Working in economia

This query is difficult (not enough information!) Firstly, it depends on how long ago the permission was granted, and whether any "time extensions" were applied for - these extensions are generally 'automatic', but only if asked for within a set time period. Secondly, (assuming the whole completed project was approved, but has not been finished in the proscribed time period, including, if applicable, extensions) then it is quite possible that your geometra is giving you good information, and you may have to reapply for everything because certain rules have changed. (Particularly regarding thermal and acoustic performance - with any luck you'll get away with the structural design, which it sounds as if you've already completed using the 'old' rules). Thirdly, in your position, the worst possible thing for you to do is to fall out with your direttore di lavoro (aka geometra). If you want to do the finishing work 'in economia' that should be fine - he might argue a little bit, (but insisting should let you get your way) - but you still need a direttore di lavoro. There is no route for you to 'sign off' the work yourself. Discuss it with your existing geometra (even if you hate him!) - otherwise you might end up with a 'shell' which you cannot finish and are asked to demolish. I realise this sounds alarmist, (and I don't often do alarmist), but if your project has remained 'unfinished' for three years or so (or you sat on the permission for a while before commencing work) you could be in a very unfortunate situation, and the only person who can talk his way out of this is the original geometra.

i did attempt a reply to this yesterday but got busy.. in fact lucky.. the reply above is depending on the circumstances and if it follows what has been said then there is no better advice.. i would try and get all the required habitable areas finished as cheaply as poss.. to achieve the signing off of the project.. and unless the present geometra has fallen out with you or vica versa then he/she has to be kept for the sake of costs.. until you do get the project signed off and all accounts in.. you are stuck..with your original decisions and there will be more to pay on top as regards registering the house as habitable.. i would get an estimate on that as well the costs of the comune.. and any other costs the geomatra can think of to reach a state where you have a property that is called habitable and that you can then do work on as you wish..

For Fillide I have a director of works although the relationship is a bit strained. The major works for which the plans were submitted has been completed ie new roof, roof terrace and making good the old roof. There are no more major works to be carried out. All that remains is plastering for the kitchen and a stairway. this work I propose to undertake myself and then use a geometra to get the appropriate documentation. all the other stuff that I have read says that this is internal work and I can do myself. The information comes from a new geometra who I believe is trying to make a fast buck.

I have a friend with a similar problem have you managed to resolve this yet ?  My friend is in Le Marche is there a regional difference ?