FAQ

General questions

Indeed! Get in contact to make an appointment. We will listen to your needs and expectations. We will talk about budget and timing. We will show you our projects so you can have an idea of ​​our style and expertise and, after drafting a quote, we will see together if a partnership is viable.

The Quarzo team is made of various professional figures - such as architects, structural engineers, systems engineers, landscape architects and geologists - to offer you a complete service at every stage of the project.

Yes, we can arrange a meeting to discuss the various details. Bring all the documents with you and tell us your ideas so together we can assess their feasibility and give you an estimate of costs and options available.

We are aware of how important it is to keep set deadlines, even more so if renting a house in the meantime. The experience gained over the years allows us to figure out how long your renovation project will be taking while considering your objectives, resources and potential issues.

Indeed. While guiding you through all the planning phases, we can supervise the project, manage the budget, oversee the construction works and organise recurring meetings to keep you up to date with the progress.

We have established solid relationships with several qualified contractors, including top quality electricians and plumbers, to guarantee excellent results. However, we can also work with your trusted firm.

You don't have to worry about the documents you need to start your project. What matters is that you have a precise idea of ​​what you want to achieve. In our first meeting we will help you understand which documents you will be needed to manage the process of getting building and planning permissions.

Technical questions

Yes. We can also take care of all the bureaucratic fulfilments of a project, by liaising with the technical office personnel and the land registry.

To assess if it is possible to change the location of a bathroom, it is important to know the actual layout of your home. There are some technical factors that need to be considered to prevent any possible issue. Book an appointment, and we will look into all possible solutions.

We need to ascertain if there are load-bearing walls, first, which will require major structural works. Additionally, to open up a space can potentially have an impact on layout, functionality and privacy of the house. Book an appointment, and together we will find the best solution.

In order to open a new window, it is important to assess the location of the building, the actual building regulations and the existent built structure. It might be necessary to obtain planning permissions for the works. Book an appointment, and we will be able to give you a defined answer.

Natural light is essential to improve the quality of life in a home. Not only it conveys a pleasant atmosphere, but provides health benefits and well-being. To maximize the amount of sunlight, it is important to carefully orientate the house and strategically position windows and apertures. Book an appointment, and we will be happy to give you further advice.

Double/triple glazed windows, shutters, curtains and sound absorbing panels. There are several viable technical solutions to reduce noise. Acoustic insulation of a house is essential to ensure comfort and tranquillity. Book an appointment to discuss it in person.

You can live at home during renovations works if they are minor, such as replacing cladding or painting walls. If the works are more invasive - such as the demolition of walls or the installation of new systems - it is advisable to temporarily leave the house. We will assess your particular situation and find the ideal solution.

We will help you find the perfect size for your new home by taking into account people and their needs for space. We design flexible and open spaces that suit the future of your family. We work together towards creative solutions that use the available space at its best.

Our whole know-how is made available to minimize the risks of structural problems. We design strong and safe structures adjusted to site specifications, and we use only high quality materials while we follow each step with the utmost attention to details. We will also be at your side to illustrate the preventive maintenance essential to preserve the integrity of your home over time.

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We can design passive houses and build with natural materials that at the end of their "service" do not pollute or can be regenerated to get a new function. An example? Straw: a waste material of the agricultural sector that finds an excellent insulating function in constructions.

Natural materials can be just as durable as standard materials used in constructions. The important thing, as always, is to select only high quality materials.

Yes, they are absolutely safe, both in terms of seismic safety and of thermal and acoustic insulation. Their costs depend on market trends, but based on our experience they are comparable to traditional NZEB houses.