Guides and advice
What we explain to clients at the site visit, written down calmly: materials, systems, tax deductions, mistakes to avoid. No advertising, just what you need to decide.
WindowsuPVC or aluminium windows? An honest comparison
Insulation, lifespan, maintenance, looks and cost: how to choose the right windows for a home in Turin, with timber-aluminium as a third option.
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RoofsTiles or sheet metal? Which roof to choose
Clay tiles, Ardogres tiles and corrugated sheet metal compared on lifespan, weight, cost, laying and maintenance. Tap a criterion to see which one wins.
4 min read
Electrical systemsBTicino and Vimar switch plates: which to choose (and how much the price changes)
Living Now, Living Light, Matix, Axolute, Plana, Arké, Eikon, Idea: the series we install most often, the real differences and the price bands.
7 min read
RenovationsRenovating a flat: the 6 stages and the mistakes to avoid
From the site visit to handing over the keys: how a turnkey renovation really unfolds, told through our projects in Caselette and Via Bionaz.
8 min read
Tax deductions2026 tax deductions for renovations and systems: what exists and what you need
Renovation bonus, ecobonus, seismic bonus and furniture bonus in 2026: rates, spending caps and the documents to keep. Updated October 2026.
6 min read
SecurityCCTV at home and in the shop: what you can and cannot do
Where to place cameras, the mandatory signs, the privacy and employee rules, and how to choose the system.
5 min read
Home automationHome automation without rewiring: what you can add to an older home
Lights, shutters, heating and security controlled from your phone without opening the walls: what really works and what is better avoided.
5 min read
RoofsRe-roofing: how long the job takes and what happens day by day
Scaffolding, stripping, structure, insulation, covering and gutters: the stages of a new roof, realistic timing and what you need to do.
6 min read
Façades and insulationExternal wall insulation: what really changes on your bills (and at home)
How external insulation works, how much it affects consumption, the installation errors that ruin it and when to combine it with windows and roof.
5 min read
RoofsAsbestos-cement removal: how it is done and what the owner must do
Recognising asbestos, when removal is mandatory, the procedure with the health authority and a licensed company, the timing and what replaces it.
5 min read
Heating systemsHeat pump or boiler? Pros and cons for anyone renovating in Turin
Running costs, radiators or underfloor heating, hot water, noise, tax deductions: how to choose your heating when you renovate.
6 min read
RenovationsHow much does a bathroom renovation cost in Turin: the items that make the price
Why two identical bathrooms can cost twice as much: systems, tiles, sanitaryware, shower or bath, timing. No random figures, just what matters.
6 min read
Healthy homeDamp and mould at home: the real causes and the remedies that work
Condensation, thermal bridges, rising damp, leaks: how to understand where the damp comes from and what really to do, beyond repainting.
5 min read
Before you buyWhat to check before buying a home to renovate
Roof, systems, damp, paperwork and the building: the list of things to look at during the viewing, and when it pays to bring the contractor along.
6 min read
How we workThe site visit: what we look at, how long it takes and what to prepare
It is free, takes an hour and decides the quality of the quote. Here is what we do when we come to your home and what helps us work better.
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