project dates and final prices should follow the actual property and agreed specification.
Make this useful for your project.
A review of your property and priorities can turn general guidance into a defined brief.
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